WTF, how much more can they ruin Sonic?

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Good grief.

The first inductee into the walk of game was Sega's classic mascot hero Sonic the Hedgehog. A seven-foot tall version of Sonic the Hedgehog took the stage to accept the award and then Sega rolled a video compilation of its Sonic series.

Sega's Isuka-san then took the stage and revealed that a new Sonic game was in development. He said about the new title: "I want to thank you all very much for this honor. I'm happy about Sonic's success, but I'm even more excited about the future."

Sega premiered the first footage of its new platformer Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Shadow of the Hedgehog. The title, which boasts impressive new graphics and more rollercoaster gameplay, is set for release for unspecified consoles during the holiday season of 2005.

Shadow of the Hedgehog follows character Shadow on a new adventure. Armed with a gun and the ability to speed and soar, the mascot can quickly zoom through levels, or stop in mid-air and shoot down opponents.

Movie up at ign, gamespot, etc.


What the hell is Sega thinking? Sonic has always been a kid-friendly series, and now they're putting guns into the main character's hands. And not cartoony laser guns or whatever, but realistic-sounding pistols and automatic weapons. I don't care if it's Shadow, it's the same damn thing. Putting realistic guns into a Sonic game is like putting hardcore porn into a Zelda game (don't smile, guys).

*sigh*

Nice one, Sega. Keep on digging that grave for yourselves.