Looks like SEGA has started their very own podcast that will consist of "interviews, game info, and more from the community teams at SEGA." Their first podcast is an interview with Patrick Riley, the Sega of America producer of the newly released Sonic Unleashed game. Riley is pressed with a series of questions from SEGA's online community: Clumsyorchid, ArchangelUK, Martin, and RubyEclipse and shares his favorite moments from the game. The podcast is 15 minutes and consists of no spoilers. SEGA of America's community team is looking for comments on their first podcast, so I'll be providing a link to the blog and where the podcast is being hosted.

EDIT: It looks like both community teams are looking for feedback so I'm adding the link to SEGA of Europe's Blog Article.

SEGA of Amercia's Blog
SEGA of Europe's Blog
Podcast

While Sonic Unleashed, in North America, for the PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo Wii has already been released; there is confusion amongst retail stores for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. Although stores like GameStop and EB Games have the Xbox 360 version of Sonic Unleashed in stock, some are more willing than others to relinquish the game to customers. To help those who are still confused over the release dates I'll list them for you.

Release Dates

Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation 2
November 18th, 2008

Microsoft Xbox 360
November 24, 2008

Sony PlayStation 3
December 12, 2008

There are some retail stores like Best Buy and a few GameStops that are willing to release the Xbox 360 version tomorrow, so it's best to make a few phone calls before setting off on your journey.

While Sonic Unleashed appears to be releasing in eight days for North America, the game for both the Xbox 360 and PS3 has been delayed until possibly the spring of 2009 for Japan. According to Sonic Channel's staff member Moro, "in order to enrich the content and software quality [of the game]...," the original retail schedule of December 18th, 2008 has been postponed and a confirmed released date for the Xbox 360 and PS3 is unknown at the moment. As for the Wii edition, there won't be any modifications and will release on time (December 18th, 2008).

http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicWorldAdventure
http://cam.sega.jp

The Sonic World Adventure (Japan's Sonic Unleashed) site has released its first wallpaper for the game. Along with this update, Sonic Style has also updated the coloring page section, ripped art section, official artwork sections of the site. Enjoy!

Tails Coloring Page
Sonic Unleashed Wallpaper
Sonic Unleashed Artwork
Sonic and the Black Knight Ripped Images

Today SEGA announced their largest first party collection pack for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 Entertainment System to date. Relive SEGA's 16-bit and 8-bit golden years in an enhanced experience (for me 1080i is Hi-Def not 720p) for a retail price of $29.95. This collection will include over 40 favorite titles, with offline multiplayer options, that will surly bring back memories. Just like many of SEGA's collection titles, there will be unlockable content giving you the chance to earn achievements (Xbox 360) or trophies (PS3) while unlocking arcade games and interviews with the original game developers. Expected release date for Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection is set for the first quarter of 2009... Read More >>

http://www.sega.com/games/?g=592

All those "Epic" and "Special Chocolate Sundae" videos on Youtube.com that leaked the opening scenes of Sonic Unleashed has inspired us to finally brush up our layout design with something a little more classy. Just like our newly appointed "Werehog," you will notice the site change when the sun has set, and will revert back to its new day time layout when the sun has risen. I could add a cheesy storyline about the site was bitten by a random blue beast to tie in with Sonic Unleashed but I won’t. Those who are impatient to see what the layout will look like when it transforms later tonight, simply adjust your clock; as for what time? I won’t say exactly, but I have given you a clue in this update.

Sonic Billboard is now online. You can now vote for all your favorite recent tracks, except for Sonic Unleashed, Sonic Chronicles, and Sonic and the Black Knight. Those tracks will be available for voting in December. The site is also almost completely up to date, except for the rips for Sonic Unleashed and Sonic and the Black Knight, and the music sections for Sonic Unleashed, Sonic Chronicles, and Sonic and the Black Knight. Simply look for 10-31-08 in the artwork, wallpaper, videos, or other media sections for the newly added media.

In other news SEGA of America released a few new videos for Sonic Unleashed on Halloween, along with a preview for the online movie Sonic Night of the Werehog. We’ll be sure to keep you updated when the full movie has been releases later in November.

www.sega.com/sonicunleashed/notw/us/

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