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SAN FRANCISCO<\/b> & LONDON<\/b>\u2013 February 4, 2013 \u2013SEGA\u00ae of America Inc. and SEGA\u00ae Europe are pleased to confirm Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed\u2122<\/i> for the Nintendo 3DS\u2122 hand-held system will arrive in stores on February 7th, 2013 in Australia. The thrilling race across land, air and water continues on the 3DS where you can play as your Mii alongside Sonic and the SEGA All-Stars in your own transforming vehicle.\u00a0 Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed<\/i> for the 3DS also includes StreetPass challenges and features and allows you play with up to seven of your friends using multi cart or single cart play.<\/b><\/p>\n
Racers can push the accelerator to the limit when they get behind the wheel and choose from 22 playable SEGA All-stars characters including Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Dr. Eggman.\u00a0 Or try out the skills of the two all-new special guest racers \u2013 NASCAR star Danica Patrick and Disney\u2019s Wreck-It Ralph.\u00a0 With over 20 tracks and arenas to explore, gamers will discover alternative routes and shortcuts and perfect their driving skills to overtake their rivals in this adrenaline fuelled dash to the finish line.<\/p>\n
At launch, the Nintendo 3DS <\/i>Limited <\/i>Edition of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed <\/i>will be available <\/i>at your local retailer while supplies last. The exclusive bonus edition content features: Metal Sonic as a playable character along with his transforming vehicle and Mod Pack, an additional Outrun Bay Track plus challenges and time trials, and stickers for your in-game driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n