June2023
Random Amy Is No Longer The Damsel In Distress In Sonic Origins Plus Clip
"It's time to rewrite the story"
Amy has been getting a lot of well-deserved love in the run-up to Sonic Origins Plus' release at the end of the week. And Sega has released a fun little clip on Twitter, saying that it will "rewrite the story" of the beloved Sonic character. As we all know, Amy made her video game debut in Sonic CD on the Sega CD...
News Sonic Fans Are Already Really Mad About Sonic Origins Plus
It's not even out yet!
Sonic Origins Plus is just around the corner, launching on Switch this week on June 23rd, 2023. Along with adding a bunch of additions to the base Sonic Origins game, including Amy as a playable character and 12 Game Gear titles, it also marks the first instance the collection has been given a full physical release. As such,...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Puyo Pop Fever
Chain reaction
WHAT'S UP EVERYBODY, WELCOME TO ANO.... *cough cough, splutter* Sorry... We had to try the whole YouTube thing. Yeah, it's not for us. Welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl, folks! Before we get cracking with this week's undoubtedly heated battle, let's touch base with what went on last time when we looked at Donkey Kong...
News Shadow The Hedgehog Won't Be In Sonic Superstars, Unsurprisingly
"Sorry" to all the Shadow fans out there
One Sonic character that will be returning in the future, but won't be featured in the upcoming release Sonic Superstars is Shadow the Hedgehog. During a chat with Shacknews earlier this week, Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka was asked about the possibility of Shadow appearing in Sega's upcoming multiplayer...
News More Persona 5 Tactica Details Coming At Anime Expo Panel In July
Into the Expo-verse
Atlus has been bursting at the seams with news lately, hasn't it?. After Persona 5 Tactica leaked last weekend, the subsequent official reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase, and then confirmation from Atlus that the strategy RPG is indeed coming to Switch (keeping up?), the developer has confirmed that it will have more details to...
News Sonic Superstars Shows Off Amy's "Modern" Outfit, Free To Newsletter Subscribers
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Alongside the reveal of Sonic Superstars for Nintendo Switch last week, Sega also announced it would be offering a free "modern" Amy outfit to the game's newsletter subscribers. In a small update, the official game website has now shown a first look at this other outfit for Amy: To get this alt outfit for Amy, you'll need to sign...
News Sonic's Knuckles Series Adds Multiple New Cast Members
Idris Elba is also returning
We've seen a lot of Mario on the big screen in recent times, but what's the latest on Sonic's live-action universe? Well, in a new update, it's been revealed a bunch of talent has joined the cast of the upcoming Knuckles Paramount+ show. According to Deadline, Christopher Lloyd, Cary Elwes, Stockard Channing, Paul...
News Sonic Mania Dev Confirms Superstars Translates 'Retro Engine' Physics Into 3D
Super Sonic
If you weren't already excited for Sonic Superstars — the brand new 2D Sonic game, announced at last week's Summer Game Fest — then this news should get you rushing for those red sneakers. Christian Whitehead, the lead developer on Sonic Mania, has confirmed that the physics of Headcannon's 2017 retro hit has been "fully translated...
News Sega's Jet Set Radio Returns As A Roller Champions Update
Gum & Beat are back
There have been rumours swirling around the internet about a possible Jet Set Radio revival, and some footage recently even surfaced online. Now, in a new development, a Jet Set Radio crossover has been announced for Ubisoft's free-to-play team-based PvP game, Roller Champions. This event update, arriving on 27th June, will...
Hands On Sonic Superstars Is Exactly What Sonic 4 Should Have Been
A triumphant return
Despite the promising debut trailer for Sonic Superstars, a niggling feeling of doubt had crept into our minds prior to our hands-on session with the game at Summer Game Fest. After all, this latest side-scrolling effort from Sonic Team really has two things going against it straight away. Number one; aside from the spectacular
News Sonic Superstars Developed By Original Designer's Studio
Talks "fell through" with Sonic Mania dev
It's been revealed Sonic Superstars will be developed by the Japanese team at Arzest - a studio run by Naoto Ohshima, who is best known for designing the blue blur. Sonic Team's head Takashi Iizuka has revealed how the studio became involved when plans "fell through" with the Sonic Mania developers,...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Sonic Superstars Are In
Here's what the critics think
One of the highlights at the Summer Game Fest was the reveal of Sonic Superstars - coming to the Switch later this year. As part of this event, members of the games media and industry have been able to try out the game ahead of its release. We've put together a round up of just some of the early impressions and we'll...
News Sonic Superstars Won't Recycle Locations Like Green Hill Zone
Get ready to visit "never-before-seen environments"
Ahead of the launch of Sonic Origins Plus later this month, Sega has officially lifted the lid on the multiplayer platformer Sonic Superstars. It transports Sonic and his friends to a brand new mystical location known as the North Star Islands. While the gameplay mostly aims to maintain the...
News Sonic Superstars Offering Free "Modern" Amy Outfit To Newsletter Subscribers
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Sonic Superstars is set to include an all-star cast, but in case you didn't already know there's actually a certain bonus character you'll be able to get your hands on with a few easy steps. As highlighted on the official game website, anyone who signs up for the Sonic newsletter by 31st January 2024 will earn a "redefined look for...
News Sonic Superstars Includes "New Character" By OG Designer Naoto Ohshima
"That Sonic, and his friends will have to face"
One of the highlights at Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest was the surprise reveal of Sonic Superstars - a new entry in the series blending classic gameplay with 2.5D visuals. While we already know Dr. Eggman and Fang will be making a return, it seems the official PR has revealed even more juicy...
News Sonic Superstars Sees The Return Of Classic-Style Sonic With New Visuals
Speeding onto Switch in fall
A brand new 2D Sonic game has been announced at Summer Game Fest 2023. Sonic Superstars blends the classic gameplay style with 2.5D visuals. And it's launching on Switch this autumn. You'll be able to play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose in multiple 2D stages. New power-ups and abilities are being added, along...
News Sonic Origins Plus Physical Listing Says New Content Is "Downloadable Via Included Code"
It's not looking good...
If you've been hanging out for the physical release of Sonic Origins Plus later this month, you might want to read on. According to an in-store retailer listing at GameStop, the new 'Plus' content in the physical version will be a download code. To elaborate, the disc (or game card for Nintendo Switch) is apparently just...
May2023
Rumour Aubrey Plaza Is Supposedly "Top Choice" For Sonic The Hedgehog 3's Villain
Gotta go bad
We are still a little way away from the December 2024 theatrical release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, but it looks like preparations have begun for assembling the film's cast. According to a report by Giant Freaking Robot, Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza is supposedly the filmmaker's "top choice" to play the third film's villain,...
News Samba De Amigo: Party Central Shakes Its Way Onto Switch This August
Digital pre-orders are now open
After being revealed at the jam-packed Nintendo Direct showcase back in February, Samba de Amigo: Party Central has spent the ensuing months without a firm release date outside of 'Summer 2023'. However, SEGA has today shaken things up as it announced that the game would be boogying over to Switch on 29th August...
News Sonic Prime Will Return To Netflix This July
"Ready to re-enter the Shatterverse?"
Back in January, Sega announced more episodes of the new Netflix show Sonic Prime would be returning later this year. Now, in a brief update on social media, the company has announced fans of the blue blur will be able to "re-enter the Shatterverse" on 13th July 2023. At the moment, nothing else has been...
News Sega Looks Set To Raise Its Game Prices Up To $70
"We would like to review the prices of titles"
Sega Sammy has suggested that it may join other major publishers in raising some of its game prices up to $70. In a recent Q&A session (thanks, VGC) with President / Group CEO Haruki Satomi and Senior Vice President / Group CFO Koichi Fukazawa, it's been confirmed that the company will be reviewing...
Random 'Sonic 5' Is Trending, And No, It Doesn't Mean 'Sonic 5' Is Definitely A Thing
Running on the rumour mill
If you are a fan of SEGA's blue blur and you have happened to find yourself on Twitter over the past couple of days, then you may have noticed that the phrase 'Sonic 5' popping up. Is this official confirmation of a new game? Absolutely not. Is the rumour thread a little tenuous? Yes, somewhat. Rumours of Sonic 5 can all...
April2023
News Sega Shows Off Sonic Origins Plus Physical Edition Covers
"You can grab your regional version"
Sonic Origins might not have had a physical option on release, but thankfully Sega is redeeming the blue blur's retro collection with a hard copy of Sonic Origins Plus, arriving on Nintendo Switch this June. In the lead up to this improved package featuring Amy, 12 Sonic games from the Game Gear and more, Sega...
News Alien: Isolation - The Collection Physical Edition Announced For Nintendo Switch
Pre-orders open next month
Following on from its Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Collection teaser yesterday, Limited Run Games has now announced a physical release for the sci-fi survival horror game Alien: Isolation. This hard copy will include all of the DLC and will be available to pre-order between 26th May and 9th June. There'll be three...
News Sonic Frontiers Director Confirms Ian Flynn Will Write "New" DLC Story
Arriving later this year
Sonic Frontiers received its first major content update back in March, and there's more to come including new playable characters and a new story. Now, in a small update, the game's director Morio Kishimoto has responded to fan questions about the third expansion - revealing the well-known Sonic writer Ian Flynn will indeed...