Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch) News Articles
Thursday17th Oct 2024
News Sega Set To Go Head-To-Head With Nintendo With Its Own Retail Store
Tokyo, you lucky duck
Sega has revealed that it is looking to open an official retail store in Japan, located within the same building as Nintendo Tokyo, no less. In speaking with VGC, Sega's transmedia boss Justin Scarpone stated that the store will open in Shibuya’s Parco department complex, though he refrained from giving any target date...
Wednesday16th Oct 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Shows Off Awesome Terios Skin
Available with the Digital Deluxe Edition
Sega has posted a short video via social media giving fans a tantalising look at an upcoming character skin available via the Sonic X Shadow Generations Digital Deluxe Edition. As previously revealed, the skin in question is Terios the Hedgehog – but who the heck is Terios? Dedicated fans will likely...
Tuesday15th Oct 2024
News 'Sonic X Shadow Generations X Chao' Manga Announced, Here's A First Look
Join Sonic and Shadow Chao on a "special journey"
SEGA has announced it will be releasing a new manga on 18th October which documents Sonic Chao and Shadow Chao on a special journey. It's officially titled Sonic X Shadow Generations X Chao and will be written by fan favourite Ian Flynn, with lines by Misa Shion and colours by Min Ho Kim. No other...
Friday11th Oct 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings Episode 3 Is Out Now
The finale
Update [Fri 11th Oct, 2024 09:15 BST]: Episode 3 of the Dark Beginnings web series is out now. This is the last one before the full launch of Sonic X Shadow Generations on 25th October, so if you want to get fully caught up, you can watch all three episodes right here. Update [Thu 3rd Oct, 2024 17:30 BST]: Episode 2 of the Dark...
Wednesday9th Oct 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Offering Free 'Sonic Jam' Skin To Email Subscribers
Update: Here's a closer look at this legacy skin
Update [Wed 9th Oct, 2024 00:35 BST]: Before the arrival of Sonic X Shadow Generations later this month, Sega has now shared some video footage of the 'Sonic Jam' legacy skin. Once again, you'll need to subscribe to its emails by 1st November 2024 to receive the skin on your platform of choice...
Friday4th Oct 2024
Video 9 Exciting Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October 2024
Super Mario Party! Sonic X Shadow Generations! Neva!
October is here, and while there aren't quite as many notable games worth highlighting in our coverage of the month, what we've got here is a selection of bonafide bangers (well, hopefully). Starting off with Spongebob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game on 4th October, it's not long until we get...
Tuesday1st Oct 2024
News Shadow's Sonic Generations Campaign Length Reportedly Revealed
The Switch release is fast approaching
Sonic X Shadow Generations is fast approaching and it seems we might now have a rough idea about the length of the new standalone Shadow campaign. During a chat with Famitsu at the Tokyo Game Show recently, producer Shun Nakamura mentioned how the new Shadow-themed adventure would apparently be "about the same...
Tuesday24th Sep 2024
News Maria & Mephiles Feature In New Sonic X Shadow Generations Trailer
Throw it all away
We didn't expect a ton of news out of today's Sonic Central broadcast, but one thing we did expect was a brand new Sonic X Shadow Generations trailger. And, surprise, we got one! It's another one for big Shadow the Hedgehog fans, as this one has a couple of deep cuts from Shadow's history in the series. Maria from Sonic Adventure...
Monday23rd Sep 2024
News Sonic Central Presentation To Give "Sneak Peek" At Upcoming Projects On 24th September
"Think fast!"
The Blue Blur will be making a spin dash onto YouTube and Twitch tomorrow, as Sega has announced that Sonic Central 2024 will be broadcast on 24th September. At 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm BST, we'll be getting a look at some "upcoming projects, partnerships, and events through 2025". Sonic Central usually takes place in June, around...
Friday30th Aug 2024
News Sega's Sonic Team On Memes: "We Like That People Are Having Fun"
Takashi Iizuka says it's a "positive thing"
It's not every day a video game company embraces memes with open arms, but that's exactly what's going on at Sega when it comes to the Sonic the Hedgehog series - in fact, it's arguably helped revitalize the brand over the years. Ahead of the release of Sonic X Shadow Generations and the Sonic the...
Tuesday20th Aug 2024
News New Sonic X Shadow Generations Trailer Showcases Shadow's Doom Powers
Eddie Brock's got nothing on this guy
SEGA is back with another (another) new look at Sonic X Shadow Generations, the focus this time being on Shadow's fresh Doom Powers. These are the abilities that the edgy hedgehog will be relying on to take down hoards of foes across each stage. We had already spotted some of these in action in previous...
Monday19th Aug 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Gets A Limited Edition With A Gorgeous Dreamcast Statue
Courtesy of Limited Run Games
Limited Run games is collaborating with Sega to release a very special collector's edition of the upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations on Switch. Arriving at some point in 2025 and retailing for an eye-watering $249.99, the package nevertheless comes with some pretty cool extras. At the top of the pile is a gorgeous...
Saturday10th Aug 2024
News Sega Announces New Sonic X Shadow Generations Manga, Here's A First Look
Available in next month's issue of CoroCoro
Sega has announced all sorts of things in the lead up to Sonic X Shadow Generations, and now to add to the year of Shadow, it's officially revealed a new manga series is on the way. It will begin in the October issue of CoroCoro Comic, which goes on sale next month. Here's a first look at Shadow in this...
Friday9th Aug 2024
News Sega's Gamescom 2024 Line Up Includes 'Global Premier' Of Unannounced Project
Sonic X Shadow Generations will also be playable
Sega has announced its video game line up for this year's Gamescom, which is taking place in Germany later this month. It will lead with the October 2024 release Sonic X Shadow Generations. This game will be publicly playable in Europe for the first time and is being joined by the Atlus fantasy RPG...
Wednesday7th Aug 2024
News Sega Profits Boosted By Angry Birds Creator Acquisition
Video game sales are up while net sales are down
Sega has released its Q1 financial report for the three months ending 30th June 2024, and while net sales are down 3.2% year-on-year, the company's entertainment division (which includes video games) is up 34% (via GamesIndustry.biz). A large part of this increase has been attributed to
Tuesday30th Jul 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Continues To Show Love For Sonic 06
Brand new music remix shared by Sega
Need to hear some excellent new music for the upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations? Sega has you covered today, as the developer has shared a new remix from the upcoming game. The new track is a remix of Kingdom Valley, one of Shadow's levels from the much-maligned Sonic the Hedgehog (or Sonic 06 as it's often...
Sunday28th Jul 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Estimated Switch File Size Revealed
New screenshots also released
We're still months out from Sonic X Shadow Generations, but it seems the estimated file size has already been revealed by Nintendo. According to official listings via the eShop and Nintendo website, the digital version of this revamped release (featuring brand new levels starring Shadow the Hedgehog) will require...
Friday19th Jul 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Physical Pre-Orders Come With Reversible Sleeves
Box art brawl contender in the making
Sega has revealed that all physical pre-orders for Sonic X Shadow Generations will receive a reversible cover sleeve, letting you swap between the Western design and the Japanese design. Sharing the reveal over on X, the announcement comes with a quick video to show what the different covers will look like...
Thursday18th Jul 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Showcases Side-By-Side Of Old & New Stages
Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, and Sonic 06 favourites return
Continuing the Year of Shadow celebrations, Sega has shared a brand new trailer for Sonic X Shadow Generations, which showcases a couple of the stages returning for Shadow's side of the adventure. And, just like with Sonic's stages in Sonic Generations, Shadow will also be revisiting...
Friday12th Jul 2024
Video Sega Shares 'A Brief History Of Shadow The Hedgehog'
Get to know the "Ultimate Lifeform"
It's the year of Shadow the Hedgehog and as we get closer to the launch of Sonic X Shadow Generations, Sega is promoting this upcoming release in all sorts of ways. Following a teaser of the official prologue 'Dark Beginnings' at Anime Expo 2024 last week, Sega has now shared a video providing a brief but...
Wednesday10th Jul 2024
News Here's Your First Look At Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings
Update: Sega shares the official prologue teaser
Update [Wed 10th Jul, 2024 03:30 BST]: Sega has now shared the full video on its official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel. Here's a bit more about this upcoming prologue series, which is arriving in Fall 2024. "Take a sneak peek at the upcoming prologue animation SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS: Dark...
Thursday4th Jul 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Website May Be Teasing A Fourth Playable Character
'Classic' Shadow..?
Sonic X Shadow Generations is already gracing us with the return of Shadow the Hedgehog, but according to a page on the official Japanese website for the game, it seems that there may be a secret fourth playable character that has yet to be announced. As spotted by Tails' Channel on social media (thanks,
Sunday23rd Jun 2024
News Sega Won't Be Airing A 'Sonic Central' Broadcast This Month
Sonic turned 33 this week
Sega has been hosting a special broadcast titled 'Sonic Central' around the time of the blue blur's birthday since 2021, but this year the anniversary celebrations are a little different. Sonic brand social media and community manager Katie Chrzanowski explained during a surprise live stream this week how a Sonic Central...
Sunday9th Jun 2024
News Sonic Team On Remasters: "If There's A Title People Like, We'll Think About It"
What Sonic game would you like to see return?
Sonic X Shadow Generations remasters the original title and adds a brand-new Shadow the Hedgehog campaign. This upcoming release and Sonic Colors Ultimate have led to speculation about what other Sonic games could potentially return in the future, and now Sonic Team's head Takashi Iizuka has responded...
Saturday8th Jun 2024
Poll How Would You Rate The Summer Game Fest 2024 Opening Showcase?
Fest up
Summer Game Fest 2024 is finally up and running following yesterday's Opening Showcase. Geoff Keighley's two-hour show featured a good variety of games, big and small, starting off with a surprise for Switch owners in the form of a flagship Sony series making its debut on a Nintendo platform. Sure, LEGO Horizon Adventures is a fun,...
Friday7th Jun 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Speeds Onto Switch This October
Sprinting out of Summer Game Fest
Well, we thought that it might appear in tonight's Summer Game Fest Opening Night Showcase and there it was! SEGA has graced us with a new Sonic X Shadow Generations trailer and it came with a 25th October release date. While we were very excited to see when this one will be coming our way, the real star of this...
Watch Summer Game Fest 2024 Opening Showcase - Live!
Let the show begin
It's that time again, folks. Geoff Keighley is back with the Opening Showcase for Summer Game Fest 2024, officially kicking off a season of exciting game announcements and reveals. Now, rather cheekily, Geoff has informed viewers to lower their expectations for this one, stressing that it will mostly be focused on known entities...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Leaks Have Apparently Surfaced Online
Will more be revealed soon?
Sega announced earlier this year Sonic X Shadow Generations would be coming to the Switch and multiple other platforms this Autumn, so when exactly can we expect it? Although a specific date hasn't been confirmed yet, according to 'billbil-kun' of Dealabs, this remaster featuring a brand new story campaign is currently...
Friday17th May 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings Animated Short Announced
More will be revealed at this year's Anime Expo
Ahead of the release of Sonic X Shadow Generations later this year, Sega has announced a new animated short officially titled "Dark Beginnings" starring Shadow the Hedgehog. Alongside this, Sega shared some new artwork, mentioning how the series will shed light on the "ultimate life form". More about...
Sunday21st Apr 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Has Been Rated In South Korea
It was announced for Switch in February
It's the "Year of Shadow", and with this in mind, the upcoming release Sonic X Shadow Generations has now been rated. As highlighted by Eurogamer, a rating for the title was published in South Korea yesterday. It doesn't reveal much else other than it's an "action" game and is suitable for "all" users. At the...
