[November 03, 2010] |
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Sonic the Hedgehog Takes New York!
SAN FRANCISCO --(Business Wire)--
SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that on Thursday, November 4th
they will be inviting Sonic the Hedgehog fans to a Sonic Colors™ ice
skating party at Citi Pondsm at Bryant Park in New York City
(42nd Street & 6th Avenue) from 6pm ET - 10pm
ET. Fans will have the exclusive opportunity to play the game two weeks
before launch and to enjoy a live performance of the Sonic Colors
theme song "Reach for the Stars" by the band Cash Cash. In
addition, the first 300 fans to arrive will be able to ice skate for
free and receive one of the highly coveted Sonic the Hedgehog hats**
that are currently being offered as a pre-order incentive U.S, GameStop
locations or at www.GameStop.com.
"We are extremely excited to allow fans to play Sonic Colors two weeks
before launch," said Judy Gilbertson, Senior Brand Manager of Sonic
Colors. "We're delighted with the quality of Sonic Colors and the
passion that both fans and press are showing for the game. This party is
our way of thanking everyone for supporting us as we prepare for the
releae of the most exciting Sonic game in recent memory."
In Sonic Colors, Sonic the Hedgehog races through incredible
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! These new "Color
Powers" offer players the ability to perform new moves and access hidden
areas within the game. 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;
each platform includes exclusive "Color Powers". Sonic Colors
will be available on the Wii system and the Nintendo DS system and is
rated E for Everyone. Nintendo Power recently awarded Sonic Colors on
Wii with a 9/10 rating, calling the game "an unequivocal success."
Sonic Colors is set to release on November 16, 2010. For more
information please visit www.soniccolors.com.
For press assets, please visit www.sega-press.com
**While supplies last.
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 (News - Alert) and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of
America's Web site is located at www.sega.com.

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