E3 08 is so close, yet so far away. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am having an incredibly tough time sitting still from all the excitement and anticipation, and I’m not evenatE3.
To help pass the time, why not check out Sega’s official E3 2008 game lineup? They’ve actually got a whole lot more going for them than justSonic Unleashed. Take a look:
Personally, I’m most looking forward to seeing more onMadWorld,Samba De Amigo, andEmpire: Total Warduring these next few days. What are you guys looking forward to? Hit the jump for the full press release.
SEGA REVEALS LINEUP OF INTERACTIVE STARS FOR E3 2008
Industry Leader Showcases Roster of Legends, Blockbusters
and Rising Stars for Wii, Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system, PC and More
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON – July 03, 2025 – SEGA(R) of America, Inc. andSEGA(R) Europe Ltd. today announced a luminous lineup of video gamesto be presented at E3 2008. SEGA will debut numerous franchises acrosssix platforms, including legendary icons and dazzling new stars, asthe company continues to grow and develop both original andhigh-profile, licensed properties. Show attendees will witnessinnovative new technology and stellar gameplay on the PLAYSTATION(R)3computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360(R) video game andentertainment system from Microsoft, the Wii(tm) system from Nintendo,PC and Games for Windows – Live, the Nintendo DS(tm), as well as thePlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. SEGA will showcase thenew titles at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Booth #107, as wellas host invited guests behind closed doors at a separate meetinglocation.
“Our E3 lineup showcases a range of top-flight franchises that willresonate with diverse audiences of gamers around the world,” said SeanRatcliffe, vice president of marketing, SEGA of America. “We’re a toppublisher on Wii, we’re leading the industry on iPhone, and we’redelivering unexpected titles like madworld while refreshing familyfavorites like Samba de Amigo and Sonic. This is a great year forSEGA.”
SEGA’s lineup of interactive entertainment stars featured at E3 willinclude the following titles:
MADWORLD(tm) (Wii) – Releases March 2009
In development at the newly established Platinum Games, MADWORLD isestablishing new gameplay turf on the Wii. A mysterious terroristgroup called “The Organizers” is holding Varrigan City hostage, andthe entire island is forced into a lethal game of survival known as“Death Watch.” Playing as Jack, players enter “Death Watch” and battleopponents for the most creative kill. Winners receive a vast reward,losers get death. MADWORLD delivers a unique mature gaming experiencenever-before-seen on the Wii system.
Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood(tm) (Nintendo DS) – Releases Fall 2008
Sonic and his friends band together to defeat a menacing new enemy ina distinctly new game that includes combat, skill, collectibles andpuzzles, exclusively on the Nintendo DS(tm). For Sonic’s premier debutin the RPG genre, leading RPG developer, BioWare (Mass Effect, StarWars: Knights of the Old Republic) has created a slick blend ofstrategy and speed with fast-paced battles, character and partycustomization, and the ability to collect and trade items. Playerswill need to keep their wits about them at all times, as they willnever know what will get them through the next challenge. With anengaging storyline, lightning fast attacks, high production values andimpeccable visuals, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood(tm) allowsgamers to experience Sonic in a whole new way.
Sonic Unleashed(tm) (PLAYSTATION 3 system, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2system, Wii) – Releases Holiday 2008
Sonic the Hedgehog is on an adventure unlike any other! When Dr.Eggman awakens a slumbering beast unleashing it from the center of theEarth, there is a devastating tremor that splinters the world intomany continents. Sonic must race to restore the planet in chaos, butan unusual situation challenges him in never-before-seen ways. Bothday and night play different, yet important, roles in Sonic’s newestquest… as the sun sets, an intriguing adventure awakens!
Alpha Protocol(tm) (PLAYSTATION 3 system, Xbox 360, Windows-based PC)– Releases February 2009
In the world of espionage, nothing is as it seems in ObsidianEntertainment’s blockbuster modern day RPG thriller, Alpha Protocol.Players assume the role of Michael Thorton, a government operativetrained by the United States to eliminate threats to nationalsecurity. Players determine the fate of the world by what routeMichael takes, whether upholding professionalism and duty, going rogueand crushing anything in his path, or taking the role of a cockysmartass, willing to provoke and taunt even the most dangerousopponents until they break and lose their cool – and their advantage.Michael is on his own and it is his personality and his actions thatwill shape the future of the world, for good or for ill. But one thingabove all is clear – as hostilities between nations escalate and chaosreigns, Michael is the only one capable of saving the world from thosewho plan to control and destroy it. To do so, he needs to utilize thevery weapon they seek to use to against him – Alpha Protocol.
Samba De Amigo(tm) (Wii exclusive) – Releases September 2008
The Samba-inspired rhythm music game made popular in arcades and onthe Dreamcast(tm) is shaking its way exclusively onto the Wii! Playerswill grab their friends and shake the Wii controllers like maracas tothe beat in a variety of crazy environments full of zany characters.With a lively Samba-infused soundtrack packed with over 40 songs andadditional downloadable tunes – Samba De Amigo is perfect for gamersof all ages.
Bayonetta(tm) (PLAYSTATION 3 system & Xbox 360) – Releases 2009
Bayonetta is a cinematic and stylish action game from the creativemind of famed Japanese video game developer Hideki Kamiya. As agun-wielding witch with powers beyond the comprehension of meremortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless enemies in a game ofpure, all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed withacrobatic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another.Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre with magnificent,over-the-top action and fast-paced, dynamic climactic combat.
BLEACH: Dark Souls(tm) (Nintendo DS exclusive) – Releases Fall 2008
Ichigo and friends are back in BLEACH: Dark Souls(tm) on the NintendoDS(tm). BLEACH: Dark Souls brings an exclusive storyline (in-gameevents take place between seasons one and two of the highly popularanimated series that airs on Adult Swim), expanded cast of playablecharacters and fast multi-plane fighting action for up to four playersvia Nintendo(R) Wi-Fi Connection. Players will also build apower-packed Spirit Card Deck enhanced by power crystals that willallow them to dish out moves that will directly affect theiropponent’s gameplay. With a burgeoning cast of 44 characters,including the ability to play as Hollows, players can spend hoursexperiencing furious sword fighting action and unlocking personalcharacter stories all based on the series’ story arc.
Dinosaur King(tm) (Nintendo DS exclusive) – Releases Fall 2008
Based on the animated hit currently airing on the CW 4Kids network,Dinosaur King(tm) on the Nintendo DS(tm) portable handheld systembrings exciting new twists to the traditional role playing game genrewith 3D battling systems and multiplayer fighting action via Wi-Fi.Playing as Max or Rex, otherwise known as the D-Team, players willcollect over 100 dinosaurs, each with its own special moves totalingover 240 in all. Traveling to five different territories around theglobe, players will dig for fossils that are indigenous to thatregion. Once the player has collected their dinosaurs, excitingbattles can take place to stop the nefarious Dr. Z and the Alpha Gangbent on hunting down the dinosaurs and using their awesome powers totake over the world.
Empire: Total War(tm) (Windows-based PC) – Releases February 2009
Control the sea, command great armies, forge a new nation and conquerthe globe. Empire: Total War takes the Total War franchise to the 18thCentury and the Age of Imperialism – a time of unprecedentedtechnological advancement and perpetual war. This latest installationin the award-winning, multi-million unit selling Total War franchiseintroduces a host of revolutionary new features, including true 3Dnaval combat. For the first time ever, Empire: Total War will featurean additional story-driven campaign portraying the birth of America.This “Road to Independence” mode provides a revolutionary level ofaccessibility for the Total War series. Empire: Total War lets playersexperience combat on the high seas, the riches of India, theturbulence of Europe, and for the first time, the untapped potentialof North America.
Golden Axe: Beast Rider(tm) (PLAYSTATION 3 system & Xbox 360) –Releases September 2008
A SEGA classic arcade game is reborn! As Tyris Flare,half-Gladiator/half-Barbarian, players will charge across ravagedlands atop colossal beasts seeking vengeance against Death Adder andhis armies of evil. Wielding fierce swords, fire-infused magic and thefearsome powers of brutal beasts, players will vanquish Death Adder’scountless minions and prepare to face the ultimate battle against theevildoer responsible for wiping out Tyris’ entire tribe.
Stormrise(tm) (PLAYSTATION 3 system, Xbox 360 & Windows-based PC) –Releases 2009
An innovative real time strategy title, Stormrise(tm) marks TheCreative Assembly’s first foray into developing a console RTS titlefrom the ground up. Set on a bleak and barren Earth, devastated by acatastrophic event centuries ago, Stormrise sees the Echelon and theSai battling to survive in a hostile and uninhabitable wasteland. Aninnovative control system tailored specifically for consoles, willallow easy and effective unit selection, rapid navigation and precisedeployment. Players will also play for the first time in a fullyrealized 3D environment.
Space Siege(tm) (Games For Windows) – Releases August 2008
Space Siege is the next action-rpg title from Gas Powered Games, thedevelopers that created Dungeon(R) Siege and Supreme(R) Commander.After a massive alien attack on Earth, the last remnants of humanityflee aboard the Armstrong colonization ship. As Seth Walker, roboticsspecialist, players will battle the alien scourge that has invaded theArmstrong by augmenting Seth’s body with cybernetic upgrades. Themoral cost of each additional mechanical improvement takes the playerfurther from what they are trying so hard to protect…humanityitself.
Valkyria Chronicles(tm) (PLAYSTATION 3 system exclusive) – ReleasesNovember 2008
Utilizing a proprietary engine technology called the “Canvas Engine”,SEGA Studios Japan has created this artfully expressed epic RPG set ina fictitious 1930s Europe. Players assume the role of Welkin, a heroiccommander who leads his small platoon of willing soldiers against twoneighboring enemy nations on the brink of war. As Welkin’s smallcountry is engulfed in battle, the “Valkyria,” an ancient race withdestructive powers, emerges in one of the invading factions. Facedwith this new threat, Welkin and his troops gather their courage tofight as never before for their freedom and a better future.
Yakuza 2(tm) (PlayStation 2 system exclusive) – Releases June 18, 2025
Yakuza 2 plunges players once more into the violent Japaneseunderworld. As the heroic Kazuma Kiryu from the original Yakuza,players will explore Tokyo and the city of Osaka, while engaging inintense, brutal clashes with rival gangs, the police and the Koreanmafia. Players will wander through the back alleys of Japan’sunderworld while trying to prevent an all-out gang war in over 16complex, cinematic chapters written by Hase Seishu, the famousJapanese author who also wrote the first Yakuza. Endless conflict andsurprise plot twists will immerse the player in a dark shadowy worldwhere only the strongest will survive.
