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News Sonic Origins Plus Update Goes Live On Switch, Here's What's Included

Version 2.0.2 has arrived

Sega may have only just released Sonic Superstars, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's done with Sonic Origins just yet. The game has today received a Version 2.0.2 update. As highlighted by Sonic Stadium, this update fixes the "Tails in water bug". Beyond this, there have apparently been some additional bug fixes (via...

• Thu 26th Oct 2023
• Sonic
• Nintendo Switch
• Switch eShop

News Sonic Origins Plus Update Goes Live On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Includes one Switch-specific update

Apart from some news for Sonic Frontiers and the upcoming Sonic Superstars this week, Sega has also rolled out a brand new patch for its retro compilation Sonic Origins Plus. On the Switch, in particular, the opening animation quality for the game has been improved. Along with this, players can also look forward...

• Fri 25th Aug 2023
• Sonic
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Nintendo Switch
• Updates

Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 24th)

Shed enough Tears?

Another week has come and gone, but goodness, it was a great one, wasn't it? Yes, the surprise Nintendo Direct aired and brought with it some absolutely killer announcements, including the likes of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a Super Mario RPG remake, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, and Batman: Arkham Trilogy. Th

• Sat 24th Jun 2023
• Features
• Talking Point
• Nintendo Switch
• What Are You Playing

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

Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 4th)

Tell us, pleeease

Welcome, one and all! It's been another reasonably busy week here at Nintendo LIfe. We started off with a Pokémon Presents showcase which, according to you fine people, wasn't all that good. The biggest highlight was undoubtedly the announcement of the Scarlet and Violet DLC, which will come in two parts and is officially called

• Sat 4th Mar 2023
• Talking Point
• Nintendo Switch
• What Are You Playing
• Features

News Sonic Origins Plus Has Been Rated In Korea

A speedy turnaround?

Update: It has now been officially announced and pre-orders are available: <products id="22658"> It looks like Sonic Origins might be getting an enhanced rerelease. The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea has rated 'Sonic Orig

• Fri 10th Feb 2023
• Nintendo Switch
• Sega
• Sonic
• Switch eShop

News Takashi Iizuka: SEGA Has "A Lot More" Planned For Sonic The Hedgehog In 2023

A "second wave" of content is already being prepared

It's been an action-packed year for Sonic the Hedgehog, but it seems he won't be slowing down anytime soon. In the same Famitsu interview where Japanese developers look ahead to 2023, Sonic Team's Takashi Iizuka has taken a moment to tease what's on the horizon. According to Iizuka, the plan is...

• Wed 28th Dec 2022
• Sonic
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Sega
• Takashi Iizuka

News Sonic Prime Clip Showcases Alternate Tails Origin Story With Pixel Art Visuals

"No one has friends here"

Netflix's animated series Sonic Prime is mere days away from its premiere, launching this week on December 15th. To whet your appetite, a new clip from the show has been released on the 'Netflix After School' YouTube channel to showcase one of Sonic's first encounters with an alternate reality version of Tails. After Sonic...

• Mon 12th Dec 2022
• Netflix
• Upcoming Releases
• Sonic

Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 26th)

The reign of Pokémon continues

After last week's release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you might have thought that it would have been a slightly quieter one for Nintendo Life this time around - well think again! To say that it has been a week of Pokémon would be an understatement. We have discussed the games' best new 'mon designs, noted

• Sat 26th Nov 2022
• Talking Point
• Nintendo Switch
• What Are You Playing
• Features

News Takashi Iizuka: 2022 Is Sonic The Hedgehog's "Biggest Year" Ever

Movies, games and more to come!

If you haven't already noticed, there's a lot going on with the blue blur Sonic the Hedgehog this year. So far there's been a movie released, a retro collection and in November we'll be able to get our hands on the new open-zone adventure, Sonic Frontiers. Oh, and there's a new Netflix series coming this winter as...

• Thu 1st Sep 2022
• Sonic
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Sega
• Takashi Iizuka
• Nintendo Switch