REPEAT/Sonic the Hedgehog returns to Sega Genesis with the need for speed in "Sonic 3D Blast".REDWOOD CITY Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1996--Once again pushing the limits of 16-bit gaming, Sega of America Tuesday announced the much celebrated return of "Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog is a fictional hedgehog character that serves as the mascot of the Japanese video game company Sega. The name is also the title of several entries in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. " in "Sonic 3D Sonic 3D (titled Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and called Sonic 3D Blast in North America, both names used in Japan) is an isometric platform game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Blast" for Sega Genesis this November. The infamous "blue dude with a 'tude" is back with all-new in-your-face 3D graphics on Genesis, where he revolutionized the video game industry more than five years ago. "Sonic has super-fast rendered graphics and control that will once again transform 16-bit gaming," said Mike Wallis, producer, Sega Technical Institute The Sega Technical Institute was a video game development division of Sega based in the United States, unlike the AM divisions which were based in Japan. STI was at one time an elite organization within Sega of America that developed well-received games such as . "`Sonic 3D Blast' literally has a whole new look that transcends the 2D world and brings Sonic to gamers in an awesome 3D environment." In "Sonic 3D Blast" Sonic breaks out of the 2D world he has inhabited in the past and has free reign to move throughout the 3D environment. Blue is Back Sonic the Hedgehog, the world's most recognized videogame character, is bigger, badder and faster on Genesis than ever before. In "Sonic 3D Blast," Sonic takes advantage of new power-ups, special moves and torpedo-like speed to defeat his long-time nemesis, Dr. Robotnik. In addition to Sonic's notorious "SpinDash," the new secret weapon -- "Blast Attack" allows Sonic to hone-in instantly on the enemies. With a new look and dynamic gameplay, "Sonic 3D Blast" includes seven zones, with three acts per zone and several bonus rounds per act. The game also features huge character sprites Noun 1. sprites - atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves) red sprites and includes special cameos by Sonic's buddies, `Tails' and `Knuckles.' Despite his electrifying e·lec·tri·fy tr.v. e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing, e·lec·tri·fies 1. To produce electric charge on or in (a conductor). 2. a. speed and cool attitude in "Sonic 3D Blast," Sonic and his friends have a difficult battle against the evil-spirited Dr. Robotnik. While Sonic explores the mysterious Flicky Island, he and his friends must discover the Chaos Emeralds The Chaos Emeralds (カオス エメラルド Kaosu Emerarudo before Dr. Robotnik uses his evil tricks to capture them first. The key to locating the precious gems is to find the birds called Flickies, who can unlock the treasured Chaos Emeralds. Sega's 16-bit pioneer system makes the move to the third dimension with breathtaking SGI-rendered worlds and characters. Incredible graphics in both the foreground and background provide gamers with a unique and three-dimensional experience. Rated K-A K-A Kids to Adults (former ESRB game rating, 6 yrs. and up) , "Sonic 3D Blast" is now available on Sega Genesis and Genesis Nomad for a suggested retail price of $59.99. Sega of America is the arm of Tokyo-based Sega Enterprises Ltd. responsible for the development, marketing and distribution of Sega videogame systems and videogames in the Americas. Sega Enterprises Ltd. is a nearly $3.6 billion company recognized as the industry leader in interactive digital entertainment media, and is the only company that offers interactive entertainment experiences both inside and outside the home. Sega of America's World Wide Web site is located at http://www.sega.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: For Sega's past press releases, go to http://www.businesswire.com/emk/267.htm CONTACT: Manning, Selvage & Lee Sabrina Skacan or Helene Sheeler, 213/782-6600 or Sega of America Dan Stevens Daniel Jonathan Stevens (born 10 October 1982 in Croydon, England) is a British actor. He was educated at Tonbridge School and Cambridge Universtiy, reading English Literature at Emmanuel College. , 415/802-3996 |
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