Bioware To Develop Sonic RPG

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In a Press Release this morning, Sega has announced that they have enlisted the gods of RPG games, Bioware, to create a Sonic the Hedgehog RPG title to be released for the DS in 2008.

Originally Posted by Sega

"We're thrilled to be working with SEGA on Sonic, one of the industry's most enduring and compelling icons," said Greg Zeschuk, president of BioWare. "As huge fans of Sonic ourselves, we're committed to delivering a truly amazing story-driven experience within the Sonic universe, focusing on capturing the character's broad appeal and placing him in a completely original adventure," added Ray Muzyka, chief executive officer of BioWare.

BioWare: For Immediate Release

[Dark Drakan]

Well maybe Bioware can inject some life back into Sonic, if anyone can do it, it would be them.

[Tsuyu]

This could possibly be an awsome game. However, I hope they don't just push any of the famous characters like Sonic or Tails on you - I'd LOVE to be able to choose from the "races"... and classes too! Need classes.

I trust Bioware to make that happen, but I am unsure about Sega's intentions...

[Orpheus Lupus]

...Initially, I was filled with "Wtf?" Then it suddenly became very, very awesome.

Really, this is a VERY interesting idea. I guess if anyone can make it work, it's Bioware.

[§ephiroxa§]

Maybe it'll inject life into sonic once more, or maybe it'll make it officially die.

[Tsuyu]

I hope they'll have Chao rasing and breeding...

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Here's what the Toronto media had to say about it...

Originally Posted by Toronto Sun

It's the video game equivalent of hearing that Sidney Crosby has hung up his skates and signed with the NFL to quarterback a team. Of robots. On Mars.

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