More unconfirmed Sonic Boom tidbits have appeared through a report published by TSSZ.
The site claims that the upcoming game is indeed planned as the third Nintendo-exclusive Sonic title. It’s a bit unclear whether the game will ultimately remain on Nintendo platforms though, in part due to the Jazwares sign spotted at the International Toy Fair last weekend.
At least for now, Sonic Boom is said to be a part of the main Sonic canon going forward. SEGA may change its plans depending on how fans react, which could ultimately impact Boom’s direction in the future.
Lastly, the new Sonic Boom game is apparently a 3D platformer with an emphasis on exploration. Multiplayer characters will apparently be playable.
That’s all for now. Note that SEGA has not officially confirmed this information.
Sonic Boom appears to be developed by Big Red Button Entertainment on Wii U and Sanzaru Games on 3DS. The former studio is comprised of ex-Naughty Dog developers while the latter team worked on Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time.
Update: New image has surfaced (attached below).
Original: SEGA’s Sonic press event is taking place as we speak, and one member of the press was kind enough to share a few tidbits from the presentation.
As expected, Sonic Boom – the upcoming animated show – is intended to act as the next-generation of SEGA’s vision for the franchise. The television show will lead to a new game on dedicated gaming systems as well as mobile platforms.
Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, and Amy are all getting new looks. Sonic and Knuckles, shown above, feature sports tape. Tails possesses a tool belt.
We’re waiting on more details and clarification on a few things, so stay tuned for further updates.
Tappingo has just recently passed lotcheck, and the game has received a final release date. It’ll be out on February 27 in North America and Europe. New screenshots can be found above.
Team Donkey Kong up with Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong or Cranky Kong and fight the frost playing solo or with a friend
6th February 2014 – Donkey Kong and his D.K. Crew are back for another wild platform adventure in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, launching exclusively on Wii U on 21st February 2014. This frosty jungle caper features colourful HD graphics bringing vibran t detail both to the big ape’s fur as well as the lush, dynamic scenery, paired with a chest-thumping soundtrack composed by the celebrated David Wise. Visit the brand new website for a taste of all the powerful action, or take a look at the Donkey Kong Hub to savour some of DK’s history.
This time around, the Kongs have their island home invaded by the Snowmads: new cold-hearted foes who arrive on longships and, with a toot of a magical horn, turn the tropical paradise into their frozen fortress. To make matters worse, when the arctic cyclone sweeps over Donkey Kong Island, the Kongs are blown far away and must begin an epic journey spanning six differently-themed islands, to reclaim their banana hoard and thaw out their home. On each island, a multitude of fierce and frantic levels await that throw Rambi rides, underwater antics, epic boss battles and secret exits across your path. On many occasions, the new dynamic camera twists the action in a way never seen before, lending a more cinematic point of view to frenzies of Barrel Cannon blasts and Mine Carts careering off the rails.
