Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed...!

[Mogtaki]

Yeah, see this scenario all the time and I'll just go ahead and say...it's really irritating for the person experiencing it and the others viewing it. Lets go enjoy the gaaaaaaaaame!

I'm quite happy that I have tomorrow off so if it does arrive tomorrow like they said it would, duuuuuude I'm going to play it to hell for a while.

[sonfan1984]

Any idea when they're going to release a demo?

[DERHYUS]

So not just the SEGA forums, but now you have to come spam SSMB too?

Amazing

I'm proud of this game and when everyone else gets their copies and gets to see what the game is really like, you're going to be left looking rather silly...

In the meantime, I'm sure everyone can take your posts with a slight pinch of salt. Don't feed the troll folks

Put it this way, I've spent the day demoing and playing the Wii U version with a bunch of professional journalists and they all had lots of fun and left with huge smiles on their faces

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S0L

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I trust in you... i expect that the great missing as Alex Kidd, Opa Opa, Ryu Hazuki and others will be compensated with other features but... if the game hasn't a GREAT ROASTER, i can't say that the game will be perfect as i said about the first one (Sonic & Sega All Star Racing).

I don't understand still why... if you ask us in the first game which characters will love to include them and you do a lot of pulls... NOW... you delete a lot of them that they was in the first game and we love them. I don't understand.

I would prefer pay 59.99 euros at a game release complete, than pay 30 euros for a incomplete games because i assume that you will release a lot of expensive DLC with all characters that you delete and, in the end, the game cost to us will be more than 100 euros.

I'm disapointed.

Un saludo

BY DERHYUS.

[Shawshank Redemption]

You can catch Alex Kidd as Bilbo Baggins in the new Hobbit movie, so don't fret about our failed mascot friend.

[Lady Soniko]

If i'm perfectly honest, the broken street dates piss me off, because the Americans got the game before us AGAIN when for once we were supposed to get it first lol, it's not fair since the Americans always spoil the games for us

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If i'm perfectly honest, the broken street dates piss me off, because the Americans got the game before us AGAIN when for once we were supposed to get it first lol, it's not fair since the Americans always spoil the games for us

america

fuck yeah

sonikoimsorry

[Andrew Albacia]

If i'm perfectly honest, the broken street dates piss me off, because the Americans got the game before us AGAIN when for once we were supposed to get it first lol, it's not fair since the Americans always spoil the games for us

It's hard for this market to shake the green monster. Especially for a game developed domestically.

[Shawshank Redemption]

I think we get the game first because you guys still owe us for winning WW2 single-handedly.

The russians had nothing to do with that either. (sarcasm extremely high)

Edited November 13, 2012 by Ball Hog Badnik

[Mogtaki]

I think we get the game first because you guys still owe us for winning WW2 single-handedly.

The russians had nothing to do with that either. (sarcasm extremely high)

But we get the game before you dooooo~

2 days before America.

[Andrew Albacia]

But we get the game before you dooooo~

2 days before America.

Moot point when the early copies are coming out of the US.

[Detective Shadzter]

New video interview

http://epdaily.tv/al...-game-overview/

PS3 Trophies revealed with colour icons

http://www.ps3trophi...ormed/trophies/

Here's the Platinum:

Ultimate All-Star

Earn every Trophy in the game

[Badnik Mechanic]

Oh eh up.

Since people have the game, has anyone spotted any signs of the hot wheels promotional thing yet?

Here's the Platinum:

Ultimate All-Star

Earn every Trophy in the game

At least they've made some effort with the patinum name and it's not just 'platinum.'

[S0L]

Well hectic day in Hamburg, and I'm off to Paris in little under 4 hours, so this will be the last post of the night!

S0L, any idea on how Sega are sending out the review copies? One of the most prominent Nordic Publications claims to not have gotten a copy yet. Kind of curious as to how they're operating and whether we can expect some written pieces pre-release.

I'm buying the game launch day but I'm usually rather interested in seeing how these things fare.

Console review code should already be on it's way out. If folk don't have it yet they should talk to their SEGA contacts. Between us we very much try to make sure there are reviews there for release, we provide the code, SEGA take care of the rest!

SOL i want to ask you something. how did you make sonic's car and amy's car. because sonic's car looks so awesome you guys did a good job on sonic's car and i can't wait to use sonic this sunday.and amy's car looks awesome because she has a volkswagen beetle and because the volkswagen beetle is one of my favorite cars.

The majority of vehicles start life as simple pencil sketches, once we've got an agreed rough shape they move to colour drawing with some form of photographic reference of paint, tyres and more. We generally then run it past the relevant folk at SOJ who created the original game. Sometimes we make tweaks based on feedback, sometimes they go first time!

Once we've got an agreed concept we then model them in 3D. We do tweak designs so they work with the models as required, but again these are always run past all the stakeholders involved. Everything then runs through the animation team where the Transforms are done and characters animated, then again they get another approval checkover.

The character guys will then tweak things like paint, glass and metal shaders till you see the final in-game models. In a few cases, even then we'll make tweaks as we're not happy with relative scales or rear views, in fact Amy's car went through a second revision to make sure it felt part of the set. But it all starts with the concept guys who do some amazing work!

I don't think SUMO has any idea of what SEGA does with the publishing.

IIRC, they were completely clueless on reveals, announcements, next demo, release date, etc and often say "it's up to SEGA" when asked a question like that.

That's not strictly true, remember we work closely with SEGA and we've got a strong relationship with them over the many years we've worked with them. A lot of the time I'm privy to things that we just can't say, hence we have to go 'You need to ask SEGA' as it's something we shouldn't be discussing or revealing. Though sometimes I generally don't actually know the answer! I do try and find out where it's in our remit mind!

Since I (and many others) will be getting the game within 2 days, I don't need to ask you anymore questions SOL...but for what it's worth, you have my thanks.

You didn't have to come here and answer our questions in the first place, but you did and we love you for it. You've made my life so much easier waiting for this game due to your daily answers.

So once again thanks a lot...and I'll be enjoying the living crap out of this game like I did with Transformed's predecessor, just to let you know

You and everyone else is welcome! We do our best to deliver the game you want, as we really want you to enjoy it. We do like coming to talk with you guys and whilst you might not always believe it's the case, a lot of what is said on the forums has helped to shape the game. Some things are possible, some not, but we do pay attention.

Any idea when they're going to release a demo?

All the console versions demos are with the relevant platform holders, and whilst I don't have the actual dates, they're all due for release very soon. I suspect either this week or next week. Handhelds a different story, but again they're in process. We do want people to be able to try the game just we've had to finish the game before doing the demos!

I trust in you... i expect that the great missing as Alex Kidd, Opa Opa, Ryu Hazuki and others will be compensated with other features but... if the game hasn't a GREAT ROASTER, i can't say that the game will be perfect as i said about the first one (Sonic & Sega All Star Racing).

I don't understand still why... if you ask us in the first game which characters will love to include them and you do a lot of pulls... NOW... you delete a lot of them that they was in the first game and we love them. I don't understand.

I would prefer pay 59.99 euros at a game release complete, than pay 30 euros for a incomplete games because i assume that you will release a lot of expensive DLC with all characters that you delete and, in the end, the game cost to us will be more than 100 euros.

I'm disapointed.

Un saludo

BY DERHYUS.

I realise English may not be your first or second language, just like Yorkshire is mine and English second. But it's Roster and you know it

I know you've been active on the forums long enough to understand the 'secondary' characters were added in our own time and without additional budget. The alternative was simply less characters, and you know, some people out there actually are happy to see MeeMee, Reala, Gum and Pudding. Who wouldn't want 4 more characters for free?

We have added the MANY times requested Vyse and Joe Musashi, as well as updated and brought back Gilius and more. Not only do we have three vehicles per character - and therefore three times the work, but we've tried our best with more cameos, references and more. You will never get every character that every fan wants in a game. This is a fact of life. Bear in mind in many cases, this series of games has represented characters who in some cases haven't even had a game in over ten years. There are few developers or publishers who ever go this far.

I understand you are disappointed. We'd love to include more characters too. But honestly, I'd also love for someone to give me a free lifetime supply of beer and that's not about to happen anytime either!

We have poured our hearts, soul, experience, weekends and evenings into this game. We've foregone time with our families, cancelled holidays, worked 18 hours days constantly and more to bring it to you. We've been upfront about how every decision gets made, explained each character choice, discussed design, features and more. We've done everything we can to represent this game as honestly as we can in public, on the forums, in interviews and more.

I'm struggling to see what else we could have possibly done - it is genuinely the very best game we could make with the time and budget available.

If that's not good enough for you, fair enough, your opinion is your right. But bear all the above in mind when you're actively criticising - and I believe unfairly and immaturely - the combined efforts of a team whose sole purpose of the last two and a half years was to deliver the best All-Stars game to date.

If you hate it so much, PM me your receipt and I will personally refund the money myself. Otherwise, I am genuinely bored of your constant trolling.

And... off to bed

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S0L

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[Andrew Albacia]

I realise English may not be your first or second language, just like Yorkshire is mine and English second.

I totally always read your posts in the accent.

I'm sure when the game finally decides to show up for me it'll be good. If not I can walk over to Carbrook and throw Jelly Babies at you all. The cheap hard ones.

Joking, of course... but the last one was fine. This should be better~

Edited November 14, 2012 by Andrew Albacia

[Mogtaki]

Oh my. Dang man, you didn't have to reply to the troll, the guy is probably going to disappear soon enough x)

[Hersparkidicus Optimaximus]

The alternative was simply less characters, and you know, some people out there actually are happy to see MeeMee, Reala, Gum and Pudding.

Only the really awkward side of the SEGA fandom. Most hardcore SEGA fans would rather have a variety expanding all the way from Astal to Greendog the Beached Surfer Dude.

[Barry the Nomad]

Hey now, I consider myself hardcore and I am very happy to see Gum, Relala and Pudding. Not so much MeeMee, but still. Unless I'm some sort of awkward/hardcore hybrid? Awkcore? Hardward?

[Frogging101]

We have poured our hearts, soul, experience, weekends and evenings into this game. We've foregone time with our families, cancelled holidays, worked 18 hours days constantly and more to bring it to you. We've been upfront about how every decision gets made, explained each character choice, discussed design, features and more. We've done everything we can to represent this game as honestly as we can in public, on the forums, in interviews and more.

And this is why I'm buying two copies of S&ASRT (one for me, and one to give to a randomly selected SSMB member). This dedication and passion is just beautiful.

Yet IGN and the other major review sites probably will still not give this game the rating it deserves, just because it isn't really a super-popular mainstream game like Halo, CoD, etc. Remember gamespot's E3 awards? I recall that ASRT didn't even get mentioned for the best racing game award. Very sad.

Edited November 14, 2012 by Frogging101

[Detective Shadzter]

I know you've been active on the forums long enough to understand the 'secondary' characters were added in our own time and without additional budget. The alternative was simply less characters, and you know, some people out there actually are happy to see MeeMee, Reala, Gum and Pudding. Who wouldn't want 4 more characters for free?

I must have missed this information before, because I didn't know this. Now THAT is dedication. I'd rather have different characters than secondaries, but if SEGA didn't budget for these 4 slots, then yeah, I'm happy we've got these 4 characters rather than less characters. Much respect to you guys at Sumo Digital.

[S0L]

Only the really awkward side of the SEGA fandom. Most hardcore SEGA fans would rather have a variety expanding all the way from Astal to Greendog the Beached Surfer Dude.

You quoted me and yet somehow managed to completely miss the 'alternative was less characters' bit there. Just saying

I really am going to bed now!

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S0L

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[sonfan1984]

Yet IGN and the other major review sites probably will still not give this game the rating it deserves, just because it isn't really a super-popular mainstream game like Halo, CoD, etc. Remember gamespot's E3 awards? I recall that ASRT didn't even get mentioned for the best racing game award. Very sad.

It seems like a lot of review sites aren't putting this game on their awards for best racing game or 'most anticipated games they're looking forward to this holiday' list. They're either underestimating or have low expectations for it even though many of them liked the first game. Shame really. This game can end up being a real gem that they choose to ignore.

Edited November 14, 2012 by sonfan1984

[Shawshank Redemption]

SOL just dropped the mike.

[Someguy]

If you hate it so much, PM me your receipt and I will personally refund the money myself. Otherwise, I am genuinely bored of your constant trolling.

Is this the second time you've genuinely offered to pay for someone who came off so dissatisfied? I swear you offered to buy a copy for someone once. I'd think seeing someone tear into things would be hard enough but that is a really nice thing, here. I'm hyped for whatever next project you do relating to Sonic if only to hopefully see you all give us glimpses into the whys of design choices and the like while generally keeping a positive attitude despite delving into both criticisms and outright bitter hatred of multiple topics and forums.

Oh, erm, I mean, cough cough, I oh so, erm, hate it, especially the American PC version, totally, yes. Awful.

(only awful because I don't have the money to get any of the versions when it comes out so I'll have to wait till everyone else beats it, but a demo should be out eventually to tide me over, be it PC or at least the 3DS one, right? Or maybe I'll magically win a contest like last time and become a walking advertisement for my friends. =P)

[Shane]

Is this the second time you've genuinely offered to pay for someone who came off so dissatisfied? I swear you offered to buy a copy for someone once.

That would be SumoRex, the other Sumo Digital employee who frequents these forums.

[Frogging101]

That would be SumoRex, the other Sumo Digital employee who frequents these forums.

Yep, and it was his post that made me decide to buy the game, despite the fact that I knew literally nothing about the game nor had I ever heard of it before. The simple fact that he was willing to/cared enough to do that = instabuy. A bit weird when I think about it... I guess it was just refreshing to see after dealing with EA for years.