Some of the first details have been released on Sonic and the Black Knight, coming from SEGA’s product page.
– Speed + swordplay are the main aspects of the game
– Go through an Arthurian storybook
– Sonic has his own sword
– “Encounter friends and foes along the way
– Exclusive to Wii
– Releasing in Spring 2009
Update: Here’s the official press release from SEGA
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (July 21, 2008) –SEGA of Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced Sonic™ and the Black Knight, an all-new Wii-exclusive adventure. Part of the storybook series of games that began with Sonic and the Secret Rings, this new title brings Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight. Using the unique Wii control system, this exciting game will take advantage of both the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk to offer an interactive experience that any Sonic fans will love.
Created by Sonic Team in Japan, this innovative game takes Sonic into a medieval world and arms him with a sword to aid in his effort to save the day. Sonic and the Black Knight will provide Sonic fans with an irresistible cast of characters and teach them all what it takes to be a true hero and the ultimate knight. With a series of missions taking place in stunning Arthurian-inspired locations, Sonic and the Black Knight promises to offer a fast-paced adventure that gamers of all ages will enjoy.
“After the success of Sonic and the Secret Rings we’re delighted to announce a second title in the Storybook Series,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe, “Following Sonic on his way to knighthood will excite players of all ages.”
Sonic and the Black Knight, exclusively for the Wii, will be out in Spring 2009.
For more information about the game, please visit www.sega.co.uk. For assets, please visit www.sega-press.com.
Nintendo Power apparently has the scoop on yet another game that should be releasing on the Wii in the near future, Sonic and the Black Knight. As is the case with most Sonic games these days, there has been much doubt about the new title and tons of speculation about if the game actually exists. However, SEGA has finally confirmed that Sonic and the Black Knight is a real game and new information should be flooding in soon. Clumsyorchid, one of Sega’s community administrators noted, “I can confirm the game is indeed real, however you won’t get any info on it from me, you’ll have to wait until we post the product page tomorrow on SEGA.com and read the Nintendo Power article”
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Sonic is going to be all over the gaming world over the next few months. Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Chronicles have both been announced by SEGA and now yet another Sonic title will be hitting the Wii. An ambiguous description of the game gives an idea of what to expect: “The Blue Blur swings cold steel in his new Wii-exclusive adventure.” More as it develops.
Update: Signs are pointing to the possibility of this being a fake.
Update 2: It looks like the name of the game is indeed real, as SEGA recently trademarked a website domain.