With the impetus of a successful E3 behind them, SEGA are appearing for the second time after their return to the German market in Leipzig. The line-up for the 2006 Games Convention will be dominated by AAA titles such , Sonic The Hedgehog on the Xbox 360 and Virtua Tennis 3 also on Xbox 360, all being playable for the first time in public .
These numerous European premieres are united by high-profile titles such as Phantasy Star Universe on , Xbox 360, the MMORPG with an additional single player campaign. Sonic Rivals, Sonic's first appearance on PSP, as well as Charlotte's Web, a powerful film licence which forms the basis for non-violent family entertainment.
"The 2006 Games Convention is a perfect stage for our constantly growing line-up of unique games. We will offer countless Total War fans an opportunity to see the quality of the Rome sequel Medieval II for themselves, we will show our most lavish PS2 production Yakuza at our booth, and we will demonstrate Sonic, Virtua Tennis 3 and Charlotte's Web in order to address gamers of all ages. Furthermore, our significantly increased presence in the Business Centre will allow us to present upcoming Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii highlights to trade and press representatives in a relaxed atmosphere," says Anusch Mahadjer, Marketing Director for SEGA Germany.
SEGA's provisional line-up for the 2006 GC summarised:
Medieval II: Total War (PC)
Sonic The Hedgehog (Xbox 360, PS3)
Sonic and the Secret Rings (Nintendo Wii)
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz (Nintendo Wii)
Virtua Tennis 3 (Xbox 360, PS3)
SEGA Rally (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
Yakuza (PS2)
Phantasy Star Universe (PS2, PC, Xbox 360)
Full Auto 2: Battlelines (PS3)
Charlotte's Web (PC, GBA, Nintendo DS)
Sonic Rivals (PSP)