Rumors: New Sonic game and Dead Rising for US

by JC Fletcher { Jul 19th 2008 at 6:00PM }

This fairly authentic-looking image of a Nintendo Power magazine cover, if real, means that the magazine has the scoop on yet another Wii game in the works starring Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic and the Black Knight apparently features Sonic fighting with a sword, which would fit with the teaser graphic the magazine put at the end of the last issue.

It also fits with Sega's recent use of new gameplay mechanics nobody wants, a change from their previous habit of creating new characters nobody wants. Although if Sonic and the Black Knight uses the Wii MotionPlus to render swordplay like Wii Sports Resort does, we're totally on board.

The English title at the top for the new Dead Rising game both is great and suggests that an American release of the remake is already planned. If, of course, this image is not a fake created by a jerk.

[Thanks, CJMErl!]

Tags: capcom, dead-rising, nintendo-power, sega, sonic, sonic-and-the-black-knight

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Night_skyward @ Jul 19th 2008 6:12PM

it looks pretty real, and the english nintendo magazine have got a 6 page blow out on dead rising next month, so it wouldn't surprise me if nintendo power has something on it. Hopefully its real, and hopefully the game will be interesting... the sonic one i mean, i'm sure dead rising will be fun.

Co @ Jul 20th 2008 6:49PM

I gotta say Nintendo Power has been steppin it up as of late with the breaking news. Looks like I re-subscribed at the right time.

tifosiotaku @ Jul 19th 2008 6:23PM

Why is Sega wasting their time on this crap when they could be making Daytona USA 3?

Mr.ESC @ Jul 19th 2008 9:42PM

Oh no u diddun't.

First how you know is crap (Other than the fact this is modern Sega at another attempt of creating a good platformer introducing concepts that might sound right in paper but will fail due a terrible execution or the fact Sonic is holding a sword)

Second they can’t do a Sonic game right, do you think they can make a Daytona U.S.A game properly? I love Daytona as well but let them get this one right.

Finally if they manage to create a good Sonic game with scores 8.0 and ahead then there is a chance for Daytona but otherwise I don’t think there should be a sequel yet. If Diablo 3 shows anything is that as epic as a sequel or a third part could be some games should just rest in peace.

8-bit.artist @ Jul 20th 2008 8:55AM

the real question is why isnt sega making a new SHINING FORCE game or PANZER DRAGOON game for the wii.

KidSqueek @ Jul 19th 2008 6:43PM

i was hoping it would be a new zelda game for the wii. =(

Macroy @ Jul 19th 2008 6:44PM

Haha what.

Alisha Karabinus @ Jul 19th 2008 6:50PM

Hmm. Dead Rising is a series now? While I sure hope it becomes one... I dunno. That little bit makes me doubt this more than I would otherwise.

B @ Jul 19th 2008 6:50PM

........facepalm

sonic with a sword? seriously make a NEW CHARACTER.
And other Dev's wonder why noone buys their shitty games.

KeegdnaB @ Jul 19th 2008 8:12PM

you really want another new sonic character?

manyquestions @ Jul 19th 2008 9:48PM

I think he meant (or I hope he meant, because this wouldn't be a bad idea) that Sega could've created an original title having nothing at all to do with Sonic, with a new main character who fights with a sword if they really wanted to make this game.

ChromeAlchemist @ Jul 19th 2008 7:11PM

the f*ck? i thought they ruined sonic with the werehog nonsense, but jesus if this is real sonic is offically dead and changed for the worse. its like seeing mario with a gun, it just shouldnt happen!

wiiomatic @ Jul 24th 2008 3:46AM

what? you didn't hear about MARIALO? it's gonna be great- imagiine mario dual wielding smg's while yelling "I'm finishing this fight" and shooting bowser. you have to admit it'd be cool.

just kidding- it should never happen. but I'd like to see a trailer just for kicks

ChromeAlchemist @ Jul 25th 2008 2:19PM

lawl, well tbh we saw a joke trailer for zelda, maybe next april we will see mario bust a gat!

Abscissa @ Jul 19th 2008 7:14PM

"It also fits with Sega's recent use of new gameplay mechanics nobody wants, a change from their previous habit of creating new characters nobody wants."

Perfectly worded. Couldn't have said it any better myself.

Peter @ Jul 19th 2008 7:58PM

"Sonic & The Black Knight" seems like an appropriate title since both the blue hedgehog and the original Black Knight (see: Monty Python and the Holy Grail) have had their limbs chopped off but don't seem willing to acknowledge what is painfully obvious to everyone else.

GAMERS: "You've got no arms left!"

SONIC: "Yes, I have."

GAMERS: "Look."

SONIC: "...Just a flesh wound."

Johnny c. @ Jul 19th 2008 8:21PM

Shadow + Guns= Mega Fail.

Sonic + Sword= A pathetic attempt to revitalize a pretty much dead franchise...

Kenology @ Jul 19th 2008 9:28PM

What Johnny c. said.

Mr.ESC @ Jul 19th 2008 9:44PM

Is not dead but Sega keeps doing it wrong.

Char6296 @ Jul 19th 2008 8:39PM

Sonic said he wouldn't be caught dead with weapons in Shadow the Hedgehog... maybe he's dying soon in private.

Abscissa @ Jul 19th 2008 9:44PM

I think he's already been dying a very, very public death.

Char6296 @ Jul 19th 2008 9:49PM

Amen.

Char6296 @ Jul 19th 2008 9:49PM

Amen, sorry for my error.

z3r0x @ Jul 19th 2008 9:35PM

His sword looks pretty awesome.

Nic @ Jul 19th 2008 9:43PM

It might be good. I enjoyed Secret Rings. It wasn't as good as the old 16-Bit games. But for being a 3D Sonic game, it was enjoyable.

I really don't understand how someone can look at one picture and think they know whether the game will be enjoyable or not. Talk about "speaking about that which you do not know."

No offense guys. Just saying...pretty irrational.

Abscissa @ Jul 19th 2008 9:56PM

Ordinarily, that would be true. But this is the modern-day Sonic franchise we're talking about here. We have *lots* of experience telling us that the chances of a Sonic game attempting something new *and* actually ending up being good are extremely slim.

Mr.ESC @ Jul 19th 2008 9:46PM

I still like Sonic games but Sega seems to keep forcing concepts into the game with out thinking how it could affect the gameplay.

For example Secret rings would've been a lot better with better controls or just using the Wiimote + Nunchuck combo instead of just the Wiimote.

B @ Jul 19th 2008 9:51PM

@ KeegdnaB

I meant a brand new character...not a sonic related one.

samfish @ Jul 19th 2008 10:02PM

Going by the title, my guess is that this is a Secret Rings straight up sequel.
If it's true, I think that's totally good news.

...but still...Sonic...with a sword. REALLY, Sega?!

Mr.ESC @ Jul 19th 2008 11:21PM

Well we are talking about a giant hedgehog with hands, legs, which wear gloves and can run very fast. Not to mention he can go Super Sayian with magical gems on the ass of a scientist with abso-f*cking-ly-diculous plans to conquer the world.

Why he couldn't have a sword? is not like the sword is the only thing that is going to make the whole concept sound ridiculous.

(abso-f*cking-ly-diculous is a Mr.ESC trademark.)

Covarr @ Jul 19th 2008 10:34PM

This picture is photoshopped. I can tell from the pixels.

Covarr @ Jul 19th 2008 10:38PM

Also, I have seen quite a few photoshops in my time.

Mr Khan @ Jul 19th 2008 11:15PM

I'd be inclined to agree with you except in that 1: you'd think they'd photoshop something cooler, something with universal appeal and 2: where did they get that shot of Sonic with a sword, or, failing that, where did that mailed glove and sword come from?

Mr Khan @ Jul 19th 2008 11:07PM

I agree with Samfish, more Secret Rings (or just more Wii exclusive Sonic) can only be good for the world

As long as it isn't Shadow the Hedgehog 2

Mr.ESC @ Jul 19th 2008 11:28PM

As long as it isn't Shadow the Hedgehog 2

What? Don’t tell me you didn't enjoy a game about an emo hedgehog with guns (Plus broken controllers and a fugly cut-scenes)

To be honest I could see my self playing a new Shadow the hedgehog if they cut the crap but Sega, if unleashed turns out to be totally awesome like GOTY awesome, should go ahead and make Sonic Adventure 3 (Guns of Robotnick)

To a Sonic fan to another you might enjoy this:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cBtMg56EsqM

This, not so much

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU

Mr.ESC @ Jul 19th 2008 11:31PM

“where did that mailed glove and sword come from?”

OMG Sonic confirmed for Kingdom Hearts 3!!!

Cyber-Tyrant @ Jul 20th 2008 12:07AM

WHOA!

Sonic is badass!

Will this game be as well?

nintendo1889 @ Jul 20th 2008 12:14AM

Definitely photoshopped; I mean just LOOK at the magazine! The subscriber's hid his information (that too, was likely photoshopped) just so the person wouldn't get flamed for making up such a pathetic hoax! I'd like to meet the losers who make these kind of hoaxes.

Dopple Boppler @ Jul 20th 2008 3:58PM

Yeah, just keep telling yourself that. Someone with this much time on their hands, instead of getting everyone's hopes up with something big, decided to make a pretty gosh darn official looking Sonic with a sword render, along with a bunch of other believable stuff on the cover.

Gamers on the internet, despite the cool stuff that happens when we band together, tend to be the most kneejerkiest people out there. Seriously, do you even think about what you're typing?

Sonic_13 @ Jul 20th 2008 1:32AM

I really really love that Nintendo Power is getting all these game exclusive reveals. It's up for debate whether this particular game is real or not, but they are going to be revealing something.

I hope Nintendo keeps this up. I wouldn't mind if they revealed all their big new titles this way.

Patius @ Jul 20th 2008 1:37AM

Jesus.

Can't they just go and make a game that uses the good game engine from Unleashed? (the part where sonic isn't a were hog?)

Shaq-Fu @ Jul 20th 2008 1:41AM

Got some bad news for you guys, Sonic and The Dark Knight is a 3D fighter featuring a special appearance by Lego Batman

shinneri @ Jul 20th 2008 2:28AM

I'm intrigued. Sonic with a sword could work, I think. Secret Rings was a decent first attempt; since this follows in the "Sonic and the ____" format, I can only assume this is some sort of spiritual sequel.

And if people really wonder why Sega keeps making Sonic games instead of creating a new IP, I think it might have to do with the fact that (despite the quality of some of his recent games) Sonic still sells.

Anticrawl @ Jul 20th 2008 3:21AM

Dead Rising for the Wii isn't a rumor, Gamekyo had a press release posted a few days ago.

iofthestorm @ Jul 20th 2008 3:22AM

There's also rumors of Star Fox Wii, which would be amazing if true. The little picture of Fox in the top right corner also kind of hints at that.

CJLopez @ Jul 20th 2008 4:56AM

Sorry to turn your hopes down but... that's only to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the magazine, and just grabbed that snap of Fox from the Star Fox box art (the snes one) to tell how old they are or since when they had been with us

milan @ Jul 20th 2008 3:35AM

Yeah, people have to realize how many little kids get their parents to buy every single sonic game in existence. These games sell like crazy... These fans don't care about how 'good' it is, they just like seeing Sonic... Sega has all these madly loyal fans who are rewarded with poor quality hashed out games. But I guess the target market likes this crap! It's like a big scam on little kids.

CJLopez @ Jul 20th 2008 5:00AM

Ya know, is kinda sad how Sega is trying to imitate Nintendo. I mean, give mario a tennis raquet, a baseball bat, a racing kart, even a table game and the game is good, give sonic a sword, werewolf powers, guns or a snowboard, and people just question how the thing will work out and if it will work out good

Nintendo somehow achieved on creating a character that can stick with almost anything you put him on his hands (just see the post of "It's a Mario World") and it sells while for Sonic, not so much working.

I played the first three sonic games that were made on the sega genesis, and they were awesome, since then, every sonic game I see... its, just not appealing to me