Earlier this month, we reported on a rumour claiming that SEGA are preparing to launch a Sonic the Hedgehog themed Fall Guys-like experience for mobile devices. The leaker has since returned with even more claims, revealing that the publisher is in fact working on 3 separate Sonic games for the …
Read More »Sonic the Hedgehog reportedly getting Fall Guys-like spin-off
Following a solid 10 years of less-than-stellar Sonic releases, the Blue Blur has had somewhat of a resurgence as of late – with the likes of Sonic Frontiers reinventing the series and the live action Sonic films releasing to great success. SEGA looks set to keep the momentum going with …
Read More »SEGA refutes Microsoft acquisition rumours
Earlier this year, it was reported that Microsoft was considering an acquisition of the Japanese entertainment giant SEGA – among other potential purchases. Now, SEGA’s COO has spoken out on these rumours, claiming that “I don't think that kind of transaction is going to happen.” During this year’s Web Summit …
Read More »SEGA wants Sonic to surpass Mario “because we respect Mario”
Back in the early 90s Sonic and Mario competed at a level which we have not seen since, with the Blue Blur managing to amass just as much societal awareness as Nintendo’s mascot Italian plumber. Unfortunately, in the decades since, Sonic’s relevance has fallen to the wayside somewhat – especially …
Read More »SEGA leak details upcoming Sonic titles
Following many years of less-than-stellar releases, Sonic the Hedgehog seems to have had a resurgence of sorts – with the likes of Sonic Frontiers, Sonic Superstars and the two theatrical releases putting the Blue Blur back on the map. SEGA seems to have more big plans for Sonic, as detailed …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers’ latest free update adds new playable characters and extra story
Sonic Frontiers has had some impressive updates since its launch in late 2022, adding in new challenge modes, additional features and new story content. The final free update has landed this week, adding in more playable characters and new missions to complete. If you install this week's Sonic Frontiers update, …
Read More »Pixel art is not “a viable art style” says Sonic Team head
Over the decades we have seen many franchises move away from pixel art aesthetics – due both to the effort required, as well as the overall technical evolution in the video game space. While many indie games still take advantage of 8/16-bit art styles, it seems as though Sonic the …
Read More »Gamescom Opening Night Live earns its stripes with massive showcase
Gamescom: Opening Night Live has become a great tradition in recent years. The new stream adds a digital element to the world's biggest gaming convention, delivering new game announcements, trailers and updates. This year's Gamescom: ONL stream was pretty packed, with 39 trailers shown.
Read More »PowerA partners with SEGA to launch Sonic-themed accessories for Xbox and Switch consoles
Teaming up with SEGA, PowerA has launched an array of Sonic the Hedgehog gaming accessories. This fresh collection encompasses a duo of themed wired controllers tailored for both Switch and Xbox platforms, along with a Switch console case and a game card wallet, serving as a protective haven for your …
Read More »SEGA President praises Sonic Frontiers’ sales
Following many less-than-stellar entries in the series, Sonic Team seemed to have hit it out of the park with Sonic Frontiers. Since its release last year, the game has been increasingly praised by fans, selling millions of copies as a result. According to SEGA’s President and COO, the game has …
Read More »SEGA is “considering” remakes and reboots of Sonic games
Following many years of less-than-stellar releases, SEGA and Sonic Team seem to have gotten back on track when it comes to creating and publishing high quality Sonic the Hedgehog experiences. According to the company’s President and Chief Operations Officer Yukio Sugino “in parallel with the new [Sonic] game, we are …
Read More »Sonic Mania composer believes Superstars’ soundtrack is superior
2016’s Sonic Mania was praised for a whole host of reasons, from its gorgeous visuals to the game’s personality and a whole lot more. That said, one of its most praised aspects is Sonic Mania’s soundtrack composed by Tee Lopes. Ahead of the release of Sonic Superstars, the composer has …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers update adds spin dash, momentum physics and more
Following many years of less-than-stellar Sonic the Hedgehog video games, Sonic Team seemed to finally find their groove once again with 2022’s Sonic Frontiers. Having already sold over 3 million copies, the game was promised to be getting multiple waves of free DLC. The second wave has now gone live, …
Read More »Sonic Superstars “was conceptualised during a Zoom drinking party”
Sonic Superstars came as a massive surprise when it was announced during Summer Game Fest. Ahead of the new 2.5D platformer’s release later this year, the team has revealed the surprising origins of this project – being “conceptualised during a Zoom drinking party.” Takahashi Iizuka, the creative officer for Sonic …
Read More »SEGA announces Sonic Central Showcase Stream
In recent years we have seen SEGA putting a greater deal of effort and time into the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, be it through new games, spin-offs, multi-media events and more. As part of the Blue Blur’s 32nd birthday, the publisher has now announced a new Sonic Central showcase. Making …
Read More »Sonic Superstars includes classic physics and momentum
One of the biggest surprises at Summer Game Fest was the announcement of Sonic Superstars – a brand new 2D entry not seen since 2016’s Sonic Mania. Speaking of, one of the biggest concerns regarding Sonic Superstars was whether the game would feature momentum and physics similar to the classics. …
Read More »4-player co-op Sonic Superstars announced
Sonic the Hedgehog has had a tumultuous life, with the Blue Blur going back and forth between quality and…not so quality titles. That said, in the past few years SEGA seems to have gotten its groove back, with the latest Sonic title being a surprise 2.5D co-op experience. Making the …
Read More »SEGA announces Sonic Symphony world tour
Sonic the Hedgehog has had a tumultuous life. Following the past decade or so of mediocrity, the Blue Blur has had somewhat of a resurgence thanks to the likes of the Sonic films, the Netflix original Sonic Prime and of course, the success of the latest mainline video game entry: …
Read More »SEGA might be next in line to increase its game prices
With the launch of this latest generation of consoles, we have seen a wide reaching number of publishers increase the price of their current-gen titles to $70 – with them citing various reasons for its necessity. It seems as though SEGA might be the next publisher to embrace the $70 …
Read More »SEGA shares lifetime sales for its biggest franchises
SEGA may not be the industry juggernaut that it once was, but it has amassed a respectable reputation in recent years thanks to a renewed focus on releasing quality titles. As part of the company’s recent fiscal reports, SEGA offered total sales stats on its most popular franchises. SEGA (and …
Read More »Knuckles spin-off series starring Idris Elba officially detailed
Back in February of last year we reported that a Knuckles the Echidna spin-off TV show was in the works at Paramount+ following the success of the second Sonic the Hedgehog film – which of course introduced Knuckles to the film franchise. One year on from its initial announcement we …
Read More »SEGA’s April Fools joke game surpasses 1 million players
Sonic the Hedgehog is known for many things. Perhaps even more popular than the franchise itself however are the memes that have spawned from it. SEGA took this in stride as they released ‘The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog’ on the 1st of April. Surprisingly – or perhaps unsurprisingly – …
Read More »Sonic Mania studio confirms they are working on Origins Plus
Sonic Origins released last year to somewhat of a mixed reception. While the remastered games included in the collection were solid, the offering as a whole felt somewhat incomplete. Following the announcement by SEGA that a new package in the form of ‘Sonic Origins Plus’ is on its way, the …
Read More »Sonic Origins Plus announced with 12 new games and playable Amy
Sonic Origins released last year to somewhat of a mixed reception. While the remastered games included in the package were solid, the offering as a whole felt somewhat incomplete. Exactly one year after its initial launch, Sonic Origins Plus will be released – bringing a dozen more games as well …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers has officially sold 3 million units
Following many years of less-than-stellar video game releases, Sonic Team seem to have knocked it out of the park with Sonic Frontiers. Released back in November 2022, the open-zone platformer has already managed to become one of the franchises better-selling titles, having officially surpassed 3 million copies in just 4 …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers’ first major update detailed, bringing Challenge mode and more
Following many years of less-than-stellar Sonic the Hedgehog video games, Sonic Team seemed to finally find their groove once again with 2022’s Sonic Frontiers. Having already sold over 3 million copies, the game was promised to be getting multiple waves of free DLC. The first update has now been detailed, …
Read More »Yuji Naka pleads guilty to insider trading at Square Enix
Yuji Naka is well known in the gaming world, having helped create Sonic the Hedgehog, working at Sega for many years before transitioning over to Square Enix in 2016. Naka made headlines in late 2022 for less-than-stellar reasons, having been caught out for insider trading, a charge that he has …
Read More »Future Sonic games will have bigger budgets following Frontiers’ success
Following a lengthy development period, Sonic Frontiers finally released late last year to a positive response both from mainstream critics, but especially from hardcore Sonic fans. In the months since, we have seen the game go from strength to strength, selling an impressive 2.9 million units in well under two …
Read More »Sonic Origins Plus seemingly confirmed as game gets rated in Korea
Back in mid-2022 SEGA released Sonic Origins, a collection of the 4 classic Sonic titles remastered and bundled into one package alongside a bunch of extras. While a good collection, some fans were hoping for more. Luckily, it seems this will be the case as the Korean ratings board has …
Read More »Sonic Colours finally comes to Steam following Epic Games exclusivity
Back in late 2021, 2010’s Sonic Colours received a much-anticipated remaster in the form of Sonic Colours Ultimate. At the time, the game’s PC release was limited to the Epic Games Store. Finally, more than a year after its launch, Sonic Colours Ultimate is finally available on Steam. Making the …
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