Sonic Forces
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SEGA fête les 35 ans de Sonic the Hedgehog avec un Stream anniversaire exceptionnelSEGA celebrated the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog with a special anniversary stream. The event featured surprise announcements and releases, including Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, updates for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with new characters and a world championship, and gameplay reveals for SONIC PICO PARK. Additionally, Steam sales for the Sonic franchise were highlighted, along with new collaborations and a Sonic Live in Concert event.
Sonic The Hedgehog is being re-released on cartridge but there's a big problemSega is celebrating Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary with several new releases, including Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 and two physical game collections. Additionally, iam8bit is releasing special cartridge re-releases of the original Sonic The Hedgehog and Sonic The Hedgehog 2 for the NTSC Sega Genesis, though these are primarily for collectors due to regional compatibility issues.- SEGA Celebrates 35 Years of Sonic the Hedgehog with Birthday Livestream ExtravaganzaSEGA celebrated the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog with a special livestream event. The celebration included the surprise release of Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, updates for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, new gameplay for SONIC PICO PARK, and announcements for Sonic Forces on Nex Playground and mobile. Additionally, a Sonic the Hedgehog franchise sale on Steam and an expanded Sonic Live in Concert tour were revealed.
Sega Announces Two Sonic Game Collections For SwitchSega has announced two new Sonic the Hedgehog game collections for the Nintendo Switch, celebrating the character's 35th anniversary. The 'Classic Sonic Collection' and 'Modern Sonic Collection' will each bundle previously released titles and are set to launch in October 2026 for $49.99 USD.
10 years ago, Sega said "we're done with Sonic," and it was up to Takashi Iizuka to save the series:…Sega's Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka revealed that the company was once prepared to abandon the Sonic franchise entirely. He was tasked 10 years ago with revitalizing the series during a period of significant decline, marked by poorly received titles like Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) and Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric. Iizuka credits the dedicated fanbase and successful media like the Sonic Boom cartoon and movies for helping to restore the character's reputation.
Sonic the Hedgehog Theme Songs Compiled on Forever Fast AlbumSega announced the release of 'Forever Fast: 35th Anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog,' a two-disc CD compilation of voiced theme songs from the Sonic series. The album will be available digitally and physically on June 24, 2026, featuring tracks from games like Sonic Adventure and Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, including confirmed songs by Crush 40 and Nathan Sharp.- Daily Video Game Deals May 1 – Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Charon’s Staircase, Rico London, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, Resident Evil 4 & MoreDaily video game deals for May 1st include discounts on titles such as Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Resident Evil 4, and Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. These offers are available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
- The Unexpected Sonic Series That Won Me OverThe 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.
SEGA trademarks Sonic Forces in Japan and the United StatesSEGA has re-registered the trademark for Sonic Forces in Japan and the United States, a title that had been abandoned since 2019. It remains unclear if this indicates new plans for the franchise or is related to the mobile game Sonic Forces: Speed Battle. The article also notes SEGA's recent trademark of Sonic Frontiers in Japan.
SEGA / Atlus hosting new Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Yakuza, and more at new low pricesSEGA and Atlus are hosting a digital sale on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring significant discounts on titles like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Yakuza Kiwami 2, and Persona 3 Reload. The sale includes a wide array of games from SEGA's catalog, with prices reduced to new lows until April 13, 2026.- The gloriously stupid return of Sonic the Hedgehog’s edgiest villain shows that Ian Flynn is the GOAT of the franchise’s writersWriter Ian Flynn is credited with revitalizing the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, particularly by successfully reintroducing the villain Infinite. Flynn's deep understanding of the series' lore and characters allows him to fix previous narrative missteps and create compelling stories that resonate with fans.