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SONIC CLASSIC COLLECTION<\/em><\/strong> DEBUTS ON THE NINTENDO DS!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Wednesday 2nd<\/sup> December 2009 —<\/strong> SEGA Europe Ltd and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that, for the first time ever, the original games from legendary gaming icon, Sonic The Hedgehog<\/em>\u2122 <\/em>will be coming to the Nintendo DS\u2122 system early 2010. Sonic Classic Collection<\/em>\u2122 <\/em>gathers together the first four Sonic The Hedgehog <\/em>adventures – Sonic The Hedgehog<\/em>, Sonic The Hedgehog 2<\/em>, Sonic The Hedgehog 3<\/em> and Sonic & Knuckles –<\/em> introducing some of the most influential Sonic titles to a whole new generation of gamers exclusively for the DS.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sonic Classic Collection<\/em> allows fans both old and new to speed through the much loved zones of the four original Mega Drive adventures, <\/em>in a bid to collect the chaos emeralds and save the world. Optimised to take full advantage of the Nintendo DS system, Sonic Classic Collection<\/em> will feature a new save anywhere feature, a first in this original series, meaning that the games can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime! Gamers will also be given the chance to expand their knowledge with a wealth of extras including video and collectable pictures that are sure to be fan favourites.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe phenomenal successes of the original Sonic games are the pillar of today\u2019s Sonic brand recognition\u201d commented Gary Knight, European Marketing Director SEGA Europe.\u00a0 \u201cSonic Classic Collection<\/em> for DS will allow a new audience to enjoy a timeless collection of games, whilst older Sonic fans can revel in the nostalgia of playing their favourite Sonic titles.\u00a0 It\u2019s a perfect amalgamation of heritage and new generation entertainment.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Sonic Classic Collection<\/em> for the Nintendo DS\u2122 system will hit stores in March 2010. For more information please visit www.sega.com<\/a> . For press assets please visit www.sega-press.com<\/a><\/p>\n About SEGA\u00ae Europe Ltd.<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n SEGA\u00ae Europe Ltd. is the European Distributor arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA\u00ae<\/em> Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The SEGA\u00ae Europe Web Site is located at www.sega.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n About SEGA\u00ae of America, Inc.:<\/span><\/strong> SONIC CLASSIC COLLECTION DEBUTS ON THE NINTENDO DS!\u00a0 Wednesday 2nd December 2009 — SEGA Europe Ltd and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that, for the first time ever, the original games from legendary gaming icon, Sonic The Hedgehog\u2122 will be coming to the Nintendo DS\u2122 system early 2010. Sonic Classic Collection\u2122 gathers together the<\/p>\n
\nSEGA\u00ae of America, Inc. is the American Publishing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA\u00ae Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America\u2019s Web site is located at www.sega.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/news\/sonic02.jpg\")
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