vagrantwade

JonnyPark

Baramos

Picks06

America is a continent.

Xylophone

Why Sonic?

But then again, fanbase for Panzer Dragoon and Shenmue are small compared to Sonic...

Ultrasinc

Sabre_Justice: Okay, no more long name.

I mean jeez. Mario did it, and Sonic came long before furries. Stop lumping the last remaining Sonic fan in with them.

Sabre_Justice: Okay, no more long name.

banditos

ZombiePuppy

RiceBandit

So this sounds good to me. But you know that RPGS always have large casts of characters. NPCs, minor or otherwise, baddies, bosses, ect. I love the thought of new characters but typical sonic whiners will complain at every thing they can find when it comes to the additons to the roster.

somari

Hey, remember how you felt when you heard Disney was making an RPG with Square?

OtakuboyT

Langis

Erinaceus

Sonic Team bad.

Aaargh.

Marlor

Erinaceus

PratzStrike

aelfin

I loved the darker-themed SatAM. The one where he wasn't inexplicably obsessed with chili dogs. Seems like that'd make a great RPG.

Toasticus

I'll admit though that the newer characters like Berry and Cream and whatever the hell the white hedgehog's name is and the human girl are are quite dumb.

But characters like Knuckles and even Shadow are solid characters. If they're making an RPG, I'd definitely like to see it based in the StH SatAM universe, but supposedly that's not too popular with the Japanese crowd, so probably won't see much there.

DoomDragon6

Random J

Not sure what to think. I despise Sonic Team these days, but Bioware is a solid, reputable company.

Langis

Nekobo

Seriously, as long as they don't fudge this up with anymore interspecies romance and crappy side questing, the series should be in good hands. Let's hope.
::Sonic franchise rolls a d20 saving throw::

Nekobo

Yeah, it is really odd to choose this franchise to make an rpg. As long as you aren't forced to do fetch quests for Big the Cat and Sonic isn't making out with human girls I'll be happy.

So do I roll a d20 now, or what?

Nekobo

vinnchan

eboku

@Gamemaster: You can't cite that stuff when discussing SMRPG. Mario had no 3D games and no RPGs when the decision to make SMRPG was made. Lider's point was about how crappy Mario's stories were when SMRPG was made, not how crappy they are now. The fact that Mario has some great RPGs now is a testament to how successful the bizarre idea of making a Mario RPG turned out to be, and that can only bode well for a Sonic RPG.

Toasticus

Draconis

MaximuM_MayheM

Krytha

DONNYchiban

jip100

Ters

Virtua Fighter 5, Virtua Tenis 3, Outrun or Yakusa ARE good games and they have been made internally by Sega.

Some of you are being a bit of ignorant in Sega terms not even going beyond Sonic -and on Gamecube, not even Dreamcast...-

Problem with this game could be generic 3d Ds quality graphics. But at best could be a surprise. But not even doing an awesome Sonic game will stop bitter people hate sonic since megadrive era.

I guilty loved Shattered Steel.

Muesli

Canadian is French for awesome!

kNZA

Shumina

Rubiximus

animejoe

Mike918

wiitendo64

Well, at least it's for a platform I don't own and will most likely take resources that wouldn't be used on the platforms I do.

Still, weird...

Rilcon

I'm very excited by this news. Sonic games have been sucking recently, so this is a step in the right direction.

"Can a story-driven game about a character who has always been about blindingly fast action even work?"

If it's possible for an obese plumber to have a successful RPG, I'm sure Sonic can as well. It's all right. Besides, the Mario RPG thing was started by an outside company as well. In addition, the StH saturday morning cartoons (the more serious one) had a great story, which was popular when it aired, as was its comic book adaptation.

Do Kesubei

The game got universally good previews but the final game was a letdown IMO. It was a perfect example of a game that would've been better *without* motion control.

That said, as long as Sega isn't making it themselves, it stands a chance of being a good game. Sega is a terrible developer right now but they are a surprisingly good publisher. Otogi 1 and 2, Condemned and Crush are all Sega published games that were developed by outside developers.

Sega needs to let an outside studio handle the next real Sonic game. THEN maybe the series has a chance of redeeming itself. Heh, give it to Crystal Dynamics, they know how to put a series back on track. Only, I'd much rather see a new Soul Reaver game than either Sonic or Tomb Raider :p

skullivan

All Sonic has is Adventure (not the best) and StH.

Gamemaster

NoBullet

Kemuri

Anyway remeber people this is Bioware after all the company that made Kotor, and other awesome RPGs (Baldur's gate).

And besides Bioware RPGs tend to be a little more action oriented than JRPGS. I'm actually psyched about this, and about the story, to tell the truth people, stop thinking that it will be this massive emotional epic, a good compelling and fun story is all that is needed, go and play Super mario Rpg for an example.

And speaking of that we also need a proper Super mario rpg sequel (paper mario is awesome, don't get me wrong, but it's not super mario rpg) and since Nintendo is once again lovey dovey with square let's hope they decide it's about time.

Soleyu

So, following this thiking, it's certainly possible for Bioware to take the property and make an incredible good game out of it. And it can be a game even better than the old Super Mario RPG.

I have faith in Bioware, we could actually see a great game. Can't wait to see the first screens surfacing and how can bioware tap the potentia of DS hardware.

Lider

Not at all - Sonic Rush and Secret Rings got thumbs up across the board. I'm pretty sure sonic is on his way back up to something resembling a proper mascot. Here's hoping we can put every other sonic after SA1 out of our collective memories.

Lov3

Now if you would excuse me, I have to send Kojima-san a letter regarding Megaman (AKA the best idea 3VAR!!)

Gamemaster

Sounds awesome even though I've never gotten acquainted with Bioware games, but their reputation sounds solid. So Im looking forward to that alot.

Rukusa

Hell, it's like finding out that Hideo Kojima's producing the new Megaman, or something.

Ashurahori

Gamemaster

Ashurahori

[alloftv.net]

baxterpunch

TheBrain

point taken ;)

Wolf_Dog

LOL

Coherent

ichiban1081

Corydorf

bigman88zz

I'm gonna have multiple orgasms thinking about this. Probably one of the best-turned worst franchises in the history of games, in the hands of the greatest RPG creators known to man?

YOU SAY IT'S MADNESS! I SAY IT'S EPIC!

Ashurahori

The stories in every Sonic game is uninspired and crap. None of the characters are interesting. Do they really think they can flesh the Sonic Universe out into an RPG with an ACTUAL story?

Sega should try and get the 3D platforming forumla correct before taking on other genres. Running around collecting rings and then talking to people was boring in Sonic Adventure 1 and it'll be boring in this forthcoming game too.

Random J

minister.of.rhetoric

number8888

guess they like living on the edge

JimmyHACK

Btw... nice doctor who reference, wonder how many people catch that one ;)

@baxterpunch:

Sadly, I'm Canadian, haha.

Last I heard they still couldnt show TPB down in the states thanks to censorship rights (Season 1 and 2 got shown on the imported BBC channel down there, but heavily censored, which is so very wrong for tpb), so any of our southern friends (hey, maybe thats you!) watching are importing it somehow (*cough*bittorrent*cough*).

Komrade_Kayce

I was just being silly, really.

Lono

baxterpunch

Wolf_Dog

Samos42

Now onto the serious comment: Someone made a good point earlier, Sonic games have always been about 95% gameplay and maybe 5% story. By forcing you to use strategic combat, the story is going to take precedence in this game. Can you imagine?
"Sonic! Something ev1l is happening!!
What? Now I must kill thousands of robots!!"

I'm not sure how they're going to make this work, but it's for the DS, so I hope they can find a way.

Gamemaster

These days, that could be *anyone* that doesn't work for SEGA.

I dunno... a game built on the concept of speed meets a genre built on methodical planning...

... sounds like someone's trying to make an omelette with citrus fruit. I'm intrigued, but I'm sure as hell not gonna be first in line to taste it.

dv8godd

"What if Krispy Kreme..."

[www.penny-arcade.com]

Malthius

Usually when I mean citizens of the USA, I say "American citizens," as one cannot be a citizen of a continent. (For the record, I live in, and was born in, the USA)

Lono

StrikerGold

Tezs

I automatically scrolled over this post because I saw sonic; But then I did a double take and saw Bioware. I love, love, bioware, but still a sonic title is announced every time that Jack Thompson announces a preemptive lawsuit.

Maybe I'll have to take Sonic seriously for the next few months.

mega-Hurtz

vindicated

Brazilians, Columbians, Peruvians are South American dummy. Look at a map.
No such thing as America unless you're refering to the united States. This isn't the 14th Century.

Wolf_Dog

Spare_Change

baxterpunch

Maybe even a little frightening.

realyst2k

However, as has been said, Mario got his own RPG on the SNES, and that game was fantastic. Of course, that was made by Square, so we'll see.

DoomDragon6

Foggynotion

@Wolf_Dog: You obviously didn't grow up in the 90's =)
Can't get enough of those golden rings.

2kreative

Hope I didn't blow your mind. :)

baxterpunch

Two smokes, lets go!

But hey... why can't sonic get an RPG? Mario did, as unfathomable as that was at the time. I remember yon days of 'Mario in a D&D type game' was as my friends were trying to describe it to me when it first came out. I kinda looked at it with disgust, until actually playing and loving it when I was older.

So the question is... why not? Maybe we'd finally see a good sonic game again.

Komrade_Kayce

Kuraudo

Godspeed.

Rebochan

So let me get this straight...

Canada is Canada
United Staes is America
America is North America.
Mexico is Los Angelos :P

Wolf_Dog

jfbguy

StealthNachos

...But they're making a Sonic RPG. That's inexplicably strange

NathanX

cervantes21

I just hope there's no shadow...

Oh, and Mario had an RPG where he didn't say a word, and it was great.

Lot Krotan

He's a shitfake.

MrLahey

Kinsella

Novaheart

teh_joe

keiichi

chronubis

It seems that in order for SEGA to survive they are having to work more closley with other companies.

So then how about including Sonic in Brawl, huh?

Please?

Dr.Chocobo

@Wolf_Dog: Canada is in North America, smarty pants.

kidko

little_dragon

Lono

Ah...remember when Sonic 2 and Sonic and Knuckles came out?

Do you?

Those were good times...

The only 3D Sonic game that rocked was Sonic Adventure 2: Battle for GCN, since it's replay value went up as I became hooked to the Chao thing. That's right, I said it.

Mesren_Makai

Chrysalis

Magic Pink

Shitfarm? Who are you, Mr. Lahey? Trailer Park Supervisor?

baxterpunch

Colour me excited about a Sonic game for the first time since the Dreamcast era.

akwinters

Phenix

Xeronius

maikeru

I loves me some BioWare titles, but everything they make looks so bland and generic that the gameplay is the only thing pulling me through. And while SEGA's more recent efforts have been slightly...lacking, I suppose...they've always had a unique visual style that I've immensely enjoyed.

bluemeep

BioWare is Canadian!!

Wolf_Dog

sc00t420

finally a good Sonic to come out in past 5 years...

leave it to American company to make a great Sonic game....

icepick314

Next up: A Secret of Mana racing game.

Elixir

Wolf_Dog

romBox

RocketFella

sorry_no_CODs

Gadgetron

Kyle81

shaunomacx

shaunomacx