Sonic will always be known for his platforming gameplay, but the series has dabbled in other areas. We’ve seen Sonic in racing, sports, and pinball titles, the Olympics, and even education experiences.
There are no limitations as to where SEGA can take Sonic. Well, except for the shooter genre.
SEGA global Sonic brand director David Corless said in a Nintendo of Europe interview that “there are different directions we can take Sonic” – just don’t expect anything like “Call of Sonic”.
Corless stated:
What, Call of Sonic? The Deadly Edition? (laughs) No, of course there are different directions we can take Sonic. The Sonic Racing series has been a huge success and I think those two titles have really shown what we can do with Sonic outside of platforming. You have to be careful though, you have to make sure you’re complementing the core Sonic experience and you’re staying true to the character. So no Call of Sonic, no…!
CVG has published an extensive interview with Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma. In the discussion, Aonuma commented on the impact of HD development for the series, fan feedback (including the “Zelda cycle”), online connectivity, and a bunch more.
You can find CVG’s full piece here. We’ve also posted the Q&A after the break.
Thanks to Tytygh for the tip.
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Retail
Just Dance Kids 2014 (available Oct. 22)
Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut (available Oct. 22)
Wii U Download
Mighty Switch Force! 2
Wii U VC
Urban Champion
Clu Clu Land
3DS Download
Hulu Plus
101 Penguin Pets 3D
Brunch Panic
Snow Moto Racing 3D
My Vet Practice 3D – In the Country
3DS VC
Pinball: Revenge of the Gator
3DS retail
Hometown Story (available Oct. 22)
Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2
eShop Sale
SteamWorld Dig – The sensational Nintendo 3DS hit SteamWorld Dig from Image & Form is on sale for 20 percent off. Download the critically acclaimed game in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS for this reduced price from Oct. 17 to 9 a.m. PT on Oct. 20. Can you dig it? Get SteamWorld Dig now!
Source: Nintendo PR
This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS
Downloadable Titles
Wakedasu – 300 yen
Sent?-chu Densetsu no Shinobu to Survival Ball Battle! (retail title) – 4,980 yen
Virtual Console
Bubble Bobble (Famicom) – 500 yen
Wii U
Downloadable Titles
Rayman Legends (retail title) – 5,985 yen (from 10/17)
Virtual Console
Ganbare Goemon 3: Shishijy?rokubei no Karakuri Maji Katame (Super Famicom) – 800 yen
Shin Megami Tensei if… (Super Famicom) – 900
