Sonic Unleashed Coming To 360 Before PS3

Torrence Davis of The Bitbag writes, "I've just received an email from my Sega contact that the 360 version of the game will be released on November 24th but the PS3 version won't be released until December. This means that the 360 version will get the holiday shopping advantage."

[Fobuo]

Does anybody really care about another Sonic game at this point,I mean,really now

[sushipoop]

Lol did you see the reviews? Sonic Unleashed is bad. Very bad.

[PirateThom]

Apparently, the running is a refined version of Secret Rings and works well, but the Werehog sections are awful, so half the game is awful.

Sega must hate Sonic, or else they'd make a good game on a console... like Sonic Rush. Man, Sonic Rush is so good. Sonic has been relegated to handhelds now.

[mikeslemonade]

It doesn't really give the 360 an advantage because Microsoft didn't publish it. Almost all the money goes to Sega. And too bad early reports say the game sucks.

[shovelbum]

Sonic has been bad for so long now that I don't think many people care which console gets it first. I've never been a huge fan but I know crap when I see it and the last few stuck badly so maybe this latest version will be better than the last effort.

[mikeslemonade]

The fact that one version comes out first means the developer is shi**y. This was back in 07 when PS3 ports were getting delayed. Only the developers who suck can't make a simultaneous release for a multiplatform game. The game is going to suck.

[LoVeRSaMa]

"Sonic Unleashed Coming To 360 Before PS3"

I would not care if this artical read "Sonic Unleashed Not coming to the PS3 at all"

Seriously, does anyone actully care about this game?

xD

[f789790]

Just like we need another metroid game in 2d.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

@reporters

WTH? The Bitbag isn't a reliable source? Why? The Bitbag is a great site and is more credible than most of the crap that get's approved here.

I don't think this means too much to sales anyway but still good news for those who want the game sooner than later and own a 360.

[BlackRaven85]

Yeah, Bitbag is reliable source and great website altogether. Why is it always Microsoft that are the cause of pushing back a title for a month or two. Are those people even developers? No. Most aren't even close, but Sonic games are normally a hit or miss due to the fact that Sega isn't fully focused with it as they use to. Remember Sega made consoles, and what game was their flagship title? Sonic. I think I'll pick this one up during the holidays. It's good to see Sonic back, even though I'm worried about how the werehog mode.

[Lou-Cipher]

Did Microsoft spend their money to make this game a timed exclusive?

If they did that will be the ultimate proof that Microsoft is never going to invest in any real games for Xbox 360 fans.

Not to often I agree with you GiantEnemyCrab, but I think you are right.

[voodoo341]

From the reviews Microsoft would have spent their money keeping this turd off their console.

[Sarcasm]

They probably didn't.

They're forcing Rare to make crappy Banjo games so they can close them down and probably get GTA V exclusive DLC.

[Rob0g0rilla]

(kinda off topic)
It's another disappointment. They almost had it too. I would definitely rent this game before buying it. That's to anyone who has plans on purchasing it.

I don't know why Sega doesn't listen to their fans and just give us a Sonic game and not a Sonic/werehog Sonic or Shadow or silver or any of those characters that don't fit in and ruin the gameplay.

I called it awhile back. The Werehog levels ruined the entire game. They're repetitive, long, boring, and the puzzles suck. Sega just continues to disappoint their fans.

http://n4g.com/RedirectToOb...

They always figure out a way to ruin the Sonic games. It's like they're trying too.

On topic
This game being delayed on PS3 have anything to do with that quality control issue for the JP release?

[f4t41_ph4nt0m]

The JP version of this game has also been delayed. Which made me wonder if SEGA thought that delaying the JP version to improve the quality should be the same for the PS3 versions worldwide

[OmarJA]

For real who gives a F##k ? where is Sonic Adventure 3 ?

Valkyria Chronicles & Yakuza 3 are great though.

[TheColbertinator]

Yes the 360 always gets games first like Legendary,Alone in The Dark and The Last Remnant as well

[OmarJA]

Yes it gets the betas versions first.

"Jump Out"

[ravinshield]

yea we do we got call of duty 4 and 5 betas, endwar beta,red faction beta and so on so ur right

[InMyOpinion]

cliché fanboy comment #52 "Who cares about this game anyways?"

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

I sold a couple of copies today.

I warned them how bad it was...but they wouldn't listen. They'll return it next week, I'm sure.

[Traveler]

Whether the game is good or not, this only goes to further show that developers struggle to get their games out on the PS3 because of the problems with the PS3's architecture. We have seen this many times.

[Fux4Bux]

Seems to be the crappiest games and developers so it hardly seems to matter. Best looking and in general games are equal on both.

[pwnsause]

its been stated before by Developers who know how to work on the PS3 that the only way to get both versions to run %99.9 equal to each other is to make the PS3 the lead platform.

[Chrissy]

Looks like 360 really is the new ps2. This month its just been dominating everywhere.

[Mr_Potato_]

Yeah, 360 graphics make it look like the PS2. It had no game in 2008 though (except Gears 1.5, the only AAA exclusive on 360 this year), and it's not reliable at all too, which makes 2 major differences with the PS2.

That's why PS2 is a much better choice as a gaming console.

[pwnsause]

First off:

Based on the reviews of this Sonic game on the Wii, its still going to be mediocre. Its like the Sonic Team is not listening. The Fans tell them what they want, it going into their ears and it leaves thru the other ear. Sonic Is Dead.

Second: No one should be surprised here. The game is leading on the 360. They probably ran into problems porting the code into the PS3 version. (based on all the videos that were shown from Sega, they only showed the 360 version.) Thus they need a few days to get the PS3 version right.

Hopefully this will be the last time that sega makes the 360 lead platform. they need to make both versions of a game equal by making their games PS3 lead at least.

[NMC2007]

f*** reviewers and their jaded ass opinions, ever since Silent Hill Homecoming I couldn't care less WTF a so called reviewer thinks, I buy what I like, not what someone else tells me to like.

FYI the 360 version has been on sale since the 19th.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

I've played it and it does suck! Please rent it first! You will regret it! I promise you that! I love all good video games...and yes, Silent Hill: Homecoming had undeservedly bad reviews. Please don't waste your money though.

[Sarcasm]

I 2nd the notion of "F! Reviews"

But you know, sometimes they are right. Legendary comes to mind.

[bokharij]

Reviews are just peoples opinions. One should not fall for peer pressure in any form.

[tamd]

this game got leaked on internet
x360 piracy is on rise

[creatchee]

Sonic hasn't turned out well since the Genesis.

Give me a new Spinball and we'll talk...

[pwnsause]

no it hasnt turned out well since the Death of the Dreamcast, that how S**t went to the gutter. RIP Sonic 1991-2002 :(

[InMyOpinion]

Sonic Adventure 1 & 2 on Dreamcast are good games. Not like Sonic 2 but still very solid titles.

[dorron]

I can't remember the last time a Sonic game didn't suck...

No, really. It's been a long time since the last good game for Sonic.

If I was Sega I would let the hedgehog die and rest in peace.

[DMasta718]

The last good Sonic they had was on the Dreamcast. From looking at the commercials, They ALMOST had it with this game. It almost redeemed itself in a way. I thought "Yes, I will finally play a new Sonic game. My PS2 Sonic collections disc needs a rest". But then Sonic turning into a F'ing Werewolf, I was done. That completely ruined any type of hype I had for this game.

[ta1snake]

Sonic???Oh, i'm totally forgot...cause its suck.

[PirateThom]

Fact: Sonic sucks when Sega don't have a console to support.

Even Sonic CD is considered by some to be the best Sonic game and IT WAS ON THE GODDAMN SEGA CD!!

I think that Sega just don't care anymore. They don't have to support a console, so Sonic no longer needs to be good.

[MrWeymes]

I guess 7's are terrible ratings now? Sonic Unleashed looks pretty good. It's like saying the Last Remnant is terrible, because it got a 6.5. I'm sure it's still enjoyable.

[bokharij]

For sure. The game looks awesome.

[Gaara_724]

i think sonic should have been abandond after sonic and nucles

[MaximusPrime]

Sonic coming to Xbox 360 first? good.

[bokharij]

would have been better.

[jackdoe]

A bit slow on the uptake Davis. IGN and other online publications announced this last week. Nice try though. And I like how you say that this game will give MS an advantage.... Okay, a bit of stretch eh?

[ActionBastard]

Just played the 360 version last night. It could pass the PS3 platform entirely and wouldn't be missed. Complete. Utter. Garbage.

[bokharij]

why you think its garbage. I seriously would object. The werehog part isn't that bad. If I say I could enjoyed the werehog part would you say i'd like the game then?

[ActionBastard]

The flow is completely broken. First off, you watch a damn near 30 minute opening cutscene that is just full of nonsense. They show this entire Werehog BS and you don't even start out as the Werehog. It really reminded me of Sonic Adventure with some of the perspectives (not a bad thing), but once you hit a wall or some other obstacle, it abruptly stops your character animation and looks archaic. It is far to easy to miss items because of the speed, combat is mind numbing and the story (EVEN for a Sonic title) is 4 tiers below the film masterpiece "Cool As Ice".

[bokharij]

Here's a vote.
If you will buy the game give this comment an agree if not a disagree.

[djtek184]

oh god not another sonic game.