BioWare to develop a Sonic RPG for Nintendo DS

BioWare to develop Sonic RPG for Nintendo DS

Videogame company Sega has announced that they are going to work with BioWare to develop the Sonic RPG for the Nintendo DS gaming console.

BioWare is well known for gaming titles like the Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

Simon Jeffery, President and COO, SEGA of America said in a statement while making the announcement: “BioWare is one of the hottest names in RPG development in the world. Everyone at SEGA has huge confidence that Sonic is in the safest of hands, and that BioWare can create the ultimate handheld RPG experience for gamers of all ages.”

Greg Zeschuk, president of BioWare added: “We’re thrilled to be working with SEGA on Sonic, one of the industry’s most enduring and compelling icons.”

Ray Muzyka, chief executive officer of BioWare had this to say: “As huge fans of Sonic ourselves, we’re committed to delivering a truly amazing story-driven experience within the Sonic universe, focusing on capturing the character’s broad appeal and placing him in a completely original adventure.”

This new gaming title is expected to be out sometime next year and an official name is yet to be given to the game.