Update on JUDGEMENT sales suspention: Game will be released as planned after replacement of character model and voice

News from 2019.03.22
Archived on 2019.04.15

As reported in my former article, the sales of new SEGA game "JUDGEMENT" had been suspended due to arrestment of Pierre Taki, the face model and voice actor for Hamura, a character with major role in the game.

Today, SEGA announced an update on the situation as follows:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the character model and Japanese voice for the character of Kyohei Hamura will be adjusted for the Western release of Judgment, launching on June 25, 2019.

— SEGA (@SEGA) March 22, 2019

Screenshots and trailers featuring Hamura have been temporarily removed from all of SEGA’s official channels. Updated versions of these materials will be made available at a later date.

— SEGA (@SEGA) March 22, 2019

That's a good news! They are going to replace Hamura's model and voice to remove sales suspention in Japan and release the game to the west as planned. They must be working very hard to make up for the unforeseen circumstances, and it shows their sincere attitude towards fans.
Let's look forward to the release!

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#SonicTravels to Saitama for game event "Yui" by SEGA!

News from 2019.03.22
Archived on 2019.04.15

SEGA posted new #SonicTravels photo!
This time, Sonic went to Saitama and took part in the Koedo-Kawagoe roundtrip game event "Yui" by SEGA!
The event goes on until March 26th. Make your own movie like Sonic did!

#世界を旅するソニック

ソニックは現在埼玉県の小江戸川越周遊イベント『結』（セガゲームス制作）へ。

『結』スポットで撮影した写真であなただけの思い出のムービーが作れます！開催は3月26日まで！

詳細はこちらhttps://t.co/fkB6ve5rAX

Japan,Kawagoe#SonicTravels #segalife pic.twitter.com/jnJ2BQFv0M

— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) March 22, 2019

Don't forget to check out precious SonicTravels photos on their official website!
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World Water Day by SEGA... or rather, World Chaos Day.

News from 2019.03.22
Archived on 2019.04.15

What day is it today?

Oh, it's the World Water Day!


Or... World Chaos Day.
Oops.

#WorldWaterDay pic.twitter.com/fuvt1essS0

— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) March 22, 2019

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Yosuke Okunari-san will attend to two stages of SEGA FES!

News from 2019.03.23
Archived on 2019.04.15

Yosuke Okunari-san will attend to two stages of SEGA FES!
SEGA FES is in a week!

なんかステージ2つ出ますのでよろしくお願いします。詳細は現地で。 https://t.co/wWX0XiMaQq

— Yosuke Okunari /奥成洋輔 (@okunari) March 22, 2019

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More info on TSR by Japanese SEGA/Sonic accounts!

Nwes from 2019.03.22
Archived on 2019.04.13

More info on TSR by Japanese SEGA/Sonic accounts!

5月21日発売予定 『チームソニックレーシング 』の新情報をご紹介。

今作は車体のカラーを自分の好みで変更可能！写真のようにソニックのレーシングカーをシャドウをイメージしたカラーにすることも！その他パーツやテクスチャー、スキンなども変更可能です！

詳細はこちら https://t.co/gw1OJ1yxfr pic.twitter.com/kWVkf4fZT9

— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) March 20, 2019

"Introducing new information on 'Team Sonic Racing' releacing on May 21st.
This time you can customize machine color to your favorites! You can for example change Sonic's machine to Shadow theme colors! Moreover, parts, texture and skin are changeable too!
See the web link for more info."

『チームソニックレーシング』公式サイトを更新！ゲームのページに、「カスタマイズ」と「コース」について追加しました！ぜひチェックしてくださいね★#チームソニックレーシングhttps://t.co/bRsQzVLVjY pic.twitter.com/mAdkGwFtAs

— ソニック委員会「R」 (@sonic20th) March 22, 2019

" 'Team Sonic Racing' official website updated! Added are 'Customization' and 'Courses'. Check them out!"

5月21日発売『チームソニックレーシング』のチューニングパーツ🛠 クラクション🎉 カラーリング🎨 スキン🚗など、マシンをどのようなカスタマイズできるのか？を動画でまとめましたのでご確認ください🎞

▼『チームソニックレーシング』カスタマイズ紹介https://t.co/0m7brh62f2

— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) March 22, 2019

"We summarized machine customization function of Team Sonic Racing releasing on May 21st in a video! Check out possible customization for tuning parts, horns, coloring, skin and more!"

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A heartwarming story of Jacob and Naka-san! The power of fan letters

News from 2019.03.22
Archived on 2019.03.27

A heartwarming story of Jacob and Naka-san!
SEGA Europe received a fan letter from a good boy Jacob addressed at Naka-san, and forwarded the letter to him on Twitter. Naka-san saw the message and responded!

Our friend Jacob says hi @nakayuji! pic.twitter.com/oimsseoIZ3

— SEGA Europe (@SEGA_Europe) March 21, 2019

セガを離れてから13年もたつのに、こうやって子供達にオリジナルを作った者としてきちんと認識して頂けてるのは本当に嬉しいです。今はスクウェアエニックスにいますが、スクエニにもこう言うお手紙が届いたりするのでとても励みになります。ありがとうございます。 https://t.co/zkagH4oOs1

— Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 (@nakayuji) March 22, 2019

🔵Naka-san to the letter from Jacob:
"It's already been 13 years since I left SEGA, and yet I am still recognized as the original creator by children this way. That makes me very happy. Even now that I moved to Square Enix, I am still receiving letters like this here, and -

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) March 22, 2019

- they are great encouragement to me. Thank you very much."

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) March 22, 2019

That is so cute. Nice job, Jacob!

How many of you knew the original creator of your favorite games of your childhood?
I started playing Sonic when I was around 14, but I didn't know about Naka-san until few years later. I don't know if this is normal or it was me being too ignorant about the world of creators (my way of seeing the creators has changed a lot in the past years, yes, and I appreciate them very much now), but I'm moved by the fact that even a little child like Jacob recognizes Naka-san as the legend and sent him the respect he deserves. I must learn from him.

Fan letters always cheer creators up, especially a handwritten letter. If you are thankful to someone who make great contents, now is the chance to tell them thank you. It's never too late, and it's never too much!

Alright, let's see where I put my letter sets...

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SonicJPNews in #MetallicMadness by TSSZ!

News from 2019.03.21
Archived on 2019.03.26

It was SonicJPNews' 2nd anniversary yesterday, and something cool happened to this account!

SonicJPNews was chosen as one of the competitors in Metallic Madness tornament by TSSZ!

Here it is: The 2019 #MetallicMadness Sonic Scene of 64! Voting starts Thursday at approx. 2PM ET! There is no prize; only pride for the winner and aghast at the fact we've now done this for four straight years. pic.twitter.com/TJjW9QmfD7

— TSSZ (@tssznews) March 19, 2019

That was a total surprise for me. So I guess I can say that my account is now widely recognized as a part of the Sonic news site communities! Cool thing :)

Oh? Looks like I'm one of the competitors in Metallic Madness by TSSZ this year! What a surprise. I feel honored!

Voting starts in 5 hours. Check out @tssznews for event info! https://t.co/AEeo0YWO0r

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) March 21, 2019

And thank you for those who voted for me! I was out in the first round, but it was my first time so I wasn't surprised. Maybe next year!

Our last community division match of the day is also underway!

— TSSZ (@tssznews) March 21, 2019

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Sonic Forces - the best selling game on PS4?

News from 2019.03.21
Archived on 2019.03.24

Hmmmm.🤔 
We really hope this was true. :D

I love this

(image credit: SirMous3 on reddit) pic.twitter.com/c2JOaYoO6a

— Aaron Webber (@RubyEclipse) March 21, 2019

The sign is from Red Dead, yes. Someone at Gamestop left the RDR2 sign up and put the Sonic Forces graphic below it.

(I hope they never fix it)

— Aaron Webber (@RubyEclipse) March 21, 2019

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Behind-the-scene interview of Senoue-san and TORIENA on TSR music!

News from 2019.03.21-26
Archived on 2019.03.27, updated on 04.17

SEGA of America posted a new interview of Senoue-san and TORIENA-san, who cooperated in remixing "Bingo Party" track for Team Sonic Racing!
Take a look at this behind-the-scene of how they mixed the rocking guitar and rhythmic chiptunes together.

--> @crush40

--> @toriena

--> New Interview pic.twitter.com/JSRG1JqIpM

— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) March 21, 2019

Also available on official YouTube channels:

#TORIENA さんと瀬上純のスペシャルインタビューを公開！ 二人がチームを組んで制作した楽曲、🎰Bingo Party🎰のメイキング映像もぜひご覧ください🏁

TORIENA & Jun Senoueスペシャルインタビューhttps://t.co/sG71powLpH

Bingo Partyメイキング映像https://t.co/Rju7787hvE#TeamSonicRacing pic.twitter.com/kE95F1iJlA

— ソニック委員会「R」 (@sonic20th) March 26, 2019

I didn't know about TORIENA before, but she sounds like a very sincere person towards music, thinking very thoroughly about what Sonic fans want to hear. And their sounds compliment each other very well. No wonder their music sound so good!

I'm looking forward to other tracks she took part to, too.
Let's not forget to buy the soundtrack album "MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE" coming on May 29th!

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