Now you can take Golden Axe, Ecco the Dolphin, and Sonic Spinball with you anywhere, all on one cartridge.
According to a press release from the game's developer, CodeFire, Sega Smash Pack has just shipped for Game Boy Advance. As with all other Sega handheld titles, THQ is publishing the game in North America. Here's the full press release for more info:
CODEFIRE CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF SEGA SMASH PACK
IRVINE, Calif. - September 24, 2002 - CodeFire, Inc., celebrates the
launch of Sega Smash Pack for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance. The title
was developed by CodeFire for Sega and is being published by THQ. Sega
Smash Pack is the second title developed by CodeFire for Sega, following
Sega Swirl for Palm, which launched in December 2001.
The three-in-one title Sega Smash Pack features direct ports of the
classic 16-bit Sega Genesis games Sonic Spinball, Ecco the Dolphin and
Golden Axe. Each game includes modes found in their Sega Genesis
incarnations, but now players can take the games anywhere with the
portable Game Boy Advance. John Panettiere served as CodeFire's lead
programmer on Sega Smash Pack.
"We are very happy to work with Sega on these classic titles. Sega
Smash Pack contains examples of three of the great games for which Sega
is known," said Michael Williams, Chief Executive Officer of CodeFire.
"There is excitement and buzz about the games in Sega Smash Pack. We
are confident that players will be satisfied with the results of our
hard work."
Following are details on the three games contained in Sega Smash Pack:
* Sonic Spinball - This exciting and challenging pinball
game, set in the Sonic universe, actually features Sonic the Hedgehog as
the ball! Players can use their pinball skills to navigate Sonic
through four huge levels in order to defeat Dr. Robotnik yet again.
* Ecco the Dolphin - In this much-celebrated game, players
take on the role of Ecco, a playful, carefree dolphin who has to rescue
his lost dolphin friends. As players venture through a variety of
different levels in an underwater world, they encounter dozens of
creatures - not all of which are friendly.
* Golden Axe - The arcade classic Golden Axe lets players
select from three unique characters, each with his or her own character
attributes and basic attack and magic abilities. Players can battle
their way through this popular action adventure to defeat the evil Death
Adder and his hordes of minions.
Sega Smash Pack has a suggested retail price of $29.99. The
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated the title "E" for
"Everyone."