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Tuesday7th May 2024
UK Charts Endless Ocean Luminous Just About Cracks The Top 10
Cyberpunk 2077 takes the crown
After a short delay, the latest UK Charts are in, and despite its mixed reception, Endless Ocean Luminous has managed to crack the top 10 to land at, well, number 10. In fact, there's been a bit of a shake up this week - likely due to retail sales on specific titles - as Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition has managed to...
Thursday4th Apr 2024
News Sonic Superstars Exclusive Amy Rose Outfit Available In New Collaboration
Available until May 5th
Sega is still updating last year's side-scroller Sonic Superstars with all sorts of DLC, and the latest promotion is a new collaboration with the restaurant chain 'IHOP' to unlock an exclusive Amy outfit. According to the official PR, loyalty members can earn 'PanCoins' and redeem them for an exclusive Amy Rose outfit until...
Wednesday13th Mar 2024
News Summer Game Fest 2024 Gets A Date For Its Opening Live Showcase
Mark your calendars
Get ready folks, because Summer Game Fest is once again upon us, and we've now got a date for the opening live showcase. Not deviating too much from last year, the big event will commence on 7th June, 2024 live from the YouTube Theatre in Los Angeles at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 9pm GMT / 7am AET (8th June). Public tickets for the...
Wednesday28th Feb 2024
News Sega Implies That Releasing Sonic Superstars Next To Super Mario Bros. Wonder Wasn't Smart
You don't say
During Sega's Q&A session for its Q3 financial results (thanks, Nintendo Everything), the firm has finally acknowledged that releasing Sonic Superstars right next to Nintendo's own Super Mario Bros. Wonder probably wasn't the best idea. Though of course, it doe
Thursday15th Feb 2024
Random Sonic Superstars' Free Shadow Costume Is Certainly Something
The ultimate costume?
Sonic Superstars is celebrating the announcement of Sonic X Shadow Generations with a free Shadow the Hedgehog costume, and you can download it now for free (thanks Sonic Stadium!). Originally announced at the recent Sony State o
Monday12th Feb 2024
News Sega Reports 'Sluggish' Sales Of Sonic Superstars And Other Major Titles
But Pachislot is doing well
Sega has released its financial results for Q3 of FY2024, and it paints a somewhat disappointing picture for the company as it reports 'sluggish' sales of premium titles, including Sonic Superstars (thanks, IGN). In its Notice of Revision of Operating Results Forecast letter, the company states "In the Consu
Thursday1st Feb 2024
News Sonic Superstars Celebrates 'Sonic X Shadow Generations' With Free Shadow Costume
Available later this month
Earlier during Sony's 'State of Play' live stream, Sega announced Sonic X Shadow Generations - a remaster of Sonic Generations featuring a brand-new Shadow story campaign. To celebrate this announcement, Sega is giving away a free item in its latest multiplayer release Sonic Superstars. From 15th February 2024, players...
Thursday11th Jan 2024
News Sonic Superstars Receives Small Update On Switch
Bug fixes and more
To start the new year, Sega has released a small patch for the multiplayer platformer Sonic Superstars, which arrived on the Nintendo Switch last October. According to the official patch notes, this will bump the Switch release up to Version 1.1.5. Here's exactly what has been changed: Sonic Superstars Version 1.1.5 (10th...
Tuesday12th Dec 2023
News Sonic Superstars Is Offering Free Holiday Costume DLC
"Spread cheer to the Northstar Islands"
If you would like to celebrate Christmas with Sonic the Hedgehog this year, be sure to check out his latest sidescroller Sonic Superstars, as Sega is offering a free holiday-themed item. This DLC dresses up Sonic in a themed outfit. You can change Sonic's look in the character menu, where you can also...
Wednesday29th Nov 2023
News Sonic Superstars' Sales Were 'Slightly Weaker' Than Sega Had Anticipated
Firm hopes it will eventually match Frontiers' sales
Sega Sammy has released its financial results for FY2024 Q2, confirming that sales for Sonic Superstars, released earlier this year on October 17th, 2023, were "slightly weaker" than the firm had anticipated (thanks, VGC). Despite this, Sega remains confident in the title, emphas
Sunday12th Nov 2023
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic Superstars
Sonic's latest side-scroller analysed
The latest Sonic platformer Sonic Superstars made its debut on the Switch and multiple other platforms last month. Digital Foundry has now uploaded a tech review, seeing how the Nintendo version of the game compares to the rest. All versions except the Nintendo Switch "largely share the same visual qualities"...
Thursday2nd Nov 2023
News Sega's Executive Director Wants Sonic Games And Movies To "Surpass Mario"
"That is my goal as a Sonic lover"
Sonic the Hedgehog started out as a rival to Mario, but since then, the two mascots have gone on to star in a number of games together. Still, this doesn't necessarily mean the days of competition are over. In a new Sega interview (translated by Noisypixel's Ryuji), Sega's executive director and self-confessed...
Friday20th Oct 2023
News Takashi Iizuka Explains Timeline Placement Of Sonic Superstars
After Mania and before Adventure
The co-op adventure Sonic Superstars made its debut on the Switch earlier this week and if you're curious to know where it slots into the overall history of the series, the head of Sonic Team Takashi Iizuka has now set the record straight. It apparently occurs after Sonic Mania and before the 3D entry Sonic...
Thursday19th Oct 2023
Reminder Sonic Superstars Free Amy Rose Outfit And LEGO Sonic Skin Now Available
Get them while you can
If you got hold of Sonic Superstars earlier this week on the Nintendo Switch, here's your reminder that there's also some free DLC you redeem. As you might recall, if you sign up to Sega's Sonic newsletter before 31st January 2024, you'll receive a Switch eShop code via email for a modern Amy Rose outfit. "Sign up by...
Tuesday17th Oct 2023
Video Sonic Superstars Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & PS5)
It's looking super
Sonic's new 2D adventure, Sonic Superstars, is finally here. The game has released on multiple platforms today, so the choice of where to play is all yours — what a treat! Some of you may already be tucking into the blue blur's latest (and we can't say that we blame you), but if you have been waiting to see how the console...
News Sonic Superstars Gets A Day One Update On Switch
Sonic's new game is finally here
The blue blur returns this week in Sonic Superstars and as part of this game's launch, Sega is issuing a day-one update. This patch bumps the game up to Version 1.0.5 on Nintendo's hybrid system. Sega doesn't go into details about what exactly this update does, but according to a rough translation, players should...
Saturday14th Oct 2023
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sonic Superstars
Here's what the critics think
Sonic Superstars launches next week and in case you missed it, we're still waiting on a Nintendo Switch review code. While we wait for the Nintendo Life review, we've put together this round up featuring a range of different scores. Our colleagues at Push Square have already delivered their verdict, so we'll start...
Friday13th Oct 2023
Site News So, Where's Our Sonic Superstars Review?
Superstarstruck
It's Friday the 13th and, in addition to a plethora of spookily-themed articles, you may have seen reviews for Sonic Superstars going live on gaming outlets across the web. And having seen those, you may have come to Nintendo Life looking for our verdict on the Switch version. And having seen this article on the homepage, you're now...
Thursday12th Oct 2023
Nintendo Download 12th October (North America)
Sonic Superstars! Company of Heroes! Saltsea Chronicles!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: SONIC SUPERSTARS...
News Sonic Superstars Street Date Broken, Inside Cover And Cartridge Design Revealed
The official release is next week
Sonic Superstars isn't out until next week, but it seems some fans have already managed to get their hands on physical copies of the game. As highlighted by GameXplain, Switch owners in the US have secured hard copies ahead of the official release - revealing not only the inside cover but also what the game's...
Wednesday11th Oct 2023
News The First Review For Sonic Superstars Is Now In
Can it possibly live up to that superstar key art?
We're less than a week away from Sonic's return to the second dimension (well, not really, but it's a side-on platformer in the classic mould, okay?) in Sonic Superstars. After spending some hands-on time with it back at Summer Game Fest, this throwback to the classic 2D games was showing a lot of...
Thursday5th Oct 2023
News Mario Producer: Sonic's Same Week Release Is "An Interesting Coincidence"
Wonder and Superstars arrive later this month
Mario and Sonic both have new side-scrolling games arriving in the same week later this month and it has been generating some discussion online. If you've been wondering how the developers of Super Mario Bros. Wonder feel about this, according to the game's producer Takashi Tezuka, the Nintendo team...
Monday2nd Oct 2023
Video 20 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October 2023
Mario Wonder! Sonic Superstars! Metal Gear!
Believe it or not, October is finally upon us. Yes, the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder, but that doesn't mean that the release schedule is any less stacked with quality titles making their way to Switch. Undoubtedly the biggest name heading our way in the next few weeks is...
Thursday28th Sep 2023
News Sonic Superstars Will Apparently Run At "A Smooth 60FPS" On Switch
Producer confirms
Frame rates aren't necessarily everything in a game, but can be quite important if gameplay relies on quick reactions from the player. With this in mind, Sonic Superstars development producer and character designer Naoto Oshima recently confirmed the game would run at 60FPS, "even on the Nintendo Switch". Here's what he had to...
Sunday24th Sep 2023
News Sonic Superstars' New Multiplayer Battle Mode Detailed By SEGA
Online and local play included
Sonic Superstars arrives on the Switch next month and ahead of launch Sega has shared some brand new details about the game's multiplayer 'Battle Mode' feature. This mode will allow up to eight players online, or four players locally to go head-to-head in a variety of challenges. In this mode, players will take...
Wednesday20th Sep 2023
News Sonic Superstars Animation Features Fang The Hunter And Newcomer Trip
Meet the cast
Sega has released a new animation for its upcoming launch of Sonic Superstars on October 17th, 2023 called Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble. The animation clocks in at approximately 5 and a half minutes and features the brand new villain Trip along with the long-anticipated return of Fang the Hunter - formerly known as Fang the...
Thursday24th Aug 2023
Random Giant LEGO Death Egg Robot Delights At Sonic Superstars Gamescom Booth
Brick by brick
Sega's presence at Gamescom has been keeping Sonic the Hedgehog fans very happy. And as expected, the booth for Sonic Superstars is appropriately decked out with the blue blur's newest adventure. However, there are a couple of other attractions that have been catching fans' attention — a rather gigantic LEGO display. We already...
Wednesday23rd Aug 2023
News Sonic's Original Rabbit Design Is Being Added To Sonic Superstars – Digital Deluxe Edition
Get some exclusive content
At Gamescom Opening Night Live, SEGA finally locked in a release date for its new multiplayer platformer Sonic Superstars - confirming it will be arriving on Switch and other platforms on 17th October 2023. At the end of the new trailer, Sega also lifted the lid on the game's "digital deluxe edition". This will set Sonic...
Tuesday22nd Aug 2023
News Sonic Superstars Locks In October Release, Right Before Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Including a brand new battle mode
We knew we'd be getting some Sonic Superstars news at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023, and we got the best news possible — a release date. Sonic Superstars will launch on Nintendo Switch and other platformers on 17th October, which has been the rumoured release for quite a while. The brand new trailer showcased...
Friday18th Aug 2023
News Sega To Reveal Sonic Superstars News At Opening Night Live
Another "world premiere" incoming
Sonic Superstars will be launching at some point in the near future on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. To build hype for this brand-new multiplayer platformer, there will apparently be a "world premiere" for the blue blur's new game at Opening Night Live next week. According to the show's host and...
