Through this rough translation of an article on JeuxFrance, Atari has confirmed that gamers in Europe will surely be paying a higher price for PS3/Wii games. The company, who also distributes Sega games in some parts of Europe, has stated that Sonic the Hedgehog for PS3 is going to cost 68 Euros, while World Snooker Championship 2007 will be 74 Euros. The Wii will be 8 Euros cheaper - Sonic Wild Fire and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz will both retail for 60 Euros when released.

Having forgotten that they were once mortal enemies, Sega has announced a Sonic game for Nintendo’s next-gen console Wii. Titled “Sonic Wild Fire”, the Wii-exclusive title will see the “blue dude with the ‘tude” on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic the Hedgehog in 1991. Expectedly, the game will make use of Wii’s special controller, offering a brand new experience.

Wild Fire will unfold in the form of a storybook of the classic tale Arabian Nights, with the last several pages from the book missing. It’s up to Sonic to re-create the story. He will dash through “vibrant” environments, brightly colored mosaics, glistening oases, swaying palm trees and more. Sonic will have his old moves in his arsenal, along with some new tricks and stunts. Here’s how gamers will be able to control the Hedgehog:

Gamers will use the Wii controller to steer Sonic and experience an untapped freedom in gameplay and control. Hold the controller horizontally with two hands and tilt left and right to steer Sonic on different paths and maneuver deftly from obstacles and enemies. Continue to tilt and fling forward to dash-attack ground and air enemies and to break down barriers. In addition to the main game is an array of unique controller-focused mini-games which make Sonic Wild Fire fun to play alone or as a multiplayer game with friends. Get ready for a refreshing adventure that puts you on the forefront of gaming!

Wii will see Sonic Wild Fire sometime next year.