Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II with Metal Lock-On Revealed

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON - April 10, 2012 - SEGA^® of America, Inc. and SEGA^®Europe Ltd. today announced Episode Metal, a special unlockable story that will be available exclusively to players who have purchased both Sonic the Hedgehog™ 4 Episode I and Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II on the same platform. In Episode Metal, experience an all-new adventure that bridges the gap between Sonic CD™ and Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II! Take control of Sonic's greatest rival, Metal Sonic, across four reworked Acts from Episode I as he rebuilds himself to challenge Sonic once again in Episode II. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II, and Episode Metal, will be available on May 15 for PlayStation®Network ($14.99) and on May 16 for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft (1200 points). The game will also be available on Android devices, iOS, PC digital download and Windows Mobile Phones later this spring. For a first look at Episode Metal, check out the new trailer today! For more news, follow SEGA on Twitter @SEGA or “like” us on Facebook. About SEGA^® of America, Inc. SEGA^® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA^® 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. SEGA^®’s global Web site is located at www.sega.com. About SEGA^® Europe Ltd. SEGA^® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA^® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops 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 Europe. SEGA^®’s global Web site is located at www.sega.com. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Official Website |  Facebook |  @SEGA Media Contact Ryan Morgan, TriplePoint for SEGA of America, Inc. sega@triplepointpr.com (415) 955-8500 Assets Members of the press may download the trailer here.