Sonic News
March2020
Poll Box Art Brawl #32 - Sonic The Hedgehog
What Nintendon't
Welcome to Box Art Brawl, the weekly battle between box art variants to find out which lucky region got the best artwork with their retro games. Ready for a change of pace this week? That's right, we're getting an attitude, sticking it to the man and throwing out the rule book that's governed the previous thirty-one brawls. Yes,...
February2020
News Turns Out Super Sonic Was Almost In The Sonic Movie, But "It Didn't Make Sense Just Yet"
"We knew that's something that's very important in the fan mythology"
Despite all of the early drama with the Sonic movie and the horrible design of the lead character, most reviewers found the film to be pleasant enough and the audience score amazingly is on 93%. Sonic fans are fickle, we guess? Still, Sonic's origin story in this new cinematic...
Review SEGA AGES Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - A Fantastic Game, But Who Hasn't Played It By Now?
Hogging the limelight
The Sega Ages series can evoke some strange reactions when it comes to game selection. There can be little denial that the series is at its best when it’s bringing us fantastic ports of Sega classics that don’t usually get the attention they deserve; the likes of Virtua Racing and Fantasy Zone are clear highlights so far...
News Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Box Office Surpasses $200 Million Worldwide
And beats Detective Pikachu's three-day record
It's official, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been a huge success. A Sega Sammy press release reveals the blue blur's box office debut, co-produced by Paramount Pictures and Sega, has made close to $210 million in just ten days. The film came out on Valentine's Day in the US, and in its opening...
Video Our Spoiler-Filled Thoughts About The Sonic Movie And Why We Loved It So Much
A must see for fans
As you've no doubt heard by now, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is officially out in cinemas. It's already estimated to have banked $65 million in North America on its opening weekend and fan feedback so far has been generally positive. If you're still on the fence about it or haven't got around to seeing it yet for whatever...
News Sonic Movie Speeds Towards $65 Million In Its North American Opening Weekend
Banking the big bucks, fast
After nearly 30 years, Sega's long-time mascot Sonic the Hedgehog has finally made his big-screen debut. The reviews are in, and while mainstream critics aren't so fond of the film, the blue blur's action-adventure outing starring Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, and James Marsden has received a lot of positive feedback from the...
News Sega's 'Sonic Station Live!' Broadcast Starts Next Week On 20th February
The first of its new monthly series
To celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog in 2020, Sega is sharing special news on the 20th of each month. In March, it has an "announcement or two" prepared for a Sonic panel at SXSW 2020, and now in the latest update it's announced, 'Sonic Stati
News Sonic The Hedgehog Is Now Available At The Build-A-Bear Workshop
Meow?
Sonic the Hedgehog has got a new look, and we're not just talking about his live-action movie redesign. At the end of last year, Sega of America announced a collection of merchandise to tie-in with the blue blur's big-screen debut. One of these items included a special Build-A-Bear Sonic. Now, as you can see above, it's been fully revealed...
Round Up The Sonic Movie Reviews Are In, And They Don't Make For Pretty Reading
"It was a terrible idea from the start"
After a campaign to change the way the lead character looked and a short delay in its release, we're finally getting to see what the much-hyped Sonic the Hedgehog movie is like. Based on Sega's long-running series of video games which have spanned the past few decades (not to mention a wide range of gaming...
Video Learn How To Draw Sonic The Hedgehog With Franchise Veteran Tyson Hesse
Learn from the best
Tomorrow sees the big launch of the Sonic The Hedgehog movie in cinemas worldwide, so what better time to have a go at drawing our favourite blue blur to kill a bit of time? Tyson Hesse - who has worked as an artist on Sonic's Archie Comics series, on animation in Sonic Mania, and has most recently served as the lead artist on...
Deals See The Sonic Movie In Style With Zavvi's Retro Sonic The Hedgehog Merch
20% off this 'Chaos Collection' of old-school Sonic designs
With the upcoming release of the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie this Friday (Valentine's Day, no less), retailer Zavvi is getting in on the action with a well-timed promo featuring some quality licensed clothing. Yes, this clothing collection doesn't mess around with dodgy redesigns -...
News Tubbz Cosplaying Duck Range Adds Sonic, DOOM, Street Fighter And More
Ever wanted a Sonic duck?
Last year, Numskull Designs announced TUBBZ, a range of cosplaying duck figurines that are sure to add a quirky burst of personality and style to your bathroom. Today, a second wave of quacky figures has been announced featuring some fan-favourite characters. Pre-orders are now open for all of the ducks listed below...
January2020
Video Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Gets Its Very Own Super Bowl Ad
Featuring a cast of sports stars
We're just a couple of days away from Super Bowl LIV and while we're not exactly clued up on the big event ourselves (we're mostly based in the UK, sorry!), we do know one thing: it doesn't usually feature Sonic. The speedy hog has landed himself a big game spot this year, presumably kicking away competing brands...
Video Watch Several Full Scenes From The Sonic The Hedgehog Movie
And meet Fluffy Sonic!
The Sonic the Hedgehog movie is rapidly approaching and a number of complete scenes are starting to find their way online. If you want a sneak peek at the film before you head off to the cinema, sit back and enjoy these clips. We start with this one, where Sonic confronts Dr. Robotnik and kicks his friends off the roof of a...
News The Sonic Movie's Not Even Out Yet, But Jim Carrey Is Up For Doing A Sequel
"It was so much fun"
It feels like we've been talking about it forever, but the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie is still a couple of weeks away from sprinting onto our oversized cinema screens. Despite the fact that we haven't even seen it yet, Jim Carrey - who plays the role of Dr. Robotnik - has noted that he "wouldn't mind" doing a sequel. In...
Video Wiz Khalifa Drops New 16-Bit Music Video For Sonic The Hedgehog Movie
'Speed Me Up'
Sonic the Hedgehog's big movie release date is just a handful of weeks away now, and a new music video has been released for one of the tracks set to appear in the film. Speed Me Up is a new song from American rapper/singer-songwriter Wiz Khalifa, featuring vocals from Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Yachty, and Sueco the Child who we're told are...
News Sega To Share Fresh Sonic News On The 20th Of Every Month During 2020
The year of Sonic?
Sega has kickstarted a new 'Sonic 2020' project which will see news relating to the speedy hog arrive on our digital doorstep on the 20th of every month this year. Today's big news is the reveal of the project itself, but a nice selection of wallpapers, social media avatar icons and even a Twitter header have been shared on...
News Knuckles The Echidna To Return In Lock-On Form To Sonic The Hedgehog 2 On Switch
& Knuckles
Announced long, long ago, the upcoming SEGA Ages Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for Switch has been confirmed to feature lock-on technology, meaning Knuckles the Echidna will be playable in the game just like in the old days. Like this. The latest issue of Japanese gaming mag Weekly Famitsu (as reported by
News Sonic's Upcoming Movie Receives A PG Rating
Parental guidance suggested
Sonic the Hedgehog has always been a family-friendly video game mascot, so it's no surprise to hear his upcoming live-action movie – due out on Valentine's Day – will be suitable for almost everyone. The MPA Classification and Rating Administration have given the upcoming film a PG (Parental Guidance) rating. Here's...
News Sonic Might Be Joined By An Owl In His Upcoming Movie Adventure
The more the merrier
Based on the trailers we've seen so far, the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie is all about the blue blur. The only other characters we've really seen featured so far are the human ones. This includes a sheriff played by James Marsden and the evil villain Dr. Robotnik who is played by Jim Carrey. According to the Twitter...
News Rumoured Music Event Suggests Sonic Adventure Is Making A Comeback
Just in time for the 30th anniversary
Next year is the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog. So, what are the plans? For some time now, there's been a theory Sega could be reviving the Dreamcast title Sonic Adventure. Now, in the latest development, there's a rumour Sega Japan is preparing for a Sonic Adventure-themed music event, which is...
News Sega Teases Sonic's Next Chapter With Special Video Containing Hidden Messages
2020 is here!
2019 wasn't the best year for Sonic the Hedgehog, but it was still quite eventful. He made cameos in Cartoon Network shows, appeared in his own series of animations and his new game Team Sonic Racing was released on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. This year, however, is already shaping up to be something special...
December2019
News Sega's Director Of Animation Thinks The World Is Ready For Another Sonic TV Show
"There are several discussions"
If you're a fan of Sonic the Hedgehog, you probably already know the official YouTube channel has released multiple animated shorts based on Sonic Mania and Team Sonic Racing. Since the conclusion of Sonic Boom television series though, this has been the only way to watch Sonic on screen. So what else
News Move Aside Baby Yoda, Baby Sonic Is Much More Adorable
Aww, look at those eyes
The best way to sell something is by making it cute. Sega and Paramount seem to know this because it turns out the upcoming movie Sonic the Hedgehog – due out on Valentine's Day next year – will feature a much younger blue blur. In a Japanese promotional trailer for his silver screen debut (above), you can see baby Sonic...
Video See How Sonic Gets His Shoes In This Latest TV Spot From Paramount
Racing into cinemas early next year
In case you missed the news, Sonic the Hedgehog will be running about in a pair of red and white Puma shoes in his live-action movie, due out on Valentine's Day next year. Unlike the games, though, he might not be wearing his iconic kicks from the get-go. You see, if a new television spot released by Paramount...
News Race To The Finish Line With This Stunning First 4 Figures Sonic The Hedgehog Statue
Gotta pre-order fast
Are you in need of a new Sonic the Hedgehog statue? How about one from First 4 Figures. This 11" PVC statue is estimated to be released in the second quarter of next year and is available in two different editions (standard and exclusive). If you place an order for the exclusive edition before 30th December, you'll have access...
Video Watch ‘Chao In Space’, The Festive Sonic The Hedgehog Short
Yes, you read that right
As it did last year, Sega has once again put out a Sonic the Hedgehog animated short for the holiday season, and this year it's directed by animator Tyson Hesse, the lead artist responsible for the redesigned movie version of Sonic as well as the opening movie and trailers for
News Studio Behind Sonic Movie's Redesign Has Reportedly Been Shut Down
An email delivers the bad news
After the backlash Paramount Pictures received following the reveal of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, steps were taken to redesign the lead character. As you'll likely know, the redesign has gone down a treat with fans, but now it would appear tha
News Official Sonic Movie Merch Is On The Way, Including Build-A-Bear Products
Toys, clothes, books and more
If you just can't get enough of the new-look Sonic the Hedgehog movie, it seems you're about to be in luck, as Sega of America has today announced that a collection of Sonic movie-inspired merch is set to release early next year. The live-action feature film is due to arrive in cinemas on 14th February, but some of...
News Sonic "May Make An Appearance" At The Game Awards 2019, Says Geoff Keighley
"There could be something fun"
As we get ever closer to The Game Awards 2019 taking place later this week, more and more news seems to be spilling out about the event. This time, the show's creator has noted that Sonic the Hedgehog may be making an appearance. The news comes from a Periscope video hosted by the man himself, Geoff Keighley, which...
November2019
News Footage Of The 1993 Sonic The Hedgehog Macy's Parade Disaster Finally Surfaces Online
Gotta go... into a lamppost
Back in 1993, during that year's annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a Sonic the Hedgehog float was damaged thanks to high winds and ended up injuring two people as a result. Strangely, footage of the incident has been practically impossible to come by - until now. As reported by Kotaku, reports of the crash up until...
News Race Into Your Nearest Arby's Restaurant This Winter And Grab A Sonic-Themed Kids Meal
Featuring an exclusive disc toy
Sega of America has teamed up with Arby's Restaurants across the United States to offer an exclusive toy line based on its iconic video game series, Sonic the Hedgehog. These collectible disc toys include Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose, Dr. Eggman, Shadow, and Super Sonic, and will be offered in kids meals from 1st...
News Sonic's Movie Redesign Reportedly Cost Paramount Less Than $5 Million
Not the rumoured $35 million
When the Sonic movie director Jeff Fowler announced the blue blur would receive a makeover, it admittedly left us wondering how much it was going to cost Paramount Pictures, financially. There was a tweet that went viral, suggesting the redesign would cost $35 million – increasing the film's total budget to $125...
News Sonic X Is Headed To Netflix Next Month
In North America, at least
With all of this chatter regarding the upcoming live-action Sonic movie, it's easy to forget that there have been other attempts to bring the character to life outside of video games – including more than one animated cartoon series. With that in mind, it's worth noting that on December 1st, seasons one and two of Sonic...
News A Sonic Mania-Style 'Drop Dash' Almost Made It Into Sonic 3
New Sonic 3 prototype surfaces
One of Sonic Mania's most unique gameplay features was the addition of a 'drop dash' move which allows characters to roll into a wrecking ball the moment they hit the ground – but it turns out we almost had this move in Sonic 3, which was released decades earlier. A prototype version of the third Sonic game has...
News Chinese Giant Tencent Snaps Up 10% Stake In Sumo Digital's Parent Company, Perwyn
Making inroads
Chinese tech giant Tencent – which is currently enjoying a closer working relationship with Nintendo – has just acquired a 9.96% stake in Perwyn, the private equity business and investor which holds a 17.38% stake in Team Sonic Racing studio Sumo Digital. Famous in the past for its excellent racing titles, Sumo's stature has...
Random Puma Might Actually Be Releasing Sonic's Movie Shoes
Run as fast as the blue blur
This week, we finally got to see the redesigned version of Sonic the Hedgehog in a new trailer for his upcoming movie. We even followed this up with a gallery – comparing the original trailer to the new one, to help show the drastic improvements that had been made to
Random Conan O'Brien Pokes Fun At Sonic's New Movie Design
"See ya at the movies, ya time-wasting trolls!"
The new Sonic movie design sure has gobbled up a lot of column inches over the past few days. After the launch of the initial trailer, fan reaction was so hostile that the movie was
News Yes, The Sonic Movie Redesign Was Led By Sonic Mania Animator Tyson Hesse
The fans were right
The revised design of Sonic the Hedgehog in Paramount's upcoming movie has been revealed, and it's been widely praised as a huge, massive, incalculable improvement on the character seen in the original trailer. Following the debacle surrounding the initial reveal (Sonicgate? Hedgehogate? It's always a -gate), it was rumoured that...
News Sonic Creator Yuji Naka Still Has One Problem With The Movie Redesign
"I can’t help but feel weird about that one point"
If you've been having a grand old time on our homepage today, you'll have spotted that Paramount Pictures has shared a first official trailer depicting Sonic's movie redesign. It seems to have gone down very well indeed with fans who were repulsed by the original, and now Sonic's creator Yuji Naka...
Gallery Sonic Movie Trailer Comparison Pics - Check Out Before And After Sonic's Redesign
The past is just a (blue) blur
The new movie trailer featuring the redesigned Sonic the Hedgehog has finally dropped, and first impressions are... that it's an incredible improvement! We (and most of the rest of the world) weren't fans of the original design and it's hard to argue that this new iteration isn't much closer to the blue hedgehog
Video Oh Boy, Sonic's Movie Redesign Is Revealed In Brand New Trailer
Sonic's redesign is here!
The moment we've all been waiting for is here, folks: the brand new Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer has officially landed. When the first images and trailer were revealed for the upcoming Sonic movie earlier this year, it's pretty safe to say that
Rumour New Images Supposedly Show Sonic's Movie Redesign
Update: Another new image surfaces online
Update 2 - Wed 6th Nov, 2019 03:05 GMT: We've got yet another look at the apparent redesign (thanks again, GoNintendo). It's just a matter of waiting for a more official announcement now. Update - Sun 27th Oct, 2019 09:00 GMT: Another look at the apparent movie redesign of Sonic the Hedgehog has...
To the Vector go the spoils
With the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang cruelly overlooked for some reason, fans of the Mario & Sonic series haven’t had a new entry for nearly four years now. Given that the 2020 Olympic Games are being held in Tokyo, the home of video games, it would have been truly bizarre for Sega to pass on that one too...
News It Looks Like AlphaDream's Last Project Was Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games
Before filing for bankruptcy
Last month, it was discovered the Japanese developer AlphaDream filed for bankruptcy after the development costs of its projects got the better of it. The company was best known for its Mario & Luigi RPG series and had most recently released Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey on the...
October2019
News Sega Plans To Release More Animated Sonic Shorts In The Future
"several projects have been planned"
In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Sega's director of animation Yukio Kusumoto spoke about the animated shorts released for Sonic Mania and Team Sonic Racing. Known officially as Sonic Mania Adventures and Team Sonic Racing: Overdrive, the plan is to now release more series like this for future Sonic...
News Sonic Will Be A Hidden Playable Character In Super Monkey Ball On Switch
A dream collaboration
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, the upcoming remake of the Wii game headed to Switch, just got even tastier. That's right, you'll be able to play as none other than Sonic the Hedgehog when the game rolls onto a console near you later this month. The blue blur will be available as a hidden, unlockable character in the game...
Video Check Out Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020's Opening Movie
Let the hype begin
There's now less than a month until Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 releases on Nintendo Switch. Despite the fact that typing its name out takes forever, we're feeling super excited for its release - luckily, Sega has a brand new trailer for us to tide us over. The trailer's a particularly special one, too, as...
Random This Official Sonic Adventure "Welcome To Station Square" Remix Has Sent Fans Into A Spin
Oh, surely not?
If there's one 3D adventure most Sonic fans can get behind, it's Sonic Adventure. It was originally released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1998 and if you were a Nintendo GameCube owner, you might have also experienced the Director's Cut a number of years later. Since then, this critically-acclaimed title – considered by some as one...
Random Hooray! Now Everyone Can Look Just Like Movie Sonic
Well, at least that's Halloween sorted
Remember a few months back when Sonic's design was revealed for the upcoming movie and the internet collectively broke down in terror? Of course you do. You'll want to strap yourselves in for this one. Yes, jumping right to the very top of any 'top 10 scary Halloween costume' lists this year, and then...
Random Sonic's Headed To Jupiter As A Real Space Mission Mascot
A true symbol of Earth
Sega's famous blue blur will soon be going on one of his speediest adventures yet, leaving us all in the dust as he flies off to space. In June 2022, the European Space Agency and Airbus will be sending a rocket to Jupiter in order to study its moons; the rocket will be transporting the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or 'JUICE',...
Video Sega Brings The Hype With This New Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Trailer
Just over a month until launch!
We're now just over a month away from getting our grubby mitts on Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and just to make sure we hadn't forgotten about it, Sega has shared another quick glimpse at the game in this new trailer. If you've missed all of the news on this one so far, this return to the series...
Everything that has been confirmed (so far)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is looking better and better each time we see it, and while it only had a relatively small cameo in the big September Nintendo Direct, the show did give us a good look at some of the games and modes you'll be able to enjoy. As such, we though
September2019
News Sonic Joins AiAi And Friends In Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
Gotta roll fast
Next month sees the return of Sega's Super Monkey Ball series. The latest game is a high-definition remake of the 2006 Wii title Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz and features updated graphics, optimised control schemes, brand new mini-games, and online leaderboards. That's not all, though. The Blur Blur – otherwise known as Sonic...
News Sonic Monopoly Scraps The Usual Formula For Rings, Emeralds And Boss Battles
A fast-paced take on the classic
A new Sonic Monopoly game has hit the market and Sega has given us a glimpse of what to expect when picking it up from stores. Called 'Monopoly Gamer Sonic the Hedgehog Edition', this version of the classic game ditches the standard tokens, allowing players to zoom around the board as Sonic, Tails, Amy, or Knuckles...
News Sonic Creator Yuji Naka Is Making An "Original Action Game" With Square Enix
Excited?
Yuji Naka, who you'll no doubt know as the lead programmer on the original Sonic the Hedgehog games, has revealed that he is working on an "original action game" at Square Enix. The Sonic creator joined Square Enix in January 2018; at the time, he said that he wished to "develop an enjoyable game" without sharing any further details. In a...
News All-New Dream Events Are Coming To Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Racing, Shooting and Karate
Dream Events are back in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and Sega has introduced three all-new activities that you'll be able to enjoy when the full game releases. You can get a quick taste of them in the trailer up above, but we also have a handy description of each for you below: Dream Shooting:...
August2019
News Sonic Comic Writer Reveals Old Super Mario Bros. Comic Pitch
"Luigi calls it quits"
American comic writer Ian Flynn might well be best known for his work with the Sonic the Hedgehog series, but if things had have happened slightly differently, he could have ended up working on some Mario projects, too. Flynn was the chief writer of Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog series, starting the role in 2006 and...
Gallery These New Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Screenshots Sure Look Lovely
Character artwork shared, too!
The latest entry in gaming's biggest Olympic crossover series, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, is just around the corner, and we're feeling more than ready to dive in and explore its sporting events - archery's our jam, thanks for asking. While we wait for that release to arrive, though, let's take...
News Sega Releases Its Very Own Sonic The Hedgehog Back-To-School Range
Learn fast!
Whether you're heading back to school over the next few weeks, or you're just like us older folk who jump at any opportunity to pick up gaming merch, Sega has something for you. A range of Sonic the Hedgehog products has popped up across a variety of retailers, with backpacks, lunch boxes and t-shirts all available. You can check them...
Video Sonic Stars In The Latest Episode Of Cartoon Network's OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
Gotta go fast
Last month, we found out an entire episode of Cartoon Network's OK K.O.! animated series would be dedicated to a crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower. The episode aired on 4th August and was titled "Let's Meet Sonic". It saw the blue blur and the two-tailed fox visit the plaza to team up with the enthusiastic...
News Jim Carrey Responds To Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Backlash, Delay And Redesign
"Ownership of anything is going out the window for all of us"
When fans of the blue blur got their first glimpse of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, there was mass outrage online about the design of the character. Following the backlash, director Jeff Fowler made the decision to delay the film and vowed to change the controversial design. The fil
News Dedicated Fans Are Working To Revive A '90s Sonic Cartoon With New Series
It worked for Sonic Mania...
There's nothing quite like waking up early on a Saturday morning and watching cartoons as a child, and back in the early '90s, our favourite speedy blue hedgehog was among the stars on-screen in the UK, US and Canada. One dedicated group of fans has revealed that they're actually working to bring him back for a whole new...
July2019
News Sonic And Tails Crossover With Cartoon Network's OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
Episode airs on 4th August
Sega is always happy to experiment with Sonic the Hedgehog, and early next month on 4th August, Sonic and Miles "Tails" Prower will be appearing in Cartoon Network's animated series, OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes. The news was revealed at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. Below is the official Twitter announcement: As you can...
News First 4 Figures Reveals Its Fourth Sonic The Hedgehog Resin Statue
Hide your money
First 4 Figures has announced the fourth resin statue in its Sonic the Hedgehog diorama statue line. Pre-orders for the Combo, Exclusive, Tropical Jungle and Standard Editions will be available until 16th August 2019 and you'll need to return to the F4F website before then, on 19th July, to validate your order. Here's the breakdown...
June2019
News A Sonic GameCube Controller For Nintendo Switch Is On The Way This Summer
With swappable C-stick
A retailer listing has revealed that the next GameCube-inspired Switch controller from gaming accessory maker PDP will feature a design based on none other than Sonic the Hedgehog. The controller looks set to join PDP's Wired Fight Pad Pro Controller collection, which already has designs featuring Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon,...
News Sega Not Worried About Overwhelming Audiences With Retro Content
"We're never going to saturate the audience"
Sega is quite happy to re-release its retro library of games on each and every system. If you're like us, you've probably played the original Sonic the Hedgehog on a dozen different devices over the years. In a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz at E3 2019, Sega Europe's John Clark defended the...
News Sonic Team "Now Preparing" For The Blue Blur's 30th Anniversary
Expect a "big year"
In March, Sonic Team's Takashi Iizuka confirmed the development of the next entry in the mainline Sonic the Hedgehog series was officially underway. Since then, there's been no other information about this game. When Iizuka caught up with Game Informer at E3 2019 last week, he was queried about the next major entry in the...
News The Sonic Anniversary Nintendo eShop Sale Is Now Live (North America)
Discounts on Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShop games
Sega is running a Sonic anniversary sale in North America from now until June 24th. For owners of Nintendo platforms, this sale includes discounted Sonic games on the Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShops. Take a look at the 12 games on sale in the list below which includes Sonic's latest racing game:...
Random Gotta Slice Fast With This Official Sonic The Hedgehog Pizza Cutter
A cut above the rest
Combining two of our favourite things, and actually coming in pretty handy in the kitchen, is this official Sonic the Hedgehog pizza cutter. If you're looking for a way to spice up your pizza-cutting endeavours at home (and let's face it, who isnt?) this is probably a cool way to go. You likely don't need us to tell you that...
Random Looks Like Sonic Might Be Getting His Own FunkO's Cereal
Start your day right
If you're a fan of both Funko Pops and food, you might want to keep an eye out for a new Sonic the Hedgehog release expected to arrive on store shelves soon. Not content with dominating the walls of every gaming store, comic store, or any shop selling anything even remotely nerdy with its line of standalone figures, toy company...
UK Charts Team Sonic Racing Comes In Third As A VR Game Takes Pole For The First Time
Still on the podium
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 1st June, revealing that Team Sonic Racing has managed to stay in the top three in its second week on sale. The game dropped 46% in sales from last week when it debuted at number one, with the Switch version narrowly outselling the PS4 version to make Nintendo this week's most popular...
Video Digital Foundry's Analysis Of Team Sonic Racing On The Switch
"Very consistent"
Now that Team Sonic Racing has been out for a few weeks, the technical experts over at Digital Foundry have been able to test out the game on each platform. The Switch version is "basically" the same as the other versions – with matching content, lighting and effects on display. In docked mode, the Switch resolution is 1600x900...
May2019
News Worry Not, The Sonic Movie Trailer Has Been Fixed Now
Thanks YouTube
It's fair to say that the reaction to the release of the Sonic Movie trailer was not good, with many Sonic fans hating the new more realistic look for the Blue Blur as cooked up by director Jeff Fowler and the team behind the movie. The backlash was so great, in fact, that the movie has now
News The Director Of Sonic Mania Adventures Might Be Working On The Blue Blur's Movie Redesign
Too good to be true?
After ongoing backlash from fans, last week it was revealed the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie had been delayed. The director Jeff Fowler made this announcement over on Twitter with the above image, showing Sonic's gloved hand holding up a sign, with the movie's new release date and a classic logo below it. Compared to what...
News Sumo Digital Explains Why Team Sonic Racing Doesn't Include Other Sega Characters
It's tied to the adventure mode
One of the main differences about Team Sonic Racing compared to the previous all-star racing outing is the fact the cast is limited to the Sonic universe. Characters from Sega's other games simply didn't make the cut this time around. If you've been wondering why Sumo Digital dropped characters like AiAi from Super...
News The Sonic Movie Gets Delayed Until 2020 To Get Things 'Just Right'
VFX artists breathe a sigh of relief
Following the epic backlash from Sonic fans the world over after the debut trailer for the hedgehog's upcoming movie, director Jeff Fowler vowed to change the controversial design. It seems that the VFX artists actually doing the work thankfully have a little more time to get it right this time. While many Sonic...
News Team Sonic Racing Drops Opening Cutscene On Switch Due To "Cartridge Size Restrictions"
Saving space
Team Sonic Racing on the Switch is slightly different from its PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC counterparts. When you boot up these other versions of the game, you're greeted with a beautiful opening cinematic of Sonic and the gang speeding around a track. In the Switch release, this cutscene is noticeably absent. The reason for this,...
News Hang On, Why Is Team Sonic Racing's Opening Movie Missing On Switch?
The mysterious case of the Sonic movie (but not that one)
Team Sonic Racing is now available on Nintendo Switch and other platforms, finally letting us blast around a variety of race tracks as our favourite blue blur and friends. As a matter of fact, we've just shared our full review of the game if you're interested in learning more, but there's...
Video Sega Releases Ridiculous Live Action Trailer To Promote Team Sonic Racing
Forget the Sonic movie...
If you're an indie game developer hoping to grab our attention by creating a crazy, completely over-the-top trailer full of absolute nonsense, you may as well give up now, because nothing's going to top this Team Sonic Racing video. We'd urge you to just go ahead and watch the thing before reading on so that you can...
News There's No Need To Worry About Paid DLC Or Microtransactions In Team Sonic Racing
It's all there on the game card
In a recent Sonic the Hedgehog live stream over on YouTube and Twitch, Sega's Aaron Webber answered a question about microtransactions, paid DLC and if anything similar will feature in Team Sonic Racing. Despite many companies embracing this model like there’s no tomorrow, Sega's development team have apparently...
Video Can Team Sonic Racing On Switch Keep Pace With The PlayStation 4 Version?
See for yourself
As you might have already heard, our copy of Team Sonic Racing hasn't arrived yet. As a result, our review for this game will be going live post-launch. For anyone who is eager to pick up or download the Switch version right away, but is worried about how it performs compared to the other releases, this is rather concerning...
Site News So, Where’s Our Team Sonic Racing Review?
We’ll be waiting in line come launch day, it seems
Sega’s long-awaited Team Sonic Racing hits the Switch (as well as other formats) next week, and you may have noticed that reviews have appeared online today thanks to the embargo ending. However, we don’t have a review going live because, at the time of writing, we don’t have Team Sonic...
Better than before
Sonic the Hedgehog has struggled to live up to expectations for a long time now. Unlike Nintendo's mascot, Mario, Sonic's adventures haven't always worked out, mostly because of his "gotta go fast" attitude and take on life. Fortunately, this all changed in 2017, when Christian Whitehead was given free run by Sega and...
News Detective Pikachu Director Comments On Sonic's Movie Makeover
"For us, it would have been impossible"
Not long after Jeff Fowler revealed Sonic would receive a movie makeover, Detective Pikachu director Rob Letterman was asked by The Verge what he thought about the idea of a redesign. He admitted the Sonic director was probably in a tough position and it likely wouldn't be easy to adjust the character months...
News Yuji Naka Thanks Sonic Fans For Encouraging Movie Director To Change Controversial Design
"Thank you so much"
Yesterday, the Sonic The Hedgehog movie director Jeff Fowler revealed the blue blur would be redesigned after fans of Sega's longtime mascot made it "loud and clear" how unhappy they were with his overall look. Much like the general public, Yuji Naka – the co-creator of Sonic and individual who is perhaps most responsible for...
News Sonic Movie Director Promises To Change Controversial Design
"It's going to happen"
Ever since the first trailer for the official Sonic The Hedgehog movie went live the other day, the internet hasn't stopped talking about the blue blur's design. He's got human-like teeth, beady eyes and electric hair. He doesn't really resemble the Sega mascot Nintendo fans have grown increasingly fond of over the years...
News Sonic's Co-Creator "Feels Responsible" For Movie Trailer Backlash
"I would have liked to appear in a movie"
The first trailer for the forthcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie went down like a fart in a lift, it's fair to say. Very few people had anything positive to say about the clip, which gave us our first glimpse of Sonic and Robotnik in their big-screen forms. While Jim Carrey appears to be relishing the role...
Random Phew, The Internet Is Fixing That Terrible Sonic Movie Trailer
It's all about the eyes, it seems
The first trailer for Paramount Picture's upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie dropped yesterday, and it's fair to say that the reaction online was pretty hostile, with many fans taking issue with how Sonic has been represented in this big-screen adaptation. As is so often the case in these situations, the passionate...
April2019
Talking Point Not Appealing To Gamers First Is A Dangerous Strategy For The Sonic Movie
Gotta go fast (away from this dumpster fire)
“Every hero has a Genesis,” the trailer tells us. Unfortunately, we’re not convinced anybody at Paramount has ever even seen one. Whether you’re a fan of the blue hedgehog’s original Sega Genesis/Mega Drive oeuvre, partial to his brave strides into the third dimension on Dreamcast or have been...
News Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Gets Its First Official Trailer, And It's Definitely Something
Watch it, you know you want to
Well, here we are folks. The first official trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie has finally landed. Sit back, relax, and soak it all in. As you probably know by now, this upcoming film is a live-action adventure comedy based on the speedy hedgehog we all know and love. The film follows the adventures of Sonic as...
News Team Sonic Racing Is The Same Experience Across All Platforms
"There are no Switch specific features"
When it comes to multi-platform video game releases, certain systems often receive bonus content such as extra items, exclusive characters and additional modes. When Sega's Team Sonic Racing arrives on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in May, there won't be any favouritism. During an...
Rumour Is This Our First Look At Jim Carrey As Doctor Robotnik In The Sonic Movie?
First trailer coming tomorrow, apparently
It’s fair to say that the upcoming Sonic live-action movie has divided fans thus far. First, there was the lukewarm response to the news that rubber-faced superstar Jim Carrey was set to play Doctor Robotnik, then came the relatively hostile reaction to the movie’s posters, which appeared to show a...
News Sega Shares Wisp Circuit Song From Team Sonic Racing Soundtrack
A new upbeat anthem
Apart from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, there aren't really any other respectable kart racing games available on the Switch right now. Very soon, though, there should be quite a few. One of these is Team Sonic Racing by Sega. Although the game was delayed towards the end of last year, the Japanese company has made good use of this time...
News The Upcoming Sonic Movie Sounds Utterly Crazy, According To Early Viewings
Featuring Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise'
As you're probably already aware, a new Sonic the Hedgehog movie is set to race into theatres this November. Early reactions have been less than positive, with Sonic's appearance causing a good deal of annoyance and even upset amongst fans, but we can now hear what the movie is truly like thanks to early...
March2019
News Sega Announces Mario & Sonic At The Tokyo 2020 Olympics For Nintendo Switch
Start stretching
During the Sega Fes stage show in Japan today, the new Mario & Sonic game was announced. Mario & Sonic at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be released on the Switch in winter 2019, and an arcade version will be released the following year in 2020. You'll be able to experience all of the action in the home version with the...
News Sega Reveals Spooky New Haunted Castle Track For Team Sonic Racing
Mysterious ghosts await
Sega has revealed yet another track - and accompanying song - set to be playable in Team Sonic Racing. This time around we have a new 'Haunted Castle' setting. You can see a teaser for the new track in the image above (which is all we have in terms of new visuals, unfortunately) and check out the music in the video below...
Random Sonic The Hedgehog Creator Yuji Naka Thinks Nintendo Has Changed
Indie collabs paving the way
Now that we know Brace Yourself Games is working on a cross-over between Crypt of the NecroDancer and The Legend of Zelda series, it has raised questions about what else could be on the horizon. When the Sonic The Hedgehog creator Yuji Naka first found out about an indie developer working with one of Nintendo’s most...
News Cadence Of Hyrule Features The Work Of Two Sonic Mania Artists
It's a small (and wonderful) world
One of the 'wow' moments from yesterday's Nindies Showcase presentation was the reveal of Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer - a new game from the team behind Crypt of the NecroDancer which is set to feature none other th
News Sega Wants Your Feedback About Some Of Its Longest-Running Video Game Series
Let them know
In recent times, Sega has reached out to its fanbase on a number of occasions. At the 2018 Tokyo Game Show, it ran a poll to find out what games fans would like to see added to the AGES line and more recently asked the community what games should appear on the Mega Drive Mini. It's now conducting an extensive player survey in the US,...
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