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[Truesonic]

We’re excited to announce a brand-new game for Sonic the Hedgehog! Sonic Colors is a high speed action-adventure in which Sonic races through theme park-inspired worlds to rescue a colorful alien race from the clutches of Dr. Eggman. An extraordinary amusement park has been seen orbiting around the home planet of Sonic the Hedgehog, and rumors are spreading that an alien race of Wisps, who have a unique colorful energy, are being held captive there by the evil Dr. Eggman. Soon after arriving at the amusement park, Sonic discovers he is able to use these mysterious alien forces to help the Wisps escape!

Sonic Colors will be available on the Wii and the Nintendo DS around holiday 2010. Sonic Colors for the Wii seamlessly combines both 3D and classic 2D game play perspectives, while the Nintendo DS version takes full advantage of the console’s dual screen.

Sonic Colors sees Sonic accelerating to adrenaline-pumping super speeds and blasting through obstacles in ways never before seen in a Sonic game. The alien Wisps featured in the game each have a unique “Color Power” that, once freed, Sonic is able to absorb while speeding through the various theme park inspired planets. The Wisp energy enables Sonic to create new paths through the stages by drilling through the ground (Yellow Drill) for example, or speeding through the stage as a laser (Cyan Laser). Stringing the Wisp power-ups together creates a combo that increases Sonic’s boost gauge even more quickly. Exclusive Wisp power-ups will be available for both Wii and the Nintendo DS versions, ensuring a unique and super speedy gameplay experience for Sonic fans everywhere.

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (May 26th, 2010) SEGA ® Europe Ltd. & SEGA ® America, Inc. today announced Sonic ™ Colours, the new high-speed adventure of our famous hero Sonic the Hedgehog. Struggling with saving a colorful alien race fall into the clutches of Dr. Eggman, Sonic will face many obstacles along an inspired sci-fi themed amusement park. Sonic Colours will be available on Wii ™ and Nintendo DS ™ at the end of 2010.

A unique playground has been seen orbiting the planet of Sonic the Hedgehog. Some rumors speak of an alien race called wisps, with a rare colored energy, which is now imprisoned here, by the evil Dr. Eggman. Sonic, once arrived on the planet's entertainment, you can use immediately made aware of this rare power to help colored wisps in the escape! The Wii version of Sonic Colours combines both 2D and 3D gaming perspective, while the Nintendo DS version takes advantage of the characteristics of the double-screen console.

"The lively alien universe of Sonic Colours allows players to race at breakneck speed along amazing planets, each with its peculiarities and unique visual style." Comment on Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing SEGA. "In addition to classic Sonic gameplay, new power-wisps, they offer an innovative way to explore these new worlds and help Sonic to run faster than ever!"

The new Sonic hedgehog Colours see our dear speeding, jumping off himself among enemies like never before in a Sonic game. The aliens WISPs are able to free their "Colour Power" that can be absorbed by Sonic drilling to create new roads, for example, the ground (via the Yellow Drill), or go through the whole internship at supersonic speed (thanks to Cyan Laser). Combining the different available energies can further increase the speed of Sonic and his abilities beyond imagination. Lots of power ups and exclusive versions will be available for Wii and Nintendo DS for a brand new super-fast gameplay of Sonic for fans around the world.

Sonic Colours will be available on Wii ™ and Nintendo DS ™ at the end of 2010.

[Sheepish]

Well I was expecting some sort of new Sonic game seeing as Sonic 4 is a DLC game. but this idea is very unexpected. I wonder how this game will turn out.

[Mokona]

I'll probably buy it but not the month it comes out. Maybe two moths or when the price drops THEN I'll buy it, but the game play might make me change my mind and buy it the same month it comes out
I'll have to see some footage or a video to somewhat rate the game.

[Neige Noire]

I'm pretty intrigued. o.o

I actually have hope that it' gonna be a great Sonic game. Let's wait and see.

Though, I don't like how the alien things actually seem faster than Sonic in the trailer. That's just wrong. Sonic should always be the leading speed, rivaled only by Shadow at times. Got it memorized ?

[Supernaught]

Ehhh, I dunno. Either those wisp things are gonna break gameplay flow while you pick them up (if there are too many) and they'll become repetitive (if there are too few). But I'm not going to pass judgement until I see some actual gameplay footage and see how exactly the wisps are implemented in gameplay.

But it did mention switching between 3D and 2D gameplay in that article for the Wii version. If it's anything like Unleashed I'll probably give this one a pass.

[Nightwing]

Am I the only person who smells a repeat of the Flickie's Island storyline?

[Dread Archon]

Though, I don't like how the alien things actually seem faster than Sonic in the trailer. That's just wrong. Sonic should always be the leading speed, rivaled only by Shadow at times.

Notice how Tails was able to keep up with Sonic? That would only be possible if Sonic wasn't running at full speed.

The game looks...well, bright and colorful. That's enough to catch my interest!

[Neige Noire]

I guess you are right, Dread. But...

Nah, I got it memorized. xD

I hope there'll be many playable characters as well.

[Shyanne Firefox]

Ok...now when I first say the title my thought was: "OMG! Why does this look so GAY!?"

BUT! When I read the description I was very, very intrigued by this news. I'm actually anticipating the gameplay and reading more info on this game. I do like the the whole Wisp and colors concept. It brings a more bright and upbeat look at Sonic and the game itself.

[Herman2000]

Eh. I'm not TOO thrilled by this yet, but that's just me. The prospect that this could turn out as another Unleashed Wii Daytime play syle is not too thrilling to me. However, the various color-skills might change that to be more interesting, not to mention, there's a chance that Tails might be playable (please let that be the case D: ).