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I'm pretty sure Sonic Unleashed is SA3. The Japanese title is Sonic World Adventure.

Classic Badnik design! So much better than the rubbish robot enemies that all look the same we've been getting lately!

No mention of any pre-order bonuses yet, probably won't know until February/March.

You got the TM for explosion from the game corner. Serebii says the US and EU games are the same so either it's back in, Nintendo have changed the system for the English versions or it's been removed from both versions. Also, I checked HMV and they are selling the game for £35 each.

It's all a stunt in order to: 1) Hype up the game. 2) Highlight the fact the game is going back to the series roots by only having Sonic, Tails and Knuckles (pretty likely since they weren't included in the list so they can't be crossed off).

Gold. Possibly both if we get the same preorder figures as Japan.

Here's the story from the Japanese version of Sonic 1: Source: Zone 0 A lot better than our story line. Doesn't mention if it's on Earth, but it does say the game took place on Southern Island (Sonic 2 takes place on Western Island) which wasn't mentioned in the English version.

Charmy and Chip (phew, had a horrible feeling he might be in) are out. http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/01/12/project-needlemouse-character-countdown-day-2/ SEGA are doing everything they can to hype this game up.

Well that was the only difference between the 2 versions (that I'm aware of) so either Nintendo are putting the Game Corner slot machines back in or Serebii is lying :P

Yeah it was, unless they've made a new character for the game. Characters I want to be in: Sonic Tails Knuckles Robotnik/Eggman Metal Sonic Characters I won't mind being in: Amy No new characters please SEGA. On a slightly unrelated note: Sonic Adventure is apparently going to be added to XBLA.

Nice. 3 days after my Birthday, looks like I won't be importing now. I hope we get the pre-order bonus figures as well.

So you have 2 seperate accounts now? I think you can rename your Gamer Tag that has the achievements on it to to something different to the ones you've already made and then sign up again through that Gamer Tag, but you'll need to use either a different e-mail address or change the online Gamer Tag's e-mail and you'll have to check beforehand if it's not already taken. If you want to use the gamer tag you create with the LIVE account, you'll need to pay to change the name and then rename your offline Gamer Tag to your online one. Not done it myself but I think it should work.

Anyone got a Sony Bravia kdl W5500 (or similar model)? I got one for Christmas and I'm still playing with the picture settings as I can't seem to find a good setting that I'm happy with so I was wondering what settings everyone else uses, especially for the Wii and Xbox?

I was like that once, but Phantasy Star Online showed what a massive difference they made. Now I'm always casting Accelerate, Insulate, Oomph and whatever else I can.

Looks like we're getting at least 1 VC game this week: Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi (Mega Drive).

Endless Ocean is out in February so that's 1 out of 3 dates right (so far).

EU release date announced:

ESRB seems to indicate that she's in: I'm getting it, but the PC version and only because HMV are selling it cheap.

Zelda isn't as popular in Japan any more, plus the US got Twilight princess first and Japan are the last region to get Spirit Tracks so there's a pretty good chance we'll get it this year. That's possibly what the big surprise is :P

Just a rumor at the moment, but Endless Ocean in February Sin and Punishment is out April and Mario Galaxy 2 in August. Source

Looks like there's not going to be any VC games released this week, NoE posted the update article early (the article is dated 31/12/09) and there are no VC games listed. http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2009/bring_in_the_new_year_with_some_amazing_downloads_for_wii_and_nintendo_dsi_15477.html

Sale is also on at GAME, except a bit more expensive but at least you get free 1st class delivery + reward points, and they still have Another Code R in stock.

NoE article confirms no VC releases this week . Unless they're keeping it secret for whatever reason.

Anyone want a Zelda or Wii branded beach towel for 4500 stars? There's 39 songs in total on the CD, here's 23 of them: I don't know what the rest are.