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Feature "We Have To Do This Now" - Sonic Mania Devs On Creating Chaotic Yo-Yo Platformer Penny's Big Breakaway

Breaking out into 3D

Following up on one of the most beloved entries in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is no easy task, but for the ex-Sonic Mania devs at Evening Star, it was a simple case of leaning into their considerable ambition and diving headfirst into the world of 3D. Announced earlier this year during a Nintendo Direct presentation, the...

• Sun 30th Jul 2023
• Features
• Interviews
• Nintendo Switch

News Sonic Mania 2 Didn't Happen Because Sega Wanted To "Move Beyond" Pixel Art

"You kind of end up targeting a very specific core audience"

Sonic Mania is heralded by many of the blue blur's fans as one of the best Sonic games ever made. A sequel was a dream for many — more classic stages revamped, more brand new levels created, and those buttery smooth physics making a beautiful pixel art return. However, Sonic Mania 2...

• Thu 27th Jul 2023
• Sega
• Sonic
• Nintendo Switch

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

• Mon 12th Jun 2023
• Features
• Hands On
• Previews
• Nintendo Switch
• Sega

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...

• Fri 5th May 2023
• Random
• Rumours
• Sonic
• Sega

News Sega Launches 'Ultimate Sonic Bundle' On Switch eShop, But Something's Missing

Actually, several things are missing

When something is described as 'ultimate', you'd be forgiven for thinking that this essentially means "the best of the best', or "the most complete package". Heck, just look at the cast of Danganronpa; they're the "ultimate" in their respective fields, showcasing talents that no one else could possibly match,...

• Tue 16th Aug 2022
• Nintendo Switch
• Switch eShop
• Sonic

Anniversary Impossibly, Sonic Mania Is Now Five Years Old

Well, that's gone FAST

It's pretty hard to believe that Sonic Mania is already five years old. It feels like only yesterday that we were getting excited about a return to the classic Sega Mega Drive / Genesis Sonic games of old, and Sega, Christian Whitehead, and everyone involved knocked it out of the park. Sonic Mania was a huge hit, and it...

• Mon 15th Aug 2022
• Anniversary
• Sega
• Sonic

News Sega Reflects On Sonic Mania, Says It Was A Defining Moment For The Blue Blur

Can we have a sequel now?

Sonic Origins saw the return of Sonic 1,2, 3 and CD last month, but the modern generation 2D standout is still admittedly Sonic Mania. It was a revival of the classic side-scrolling Sonic series and ended up being an absolute hit thanks to Christian "The Taxman" Whitehead, Headcannon and a number of other talented parties...

• Thu 21st Jul 2022
• Sonic
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• SEGA
• Nintendo Switch
• Switch eShop

Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic Origins

Sonic boom or Sonic bust?

After what felt like years of having to make do with just a single image to promote the launch of Sonic Origins, the game is finally in the hands of Switch owners. Pooling together the classic 2D Sonic titles, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, the game is...

• Wed 29th Jun 2022
• Nintendo Switch
• Sonic

Talking Point Should Sonic Frontiers Be Delayed? We Discuss Its Bizarre Debut And Fan Reaction

Sonic's latest 3D entry stumbles out the gate

After what feels like a lifetime of waiting, we've finally been treated to a glimpse at what the gameplay for Sonic Frontiers will look like — two glimpses, in fact! Thanks to IGN's month-long coverage deal with SEGA, we now have a better idea of how exploration and combat will work in the game, with...

• Mon 6th Jun 2022
• Talking Point
• Features
• Sonic
• SEGA
• Poll

Rumour Sonic Team Is Working On A Brand New 2D Sonic Game

Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles said to be playable

Stick your tin-foil hats on for this one, folks. A new 2D entry to the long-running Sonic the Hedgehog series is reportedly in development at SEGA. Specifically, Sonic Team is said to be working on the game with "no outside involvement". News of the new entry comes from an insider by the name of Zippo...

• Mon 9th May 2022
• Rumours
• SEGA
• Sonic