Sega has just lifted the lid on its lineup for Gamescom 2019, revealing that a mystery AAA game is about to be unveiled.
Attendees will be able to have a first-hand look at Catherine: Full Body, Two Point Hospital - which was recently revealed for Switch - the upcoming Sega Mega Drive Mini console, and "an all-new AAA game that has yet to be revealed to the public". Oooh.
We'd love to give you more info on what this could possibly be, but we're all in the same uninformed boat here. Of course, there's no guarantee that the mystery project will come to Switch, but we can certainly get our hopes up in the meantime.
We don't have long to wait to learn more - Gamescom is taking place from 20th - 24th August. If you happen to be attending, make sure to head on over to Sega's booth at the Koch Media stand, Hall 9.1, C015.
Two questions, then: what do you think this could be, and what are you hoping this might be? Fire away in the comments below.
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Billy Hatcher, Billy Hatcher, Billy Hatcher.
... Watch it be Golden Axe.
In before "Sonic"
I'll go out on a limb and say Persona Q3 for Switch and PS4.
I wish it was Panzer Dragoon Saga.
I think it'll be Monkey Ball.
My heart says Outrun 2020, my head says Sonic 2020.
Please be a new Jet Set Radio game. Please. If not, it’s probably gonna be another Sonic.
@Paraka
I'd love to play another Billy Hatcher game. My son and I had a lot of fun with the game on Gamecube when it came out.
@Panopticon I'll take that bait. HEY EVERYONE, IT'S GOING TO BE SONIC!
@kostasfil that would be cool if they released two monkey balls a better version of one and a totally new one.
Let's be honest, it's Sonic.
Its gonna be a sega smash brothers with every sega character in existence
It could be 2 games, which are AAA in Japan but not here.
Even while both of them are announced for Japan, they are not yet for the west which is the new Yakuza game and a Hatsune Miku Switch exclusive one.
I hope they mean the latter, and physical too please because that would spare me to import it (I don't worry about the Yakuza game, it will get 100% sure a western PS4 release anyhow knowing Sega)
Unless I miss something, Sega their portfolio is big enough for surprises but I highly doubt it is something nostalgic.
Sonic prequel. It will describe the origin of Sonic and all the story behind this character and the whole world. It will be an enormous hit. It's story will be better than JRPGs, especially FFVII.
Castle of Illusion, World of Illusion, and Quackshot HD Trilogy Remaster: Director's Cut Xtreme Ver. 2.0
oofing oof ooff
I don't think it's Sonic. Iizuka confirmed they are making new game for the series, but there were no cryptic clues from Sonic twitter or rumors pointing to that they already have something to show recently.
My guess it's something way less obvious. NOT new Billy Hatcher. NOT Golden Axe, modern Sega wouldn't do that. I also doubt Monkey Ball fits into AAA category.
Maybe it's just a new Yakuza or something that is not a sequel to any franchise.
...I would give tons of money for new Ecco or NightS, of course.
I'll keep that Skies of Arcadia dream alive for as long as I'm alive
Shenmue 3 is already announced right?
Oh boy I can't wait for the new Sonic game
If it was a new Sonic or the already announced Streets of Rage 4 they wouldn't have put it that way. Or at least they shouldn't, because it's obvious there's going to be one more down the road.
Personally I want a new Out Run, but the announcement of a console release of Daytona 3 would be great too.
My guess is a full reveal of the latest Yakuza game. So sadly not for Switch, most likely
With all this talk of reviving the animated series, I'm almost positive we're going to be getting a Sonic game that more closely resembles the cartoon that would lend itself best to a videogame story format.
I am of course referring to the apex of the animated series, Sonic Underground, where you can choose between Sonic's sister Sonia, and his brother Manic, to form a rock band in order to rescue your magical momma.
It’s a new Ristar! One can dream right?
Yakuza 3-5 remastered for the west.
Seriously though, personal hopes aside, I am not sure. It could really be anything. Sega does have quite the history when it comes to past franchises. Could be a new Burning Rangers game for all we know, or Shining Force.
@Anri02 you be a skeleton till a sequel for skies of arcadia ever gets announced.
Hopefully something they licensed out.
I hope for Skies of Arcadia, Jet Set Radio, Billy Hatcher or NiGHTS. I reckon it’ll be something like Sonic Dash 3 or something.
Sonic made by Sonic team unfortunately
Movie Sonic: The Game
Dr. Eggman spinoff. A psychological thriller where he deals with bi-polar disorder brought on by the confusion between being called both Dr. Robotnik and Dr. Eggman.
SEGA Soccer Slam 2!!!!
Sonic Spinball 2. PS4 exclusive.
Alex Kidd Mania. (Or Alien Isolation 2.)
@mjharper Not gonna lie, I would actually unironically love that. Spinball was great when I was younger despite the controls.
Virtua Racing 2
Probably Sonic. Hoping for a new Phantasy Star with a western release.
Please, ANYTHING but another Sonic game.
Hoping for one of the following:
1) A new, proper SRPG Shining Force (or SFIII remaster, though this sounds like a brand new title)
2) Skies of Arcadia 2
3) Dragon Force 3
4) Panzer Dragoon Saga Remaster (Again highly unlikely, especially with Sega already outsourcing the upcoming PD remake to another developer)
5) A new offline, Algol-based Phantasy Star. We haven't had a new installment since the Genesis; I'd say that qualifies as long enough.
6) A new Valkyria Chronicles
Shinobi, VF or Yakuza....aww who am I kidding PLEASE be VF.
...I'm expecting Sonic though.
Well, with Phantasy Star and Panzer Dragoon on the way, Sega could very well resurrect another old IP. I'm keeping my hopes in check though as it could very well be a follow up to Judgement or the next Sakura Wars game.
Sonic based on the upcoming movie
Total War for PC
Football Manager 2020... that's usually announced around august time.
@OorWullie
A new Outrun would be a great surprise and especially a good one!
If they bring back Virtua Fighter I would be immensely happy especially with fighting games receiving a bump in popularity nowadays.
It's gonna be sonic. But I would be down for billy hatcher or knights
Please let it be a Skies of Arcadia remastered or sequel for Switch.
They finally finished making Aliens CM now? 😂
But really, ANYTHING but Sonic. I don't even care what it is, just leave the Hedgehog alone for a bit. I would like another Kid Chameleon though.....
Maybe Sonic Adventure 3?
How about a real Shining Force sequel!
@kostasfil
They'd have to reverse engineer the code from a game disk, but that ain't impossible. Just difficult. They'd sell a carp ton. I'd buy 5!
wACKY RACES 3d
Space Channel 5 which was already announced in development that everyone forgot about.
Phantasy Star Online Switch!
Give me Bonestorm or go to hell.
Jet Set Radio 3 plz
Sonic Boom Rise of Lyric HD Remastered Ultimate Edition 😍
Understand, understand
The Concept of Love
Daytona, Outrun, Sega Rally, hopefully something from there rich arcade heritage please.
if its sonic, mania 2 or bust. And someone mentioned virtual fighter, I hope so there hasn't been a new VF game in ages, Also other ones it could be but more than likely not panzer dragon saga 2, New nights or a new racing game. Who am I kidding we know its going to be a bad sonic game right?.
@Ryu_Niiyama I would pop-off if it was VF
I recently broke out my old Gamecube and started playing through Billy Hatcher again! Probably a new Sonic game, though.
I hope it's a new Sonic game. Most Nintendo generations have 2 or 3 Sonic games. The Switch already has 2 but not 3 yet.
Also, Sega is like the biggest 3rd party supporter of Switch. So no matter what it is, there's a good chance the Switch will get it.
It's skies of arcadia remastered with a fast forward feature. Those battles took so long even on the gamecube version. If it sells well they will greenlight a sequel so everyone buy 2 please.
@RiasGremory I would settle for a rerelease, heck I don’t even need a remaster. Just put up the GameCube game up and I’ll cry tears of joy.
It's Sonic Solitaire and tic TAC toe
family-friendly GTA clone starring the Bonanza Bros - if they won't HD remake Hit and Run, we can settle for this.
Hopefully be SEGA RALLY 4
"All-new" I came into this article HOPING they'd say something about Phantasy Star Online. The real question is, did I set myself up for disappointment or are Sega really that much of a troll?
A good Sonic game.
A man can dream!
@rdrunner1178 - I think Billy Hatcher was like an evolution of Glover to me. Being young and loving Pokémon as well, it was like a dream platformer.
This and Vexx made the Gamecube platformers worth a damn. I was of the unpopular opinion that didn't like Sunshine.
Virtua Fighter makes sense. I want a new Daytona more than anything though.
@Paraka first thing that came to mind, Billy Hatcher remaster.
I love Sega but their capacity for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory is legendary. So this is probably going to be something everyone wanted but done in a wrong way, e.g a new Daytona but with micro-transactions.
Sega announced Hatsune Miku: Project Diva for Japan a while back. Maybe we're getting a western release for it?
https://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/hatsune_miku_project_diva_mega39rs
I kinda doubt this will be a Switch game.
Might even be a Stadia exclusive 😉
Hopefully either:
Sega Rally
Daytona USA
Manx TT
Scud Racer
Virtua Fighter
Virtua Tennis
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Jet Set Radio
Burning Rangers
For switch....
I only care if it's a new Outrun or Sega Rally.
My hopes are a Skies of Arcadia full on remake or sequel. However, I fully expect this to be yet another terrible Sonic game.
It's modern Sega so it will be a new sonic flop
Sega Rally is what I'm hoping for.
That or Outrun Coast 2 Coast
It's going to be some lame Sonic themed game. Sega nowadays always teases something exciting, only to disappoint in the end
Samba de Amigo!
@Ryu_Niiyama it’ll be a new game for the PS4 which will probably sell about 200,000 copies worldwide. They’re not known for their excellent decision making at Sega sadly.
@Zorox88 - Definitely feels good I am not the only one.
Hopefully it's not a Sonic game. Sonic seriously needs a break. Sonic Mania 2 might be the one exception, however.
It might be a new Sonic game, might be something else - whatever it is, I can't wait!
Erm, I think it's either Jet Set Radio or Crazy Taxi reboot. But, hope you are siting down, I'm scared it will be Stadia exclusive.
New Virtua Fighter entry...
@Paraka Did someone say Billy Hatcher?
I assume it would be Sonic 2020?
Sonic Mania 2 please. Another 3D Sonic would make me happy but not most people.
"Uhhh...meow?"
Gamescom: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Obviously the long awaited sequel to 1969's Missle.
Hopefully there's news of Kiwami versions of Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 (in the West)!
@duhsoares21 Don't do that. Don't give me hope.
@kostasfil as a fan of Moebius and Sega... I would love to see that game on the Switch! Never got to play the original for understandable reasons. Still happy they're launching the first Panzer Dragoon this year.
@westman98 @GrailUK DO NOT GIVE SEGA IDEAS!!!!!!!!
PSO2 for switch 👀👀
Sega makes AAA games? Who would have thought?
@OorWullie a new outrun would be awesome
@Danrenfroe2016 they have always had AAA games.
That Sakura Taisen game that arrives on the PS4?
That if it did... I didn't need to buy an PS4. xD
@kostasfil you forgot to say "sadly" monkey ball.
Either they’ve realised what a mess and potential huge success Shenmue 3 was and could be and they are bringing it back in house. Couple with releasing Shenmue 1 and 2 as bonus with it.
Or........
Panzer Dragoon Saga rebuilt from the ground up.
Anything else is AA, not AAA
@AtlanteanMan Just leaving you a comment to say that I wanted to like your comment more than once. Anything from your list would be fantastic.
Jet Set Radio? Bayonetta 3 Gameplay? Super Monkey Ball? Billy Hatcher? KNiGHTS? Sonic Mania 2? Please? Any one of these?
An announcement of an announcement, start the hype engine.
I hope it's Out Run but yeah probably not....
C'mon Sonic 06 remaster
What games would Sega even consider to be AAA?
Is Sonic AAA?
Is Persona/SMT AAA?
Is Jet Set Radio AAA?
etc...
@westman98 Good question... dark horse is for a Shinobi revival as they were supposedly working on a Shinobi live action movie I heard since 2016
Pretty sure it's going to be a Sonic at this point since it's probably about time for them to put out another. I think there are a lot of other games it would be great to be though .
A new Fighters Megamix
Probaly sanic I hope for phantasy star
Gamescom doesn't get many AAA tier exclusives, so this is definitely a big deal.
Intriguing!
Agree that SEGA don't have loads of what many would consider AAA tier games... so I'm thinking perhaps Alien Isolation 2? Could be Sonic too.
SMTV re-revealed to be PS4 exclusive
On a more serious note, probably a new Yakuza game for PS4 and PC.
We're all forgetting about... ALEX KIDD
DREAMCAST MINI
Alien Syndrome 3!
It'll most likely be a new Sonic game.
If so, it would be cool if they could revive Adventure with a 3rd installment.
I'm not a detractor of the new bases of gameplay (modern & Classic Sonic), but Adventure games have much more variety gameplaywise.
"AAA"? Then It'll probably be something I have ZERO interest in. I like that they decided to reboot Streets of Rage, more titles along those lines would be nice, but I guess those aren't considered "AAA".
As long as it's not another 3D sonic!
😒
Would be cool if it was Phantasy Star 5, Shinobi, Shining Force or Valkyria Chronicles.
Not getting my hopes up though, probably just another Sonic or Yakuza.
Vector Man 3... oh, maybe a new Virtua Fighter.
Hopefully, it is something that is not related to Sonic. The Hedgehog really needs a big break right now. The movies got really negative backlash, Forces was a disappointment, TSR just got run over by CTR, it is really not a good time to announce the next AAA Sonic title.
I personally really want to see something new from their other IPS like from Skiey of Arcadia, Billy Hatcher, Nights, etc.
@MrGaminPlay
That would be cool
DAAAAAAAAATOOOOOONAAAAAA
What's with the lack of Shinobi love in these comments?
Shinobi 4 or ports of PS2's Shinobi and Nightshade.
There was that trademark for Nights Dream Wheel, is this it?
SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG 2 BABY
Sega and AAA in the same sentence?
Sega's only AAA franchises in recent memory are Yakuza and Bayonetta. Everything else is either too niche (e.g. Hatsune Miku) or mediocre (cough Sonic) to be considered "AAA".
@OorWullie: Hell yes. Frankly, I'd be content with a port of the 2006 game.
I suspect SEGA’s idea of AAA and mine are quite different.
Would love Outrun coast to coast Or a Sega Rally entry or even a crazy taxi update!! But would any of these be considered AAA in 2019?? Monkey Ball is already announced for October so that’s out of the bag. Hmmmm 🤔
Eternal Champions!!!!
I hope it's a new Shining Force strategy game that runs at 60fps and puts the choppy graphics of Fire Emblem 3 Houses to shame! That would be cool, but probably the game is most like to play is Jet Grind Radio 3 running at 60fps on Switch in both handheld and docked modes. Billy Hatcher would be great too. Daytona 2020, Outrun 2020, Sonic Mania 2, Samba de Amigo, Chuchu Rocket, Sonic Heroes 2, Sega Rally 2020, Panzer Dragoon Saga 2, Valkyria Chronicles 5, etc would all be very very welcome announcements!
I wanna jet set radio game!!!
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Sonic Mania released as a bonus title for the Megadrive Mini.
It would almost seem fitting to be able to play it using original controls.
Sonic Adventure HD Collection (I know its not new but come on)
@Panopticon I'd love a collection of those games, but they also need to include the Master System games Castle of Illusion, Land of Illusion, Legend of Illusion, The Lucky Dime Caper and Deep Duck Trouble!
The only games I would like to see a re-release is Skies of Arcadia Legends, but of course with Dreamcast quality music! And try to run it 60fps. And the other game is Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 and 2. Featuring both Online and Offline version. I got Blue Burst on PC and there is one player mode, but there is no story and everything is unlocked already. I want to unlock them myself by making an effort and of course native 16:9 and make sure the controls are more responsive. I have to hit sometimes 2x same button to be able to attack. Even on keyboard the issue is there. Touch those up and remaster them and we won't ask for any other games. Right guys?
Crazy taxi 4 would be nice
@N00BiSH Developed by id Software for no good reason whatsoever!
The Switch needs a Madworld port as of yesterday.
I'd offer any non-essential organ in exchange for Resonance of Fate 2! And no, not getting my hopes up, it's Sega after all.
@Pigeon - You know, now that you mentioned it, I did note my VG playlist was off a bit. Had more Sonic than usual. Checked and no Billy Hatcher (along with Munchables, that OST was bumpin' too). Had to rectify. A solid soundtrack for certain.
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie: The Game.
@Pigeon - Oddly enough, still on there. And the OCR remixes.
Never enjoyed NiGHTs, but that music was good too.
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