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Thursday Apr 01, 2010
On these high seas, no one can hear you scream.
Today is a big day for us here at SEGA of America – and for aquatic wildlife across the world. Today we announce something that many of us have been waiting patiently for, our eager fins and flippers anxious. Today, we make it official – it’s time to reveal the North American-only exclusive sequel to one of the best-selling SEGA games ever not created: ECCO: WATER WARS 2! In the next chapter of the blockbuster ECCO: WATER WARS series, Ecco the Dolphin, now a master of time travel and innumerable other highly improbable porpoise plot devices, must lead his fellow Dolphins in a fight against all of humanity – including the elderly.
“You know, my mom told me that dolphins are like… like… some of the smartest creatures in the seas.” said Ecco fan x_X_x_SUPERMEGAECCOFAN1991_x_X_x on the SEGA forums. “Who says Dolphins can’t be smart enough to take human technology, improve it tenfold, and then use it against us in an epic fight for freedom? I know I can’t.”
And we can’t either. As the first F.P.S. (First Porpoise Shooter) ever on a console, ECCO: WATER WARS 2 sees Ecco trapped by humans and forced to perform tricks on a daily basis for pudgy, cash-bloated tourists and families. When his pod’s turf is infringed upon by lost Russian submarines searching for a legendary signed copy of SEGA BASS FISHING, Ecco has no choice but to break free of his captors, steal their own technology, and hurl those weapons back with him into the seas.
Dive into intense multiplayer action with up to eighteen-and-a-half other dolphins, and fire rockets as a team at unsuspecting fishing vessels and tourist-laden cruise ships. ‘Dolphin Hunting’ takes on a whole new meaning as Ecco and his friends gleefully sink ship after ship into the shining, forceful waters of the deep blue sea. “This game is totally even better than that one game with a similar name! … Er, well, I forget what the name is.” Commented Gil Rivers, a random person off of the street who was brought in for early focus testing. His completely professional opinion is proof that you not only need this game, but you actually needed it yesterday. Water you waiting for? Don’t clam up on this summer’s biggest FS blockbuster - E.C.C.O.: WATER WARS 2: So good we didn’t even need a first one. And remember:
In Soviet Russia, Dolphins hunt you.
Posted by RubyEclipse in SEGA on 12:09:45AM Apr 01, 2010
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Comment # 1
This is full of win
!
Posted by Mr. April Fool on April 1st, 2010 at 12:17 am
Comment # 2
LOL @ ECCO the Dolphin returns in First Porpoise Shooter!
// Roth
Posted by Roth on April 1st, 2010 at 12:18 am
Comment # 3
I approve this.
Posted by Monodi on April 1st, 2010 at 12:18 am
Comment # 4
IT’S ECO ON STEROIDS!!!! GEARS OF ECCO!!!!
Happy April’s Fool!!!
Posted by Blacksonikku on April 1st, 2010 at 12:19 am
Comment # 5
Possibly the cruelest part of this jokes is the fact that we aren’t actually getting a new Ecco the Dolphin game.
Posted by Mechalon on April 1st, 2010 at 12:19 am
Comment # 6
I am okay with this!
Posted by Ekoi on April 1st, 2010 at 12:19 am
Comment # 7
Must have been hard as nails to strap those guns to the dolphins. How do they fire them, though? Ahh, they must use their telepathy, right? Right.
Posted by James on April 1st, 2010 at 12:19 am
Comment # 8
I would have paid good money for this title.
Posted by EveryonePoop5 on April 1st, 2010 at 12:22 am
Comment # 9
There were actually shooting sections in the first two Ecco games, actually. You would just use your sonar, though.
I really would like a new Ecco, and it better be a sequel to Tides of Time, not Defender of the Future or I will have to crack some skulls!
Posted by Sega Uranus on April 1st, 2010 at 12:22 am
Comment # 10
Call of Ecco: Dolphin Warfare.
Posted by J on April 1st, 2010 at 12:26 am
Comment # 11
SOLD.
Posted by TheCleaningGuy on April 1st, 2010 at 12:27 am
Comment # 12
This was a pretty hard blow though, man. I mean, the likelihood of a real Ecco III based on the original series is much slimmer than Shenmue III.
Should have made a joke about Yakuza 3 getting a patch that would remove more content. Now THAT would have been a funny hoax! The reactions would have been priceless.
Posted by Sega Uranus on April 1st, 2010 at 12:32 am
Comment # 13
The sad part, if this game was true, I would buy it, come on, fps underwater swimming at high speeds with guns = win, but the knife would be overused
Posted by Donald on April 1st, 2010 at 12:33 am
Comment # 14
Finally! A one-up to Laser Dolphin!
Posted by S-T-H on April 1st, 2010 at 12:44 am
Comment # 15
*saved* That is full of win good sir!
Posted by Zeth on April 1st, 2010 at 12:48 am
Comment # 16
Excellent, loved Water Wars 1 and can’t wait to see how that cliffhanger is resolved. Will Ecco find out who murdered his father?
Posted by The Tingler on April 1st, 2010 at 1:15 am
Comment # 17
This is gonna be AWESOME!!!!!!! Can’t wait to preorder it!
Posted by Deco Bryl on April 1st, 2010 at 1:35 am
Comment # 18
I agree with #4, some days it would be nice to get back to the classic games again… A new Ecco would be great!
Posted by Reed Whaley on April 1st, 2010 at 3:00 am
Comment # 19
this is so sad…
Posted by what on April 1st, 2010 at 3:02 am
Comment # 20
lol
I almost got excited because I thought it was an average ecco game.
however,I would buy this. iot seems epic
GREAT april fools joke. Was expecting something Shenmue,but hey.
Posted by Essie on April 1st, 2010 at 3:11 am
Comment # 21
I SERIOUSLY WANT THIS GAME.
This is going to be AMAZING.
Posted by H Hog on April 1st, 2010 at 3:26 am
Comment # 22
Ecco for the GTA GENERATION!
Posted by DJ Fob Fresh on April 1st, 2010 at 4:40 am
Comment # 23
Haha, very funny stuff. I definitely approve Sega, and if this comes out (XBLA game?) I’d totally give it a go.
Posted by ScottK on April 1st, 2010 at 4:57 am
Comment # 24
Also, Dolphins with guns strapped are thousands times more awesome than Sharks with lasers
Posted by DJ Fob Fresh on April 1st, 2010 at 5:08 am
Comment # 25
Looks a lot like Laser Dolphin!
Great game btw, its like if ECCO was actually entertaining rather than just weird.
(Sorry SEGA, I’m a big fan with all the systems, but I just HATE ecco.)
Posted by ryantheappleguy on April 1st, 2010 at 6:01 am
Comment # 26
This actually looks better than half the stuff out at the moment. Nice to see Sega’s idea of a joke is a good, original game.
Posted by asdfgh on April 1st, 2010 at 6:08 am
Comment # 27
Absolute GENIUS. Kudos guys =P
Posted by Overlord on April 1st, 2010 at 6:20 am
Comment # 28
This is beautiful <3
Posted by Captain Mika on April 1st, 2010 at 6:30 am
Comment # 29
Haven we given Hollywood enough crappy ideas. Anyone remember hearing about the potential script for Jurassic Park 4, it was originally supposed to have dinosaurs with laser cannons strap to their backs. No wonder that movie never took off.
Though as a video game, first day purchase (need me some post apocalyptic dolphin warfare).
Posted by MilesDX on April 1st, 2010 at 6:47 am
Comment # 30
And the best thing is, it may destroy JAWS in the process, thus is why Ecco shall PWN all! XD
Posted by jojomon91 on April 1st, 2010 at 7:20 am
Comment # 31
Also, Happy April Fools Day!
Posted by jojomon91 on April 1st, 2010 at 7:23 am
Comment # 32
I would buy this game if it came out.
That’s right, it’s too awesome to pirate. I would even be certain that Segata Sanshiro would approve of this games existence.
…shame it doesn’t seem to be coming out in Australia.
Posted by Flygon on April 1st, 2010 at 7:45 am
Comment # 33
I approve. Heartily.
Posted by Hammer Time on April 1st, 2010 at 9:33 am
Comment # 34
You know, my mom told me that dolphins are like… like… some of the smartest creatures in the seas. Who says Dolphins can’t be smart enough to take human technology, improve it tenfold, and then use it against us in an epic fight for freedom? I know I can’t.
Posted by x_X_x_SUPERMEGAECCOFAN1991_x_X_x on April 1st, 2010 at 9:37 am
Comment # 35
Ecco (Echo) of War, sound like a good title!
Posted by MWH on April 1st, 2010 at 9:42 am
Comment # 36
I would give Sega all of my money for this game
Posted by HPAlpha on April 1st, 2010 at 9:44 am
Comment # 37
the sad thing is that I would buy it because I’d buy any piece of crap that has ecco’s name plastered on it (here’s looking at you, DoTF… it’s sad because even a DoTF sequel would be better than nothing these days)
Posted by techno on April 1st, 2010 at 9:57 am
Comment # 38
x_X_x_SUPERMEGAECCOFAN1991_x_X_x — EPIC WIN
Posted by Kellie on April 1st, 2010 at 10:10 am
Comment # 39
Ecco should be brought back in this “go green” and “climate change” charged phobia society. Or maybe a shark version of Ecco where you can engage in feeding frenzies, stalk prey using a shark’s natural abilities, and eat people while avoiding harpoons, nets and the like; wait this sounds like Grand Theft Auto in the water…. maybe I should call Rockstar
Posted by fonenyc on April 1st, 2010 at 10:34 am
Comment # 40
If the dudes that make ecco made this game for sega I would so buy it as a download game or disc.
It’s been like ten years since the dream cast even longer for the 16bit ecco.
Posted by Cube on April 1st, 2010 at 11:08 am
Comment # 41
Pre-ordered! Lol I would probably actually try this out. >.< Loved the caption for the photo: "In Soviet Russia, Dolphins hunt YOU." Very nice SEGA!
Posted by MadSkeetElite on April 1st, 2010 at 11:19 am
Comment # 42
LMAO!!! This is awesomely funny and would be a blast to play.
Posted by Mario on April 1st, 2010 at 11:28 am
Comment # 43
LOLOL This could sell more than Modern Warfare 2 and pancakes combined (let’s not forget dolphins)!
Posted by Deven Ciufalo on April 1st, 2010 at 11:55 am
Comment # 44
I’d buy this game. In fact I’d buy like 12 copies and give it to everyone who didn’t buy one and chain them to their console until they finished it.
Posted by Maniacbob on April 1st, 2010 at 11:58 am
Comment # 45
This is bittersweet. On one hand: Ecco! On the other hand: the chances of a real new installment in the series is still next to zero.
Posted by Alberto on April 1st, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Comment # 46
This will put Gears of War to shame.
Posted by Setnaro X on April 1st, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Comment # 47
This April fool sucks, Sega of Japan’s were much better.
Shouldn’t you guys @ Sega of America spend more time addressing to the problems with your current games than photoshopping dolphins ??
YOU FAIL
Posted by sohahaha on April 1st, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Comment # 48
This April fool sucks, Sega of Japan’s were much better. <— as obvious troll is obvious
Posted by sohahaha on April 1st, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Comment # 49
This better be on Wii.
*shot*
Posted by Jack on April 1st, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Comment # 50
Those graphics are beautiful.
Posted by Laura on April 1st, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Comment # 51
Yes!
Posted by Shuya on April 1st, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Comment # 52
Anyone see the documentary The Cove? The Japanese should be scared of something like this happening. Very, very scared.
Posted by KypPineapple on April 1st, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Comment # 53
BEST GAME EVAR!
Posted by SargeSparta on April 1st, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Comment # 54
I heard some more news about this game. There is a really awesome recon level in Taiji. You help porpoise whale refugees escape murder by fishermen and their evil boss Private Space and his leader , Deputy Whaling Commissioner Joji Morishita. This will be such a fun “first person” experience.
New Footage of it here http://www.savejapandolphins.org/
Posted by DaveJ on April 1st, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Comment # 55
#39:
Actually they did make a game like that. The same developers turned over Jaws Unleashed (rated M for Mature). Unfortunately, I can’t say it ended up on the same plane as DotF, but it had a few interesting things going for it regardless. At least they got the right people to do it.
Which brings me to my next point. I’d like to see Ecco jump as many sharks as possible.
Posted by S-T-H on April 1st, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Comment # 56
Sooo long and thanks for all the fish sucka!
Posted by Marvin Android on April 1st, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Comment # 57
Since you had so much time to do an April Fools’ joke, maybe you should also start addressing the issue of Yakuza 3 missing content.
Posted by thomas on April 1st, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Comment # 58
Ecco is better then Chuck Norris.
Posted by Linobro on April 1st, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Comment # 59
put it in the xbox live arcade and you’ll see my download for it!!!!
Posted by josh on April 1st, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Comment # 60
Did anyone notice the rifles were airsoft…? rofl >.<
Posted by charlie on April 1st, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Comment # 61
My screen name is MecaEcco…So yes you could say this would be the BEST game ever…but you would be making an understatement.
Posted by MecaEcco on April 2nd, 2010 at 12:08 am
Comment # 62
wow that awesome totaly the best april fools joke ever
Posted by koedan on April 2nd, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Comment # 63
Woah, a lot of hating on Defender of the Future… I really loved DotF. It was so original! Oh yeah, and this is funny too.
Posted by Beau on April 2nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Comment # 64
I’d actually buy this.
Posted by Dave on April 3rd, 2010 at 7:28 am
Comment # 65
Greaaaat
Posted by Immobilien Bremerhaven on April 4th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Comment # 66
lol, I almost thought this was a real game until I saw it was posted on April Fools. Well, this is still a funny joke just when I’d thought that Sega completely forgotten about Ecco the Dolphin franchise.
Posted by sonicfan on April 5th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Comment # 67
YOU ARE NOT PREPARED!!!
Posted by Friecco on June 21st, 2010 at 10:39 pm
Comment # 68
It would be awesome if it were real… too bad its fake. APRIL FOOLS!
Posted by Kid on July 2nd, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Comment # 69
Finally, dolphins AREN’T gay sharks
Posted by Red on August 4th, 2010 at 3:50 am
Comment # 70
Wow.
This actually made me kind of depressed. The prospect of an Ecco revival is just a joke, I guess.
Posted by Silver on September 16th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Comment # 71
That’s not the first porpoise shooter, this is: http://www.arkonviox.com/agartha.htm
I have been working an an Ecco the Dolphin fan inspired game, for those of you who enjoyed the old Eccogames should love this! It’s kinda a shooter game so it relates to this article.
Posted by Johnny de Alba on September 29th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Comment # 72
I would play the hell out of that game
Posted by HPA on February 10th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Comment # 73
C’mon Sega! Please make a new Ecco the Dolphin game! I wanna’ see Ecco go 3D!! Or at least 2D with 3D graphics! =D
Posted by SonicDude87 on April 4th, 2011 at 1:50 am
Comment # 74
Sega. Continue Ecco. PLEASE.
To HELL with the naysaying b@$%@*#s at IGN and whatnot- I want Ecco. AND NiGHTS. AND Ryan Drummond.
I’m seriously considering a boycott. This may be funny once, but for us Ecco fans, it’s not funny other than that.
Posted by Ryan Rodriguez on February 15th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Comment # 75
I still believe.
Posted by Deco Bryl on April 1st, 2013 at 10:51 pm
Comment # 76
As do I, Deco.
As do I.
Posted by RubyEclipse on April 2nd, 2013 at 9:26 am