Update: Earlier today, Japan time, Sonic was revealed as a playable character for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2. Sure enough, this was the surprise Sega had planned for its Twitch live stream. Get the full rundown in our latest story.
2021 is a big year for Sega - with the company's mascot Sonic the Hedgehog celebrating his 30th anniversary.
With this in mind, Sega has announced its first live stream of the year is taking place on Twitch at some point later today (European time). It apparently has "something special" to share during the broadcast and more details will be shared soon.
"Something special" could of course be anything related to Sega, so we'll just have to wait and find out.
In saying this, over the past year, Sega has mentioned on multiple occasions how it has some very exciting news to share about Sonic and can't wait to reveal what it is. There's also been the reveal today of Sonic joining Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 - could it be that?
What do you think Sega has planned for its first broadcast of the year? Share your thoughts down below.
[source twitter.com]
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Gotta Speculate Fast
Gotta Get Severely Disappointed Fast
Another Sonic racing games ?
The return of AGES
My money is on Sonic Boom 3.
Sonic, don't hurt me no more
@Elvie I'll put mine on Sonic Labyrinth 2 then.
Something special like I love you?
In all seriousness, Sonic Adventure 3 would be very cool, as would Mania 2.
Better be Sonic Mania 2
New game perhaps? Maybe another Shadow game? 🤔
A Game Gear so small it can only be seen with an electron microscope
Better be sonic colors for the switch.
Sonic the movie the game
oh nice another attemp at a 3D Sonic game.
@Snatcher I would love that so much
At least Colors is getting some love, it was just announced that Sonic is joining Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 and the update also includes Tropical Resort Act 1 as a song
@Anti-Matter problaby is the next mainline 3D Sonic game or Sonic Mania 2.
Almost every single time Sega does this it turns out to be nothing but hey at least they didn’t do this 2 weeks in advance so people can’t get worked up over fake rumors which constantly flip between SA1 Remake and SA3.
My prediction: A Release of Sonic 3D All-Stars including SA, SA2, StH and S06; a port of Sonic All-Stars Racing:Transformed, Sonic anniversary merch. advertisements and to end it off, a Smash reveal of Dr. Eggman.
Fortunately I'm not going to hold my expection high for this, Sega had ruin my high hope last year, the Sonic news per month lie, the rile up the industry Famitsu hype, and the constant we can't wait to reveal more about Sonic but still waiting comment. It's all just more reason not to trust Sega. This will probably just an announcement with a Sonic logo teaser video or something.
Sega, winding up for another year of. . . announcements!
It's been a little while now since the Dreamcast was released, so they're probably getting ready to announce their new next gen console.
I'd kill for sonic 3+ Knuckles but I am not expecting anything.
@Elvie
Well, you could technically say that Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice is Sonic Boom 3. 🤔
Also, someone at Sega confirmed through an AMA (in the last few months), that there isn't anything new planned for Sonic Boom whether it's a new TV Show or a new game. (IIRC) 🤔
@SeantheDon29
That would be pretty cool and realistic for them to do, IMO, except for S06 being a part of the Sonic 3D All-Stars.
I also don't know if Sonic All-Stars Racing: Transformed will be ported to current consoles, as we already have Team Sonic Racing on current consoles, and Sega seems to keep to one Sonic Racing game per console (IIRC).
@Retro_Player_77
I was expecting them to do the monthly Sonic news, but TBF Sega (or anyone else really) wasn't expecting a pandemic to mess things up. I also believe that's why they haven't shared anything new about Sonic recently, not only because of the pandemic but they also wanted to wait until they were closer to the launch of the new Sonic game, which is something the pandemic has also messed with. 🤔
@RandomAfricanGamer after the first one crashed and burned? To be fair the first one was a decent idea with horrific execution, but it was the beginning of the end for sonics consistent quality and sega won't risk it
Ace attorney tails and tribulations
Might be something about Sonic but I’m betting it might be about Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 given that a content update is supposed to come out tomorrow.
Its a gamegear subatomic, super stoked to pay 500 bucks to play 4 games in a language I don't understand through a microscope.
Sega nomad micro anyone?
With included microscope for enhanced viewing experience!
@SorridoSnake maybe there’s more than one announcement?
One big one and some small ones?
I've been hoping for a remake of the original Sonic Adventure. I liked the adventure fields.
If its Sonic related it better not be a port (unless its like Unleashed or Colors since they are stuck on a dead system) or a remake.
Sonic Spinball Deluxe?!?! Woohoo!!!!
I seem to recall a similar article at the beginning of 2020. Beside Alex Kidd remake I don't remember any annoncement
Knowing SEGA, it is probably just more merchandise.
SEGA AGES DREAMCAST #1 Jet Set Radio
SEGA AGES DREAMCAST #2 Rez
The ultimate Sonic the Hedgehog compilation for old and new generation systems and PC. Or Sonic Spinball 2.
Bah. I bet is another crappy 3D sonic game.
A collection of all Sonic games up to Mania..? 🙏
Since it's sonics 30th anniversary year and his bday is soonish (june), i hope it's finally the announcement for new sonic games, or one game but i hope for a new 3D adventure and a remaster of ALL 2D Sonics in one collection. Sonic 3 & Knuckles in HD like Mania with remastered graphics & music ....oh my, i would fan scream 24/7 <3
or maybe sonic 3 & knuckles remastered in 3D - adventure style. WAH - i cannot wait for SEGA's stream ^^ and even if the announcement today is not "sonic game" - related - soon they'll have to - because june is close
if a collection is on its way - i hope they will also include all those master system gems <3 - last time sega did this (and not even all) - was on that sonic collection on gamecube - but they added the game gear versions from the master system games .... which ....aren't as good as the master system ones (graphics - resolution)
I hope it was worth the wait. I mean no nostalgic stupid miniconsoles, no crappy mobile spinoffs and no mediocre sonic games. I hope to have a decent 3D game made by the creators of Sonic Mania, or at least
Expectation: Sonic Unleashed for Steam and PS4/5/Switch.
Reality: Most likely a Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 shadow drop, again on Steam.
Call it Sonic 5 and then we can all just pretend that Mania was the real Sonic 4.
My expectations literally could not be set any lower.
There are so many "special" things they could do to mark the 30th anniversary and I honestly dont think they'll do anything significant.
Could someone at SEGA perhaps, just maybe, sort out the Sonic 3 rights so we can play it again?
Could you HD remake Sonic Spinball so it plays properly?
Could you learn from the "team" that's delivered Sonic Mania - you know, the guy that literally did your job for you - and deliver something better yourselves?
I have zero faith in SEGA marking this occasion properly. Sonic is a lost cause and has been for some time.
Whenever Sega says they have a special annoucement, it always ends up being a disappointment... they gotta stop doing this 😅
This is either something related to Sonic's 30th Anniversary (more likely) or Persona's 25th Anniversary.
Kiryu in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2.
If only it was the Dreamcast 2...
An official console release of Sonic 2 with Hidden Palace Zone. Sonic Spinball 2. Or even Sonic Adventure 1 & 2 + Robotnik's Rage.
Anyone know what time Sega Europe streams?
Bet its a new 'Super Dark Lead Pencil Set' or something very unrelated to Sega.
Dreamcast mini?
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Battle Brawl Melee.
What time does it start?
"We're excited to announce... Sonic 2 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X!"
...
In all seriousness, hoping for an actual reveal, not an announcement about an announcement.
For a company that "can't wait!" to share news about what's next for Sonic, they sure have waited a long time...
I just want a good 3D sonic for the switch. Too much to ask? Probably
Probably just more stuff for Sonic fans to complain about :/
I'm looking forward to hearing about a release of the Sega Picross game!
Astro city mini easy to get in the west rather than heavy import tax's and fee's ?
I read the answer on a Japanese site. Its a toaster that you can play sonic 1 on whilst your bread toasts. Cool concept and I will buy at least 7 of them. Thanks Sega
Is this still happening? Or did I miss it? What was it?
I’ve learned not to get too hyped for Sega’s teases, they’re always underwhelming.
Update: And sure enough.
@Yanina It was the Puyo Puyo character addition. They are live streaming later today the content Sonic has there.
@XenoShaun Oh okay. Thank you.
Oof. 2020 Wins again :C
:: insert I Love Lucy, Lucy disgusted face slowly turning to look at camera gif ::
It's a cool announcement, but the way they teased it just led to more disappointment amongst Sonic fans. That's as much fans' problem as it is SEGA's of course, but I cant help feeling that SEGA could do with a big shot of mindfulness where it comes to their fans and the dreary recent history of Sonic.
Let's hope they do have some amazing Sonic announcements up their sleeve, and this can be long since forgotten!
So.. anyone going to update this...
This has become a joke at this point.
It’s bordering on emotionally abusive how Sega keeps dragging us along for something awesome Sonic related and delivering junk like a Puyo announcement. 🤦♂️
Soooo I’ll see you guys at the next exciting Sonic news announcement article then? 👋
Not gonna hold my breath x3
Maybe the special news is.... that the 650 employees that they asked to 'voluntarily retire' last november are getting their jobs back!
Tetris , im not expecting a good game , nope.
Surely it has to be better than Pokémon Unite! Sonic Unite?
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