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Games Inbox: Has Sony lost the trust of PS5 gamers?
Readers express significant distrust in Sony Interactive Entertainment's stance on digital game ownership, with one reader vowing to boycott the PlayStation 6. Other discussions include praise for Star Wars Zero Company and Beast of Reincarnation, anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6's realism, and a retrospective on the inconsistent quality of Sonic games.
Sonic Team head talks about how SEGA was once ready to stop making Sonic games
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka revealed that SEGA considered discontinuing Sonic games during a period of downturns, even after the Sonic Boom series. He stated that the company was ready to stop making Sonic games at one point, and he was tasked with revitalizing the franchise. Iizuka credits fan support for the series' current success and the continued investment in new titles.
The Unexpected Sonic Series That Won Me Over
The author reflects on their evolving relationship with the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, detailing a period of disinterest due to identity crises and missteps like Sonic Boom. A resurgence of interest began with Sonic Frontiers and continued with recent media like the Chaotix Casefiles audio drama, which is praised for its character focus and narrative strength.