Sonic Generations News Round-Up

Although with so many big-hitting FPS, RPG and sports games on their way in the coming months there hasn't been much room for people to notice it amongst the hype, I have a nagging suspicion that Sonic Generations may turn out to be a real treat for platforming fans, an unsung hero that could really have a positive impact on the notably hit-and-miss franchise. It's being used to celebrate SEGA's iconic hedgehog's twentieth anniversary in video gaming, an impressive hallmark that warrants, but perhaps won't get, a much-deserved round of applause. Here's a round-up of all the latest news on the game:

• A new zone from the classic Mega Drive era has been unveiled. Players can race through the dangerous Chemical Plant Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in both a faithful side-scrolling adaptation of the original course and an exciting 3D version with gameplay akin to recent titles like Unleashed and Colours. The boss for the zone will be Metal Sonic.
• Tails will be making more than one appearance in Generations in a way you might not have expected: both the 'modern' and smaller classic incarnations of the spritely yellow fox will have a series of cameos throughout the game, though in what capacity has not been revealed. Worry not, though, as the two Sonics are the only playable characters in the game!
• The Nintendo 3DS version's cover has been revealed: it's a shot of both Sonics running out of the Green Hill Zone, not dissimilar to the current 360 and PS3 covers.

Sonic Generations is out this November. Below you'll find a nice nostalgia video celebrating the timely anniversary of SEGA's mascot.