Gaming News - August 2006

San Francisco, CA (August 22, 2006) - SEGA today announced that Sonic Riders is in development for the PC.

From SEGA:

Sonic Riders takes gamers on an electrifying ride on air boards at break-neck speeds through a wide variety of tracks. Catching massive air and pulling off insane aerial tricks will power up players against their opponents in a race to the finish line.

In Sonic Riders, Sonic and his friends are on a mission to foil the evil Dr. Eggman and his new henchmen, the Babylon Rogues. Dr.Eggman has created the Ex World Grand Prix; a no-holds barred racing series where the fastest "riders" in the world participate in this tournament. Never one to turn down a challenge to prove his speed, Sonic and his friends join the tournament and uncover Dr. Eggman's true intentions. In Sonic Riders, players race on air boards through 13 amazingly detailed and challenging courses in either single player or 2 player multi-player mode. The innovatively designed tracks are filled with collectables, jump ramps for high flying acrobatic tricks, and long rails for grinding action. Riders will also ride "Turbulence" – waves generated from other riders – to boost their own speed. "Turbulence" can also be used as a moving half-pipe so riders can perform aerial tricks while racing past fellow competitors.

"Sonic Riders adds a new and exciting dimension to PC racing games," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "The blending of the action-racing genre and the Sonic franchise has created a racing game that is appealing and accessible to both Sonic fans and casual gamers alike."