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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 24 Comments

With just a day remaining until the official launch, SEGA has lifted the review embargo for Sonic Mania. We’ve rounded up some of the early verdicts below.

IGN – 8.7 / 10
GameSpot – 9 / 10
Game Informer – 8.5 / 10
Kotaku – N/A
Eurogamer – Essential
Polygon – 7 / 10
Destructoid – 8 / 10
Videogamer – 7 / 10
GamesBeat – 93 / 100
USgamer – 4 / 5

We’ll have our own review of Sonic Mania ready to go later this week.

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Although Sonic Mania is a digital game, SEGA has created a special package that comes with several physical goodies. Get a closer look at the full contents below.

The Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition features a number of items. Along with a digital code for the game, you’ll get a special box, statue, metallic collector’s card, and a cartridge cast with a golden ring.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 31 Comments

It was just a little while ago that a mid-November was launch was announced for Rime on Switch. It was somewhat surprising, as the game was originally scheduled for summer.

Producer Cody Bradley discussed the new Switch version of Rime in a blog post published today. Bradley explains the delay and how Switch will be maintaining parity with other platforms. Among other things, we now know that the team has built in an achievement system into the game.

Read the full post by Bradley below.

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IGN has a new video up showing the Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition in all of its glory. Take a look at the package getting unboxed below.

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During a live stream earlier today, SEGA showed one last video from Sonic Mania with a clip from Studiopolis Act 2. Check out the footage below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 17 Comments

With Sonic Mania’s launch just on the horizon, SEGA has unveiled the official opening animation for Sonic Mania – and it’s glorious. Check it out below.

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SEGA has sent out another new piece of music from Sonic Mania. We’ve included the track for the Mini Boss Theme – “Danger on the Dance Floor” below.

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The Japanese Switch eShop has updated with the file size for Sonic Mania. In order to download the game, you’ll need 186MB of free space.

Sonic Mania is just a few days away. SEGA will be publishing the game on August 15 in both North America and Europe.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

SEGA has announced a brand new mode for Sonic Mania. In the final game, players will be able to experience Competition Mode.

Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are all playable here. Winners are determined by various factors, including clear time, score, number of items acquired, number of rings acquired when clearing the level, and total number of rings acquired throughout the level. Rules of each match can be adjusted by selecting items in the item boxes and number of rounds that take place.

Watch a trailer for the Competition Mode in Sonic Mania below.

Source: SEGA PR

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 17 Comments

Rime finally has a release date on Switch. Grey Box, Six Foot, and Tequila Works have announced that the game will head to Nintendo’s console on November 14 in North America. The European release is set for November 17.

Rime will be sold digitally via the eShop for $29.99 / €34.99 / £29.99. Fans can also purchase a special physical edition containing the full game and a digital download code for the soundtrack at a price of $39.99 / €44.99 / £39.99.

Raúl Rubio Munárriz, CEO and creative director of Tequila Works, said of bringing Rime to Switch:

“As big fans of Nintendo, we truly appreciate our fans’ patience as Tantalus and Tequila Works continue working on RiME on Nintendo Switch; we are all committed to making sure all players get the high-quality experience they deserve.”

We have a few screenshots of Rime on Switch below.

Source: Grey Box PR

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