Sonic News
March2017
News Project Sonic 2017's Official Title Is Sonic Forces
First look at gameplay will be uploaded tomorrow
Today, during the Sonic Panel at Austin's SXSW Gaming event Sonic Team revealed that Project Sonic 2017 will officially be called Sonic Forces. This comes from the fact that the game will explore the "Forces of Good and Evil" - it's possible we could see something similar to Sonic Adventure 2 and its...
News SEGA Unveils New Footage and Details on Sonic Mania
The wait is making us manic
Sonic Mania is certainly on our list of games to look forward to on Nintendo Switch, though SEGA is yet to budge from its 'Spring' release window. The publisher has taken the chance today to show off a new stage, however, which will have to be enough for now. The official Sonic channel has uploaded two videos of Green...
December2016
News You'll Want This Sonic The Hedgehog Art Book On Your Coffee Table
Shipping April 2017
Sonic turned 25 this year, and Sega marked the occasion by confirming that the popular character would be getting two new outings next year, one of which is the gorgeous-looking Sonic Mania. Art house Cook & Becker also has something special for fans of the Blue Blur coming next year - a coffee table book which shows off a...
News Sonic And Tails Are Spin-Dashing To Build-A-Bear Workshop
Ringing in the changes
Teddy bear maker Build-A-Bear Workshop is marking Sonic's 25th with two special plush toys. Sonic comes as part of a special bundle which includes the 17-inch toy, a gold ring and an art print produced exclusively for the retailer by Sonic Team, all for $35. Also available is Sonic's trusty sidekick Tails, who is slightly...
November2016
News Nintendo Marks Sonic's 25th Birthday With Digital Sale In North America
Save up to 60 percent on select titles
Sonic turns 25 this year and Nintendo is marking the occasion with a sale on selected Sonic the Hedgehog titles, no doubt inspired by the Black Friday madness which is currently gripping the planet. The titles - all digital versions, of course - are: 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (3DS) - $2.99 (no
News 'Sonic 25' Fine Art Collection Pays Homage To The World's Fastest Hedgehog
Needs more blue
Sega Europe has joined forces with the UK's leading fine art publisher to create 'Sonic 25', a collection of 25 original pieces which pay tribute to Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic 25 sees a series of Washington Green artists - including Dan Lane, Paul Kenton, Frédéric Daty, Louis Sidoli, Stuart McAlpine Miller, Robert Oxley, Craig...
News Official 25 Hour Live Stream of Sonic the Hedgehog Games to Raise Money for Charity
Including the rubbish games, of course
As regular readers have no doubt noticed, we're fans of the somewhat anarchic but always self-aware Sonic the Hedgehog social media accounts. Yet it's not all memes, Sanic and fan-art, as it's been announced that the social team will run a 25 hour live stream (not 24, because the clocks go back in North America...
News Upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Gets a New Executive Producer
Oh, boy…
As many of you are no doubt aware, there seems to be something of a curse on film adaptations of video games. It seems that very few of these types of movies are commercial successes and even fewer are critical success, due to a variety of factors. While arguably no company has managed to crack this problem yet, Sega's going to be taking...
October2016
Weirdness Official Channel Pitches Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice as a Romantic Comedy
The Sonic social team strikes again
It's well known that the social team behind the official Sonic the Hedgehog accounts is more than happy to go crazy with in-jokes and memes. After all, this is the group that recreated a Sonic storyline using toys and a dog in a hat, just because it could. Now it's released a quirky trailer for Sonic Boom: Fire...
Video Sonic Utopia - The Ambitious Fan Demo That Might Be Better Than Some Official 3D Sonic Games
Runs for free
When it comes to Sonic games, we're rooting for them. After all, the mascot's recent form is often unfairly portrayed as terrible, when in reality there was one awful game - the game that shall not be named on Wii U - in recent times, but the past couple of generations has delivered games that range from ok to rather good. The slump...
Random Big the Cat Will Appear in the Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO Dimensions Stage
Perfect for lazy days
In about a month Sonic The Hedgehog will arrive in LEGO Dimensions, as long as you're willing to pay out for the Sonic Level Pack. If you've been sitting on the fence, considering whether to splash out on plastic LEGO figures and a bit of gameplay, SEGA and TT Games have a big selling point to tempt you in. [tweet Yep,...
September2016
News Sonic Developers Discuss How Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Came About
Two worlds colliding
The rivalry between Sega and Nintendo back in the day was the stuff of legends; there arguably has never been a more heated competition between two game companies since. After Nintendo's near monopoly on video games in the NES days, Sega's Genesis console represented a tectonic shift and proved that there was room for other...
Video These Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Trailers Will Get You Up To Speed
Cold and hot
It's rather sad that Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice is the only new Sonic game we're going to get during the character's 25th birthday year, but the 3DS outing is shaping up nicely - as you'll know if you checked out our preview from a short time ago. To keep you interested, a selection of short trailers have been released in Japan - where...
Preview Taking the Temperature of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
It's not a bust
When you say 'Sonic Boom' to a Wii U owner that wants the best for SEGA's veteran mascot, they may react in any number of ways - they could turn red and embark on an explosive rant, they may quietly cry in a corner, or potentially just stare vacantly into the distance, their gaze devoid of all hope. That's the fault of Sonic Boom:...
July2016
News Renegade Kid Has Kindly Offered To Port Sonic Mania To Nintendo 3DS
Sega remains silent on the matter, however
Sega has two new Sonic the Hedgehog titles in development at the moment, both of which are expected to arrive next year. Project Sonic 2017 is coming to NX as well as other platforms, while Sonic Mania - a more traditional take on Sega's mascot - sadly isn't coming to a Nintendo system. Given the 2D nature...
Talking Point SEGA Has the Right Idea With Its Upcoming Sonic Projects
Looking to the past for answers to the future
As many of you are no doubt aware, SEGA made two major announcements during its Sonic anniversary bash that gave a lot of insight into the near future of the Blue Blur. Sonic Mania appears – for all intents and purposes – to be the sequel to Sonic & Knuckles that many have been asking SEGA to...
News Tempting North American Sonic eShop Discounts Are a Perfect Warm-Up to Anniversary Event
Sonic Lost World! 3D Sonic titles! More!
With San Diego gearing up to host a much-anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Party, there's more for fans of the blue blur to enjoy while they wait. Partially outlined in this week's Nintendo Download Update details, a range of tempting discounts are currently available on the Wii U and 3DS eShop...
All gearing up for a reveal (hopefully) on 22nd July
For Sonic the Hedgehog fans there's hopefully some excitement around the corner - a celebratory Anniversary event in San Diego on 22nd July looks likely to reveal a new Sonic game for 2017. The event is even getting streamed online, so we'll be giving it the full live blog and stream treatment in...
News This Is What Sonic The Hedgehog Looks Like In Lego Dimensions
Gotta go fast
We've know that Sonic the Hedgehog is coming to Lego Dimensions, but only now are we getting our first look at the figure itself. The image has shared by Mark Warburton, who is the Producer at TT Games on Lego Dimensions. It shows Sonic on his special NFC base, holding one of his iconic golden rings. Sonic is expected to launch as...
June2016
Video SEGA Commissions Neat Sonic the Hedgehog Street Art, Though Some Focus on Blue Arms
Boom...
In just a few weeks we should get a look at the next major Sonic game, with a live stream promised of a 25th Anniversary event in San Diego on 22nd July. After quite a bit of waiting fans will no doubt be pinning their hopes on a return to form for the series. The official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel has been warming up with a few...
Video Japanese Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Trailer Shows Off Speedy New Footage
Stay frosty
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice might not have fans quite as excited as it should, but it would appear that Sega and developer Sanzaru Games appear committed to making up for previous Sonic Boom offerings and producing a quality 3DS outing - and new footage seen in the Japanese trailer for the game should give plenty of reasons to be...
Review Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)
Taking home the bronze
Although carnivale looms neon bright on the horizon, the party may already be winding down for Sonic and Mario. From snowy peaks to sandy shores, these former rivals are back for another collection of sporting mini-games in celebration of the Rio 2016 Olympics, and while they won't have to deal with the political turmoil or...
Editorial Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario 64 Were True Game Changers
For Nintendo, in particular, changing the game remains a key task
In the past week we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog and the 20th anniversary of Super Mario 64, two games that were hugely influential alongside their iconic systems. They were notable when they first launched not just for being excellent games, but for their...
News New Sonic the Hedgehog Game is Coming in 2017
July San Diego event will be streamed online
There's been a lot of chat around Sonic the Hedgehog this week, but we appear to finally have the real confirmation that we've been waiting for. At a 25th Anniversary bash in Tokyo Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka confirmed that a new Sonic game is coming in 2017, and also showed off the following artwork /...
News Sega Placing "Huge Emphasis On Quality" With Future Sonic Titles
Looking to "take Sonic back to where it used to be"
Sega is committed to ensuring future Sonic titles are of a high standard, claims chief brand officer Ivo Gerscovich. Speaking to MCV, Gerscovich points out that the fact that Sonic's latest game - Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice - was held back for 2016 is proof of this renew
News Head of Sonic Team Explains Why Dr. Robotnik Started Going by "Eggman"
Localization strikes again
The main nemesis of Sonic the Hedgehog is one who has gone by a couple names. In the earlier, Genesis-era games, he was mostly referred to as Dr. Ivo Robotnik. In the later games, he still retained this name, but was referred to often as Eggman or Dr. Eggman, obviously in reference to the shape of the villain. This may...
Anniversary Sonic the Hedgehog is Now 25 Years Old
Happy Birthday old chum
Sonic the Hedgehog is 25 years old, with the original game coming out on SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive in North America on 23rd June 1991, kicking off one of gaming's most iconic early rivalries. The 'Bit Wars' between SEGA and Nintendo, Sonic and Mario, were integral to many childhoods of gamers that are now typically over 30...
News Sonic Team is Working on a New Sonic Game
So, the stories are true
It's no secret that the Sonic Boom spin-off games haven't been very well received. While the accompanying cartoon series has been quite successful, Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric was an absolute mess of a game, and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal was only average at best. With the advent of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ic
News SEGA E3 Stream to Feature the Sonic Team and "News For Fans of Sonic The Hedgehog"
Well, that's interesting
While we wait (im)patiently for Nintendo to get its E3 party started, we stumbled across an interesting broadcast in our YouTube subscriber feed. So intriguing that we may just have to cover it live. On 15th June at 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern / 7pm UK / 8pm CET the SEGA Europe team will be streaming live from E3. Its...
May2016
News Sonic Runners, SEGA's Mobile Release by the Sonic Team, is Getting Shut Down
Sonic Stumblers
In late 2014 there was nervous chatter around teases of a new title from the Sonic Team, and it was revealed to be a mobile title. It was a relatively bold move, as previous mobile titles featuring the Blue Blur (including ports) had been handled by other teams, but here was an effort tagged as coming from the series' core studio...
News Sega Gives Biggest Hint Yet That There's A New Sonic Game In The Works
Tease me
Sonic turns 25 this year, but Sega has thus far failed to make a big deal out of it. Sure, we've got the (much delayed) Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice to look forward to on 3DS, but what fans really want is a brand-new game which
News The Legend of Zelda and Sonic the Hedgehog Are Inducted Into the World Video Game Hall of Fame
Pokémon Red & Green miss out this time
In 2015 Super Mario Bros. and Tetris were among the first games to be inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. A "committee of journalists, scholars and video game industry members" takes on the annual task of choosing games "recognized for their iconic status, longevity, geographical reach and...
Rumour Sonic The Hedgehog Could Be Spin-Dashing His Way To Lego Dimensions
Bricking it
It's no secret that Lego Dimensions is getting more expansion packs with new properties, but one of the more interesting rumours we've heard lately is that Sega's mascot could be rendered in block form. Speculation began back in September 2015, when code words relating to the next wave of Lego Dimensions packs surfaced - one of them...
April2016
News Nintendo Teams Up With SONIC for Mario & Luigi Promotion - No, Not That One
Driving the message home
Nintendo and Mario have teamed up with Sonic in the past, but now it's teaming up with SONIC - the drive-in chain in North America. Rather like with the various Happy Meal toys that we've seen in McDonald's around the world, this promotion offers a toy with 'Wacky Packs' for kids - all based on Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam...
Random Even Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th Anniversary Can't Avoid Memes on the Official Twitter Account
They know what everyone says about Sonic...
You know a franchise and a company have a unique ability to exasperate fans when a 'special reveal' at a live panel turns out to be for an event in San Diego. A Sonic the Hedgehog panel at SXSW did just that, ending what was actually a relatively fun panel not with a mic drop, but an atmosphere where you...
Parent Trap Mario & Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympic Games Scores With Download Play
Andy Robertson builds up a sweat on the 3DS
For families it is often the games you least expect to be a big hit that get played more than any other. While I liked the look of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games I wasn't expecting it to turn into my family's go-to game this month. There are a few factors here that make it a great fit for...
Random Someone Hacked The Original Sonic To Include Sonic Boom's Annoying Chatter
"It's like they're drawn to me!"
Like the vast majority of gaming icons who appeared during the 16-bit era, Sonic the Hedgehog was a silent protagonist. However, his journey into 3D saw him gifted - if that's the right word - with a voice, and in his most recent outings, he rarely shuts up. As if to prove that less is most definately more, hacker...
News Sonic Team Boss Takashi Iizuka Heads To The US To Oversee New Sonic Games
Will "establish Los Angeles as the centralized hub for the global brand"
Sonic Team's Takashi Iizuka has relocated to North America to create a new "development hub" for Sonic the Hedgehog games, it has been revealed. Iizuka - who acted as producer on many recent Sonic titles before being sidelined by the externally-produced Sonic Boom series - has...
March2016
News Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Confirmed for 30th September in Europe
Yo, Sonic, let's kick it!
Not so long ago Sega of America was rather silly - it arranged a panel at SXSW that was streamed online and promised a 'special reveal'. To say that fans were unimpressed at the end would be an understatement. In addition to announcing a Sonic 25th Anniversary Event in San Diego on 22nd July, it was also confirmed that...
News The Guy Who Designed Sonic The Hedgehog Supervised On Mario & Sonic At The Rio Olympics
Not Yuji Naka, the other one
The credits for Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games have revealed that Arzest was involved with the game's development. Sega fans will recognise Arzest as the home of several former Sega employees, including Naoto Ohshima - perhaps better known as the guy who designed Sonic the Hedgehog. While Yuji Naka was...
Live Blog Watch Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th Anniversary SXSW Panel and its 'Special Reveal' - Live!
It'll be over in a blur
Sonic the Hedgehog is a franchise with a big Anniversary in 2016, as SEGA celebrates the mascot's 25th Birthday. Of course, with a landmark date fans expect a big game, and this SXSW panel has been teased to include a 'Special Reveal'. What will it be? Join us to find out! <liveblog...
News 'Special Reveal' Teased for Sonic the Hedgehog Anniversary Panel at SXSW
We can safely say it's not a new Wii U-exclusive Sonic Boom sequel
In this year of landmark anniversaries we can add Sonic the Hedgehog to the list, with SEGA's iconic mascot turning 25 in the Summer. The mascot has had his ups and downs but still remains an integral part of the gaming scene in the eyes of plenty of fans, and we can be sure that...
News Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Gets a Summer Release Date for Wii U
Nintendo shows off Sevens rugby, too
Mario and Sonic used to be arch enemies, but now they settle their differences in sporting competitions. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is the next in this sports-crossover series, and will be hitting the Wii U on 24th June, following the closer arrival of the 3DS version. Footage showed off two...
February2016
News Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Confirmed For 2018 Release
Sony Pictures making a live-action and animation hybrid
We reported that Sony Pictures is working on a Sonic movie back in 2014, but things have gone a bit quiet since then. However, thanks to a recent interview with Sega Sammy Holdings President and CEO Hajime Satomi, we now know that the film will be arriving on silver screens in 2018: Sega...
January2016
News It Looks Like Michael Jackson Did Write Some Of Sonic 3's Soundtrack After All
Doesn't matter if you're black or white (or blue)
Back in the early '90s when Michael Jackson was arguably the most famous person on the face of the planet, he started working with Nintendo's rival Sega on a series of video game projects. Sega was quick to exploit Jackson's natural love of video games with Moonwalker being perhaps the most...
Video Sonic Colours Has Some of the Coolest Glitches
Blurring the lines
We know the popular narrative for some is to say that Sonic's been in a rut and had a bad run of games, but recent years have brought some solid entries. Sonic Colours / Sonic Colors certainly qualifies as one of the better releases in the past couple of generations, blending 2D and 3D play with some neat twists and power-ups. In...
News Sega Has Some "Interesting" Sonic News For Us Next Month
"We can’t talk about it yet!"
We know that Sega has a year of celebrations planned to mark Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th birthday, but aside from merchandising deals and the like, it's still unknown if we'll be getting a fresh Sonic video game to mark the momentous occasion (an
Talking Point Let's Dare to Believe that Sonic the Hedgehog Can Have a Happy Anniversary
He just needs the right spin
There were a few notable anniversaries in 2015, yet this year looks set to be even more significant. Pokemon and The Legend of Zelda are among the major celebrations still to come, but it's also the 25th Anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog. Once the sworn enemy and rival to Mario, leading the SEGA charge in the 'Console...
News Sega Reveals More Details On Sonic The Hedgehog's 25th Birthday
Get ready for "Pixel" and "Comic Book" Sonic
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, one of the most iconic video game characters ever created. Sega has a year of celebrations planned, and Toy World Magazine has revealed some of the company's merchandising moves. Unsurprisingly, much of th
Nintendo Life Weekly New 2016 Sonic Game Hinted, NX Release Predictions and More
Gotta delete fast
Sonic the Hedgehog has been through a lot, as no doubt you have this week and so after a short wintry hiatus Nintendo Life Weekly is back once again to take you through all the biggest parts of the past seven days. This week we look at Sonic soundtrack providers Crush 40 potentially leaking information pertaining to a new Sonic...
Rumour SEGA Teases More Information for Sonic's 25th Anniversary
What do the numbers mean?
As this is the year of Sonic's 25th anniversary, many are expecting big things out of SEGA for the celebration. While nothing has been confirmed yet, Crush 40 potentially spilled the beans on another Sonic anniversary game being released, though what exactly this means still remains a mystery since the post was deleted...
Live Get Up to Speed With the Sonic Block at Awesome Games Done Quick
Sonic Advance 1 & 3! Sonic Lost World!
We're big fans of Awesome Games Done Quick, which features runs of great games and raises a lot of money for charity. We're also hosting some blocks from the broadcast that feature familiar and fondly regarded games on Nintendo hardware, just in case you're not on top of the schedule. This time around we have...
News Crush 40 Facebook Post, Since Deleted, Points to 25th Anniversary Sonic Game
Actually, Generations wasn't bad
Sonic the Hedgehog is a mascot with a sketchy recent history. Sonic Colours was reasonable, Sonic Lost World flirted with being a true return to form but fell short - in this writer's opinion - of its full potential, and Sonic Boom was tolerable on 3DS but a load of old rubbish on Wii U. Unsurprisingly Sonic Boom:...
News SEGA Reveals the Logo for Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th Anniversary
Let's hear it for the Blue Blur
It's difficult to believe, but it's already going on twenty-five years since Sonic the Hedgehog starred in his first title on the Sega Genesis. Back in those days, Sonic and Mario games stood toe to toe and symbolized what was perhaps one of the greatest rivalries in gaming history between their respective companies...
November2015
Random Sega And Nintendo Go To War Over Facial Hair
It's like the 1990s all over again, but for a good cause
Sega and Nintendo were once mortal enemies, fighting for domination of the video game hardware arena. These days, they're happy bedfellows, with mascots Sonic and Mario starring in games together and Nintendo even publishing Sega's titles on its consoles. However, both companies are...
Video Take a Look at This Super Mario Mod for Sonic Generations
Looks surprisingly polished
For those of you that aren't part of the PC gaming world, you may not be too familiar with mods. Basically free, fan-created DLC, mods can put an interesting spin and add significant value to the base game that they're made for. It's gotten to the extent that certain mods have become more popular than the game they've...
October2015
News Sonic The Hedgehog Titles Being Pulled From The Wii Virtual Console
Spin dashing into the void
Famitsu has revealed that Sega will be withdrawing Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 from the Wii Virtual Console at the end of the month. The Mega Drive / Genesis classics will cease to be available via the service on Friday 30th October. The Xbox Live Arcade versions are also being taken down at t
"New games will be more inspired by how it played in its heyday"
The release of 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on the 3DS eShop has given fans a timely reminder of just how much better the Blue Blur's classic adventures are compared to his more recent offerings. While fans constantly debate the merits and shortcomings of games like Sonic Generations,...
Review 3D Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (3DS eShop)
Hogging the limelight
It's difficult to believe now, but there was a time when Sonic the Hedgehog games were good. Like, really good. Sega's recent efforts have been average at best, tragically bad at their worst (with a few exceptions here and there, mostly on handheld formats). Sonic the Hedgehog 2 falls into the series 'really good' period and so...
News Sonic Lost World's Wii U Exclusivity Ends With Budget PC Release
Bundled with Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Sonic Lost World, released exclusively on Wii U in 2013 - also with a separate 3DS iteration - is a game full of good intentions. It attempted to make 3D Sonic speed more playable; though flawed it was a demonstration of ambition and arguably a step forward for the Sonic Team. SEGA has been moving a...
September2015
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Is Spin-Dashing To The 3DS eShop On October 8th
Tails in tow
Sega has confirmed the western release date for 3D Sonic The Hedgehog 2, the latest in M2's line of amazing 3D Classics for Nintendo's 3DS handheld. October 8th is the date to write in your calendar - it is expected to launch in North America and Europe on the same day. Regarded by many as Sonic's finest outing, Sonic 2 was a massive...
News 3DS Exclusive Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Slips Into Next Year
Delayed to give a "stronger, more enjoyable experience"
As Shigeru Miyamoto famously said "A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.", with this in mind perhaps we should be thankful that SEGA has decided to delay the release of upcoming 3DS platformer Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice to next year. In a recent blog post on...
Weirdness Mario Infiltrates Sonic's First Adventure In Somari The Adventurer
Hack the planet
Mario and Sonic may be on friendlier terms these days, but once upon a time they were bitter enemies, and the notion of them sharing a game was as unlikely as a Smiths reunion. Still, you can now rewind time and imagine just what it could have been like had Mario decided to hop, skip and jump out of the Mushroom Kingdom and...
August2015
Video How Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Dev Factor 5 Gave Sonic His Home Video Game Début
A tale that gets even more unlikely with each telling
Sonic may be one of the most famous video game characters on the face of the planet, but first appearance in a domestic video game is actually relatively unknown. Sonic's actual début occurred in the arcade racer Rad Mobile (later ported to the Sega Saturn under the title Gale Racer) where he...
News Sonic Classic Collection On Nintendo DS Cut Content Including A Crazy Taxi 4 Pitch
Plans for extra games
Remember the Sonic Classic Collection released on the DS in 2010? As neat as it was, it was also slightly underwhelming when there were far more extensive Sonic-themed collections already available on other platforms for much cheaper prices. Fansite The Sonic Stadium has now uncovered new information regarding this...
Weirdness Sonic the Hedgehog is All About Self-Effacing Humour on Twitter
An account that opts to laugh, rather than cry
It's not easy being Sonic the Hedgehog - hot stuff in his youth, he's now on an iffy run of releases that earn shoulder shrugs or ridicule. Sure, there have been definite highlights in the past decade, but attention often turns to the horrible failures; it doesn't help that the mascot's most recent...
July2015
News Here's What The Mario & Sonic Rio 2016 Olympics Arcade Game Looks Like
Arriving Spring 2016 in Japan
We recently reported on the fact that Sega is releasing an arcade variant of its forthcoming Wii U and 3DS title Mario & Sonic at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The Japanese firm has now published an image of the cabinet, as well as an official site. The game is scheduled for release next Spring in Japan, and one w
Video Watch Sonic Repeatedly Rescue Tails In 3D Sonic The Hedgehog 2's Credits Sequence
To be this good takes ages
3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 recently landed on the 3DS eShop in Japan. This version of the game sports all the features of the Mega Drive / Genesis original, including two player support. In cooperative play, player two gets an invincible Tails and two players can race on a split screen in Match Play mode. Of course the main...
News Mario & Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympics Is Getting An Arcade Release
Recently underwent location tests in Japan
Sega has confirmed that the forthcoming Wii U and 3DS release Mario & Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympic Games will also be released in arcades. The game recently underwent location tests in Japan which allowed Sega to balance things and iron out any issues. It was on test at Club SEGA Akihabara and SEGA...
"We've lost trust, and we were left with nothing but reputation"
SEGA CEO and president Hajime Satomi and said sorry to loyal fans of the company after admitting that their trust had been "betrayed" in recent years. Speaking to Japanese publication Famitsu, Satomi held his hands up and acknowledged Sega's failings over the past decade: We did our...
June2015
News Sonic The Hedgehog is Now 24 Years Old
Unless you want to be pedantic and count Rad Mobile
If you're a Sonic fan in North America or Europe then today has a little significance - it was 24 years ago, on 23rd June (not July as we originally wrote), that the original Sonic the Hedgehog on SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive was released. Sonic had previously appeared as a decoration in the arcade...
Video Who Needs a New Sonic Game When You Have Splatoon's Inkbrush?
Speed up
With the surprise announcement of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice arriving on 3DS later this year, we here at Nintendo Life have found our own ways to enjoy the lightning pace gameplay attributed to the Sonic series using Splatoon's brand new Inkbrush weapon. Check out the video below for a hot, violent injection of all the super speed you'll...
The two rivals talk Sonic, Mario and much more besides
Cast your mind back to the console war of the early '90s and one thing springs to mind - Sega vs Nintendo. The titanic struggle between these two Japanese giants dominated the video game industry for the best part of a decade, with the incumbent Nintendo - along with world-famous mascot Mario -...
News Sonic Dash Passes 100 Million Smart Device Downloads for SEGA
An indication of why Nintendo's interested in the market
For those that are generally against the idea of Nintendo pursuing the smart device market in collaboration with DeNA, it can be tempting to downplay the impact that a successful game on iOS and Android can have. It's with that in mind that our eye was caught by a SEGA press release today that...
May2015
News Modern Super Sonic Joins The Ranks at First 4 Figures
Cue arguments about Modern vs Classic Sonic in 3, 2, 1...
First 4 Figures is a name synonymous with collectible figurines - from Link and Epona, to Mega Man and many more, the company has kept resin distribution companies in business for years. The latest addition to the range caught our eye, meanwhile, blending a classic character with its modern...
