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Taxman posted this on NeoGAF:

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So he lacks the time to commit to the project due to pressing and immediate obligations that hold more importance to him. So even if we'd succeeded it doesn't look like Taxman would have been able to agree to the project in the immediate future. Obviously we didn't know this back in January when the campaign started but at least now we do.

Backed at $30 a month. The most I can afford at the moment. As far as I'm concerned; this is Stealth. The most important creator and contributor to the Sonic community. You're looking at decades worth of projects from Project Mettrix to Sonic Megamix to SonED - he's gone above and beyond to do far more than most. If this funding stream amounts to a point that allows Stealth creative freedom to work on whatever he wants including Sonic Megamix then that is a cause to which I am willing to contribute. I just hope that others on here are able and willing to contribute too. I'd love to see the pledge amount be boosted over the coming days. I've contributed to the limit of my capability. That said I'm moving soon to start a new job. That job pays far more than I currently receive at the moment. I hold the intention to increase my pledge around then.

So good luck Stealth. You have my support. Breaking the silence on Megamix like this is fantastic to see too. It'd be amazing if updates like this could continue.

TimmiT, on 08 July 2015 - 01:53 PM, said:

This. We're getting the Sonic Team developed game they've been working on for like forever next year without a shadow of a doubt. After the amazing Sonic Generations powered anniversary last time I have high hopes for their next game. Comments from Sega like this make me hopeful the game will be of supreme quality. Even if talk is cheap without compelling evidence at least internally they're actively recognising they need to be more stern and patient with quality control. Hopefully this internal change will have an immediate effect on the next Sonic game. The development period for the game is unusually lengthened and I'm hoping that means the game will be amazing.

As Aaron said they'll start talking about their anniversary plans next year so that should be when the game is announced. I remain optimistic and hopeful.

TimmiT, on 08 July 2015 - 01:50 PM, said:

lol. Yeah. Exactly. It's Aaron up to his lovable mischief again. Seriously he's the best thing to happen to the Sonic franchise in years. So glad he came back. He made everyone feel positive about the series again. Even on NeoGAF where they're usually negative about the franchise. Good work Aaron! Hope to see more of your wonderful efforts.

Thanks for the update Stealth. It was good of you to return here and let us know. Your efforts are appreciated. As for the campaign we tried and united as a community to do so. We did everything we possibly could. Failure was always a possibility and we should be glad that we at least did something to try and make this happen. Yes the outcome wasn't the one we wanted but it was better than doing nothing at all. If anything we did indicate to Sega that there is demand for this so that may end up influencing their decisions in the future. We didn't get an immediate response from them but that doesn't mean we ultimately had zero impact. If Sonic 3 Remastered is ever announced it's highly likely our efforts would have contributed to that decision. To echo TheKazeblade I do agree. There is nothing at the moment as a Sonic fan to get excited about. Sega is due to make some announcements at TGS so hopefully something Sonic related is among them.

Also Stealth one thing that came to mind last night; have you thought about a dedicated thread on Sonic Retro to boost your campaign? It's kind of buried here in the Sonic 3 Anniversary thread and I don't think it has enough visibility for members to see it. If you could somehow connect this funding drive to a concentrated and concerted effort to for example increase your efforts on Sonic Megamix due to the new found freedom financial independence will provide I can see many members here being interested in donating to your cause. Personally I'd be interested in donating somewhere in the region of $25 a month if it meant that you'd have more time to work on Megamix. Just something to think about. There are many members on here who have far more financial capability than myself. It might be worth letting them know about your campaign particularly if it means you'd have more time to work on Megamix. If I'm interested as a fan of Megamix then that means others would be too.

Maybe post a dedicated thread or even bump the Megamix thread? Good luck either way. Hope your campaign is successful.