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Tuesday20th Sep 2022
Rumour Sonic Frontiers Will Reportedly Target 30fps On Switch
Gotta go... fast?
With two back-to-back positive showings at both Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show, the hype for Sonic Frontiers is building. And one curious attendee at last week's TGS approached Sega to find out just how the game will run. And it sounds like Sega is targeting 720p and 30fps on Switch for the blue blur's open-zone game. Shared on...
Monday19th Sep 2022
News Super Sonic Will Apparently Be Mandatory For Some Bosses In Sonic Frontiers
"There will be bosses that blue Sonic can't even scratch"
Sega's 'open-zone' Sonic Frontiers is racing toward its launch on November 8th and we've now got a bit more context around boss battles and how Super Sonic will factor into them. In speaking with IGN, Sonic Frontiers director Morio Kishimoto states that Super Sonic will be mandatory in order...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News Super Sonic Shines In New Sonic Frontiers Trailer
More from the frontier
Sonic Frontiers is due to release on Switch on November 8th. While that is just a few short months from now, we are still being provided with more and more footage at an alarmingly fast rate (could we really resist a speed reference?) Today's 'TGS Trailer' continues this trend with a fresh look at the game's Titan Battles, as...
Friday9th Sep 2022
News Sega Reveals Main Theme Song For Sonic Frontiers, Have A Listen
The ending theme song has also been revealed
Update [Fri 9th Sep, 2022 01:30 BST]: Following on from Sonic Frontiers' ending theme song, which was released earlier this week, Sega has now released the main theme song 'I'm here'. Here's who is credited on this song: Vocals & Lyrics by Merry Kirk-Holmes (To Octavia) Composed & Arranged by...
Tuesday6th Sep 2022
News Dragon Quest Treasures Lifts The Lid On Monster Recruitment And More
Cirriculum Vitae not required
With the likes of Splatoon 3, Bayonetta 3, and Sonic Frontiers launching in the coming weeks and months, you might have forgotten that a little game called Dragon Quest Treasures will be making its way to the Switch on December 9th, 2022. Although billed as a Dragon Quest spin
Friday2nd Sep 2022
News Sega Releases New Sonic Frontiers Overview Trailer, Take A Look
Learn about Sonic's newest adventure
If you're still unsure about whether or not to pick up Sonic Frontiers this November, then check out this new overview trailer from Sega. It's perhaps the most comprehensive one yet, as short as it is. It's planned to be the first of a series of spotlight trailers - providing a look at the high-speed and...
Thursday1st Sep 2022
News Sega Shares "Sonic Frontiers Players' Reactions" Video
See what players at Gamescom had to say
Sonic Frontiers is easily one of the most anticipated releases of 2022, and ahead of its launch in November, players and press have been going hands-on at all sorts of events and previews. The latest opportunity to play the game before release was at Gamescom last weekend, and as part of this, Sega has now...
News Takashi Iizuka: 2022 Is Sonic The Hedgehog's "Biggest Year" Ever
Movies, games and more to come!
If you haven't already noticed, there's a lot going on with the blue blur Sonic the Hedgehog this year. So far there's been a movie released, a retro collection and in November we'll be able to get our hands on the new open-zone adventure, Sonic Frontiers. Oh, and there's a new Netflix series coming this winter as...
Sunday28th Aug 2022
News Sonic Frontiers Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
Arriving this November
It's been another exciting week for Sonic the Hedgehog fans, with Sega not only releasing a new trailer for Sonic Frontiers at Gamescom's Opening Night Live but also confirming the title would be arriving on all platforms (including the Nintendo Switch) on 8th November. With this anticipated "open-zone" entry getting closer...
Friday26th Aug 2022
News Yep, Big The Cat Has Been Spotted In Sonic Frontiers
And of course there's a fishing minigame
Everyone's favourite fishing feline is back! Big the Cat has been spotted in the Sonic Frontiers demo on the Gamescom showfloor, Eurogamer has reported. Sharing the news on Twitter, @Bibouboul posted a photo of someone playing the demo with the large purple cat standing behind Sonic. The blue blur can also...
Thursday25th Aug 2022
News Sonic Frontiers Pre-Orders Come With Famous V-Tuber DLC In Japan
Fast fashion
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 officially revealed Sonic Frontiers' release date as November 8th (though many of us had seen this coming thanks to a leak earlier in the day). Since this announcement, Sega has been moving fast to release new info about the game, including what we can expect to see in the different pre-order packages.
News Footage From Sonic Frontiers' Cyber Space Stages Emerges From Gamescom
Cyber Space, the final frontier
Sonic Frontiers' latest story trailer gave us a release date for Sonic's open-zone adventure, and it looked pretty darn good, too! The game is currently at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, and fans can go hands-on with the game at the convention. Our sister site Push Square has shared the footage from Twitter, and demos...
Tuesday23rd Aug 2022
News Sonic Frontiers Story Trailer Officially Confirms November Release
Update: After Sega accidentally leaked earlier
Update #2 [Tue 23rd Aug, 2022 19:55 BST]: Right on time! Well, maybe a little late after Sega accidentally shared its advert earlier today. But hey, at least we know officially when Sonic Frontiers launches at last! Sonic made an appearance at this year's Gamescom Opening Night Live and during its...
News Introducing Koco, A Cute New Character Appearing In Sonic Frontiers
Tune into Gamescom ONL for a new trailer
Gamescom Opening Night Live is taking place soon, and ahead of the showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley, Sega has been hyping up a new Sonic Frontiers trailer that will be airing at the event. Now, in another new screenshot, fans have been formally introduced to Koco - a "lil" creature that will likely feature...
Sunday21st Aug 2022
News Sonic Team's Takashi Iizuka Is Doing A Meet And Greet At Gamescom 2022
Sonic Frontiers "world premiere" scheduled for ONL
Next week is Gamescom 2022 and it means Sega fans will finally be getting another look at Sonic Frontiers. If Sonic's appearance at the opening night show wasn't already enough, it seems head of Sonic team Takashi Iizuka will also be at this year's event in Cologne, Germany to do a special meet and...
Saturday20th Aug 2022
News Sega Teases New Sonic Frontiers Artwork
"The answers are waiting just around the corner..."
There was some news yesterday that Sonic Frontiers could be getting some DLC, and now the official Sonic the Hedgehog social media account has shared a new image of the upcoming release - teasing fans with the following line: "The answers are waiting just around the corner" It's a desert...
Friday19th Aug 2022
Rumour Sonic Prime Reportedly Lands Netflix Release Date
Gotta get facts!
Well, it has been quite the week for Sonic rumours hasn't it? After the third Sonic The Hedgehog movie supposedly had its plot leaked and the upcoming Sonic Frontiers game appears to have tentatively been given a release date and DLC info, we thought we were done with hedgehog hearsay for the time bei
News Sonic Frontiers Could Be Getting DLC According To Taiwanese Promo Material
And a few more characters appear
Sonic's foray into the "open-zone", Sonic Frontiers, is due out at the end of this year, and while many of us wait for a concrete release, others are eagerly seeking out info about the upcoming 3D Sonic game, which initially had a bit of a mixed reaction from fans. On the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit, user F
Wednesday10th Aug 2022
News Sonic Frontiers World Premiere Coming To Gamescom Opening Night Live
Geoff Keighley confirms
Geoff Keighley, the host of Gamescom Opening Night Live, has announced there'll be a "world premiere" for Sega's upcoming "open-zone" title Sonic Frontiers at this year's event. The opening night is taking place on 23rd August. This year's event is a two hour show with over 30+ games on display. And yes, even though that...
Monday8th Aug 2022
News Sega's Financial Results Bolstered By Sonic Origins And Pachinko Machines
A surprisingly healthy Q1 for the company
Sega Sammy Holdings recently posted its financial results for the three months ended June 2022, highlighting a surprising increase in net sales and profits considering an overall lack of major releases (thanks, GamesIndustry.biz). In terms of net sales, the company total ¥66.1 billion ($496 million), which...
Monday25th Jul 2022
News Sonic Frontiers Will Be Playable For The Public At EGX In September (UK)
Get hands-on with Sonic's latest outing
Sega and ReedPop have announced that the upcoming Sonic Frontiers will be playable for attendees at EGX London in September, ahead of the game's official release later in the year. It will mark the first instance in which the game will be playable for the public in the UK. Previously, media outlets who...
Sunday24th Jul 2022
News Sonic Frontiers Gets Rated In South Korea
Could a release date be on the way?
Sonic Frontiers is easily one of the most anticipated titles of 2022 and is currently scheduled to be released in "holiday 2022". If you have been wondering about its development status, it seems it's still on track for a release later this year - with the game recently being rated in South Korea. Perhaps we...
Wednesday20th Jul 2022
News New Listing Potentially Narrows Down Sonic Frontiers Release Window
Update: A new date has appeared!
Update: It looks like Sonic fans have been eagerly watching the backend of Steam for most of today. Tails' Channel, a popular Sonic website, has spotted that since Nintendo Life and other outlets shared the store release date from SteamDB, the date has been changed. Now, instead of 8th November, the listing is now...
Friday15th Jul 2022
News Sonic Frontiers Will Apparently Take The Series' Narrative To New Heights
Courtesy of Sonic comics writer Ian Flynn
Since June, it feels like we've been getting a proper avalanche of Sonic Frontiers news, with the game currently scheduled to release toward the end of 2022. Although initial fan reaction to the gameplay footage was, shall we say, mixed, it seems many p
Thursday14th Jul 2022
News Takashi Iizuka Says He Already Knows What The Next Sonic Game Is
Life after Sonic Frontiers...
Sonic Frontiers will take the Sonic the Hedgehog series to new heights with its new "open-zone" design. It's also meant to pave the way for blue blur over the next decade. With this in mind, Game Informer recently sat down with head of Sonic team, Takashi Iizuka - asking him a bunch of rapid-fire questions. One, in...
Thursday7th Jul 2022
Random Here's What Sonic Frontiers Might Look Like In 2D
Fan-made game is available to download now
Sonic Frontiers is well on its way to launch on Switch this coming Holiday 2022. Despite some mixed opinions toward the initial gameplay reveals via IGN during the month of June, reception was considerably more positive when Nintendo showcased the game during its Direct Mini: Partner Showcase just rec
Wednesday29th Jun 2022
Gallery Sega Shares Stunning New Screenshots Of Sonic Frontiers, Out On Switch Holiday 2022
Take a look
If the new trailer and info drop weren't already enough, Sega has also shared some other screenshots of Sonic Frontiers, coming out on the Nintendo Switch this holiday. This latest round-up gives Sonic fans a closer look at Starfall Islands, the Cyber Space areas (including some familar zones), and even some mysterious landmarks and...
News Sonic Frontiers Introduces Mysterious New Character, Here's Your First Look
Enemies, abilities and more also detailed
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase arguably provided Sonic fans with the best Sonic Frontiers footage so far - showing off Starfall Islands, a new environment known as Cyber Space, the game's battle system, new enemies and characters, and even some of Sonic's abilities. Now, in a PR update,...
Tuesday28th Jun 2022
News Sonic Frontiers Shows Off Cyber Space And Switch Gameplay In New Trailer
Update: Bosses, characters, and more
Update [Tue 28th Jun, 2022 17:30 BST]: More details have been shared by Sega following the Direct on Sonic Frontiers (thanks, Nintendo Everything!). This includes new abilities, specific enemy types, and a brand new character called Sage. We've also got more confirmation that Tails and Amy will be involved in...
Thursday23rd Jun 2022
Rumour Sonic Origins Datamine Hints At A Returning Character For Sonic Frontiers
And a game mode to match
Happy 31st birthday to the blue blur! We've seen Sonic the Hedgehog change and evolve tons over the years, and the next step in his journey — Sonic Frontiers — is bringing some of the franchise's biggest changes yet. But before we look forward, we're looking back today with the launch of Sonic Origins. The compilation...
