SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SEGA® of America, Inc. today announce a line-up of five titles coming soon to mobile and tablet devices with Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed™ and a special, re-mastered release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2™ leading the charge, along with Demon Tribe – a new, unique multiplayer RPG led by renowned producer/director Masayoshi Kikuchi.
“As the audience for mobile gaming continues to grow, we’re proud to expand our portfolio of digital titles with a wide array of genres,” said SEGA of America Vice President of Digital Business Chris Olson. “With card collecting and MOBA-style battles in Demon Tribe™, mystery solving timed to the beat in Rhythm Thief & the Paris Caper™, and chart topping tracks in GO DANCE™, SEGA’s latest portable offerings have something for everyone.”
SEGA and Sonic are transforming racing on mobile platforms
Platforms:
iOS, Android | Release Date: Winter 2013
SEGA is preparing to leave
the competition in its dust as the critically acclaimed action racer Sonic
& All-Stars Racing Transformed™ makes its way to mobile
platforms. Race as Sonic and a host of legendary SEGA All-Stars across
land, sea and air in amazing transformable vehicles as they battle for
first place at the finish line. This sequel to the hit 2011 mobile game Sonic
& Sega All-Star Racing™ will bring all of the competitive, fast
paced, transforming action from its wildly successful console
counterpart with a host of new features and improvements. With a
reimagined World Tour, super competitive 4 player local and online races
and comprehensive social integration, this will be the ultimate
multiplayer racer on mobile. Start your engines and get ready to
transform your racing experience on the go!
The best gets better with Sonic The Hedgehog™ 2 re-mastered
for mobile
Platforms: iOS, Android | Release Date: November,
2013
Get ready for the ultimate spin as one of the most critically
acclaimed games of all time receives a definitive update for the mobile
generation. Sonic fans and newcomers alike will see Sonic the
Hedgehog 2 in a brand new light. Revisit the game that first
introduced Miles “Tails” Prower and some of the most legendary
environments in Sonic history. See special stages and classic levels
such as Casino Night Zone and Chemical Plant with re-mastered audio and
upgraded visuals running at a silky smooth frame rate of 60fps.
This version of the classic sequel is coming to Android for the first time ever and will be made available as a free update for existing iOS owners.
Enter the vicious world of Demon Tribe™
Platforms:
iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch | Release Date: Winter, 2013
From
Masayoshi Kikuchi, who worked on classic titles such as the Panzer
Dragoon series, the Yakuza series, and Jet Grind Radio,
comes Demon Tribe™. Set in a dark fantasy world facing the threat
of a demon infestation, Demon Tribe™ blends MOBA, card
collecting, and action-RPG gameplay elements for a thrilling experience.
Capture and fuse demons to build the ultimate team and enter battle with
both cooperative and competitive MOBA-style engagements supporting up to
6 players in 3v3 synchronous battles.
Mystery and music meet in Rhythm Thief & the Paris Caper™
Platforms:
iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch | Release Date: Early 2014
Join Raphael
and his faithful canine companion Fondue as they investigate the mystery
of his father’s strange disappearance. Tap to the beat through the
streets of the City of Lights, gather clues, and thwart enemies in this
toe-tapping rhythmic adventure.
Move to the music anytime, anywhere with GO DANCE™
Platforms:
iPad, iPhone | Release Date: September 12, 2013
Featuring chart
topping tracks from LMFAO, Avicii, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida and
more, GO DANCE™ gives players the freedom to dance, share and
compete with friends around the world, anytime and anywhere. Utilizing
Extreme Reality™ motion-capture technology by XTR to turn the FaceTime®
Camera into a motion-sensor, GO DANCE™ players can improve their
dancing skills on the go as movements are captured and scored in
real-time.
SEGA will share more information on each game in the coming weeks.
Media kit (logos, screenshots, art assets, and fact sheets) available at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/n3nk4lkwcj5qb8z/Gft2qHDgsK
About SEGA® of America, Inc.
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment. SEGA® of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com.
About SEGA® Europe Ltd.
SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA’s global Web site is located at www.sega.com.
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