Sonic Superstars fell short of initial forecast, SEGA points to competing with other games “in the same genre”
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
During its latest financial results Q&A, SEGA commented on the sales performance of Sonic Superstars.
The company pointed out the strong reception among fans. However, the game “has been short of the initial forecast.” At least partially, SEGA is putting the blame on competing with other titles “in the same genre”. No games were specifically named, but Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Sonic Superstars did come out within just a few days of each other.
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Sonic Superstars getting Shadow costume
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
January 31: As a little bonus for fans, SEGA has announced that a Shadow costume will be made available in Sonic Superstars. This will be going live on February 15, 2024.
The costume can be equipped when playing in Story Mode. SEGA should be distributing it via a free update upon release.
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Sonic Superstars receives free holiday costume
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA is sharing a little bonus with Sonic Superstars players today, as the game has now made a holiday costume available which is very easy to unlock.
The outfit contains new apparel for Sonic to wear and bring cheer and joy to the Northstar Islands. To unlock the holiday costume in Sonic Superstars, choose Sonic in character selection and then press the left or right button when playing Story Mode. It’s totally free on Switch and other platforms.
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SEGA: Sonic Superstars had “weaker start” than anticipated
Posted on 4 months 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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Sonic Superstars tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
Posted on 5 months 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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[Review] Sonic Superstars
Posted on 6 months 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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Sonic Superstars Switch gameplay
Posted on 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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.
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Sonic Superstars producer on close launch to Mario Wonder and differences between the series
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Sonic Superstars producer Takashi Iizuka has weighed in on the game’s close launch to Super Mario Bros. Wonder. In an interview with Automaton, he said that he was “surprised” that the two were releasing just a few days apart from each other.
Iizuka was asked about differences between the two franchises, and noted that they “are enjoyable in different ways.” He also sounded appreciative of the fans that have supported Sonic over the past few decades.
Our full translation reads:
