Sonics Ultimate Genesis Collection Slides into Stores

SEGA announced today that Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection has shipped to retailers across North America. Below is the press release with the announcement:
SEGA SHIPS SONIC’S ULTIMATE GENESIS COLLECTION TO RETAILERS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

The First Compilation to include the Complete Collection of Streets of Rage, Phantasy Star and Shining Force all now Available for Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3 system

SAN FRANCISCO (February 10, 2009) – SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system has shipped to retailers across North America. This compilation features the entire series of Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, Phantasy Star and Shining Force, as well as other classic titles from SEGA’s 16-bit Genesis, 8-bit Master System and 1980’s arcade era games library.

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection contains over 40 classic SEGA games in one package; making it the largest collection of SEGA first party games ever released. The game features local multiplayer as well as bonus content which includes nine unlockable games, video interviews from the creators of these classic SEGA titles, and fun facts that you may not have known about the games. Featured games include Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2 and 3, Golden Axe, Columns, Ecco the Dolphin, Shinobi III, and Space Harrier. Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection can output these classic games in 720p with higher resolution graphics for HD televisions, bringing a visually stunning gameplay experience, and breathing new life into these classics.


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