SEGA: Sonic Superstars had “weaker start” than anticipated
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As part of its recent financial results briefing, SEGA Sammy Holdings president and group CEO Haruki Satomi commented on the initial sales performance of Sonic Superstars. The company stated that its new game saw “a slightly weaker start than we had anticipated”.
One interesting note from the presentation is that Sonic “sells the most is mainly November to December”, so sales could pick up. SEGA also intends to spend most of its marketing budget during “the Thanksgiving and holiday season from November onwards.”
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Atlus / SEGA Black Friday 2023 Switch eShop sale includes lowest prices ever for Persona 3 and 4, SEGA Genesis Classics, Shin Megami Tensei III, more
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There’s a new Atlus / SEGA sale running on the Switch eShop for Black Friday 2023, including Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden, SEGA Genesis Classics, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster, and more. These games are at their lowest prices ever and a ton more have been discounted.
The full list is as follows:
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Sonic Frontiers success helped pave the way for bigger updates
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Sonic Frontiers received a few free updates, ending with The Final Horizon in September. It’s thanks to the fans that the game received as much post-launch content as it did.
In an interview with Famitsu, director Morio Kishimoto and producer Sachiko Kawamura spoke about how plans were expanded following strong sales and positive player feedback. You can read our translation about that below.
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Sonic Superstars tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Sonic Superstars has been around for about a month now, but Digital Foundry just published a new report on the game’s technical aspects including frame rate and resolution.
When it comes to Switch, the bottom line is that sacrifices were made to reach 60 frames per second. Even with graphical changes though, dips can happen below that mark.
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SEGA says it wants Sonic to surpass Mario
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
In an interview posted on its website, SEGA executive director and Osamu Ohashi was asked about how Sonic will be developed in the future. That led Ohashi to mention how the goal is for the franchise to surpass Mario.
He pointed out how SEGA respects Mario, but never actually achieved the goal of surpassing him. Not only does the company want Sonic to be played worldwide, but also for the movies to do better and for Sonic to be featured at Universal Studios.
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[Review] Sonic Superstars
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 17, 2023
Developer: Arzest / SEGA
Publisher: SEGA
Few video game mascots are as instantly recognizable as Sonic the Hedgehog, and even fewer have had such a turbulent career. It often feels as though SEGA doesn’t quite know what it wants to do with the character, and as a result it’s difficult to know what to expect from each new title. Sonic Superstars is now the latest outing for the blue blur, and although it hearkens back to the beloved 2D Genesis games that kickstarted the franchise, there are several modern elements thrown in to shake up the gameplay, both for better and for worse.
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SEGA / Atlus Switch eShop sale includes lowest prices ever for Demon Slayer, Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, Valkyria Chronicles 4, more
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
SEGA and Atlus fans can take advantage of a new sale on the Switch eShop, which includes the lowest prices ever for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles, Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, Valkyria Chronicles 4, and more. Nearly 50 games are included.
Here’s the full roundup of deals:
Sonic Superstars Switch gameplay
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Gameplay has been released specifically for the Switch version of Sonic Superstars. A half hour of footage is now available.
Here’s the official eShop description with more details about the title:
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Sonic Superstars launch trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
With Sonic Superstars launching today, SEGA has readied one last launch trailer. Quite a bit of gameplay is included here for those looking to get another look at the title.
If you need a recap as to what Sonic Superstars has to offer, check out the following overview:
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Rumor: Sonic Superstars getting DLC in 2024, new game next holiday
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Information has seemingly come to light regarding SEGA’s plans for Sonic the Hedgehog, including DLC for Sonic Superstars and a new game entirely for 2024.
A brand and licensing presentation from SEGA of America was spotted that goes over the company’s overall plans for the franchise. Sonic Superstars, which is about to launch on Switch, will supposedly be getting DLC at some point next year. SEGA is also apparently planning a brand new Sonic game entirely for the 2024 holiday season, though the presentation doesn’t go into specifics aside from mentioning a “prologue” planned a few months before launch.
We have a look at the relevant slide below. Note that the presentation’s validity has not been confirmed – which is why we’re marking this as a rumor.
