Sonic the Hedgehog has surpassed more than 8 million downloads since launching on mobile phones in North America and Europe. Packing in all the ultra-fast action and gameplay of the original, Sonic the Hedgehog was first launched exclusively with Verizon Wireless in the U.S. In North America, the game has enjoyed its biggest success and consistent Top Seller status on Verizon Wireless’ V CAST service.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ UNITED STATES
Iconic Video Game Character Will Continue His Adventures on Mobile Phones
with Three New Games in 2008
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SAN FRANCISCO, May 28 /PRNewswire/ — SEGA(R)
Mobile, a division of SEGA Corporation, today announced that its classic
game Sonic the Hedgehog has surpassed more than 8 million downloads since
launching on mobile phones in North America and Europe. The venerable video
icon has been a stellar performer since launching in early 2006. In North
America, the game has enjoyed its biggest success and consistent Top Seller
status on Verizon Wireless’ V CAST service.
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“Sonic the Hedgehog is a title that resonates with a universal audience
of gamers who have grown up with the franchise, as well as with a growing
audience of casual players,” said Linda Chaplin, vice president of SEGA
Mobile. “Sonic has appeared in more than 40 games on 19 video game
platforms. The mobile platform has been a great extension for the
franchise, allowing fans and casual players alike to pick up a truly
classic game and experience it all over again on their mobile phones.”
SEGA’s legendary mascot, and one of the most popular video game
characters of all time, blazed onto mobile phones with a re-creation of the
best-selling first title for the SEGA Genesis console system. Packing in
all the ultra-fast action and gameplay of the original, Sonic the Hedgehog
was first launched exclusively with Verizon Wireless in the U.S. Additional
major carriers in North America and Europe followed, where the game remains
a consistent top seller.
“Sonic the Hedgehog is extremely appealing to our V CAST audience,”
said Todd Murphy, director of Mobile Web, games and applications for
Verizon. “Sonic has made a substantial contribution to our multimedia sales
over the past two years, and we look forward to continually working with
SEGA to deliver its classic games and new properties to mobile users
everywhere.”
Sonic the Hedgehog takes players on a wild ride with the fastest blue
hedgehog on earth through hair-raising loop-de-loops and dizzying dives
past bubbling lava and waterfalls on a quest to gather rings and stop the
evil Dr. Robotnik’s plan for world domination. Easy, one-thumb controls and
console-like graphics round out the experience.
SEGA Mobile plans to build on the success of the Sonic brand with the
introduction of three new titles this year, including Sonic at the Olympic
Games, Sonic Spinball and Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
For more information about Sonic the Hedgehog, and other upcoming games
for mobile phones, please visit http://www.SEGAmobile.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and
data network, serving 67.2 million customers. Headquartered in Basking
Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint
venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE:
VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and
request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of
Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia
Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About SEGA of America, Inc.
SEGA(R) of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based
SEGA(R) 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’s web
site is located at http://www.SEGA.com.
About SEGA Mobile
SEGA(R) Mobile, a division of SEGA(R) Corporation, publishes high
quality mobile games taking advantage of the company’s extensive library of
content and licensed properties. SEGA Mobile has deals with numerous major
phone carriers worldwide. Visit http://www.SEGAmobile.com for more information.
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