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Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Rumour: Silver and Blaze Said to Appear in Post-Credits Scene
A social-media rumour claims Silver the Hedgehog and Blaze the Cat will appear in a post-credits scene of a purported Sonic The Hedgehog 4 movie. We examine the claim...
Sonic DNA Statue Replica: Price, Size, and Preorder Details for Sega’s Collectible
Sega and Kadokawa are offering a made-to-order miniature replica of the life-sized Sonic DNA statue. Read verified details on price, size, reservations, shipping, and...
Sonic Discord Launch Troubles: Sega Responds as Moderation and Filters Calm Early Chaos
Sega addresses moderation issues after the official Sonic the Hedgehog Discord server experienced a chaotic launch. Aaron Webber outlines steps taken to remove bad...
Sonic Discord Server Overrun Minutes After Launch — Sega Locks Channels to Contain Spam
Sega launched an official Sonic the Hedgehog Discord server on October 6, 2026, but the community was flooded with NSFW content and spam within minutes. Moderators...
Takashi Iizuka on Metacritic Pressure: How Sonic Team Is Raising Standards for Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka discusses the heightened pressure to maintain high Metacritic scores and how increased resources and team support are improving Sonic...
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds — Sonic Team Explains Why a Season Pass Funded Ongoing Live-Service Support
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka explains why Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds adopted a Season Pass to fund continued content, and how the studio balanced a fan-first approach...
Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary: Sonic Team Says Franchise Is "Only Halfway" to Its Potential
As Sonic the Hedgehog marks its 35th anniversary, Sonic Team leaders reflect on the franchise's global reach, the boost from the live-action films, and plans for the...
Takashi Iizuka: Sonic the Hedgehog Still Halfway to Its Potential, Sega Targets Broader Audiences
Sega veteran Takashi Iizuka tells Continue magazine that Sonic the Hedgehog is only halfway to its potential. Read how Sonic Team and Sega plan to grow the franchise...
SONIC the Exhibition -ACROSS GENERATIONS- at Ikebukuro PARCO: Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Exhibition Dates, Artists, Tickets
Full coverage of SONIC the Exhibition -ACROSS GENERATIONS- at Ikebukuro PARCO, detailing dates, artists, rare development materials, ticketing, and how the event fits...
Shadow Nearly as Popular as Sonic, Says Sonic Team Boss Takashi Iizuka
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka says Shadow the Hedgehog's popularity has surged to rival Sonic's, noting the character was rescued from permanent death in Sonic...
Sega Roadmap Confirms New Sonic Movie for 2028 as Franchise Marks 35th Anniversary
Sega's official roadmap for Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary confirms a new theatrical Sonic movie for 2028 and signals continued investment in games and media...
Knuckles' Chaotix AI-Assisted Recomp Draws Criticism Over Audio, Widescreen and Performance
Community response to an AI-assisted recomp of Knuckles' Chaotix has highlighted audio, widescreen and performance problems. We examine the technical context, platform...
Takashi Iizuka: How the 2020 Sonic Movie Rescued the Franchise — Sega, Sonic Team, and the Future of Games
Sonic series producer Takashi Iizuka says Sega nearly canceled the franchise before the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Read confirmed context from TGS 2026, franchise...
How the 2020 Sonic Movie Rescued the Franchise: Takashi Iizuka on Sonic's Revival
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka says the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog film was the turning point that saved the franchise. A look at how Sega's games, films, and platform...
Takashi Iizuka Says He Fought to Save Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise — What That Means for Games and Switch Releases
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka told media at Tokyo Game Show he fought inside Sega to keep the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise alive. The article reviews Iizuka's...
Takashi Iizuka on Sonic Frontiers: Why the Open-Zone Experiment Shaped the Future of Sonic
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka tells 4Gamer that Sonic Frontiers' open-zone design was a decisive experiment for the franchise. Read the developer perspective, context...
Kazuyuki Hoshino Mega CD BIOS Found: Sonic Team Artist’s Custom Firmware Preserved
A custom Mega CD (Sega CD) BIOS made for Sonic Team Creative Director Kazuyuki Hoshino has resurfaced. Preservation group Hidden Palace and contributor gageiro shared...
Morio Kishimoto Eyes Remakes of Sonic and the Secret Rings and Sonic and the Black Knight
Sonic Frontiers director Morio Kishimoto says he would revisit Wii-era storybook entries Sonic and the Secret Rings and Sonic and the Black Knight, citing their role...
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Samba de Amigo DLC Now Live — Free Amigo Racer and Limited-Time Festival
SEGA has released a free Samba de Amigo DLC for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding Amigo and the Locomotive de Amigo with a limited Samba de Amigo Festival running...
Android Sonic in Fortnite: How SEGA Approved Sonic Team's Collaboration with Epic Games
Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka explains how SEGA approved Sonic's Fortnite appearance by creating 'Android Sonic.' Coverage of the collaboration, platform context...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds September Update: Samba de Amigo Joins the Nintendo Switch Lineup
SEGA confirms continued support for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds and reveals Samba de Amigo arriving in September, plus anniversary events on September 25. What players on...
Sonic Mania Sequel: Sonic Team Open to Working with Christian Whitehead's Team Again
Takashi Iizuka confirms Sonic Team remains close with Sonic Mania developers and expresses openness to collaborating again; background on Sonic Mania, Evening Star,...
Sonic Mania Sequel Possible, Says Sonic Team Head Takashi Iizuka
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka confirms a Sonic Mania sequel remains possible but is not in active development. Details from a Game Informer interview and context on...
Sonic Mania 2: Takashi Iizuka Says SEGA Remains Open to Working with Mania Team
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka confirms SEGA's good relations with Sonic Mania developers and leaves the door open for Sonic Mania 2; overview of the original game's...
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 merchandise leak: plushies, glasses and keychains surface online ahead of March 2027
Official Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie merchandise has leaked online, showing plushies, drinking glasses and keychains ahead of the film's reported March 2027 launch....
Sonic Frontiers concept art: Nintendo Dream reveals early Sage designs and Koco transformation (October 2026)
Nintendo Dream's October 2026 issue publishes early Sonic Frontiers concept art, showing alternate Sage designs and Koco's evolution from plant beings to stone figures...
Sonic Adventure's Legacy: Takashi Iizuka Reflects on Sonic Team's 3D Breakthrough
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka tells The Guardian that Sonic Adventure's successful transition to 3D on the SEGA Dreamcast was pivotal for the franchise. A look at the...
Sonic Frontiers Surpasses 5 Million Sales — Sega Celebrates with Free Sonic Adventure 2 Shoes on Switch 2
Sega confirms Sonic Frontiers has sold over five million copies since its 2022 launch and is handing out Sonic Adventure 2 shoes to players as part of its Switch 2...
Sonic Frontiers Hits 5 Million Sales as SEGA Credits Nintendo Switch 2 Release
SEGA confirms Sonic Frontiers has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. The Sonic Team-developed 3D platformer, released in November 2022, reached the milestone with...
Sonic Frontiers Surpasses Five Million Copies Sold — SEGA Marks Milestone with Switch 2 Definitive Edition Bonus
SEGA confirms Sonic Frontiers has sold over five million copies since its November 2022 launch. The developer released a Nintendo Switch 2 Definitive Edition and made...
McLaren Racing x Sonic apparel lands at M&S — Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration available now
Marks & Spencer launches an exclusive McLaren Racing x Sonic the Hedgehog apparel collection, extending the McLaren-Sonic partnership into fashion. Available in...
Sonic in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 'Override': New Zone Arrives August 20, 2026
Official Sonic channels tease a new Fortnite zone featuring Sonic and Peely, confirmed for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 'Override' on August 20, 2026. Details and...
Sonic in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: New Zone Drops August 20, 2026
Sonic the Hedgehog joins Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 'Override' with a new zone teased by official Sonic channels. Trailer confirms an August 20, 2026 drop and...
Sonic 35th Anniversary Surprises: Takashi Iizuka Confirms More Plans for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Sega and Sonic Team are continuing Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary with additional projects. Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka told Pocket Tactics more...
Sonic 35th Anniversary: Sonic Team Head Takashi Iizuka Says More Surprises Are Coming
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka confirms there are additional surprises planned for Sonic's 35th anniversary, with fans and industry events like Gamescom watching...
Sonic remakes: Takashi Iizuka on why Sonic Team prioritizes new experiences over straight remasters
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka explains the challenges of remaking classic Sonic titles, stressing that controls, level design and platform technology must be reworked...
Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic Team Aimed to Beat Disney, Director Takashi Iizuka Says
Sonic Team director Takashi Iizuka reflects on the studio's 1990s ambition to rival Disney as Sonic the Hedgehog launched on the Sega Genesis. The article...
LEGO Animal Crossing and LEGO Sonic Sets Reportedly Marked for Retirement; No New 2027 Sets Listed
Online reports claim The LEGO Group has no new LEGO Animal Crossing or LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets listed for 2027 and that remaining sets may be retired; The LEGO...
Takashi Iizuka: SEGA Wanted to Beat Disney with Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka says SEGA originally aimed to surpass Disney with Sonic. Read an overview of Iizuka's comments, relevant industry context, and related...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Second Season Confirmed by Sonic Team Head Takashi Iizuka
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka tells 80LV the studio is committed to long-term support for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, including a second season of post-release content...
Wendy's Sonic the Hedgehog Kids Meal: 35th Anniversary Collectible Card Promotion Explained
Wendy's launches a Sonic the Hedgehog Kids Meal promotion in the United States tied to Sonic's 35th anniversary, featuring seven collectible character card cases and...
Sega: Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Success Opens Doors for New Projects, President Shuji Utsumi Says
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu that the success of the Sonic films has enabled new development opportunities for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and could...
Besky Denies GenAI Use in Sonic and the Black Knight PC Recompilation
Developer Besky (BlindRedDog) publicly denies using generative AI on a fan PC recompilation of Sonic and the Black Knight following criticism of GenerationAmiga's...
First 4 Figures Super Sonic Statue Revealed — Sonic Frontiers Exclusive Edition and Pre-Order Date
First 4 Figures has revealed a Super Sonic statue for Sonic Frontiers featuring LED-equipped Chaos Emeralds and smoke-ring effects. Pre-orders open July 21, 2026.
First 4 Figures Sonic Frontiers statue teased ahead of July 21, 2026 pre-orders
First 4 Figures has teased a high-end Sonic Frontiers statue featuring Sonic surrounded by the seven Chaos Emeralds. Pre-orders open July 21, 2026; dimensions, weight,...
Sonic Frontiers Figure Pre-Orders Begin July 21 — First 4 Figures Reveals Sonic and Super Sonic Statues
First 4 Figures will open pre-orders for Sonic Frontiers-themed Sonic and Super Sonic statues on July 21. Learn what is confirmed about the collectibles, how to secure...
Sonic 35th Anniversary Animation: SEGA Releases 'Memories And Beyond' Teaser
SEGA has released a teaser for a short animation titled 'Memories And Beyond' commemorating Sonic The Hedgehog's 35th anniversary. Read details on the teaser,...
Sonic Frontiers Switch 2 Definitive Edition: Digital Foundry Confirms Major Technical Improvements
Digital Foundry's analysis finds Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition on Switch 2 delivers substantial technical upgrades — 60fps performance mode, 1080p quality mode,...
Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2: Performance, Modes, and Is It Worth Upgrading?
An authoritative look at Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 — technical improvements, Performance vs Graphics modes, DLC inclusion, and upgrade...
Sonic Frontiers soundtrack surpasses 300 million streams — Tomoya Ohtani, SEGA report
SEGA composer Tomoya Ohtani confirms Sonic Frontiers Original Soundtrack Stillness & Motion has exceeded 300 million streams on major streaming services....
European Nintendo Downloads — Week of June 25, 2026: Nintendo Switch 2 Retail Releases and eShop Additions
Comprehensive coverage of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of June 25, 2026, detailing Nintendo Switch 2 retail and digital launches, notable eShop...
Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition on Switch 2: No Free Upgrade, Save Transfer Rules and DLC Caveats
Sega's Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 with no upgrade path for original Switch owners. Read verified details on save data...
Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Released — SEGA Confirms Upgraded Version
SEGA has released Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. The upgraded release includes all DLC, save transfer, and performance/graphics modes.
Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition Arrives on Switch 2 — Standalone Release with All DLC
SEGA releases Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition as a standalone Switch 2 title with all free DLC, digital and physical Game‑Key card options, and save transfer support.
Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2: what’s included and what to know
Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition is out now on Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified details on included DLC, Game-Key Card retail availability, developer credits, and...
Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 — SEGA Releases Enhanced Version with All DLC
SEGA has released Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23, 2026. The Definitive Edition bundles all previously released free DLC and...
Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 During Sonic's 35th Anniversary Livestream
Sonic the Hedgehog celebrates 35 years as Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition is announced for Nintendo Switch 2 during a charity livestream featuring Sonic Team...
Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 — Performance vs Resolution, Save Transfers, and DLC Limits
SEGA’s Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with selectable performance and resolution modes, limited DLC transfer, and a one-way save...
Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 — Key Details and Features
SEGA releases Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified details on content, Quality and Performance modes, developer credits from Sonic...
Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Launches on eShop — All Inclusions and Improvements
Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with performance and visual upgrades. Read what’s included — DLC, bonus items, and how this release...