Famitsu put up a new post about the game (which Perfectly Nintendo translated), and also Sega opened up the official website for the game. Continue reading M&S Rio 2016 Arcade Edition Out in Spring 2016 in Japan
3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Releases on July 22nd in Japan
So now we finally have news about 3D Sonic 2 after its announcement back in April! We have the Japanese website, and thanks to Nintendaan, we have the info that the game will support co-op play, but each player will need the game. Continue reading 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Releases on July 22nd in Japan
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SEGA Admits Betraying Fans, Game Announcement at TGS
SEGA Games CEO Haruki Satomi has admitted in an interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu that he feels the company has “betrayed” the trust of their fans with several titles released, and how the focus of the company will now shift to quality releases to “win back the customers’ trust”. Continue reading SEGA Admits Betraying Fans, Game Announcement at TGS
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Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom Coming Soon to Android and iOS
Well, Sega certainly seems to like to surprise us out of left field with Sonic Boom games don’t they? Found late last night on the Google Play store, Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom is a sequel to the popular Sonic Dash mobile game. Continue reading Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom Coming Soon to Android and iOS
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Sonic Skin Confirmed for Yoshi’s Woolly World on Wii U
Yep! As speculated from Sonic’s amiibo being supported in the game, as seen above, it is so, Yoshi will get to be blue but not so spiky! Continue reading Sonic Skin Confirmed for Yoshi’s Woolly World on Wii U
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Sonic Runners PuyoPuyo Quest Details Revealed
Sonic Runners has been running for a few months now and in the coming days a new event will be held. Sonic Runners & Puyo Puyo Quest will be combining to produce a special event for Sonic Runners players. Continue reading Sonic Runners PuyoPuyo Quest Details Revealed
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Sonic Runners Update Brings Game Alterations
Mobile exclusive game Sonic Runners today released update 1.0.4 to the markets which the title is currently available in, bringing some noteworthy gameplay alterations to the experience. Continue reading Sonic Runners Update Brings Game Alterations
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UPDATE: Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games unveiled for Wii U and 3DS
Yes indeed! Just announced in the Japanese Nintendo Direct (at 18:26 in the video), surprisingly, the next Olympic game is indeed on the way, AND on both Wii U and 3DS! Continue reading UPDATE: Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games unveiled for Wii U and 3DS
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Sonic 4 Episode 1 & 2 Removed From Mobile Markets
Well that didn’t take long, barely 24 hours after Sega said that they would be removing some mobile games which didn’t meet their ‘standards’ it appears that our first casualty is a Sonic game. In a move which has surprised pretty much no one, Sonic 4 Episode 1 & 2 have been removed from some mobile market places. Continue reading Sonic 4 Episode 1 & 2 Removed From Mobile Markets
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SEGA to Remove Mobile Games That “No Longer Meet Standards”
SEGA has confirmed via a blog post that an unknown number of SEGA mobile titles will be removed from various services if they “no longer meet our standards.” The problem? SEGA won’t say which ones… odds are though that it’ll be poorly emulated titles, or those which got a poor rating or suffer from compatibility problems on modern OS systems and devices (looking at you, Sonic 4). Continue reading SEGA to Remove Mobile Games That “No Longer Meet Standards”
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Sonic 2 Logo and Tour Truck Concepts Found
Conceptual drawings for both the famed Sonic 2 ‘Tour Truck’ and indeed Sonic the Hedgehog 2’s logo have been found, courtesy of Market Reactive, a United Kingdom based marketing group that according to their website, was the main marketing force behind the Sonic the Hedgehog series in the early 90s in Europe. Continue reading Sonic 2 Logo and Tour Truck Concepts Found
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Sonic X-Treme is Finally Playable
Everybody by now knows the story, the so near yet so far Sonic game which never was. Since November, a user by the name of JollyRodger managed to acquire a build of the game and since then has been trying to get it running on modern stand alone PC’s. The news came with a warning that this process may take months if not years to complete. Continue reading Sonic X-Treme is Finally Playable
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Sonic Boom Becomes Worst Selling Major Sonic Game In History
Sonic Boom has the distinct honour of becoming the worst selling major Sonic title in history, after figures revealed by SEGA in the company’s latest holdings report. Continue reading Sonic Boom Becomes Worst Selling Major Sonic Game In History
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Sonic Advance Heading to Japanese Wii U eShop Next Week
Sonic Advance, the first in a trilogy of Sonic GBA platforming adventures will be available to purchase on the Japanese Nintendo eShop as of next week. The 200MB game will officially launch on February 18th for the price of ¥702 (Approx $5.90/£3.90). Continue reading Sonic Advance Heading to Japanese Wii U eShop Next Week
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Sega to Focus On Digital/PC, Relocating to South California, 300 jobs to go
Sega of America has announced that it will close and move from it’s San Francisco headquarters Southern California, in addition to this, Sega of America will also be downsized, this move is to begin effective immediately and will continue for most of early 2015. Continue reading Sega to Focus On Digital/PC, Relocating to South California, 300 jobs to go
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Sega: Sonic Will be Reinforced to Generate Stable Profits
I have decided to post this as a separate update because being a Sonic fansite I know the vast majority of people are instantly going to think ‘how does this affect Sonic.’ I am not one of those people since in a situation like this you have to look at the whole picture and not part of it. But for the sake of those people here you are. Continue reading Sega: Sonic Will be Reinforced to Generate Stable Profits
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UPDATE: Sonic 4 Episode 3 Was Planned, Then Cancelled
According to a user on the official SEGA forums, former Sonic 4 Brand Manager Ken Balough confirmed that Sonic 4 had a third episode planned, but it was cancelled. He has in the past hinted that a third episode was planned but this is the first time anyone associated with the project has come out and said that the series was to be a trilogy and that the third part was scrapped. Continue reading UPDATE: Sonic 4 Episode 3 Was Planned, Then Cancelled
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Sonic Runners Announced By Sonic Team, For Smartphones
Yep. You’re getting a Sonic Team made mobile game. So it was true after all, after our ace detectives Hogfather and Shadzter who dug up the web domain and test page over the last month respectively. Continue reading Sonic Runners Announced By Sonic Team, For Smartphones
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Sonic Riders Was Once Planned For GBA
The Sonic Stadium has discovered that a handheld version of 2006 racing game Sonic Riders was also being developed for Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance. Continue reading Sonic Riders Was Once Planned For GBA
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Sonic X-Treme Found, Data Contains Unknown Sonic Game Branch
Following on from the weeks earlier news that a playable build of Sonic X-Treme had been discovered, there has been a significant update. Sonic Retro member CoolJerk who has been instrumental in the week’s progress has released a small statement regarding what’s happened and what’s going on from now on. Continue reading Sonic X-Treme Found, Data Contains Unknown Sonic Game Branch
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Sonic Jump Fever Out On iOS And Android Today
Jump back into the fray with your favourite hero…Tails? A new app is hitting the mobile platforms today! Sonic Jump Fever is the improved follow up to Hardlight’s original venture with Sonic, Sonic Jump. Continue reading Sonic Jump Fever Out On iOS And Android Today
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Sonic Lost World Shipped 710,000 Copies Worldwide
It’s that time again – sales talk! SEGA just released their newest sales data as of March 31st 2014, and with it comes updated numbers for Wii U exclusive adventure Sonic Lost World. Let’s see how well it’s done! Continue reading Sonic Lost World Shipped 710,000 Copies Worldwide
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SEGA Europe hit with layoffs under department reconstruction
Ouch. Bad news for employees of the European branch of SEGA, as its been revealed that the company has confirmed multiple redundancies in the effort to reconstruct its departments. Continue reading SEGA Europe hit with layoffs under department reconstruction
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Sonic Boom: First look at the Toy Line
Fresh from New York Toy Fair, and Tomy’s official Facebook page comes our first ever look at Sonic Boom’s merchandise: the action figure line! Continue reading Sonic Boom: First look at the Toy Line
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Interview Reveals More Details on Sonic Boom
Whew! The news just keeps coming in. In case you somehow missed it, Sonic Boom was revealed a few days ago, a brand new extension of the Sonic franchise aimed at western audiences which includes a new game, television show and merchandise. A new interview with Bob Rafei (Big Red Button CEO) and Stephen Frost (SoA Producer) has revealed some further details into both the game and show. Continue reading Interview Reveals More Details on Sonic Boom
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UPDATE: Sonic Boom Announced for Wii U and 3DS
A French video hosting website has posted a trailer of what appears to be the third Sonic title exclusive Nintendo. It’s based off the new CG cartoon series Sonic Boom. Continue reading UPDATE: Sonic Boom Announced for Wii U and 3DS
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Legend of Zelda DLC Coming to Sonic Lost World
During todays Nintendo Direct, it was announced that Sonic Lost World would be receiving a free piece of DLC themed on Yoshi’s Island. Continue reading Legend of Zelda DLC Coming to Sonic Lost World
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Yoshi’s Island Comes to Sonic Lost World
Today’s Nintendo Direct had a surprise in store for fans of Sonic Lost World. That being the announcement of new DLC in the form of Yoshi’s Island Zone. And it’s… pretty much what you expect. Continue reading Yoshi’s Island Comes to Sonic Lost World
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Sonic 2 Remastered Includes Hidden Palace Zone, Coming Tomorrow
The delayed Sonic 2 Remastered finally has a release date. It’s tomorrow, and it’s coming out on both Android and iOS devices. As with Sonic 1, if you own the original you can upgrade for free, although Android owners will have to pay since theres no pre-existing version of the game on the market place. Continue reading Sonic 2 Remastered Includes Hidden Palace Zone, Coming Tomorrow
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Sony Pictures Have Registered 3 Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Domains
Well I wasn’t expecting to see this today… Sony Pictures have registered 3 Sonic the Hedgehog movie domains. Continue reading Sony Pictures Have Registered 3 Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Domains
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Music For Sonic 3’s Ice Cap Zone Has 80s Origin
The great debate over whether or not Michael Jackson worked on the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 soundtrack still rages to this day, however it seems that more and more evidence is surfacing at an ever-increasing rate, in favour of the king or pop’s involvement! Continue reading Music For Sonic 3’s Ice Cap Zone Has 80s Origin
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Sonic Brain Ranking Announced & Open at Joypolis
Toyko Joypolis continues to be amazing with another Sonic attraction recently announced and open. Sonic Brain Ranking sees contestants take the stand to answer questions in a Sonic themed setting. Continue reading Sonic Brain Ranking Announced & Open at Joypolis
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Game Trailers Investigate Michael Jackson’s Involvement with Sonic 3
The age old debate of Michael Jackson’s involvement in the production of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 soundtrack is nothing new; in fact, it’s something that has been fairly well documented, prominently by the Sonic community, over the last decade. In recent years however, those who were actually involved in the 1993 title have come forward to offer their version of events on the matter. Continue reading Game Trailers Investigate Michael Jackson’s Involvement with Sonic 3
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New Sonic Cartoon: “Sonic Boom,” Coming Late 2014
It’s been the subject of rumour for a few months now, it’s been hinted at in a magazine advert. But the rumors can finally be put to and end… It’s real! Continue reading New Sonic Cartoon: “Sonic Boom,” Coming Late 2014
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SEGA 3D Classics Confirmed for Western Release
It seems that Sonic the Hedgehog is finally coming to the Nintendo 3DS eShop… but this time, he’s not alone: he’s brought some friends along! Continue reading SEGA 3D Classics Confirmed for Western Release
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Sonic Lost World, Mario & Sonic at the Sochi Winter Olympics, Additional Game Gear eShop Titles Unveiled via Nintendo Direct
Woah nelly, Sonic fans were in for a freaking treat this morning! First up, as you may recall, the name Sonic Lost World was trademarked by SEGA yesterday, prompting a large amount of buzz within the community as a reveal seemed to be right around the corner. This morning, Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata unexpectedly began today’s scheduled Nintendo Direct with news pertaining to Sonic the Hedgehog. Continue reading Sonic Lost World, Mario & Sonic at the Sochi Winter Olympics, Additional Game Gear eShop Titles Unveiled via Nintendo Direct