Takashi Iizuka confirmed plans for the new game at a Tokyo celebration yesterday, reports Gematsu. Although some thought about the new title of Sonic comes this year to mark its 25th Anniversary, the truth is that fans will have to wait a little longer to get their hands on the new release. Fans speculate that it may be a new 3D game like “Sonic Generations” or may be a return to the classic 2D side-scrolling structure similar to what “Sonic the Hedgehog 4” did.
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Anyway, we’ll all know more in less than a month’s time. More details about the upcoming title will be released on July 22, during Sonic The Hedgehog’s Anniversary Party in San Diego.
Sonic the Hedgehog is busy celebrating his 25th anniversary as a video game franchise, and this year is full of parties and events centered around that.
Food is provided by the venue, and your ticket price also covers limited edition merchandise we’ll be giving away at the show.
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“We are really focused on turning Sonic into an entertainment icon, not just a games icon”, explained Gerscovich. The game was supposed to ship a year ago, but Sega delayed the game, and recent comments seem to hint that the delay was intended for quality purposes.
