Demo Impressions: Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
The Sonic & SEGA ALL-Star Racing demo is 1.03 GB in size and it features one track, 2 characters (Sonic and Banjo), Local 2-player split-screen multi-player, and 2 difficulty levels. The demo is currently available on Xbox 360 for Gold Members and will hopefully arrive on PSN by the end of the week. The footage is from the Xbox 360 version.
Sumo Digital has done a fantastic job of creating a bright and colorful atmosphere and creating a sensation of speed. The quality of title so far seems far better than the previous Superstar Tennis title. You can use a variety of power-ups, pull off tricks to boost, and drift around corners.
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Aliens Vs. Predator Downloaded 14000 Times on XBLA over Weekend!
While there are minor flaws in the AvP demo it certainly has not failed to capture gamers’s interest. The multiplayer death match presents unique online play that is both unique and fresh. There have been 14000 downloads of the demo on Xbox 360 and it currently holds a 4.5/5 rating.
Senior Producer David Brickley of Rebellion told CVG that: Read the rest of this entry »
Tim Jones on Violence in AvP
It is very clear that the gruesome kills in AvP are a selling point for the title. The action is intense and the gore fits well in the universe that the game occupies – however is there a point when it is too extreme, too much?
Tim Jones of Rebellion believes that video games are tool that “teaches us where the boundaries of behavior are” however AvP’s violence exists in a realm of “fantasy violence…It’s not a documentary.”
Tournament of Legends Interview
SEGA of America has posted an interview with High Voltage Software discussing the newly announced Wii fighter. The title is utilizing the same engine from the Conduit so the graphics should be stunning on the underpowered Nintendo console.
Kerry Ganofsky of High Voltage Software describes the thought process behind pursuing a one-on-one fighter for the Wii: Read the rest of this entry »
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Demo Out Now on XBLA!
Gentleman start your engines! The Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Demo has hit Xbox 360 and it is a whopping 1.03 Gb to those with Gold Accounts.
The PS3 demo should be available by Thursday. More demo impressions are available here. There is also a game related theme available for your dashboard pleasure for 240 points. You can check out some screens at the SEGA blogs.


