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Sonic Frontiers director interested in remake / reimagining of Sonic and the Secret Rings, Sonic and the Black Knight
Sonic Frontiers director Morio Kishimoto expressed interest in remaking or reimagining Sonic and the Secret Rings and Sonic and the Black Knight, games he considers foundational to his career. He believes his skills have improved enough to create a better experience now, while also showing interest in Sonic Unleashed but deeming the original Sonic the Hedgehog too perfect to remake.
Sonic fans have double the physical Switch game goodness as the Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic Collections are now up…
SEGA has announced the pre-order availability of the Classic Sonic Collection and Modern Sonic Collection for the Nintendo Switch, launching in October for $49.99 each. While these collections offer physical releases of various Sonic titles, notable omissions like Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 from the Modern collection have been noted. The collections include a 35th Anniversary Logo Patch and reversible covers.
SEGA and Atlus Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Sonic Mania, Virtua Fighter 5, and more at new low prices
SEGA and Atlus are holding a sale on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, featuring significant discounts of up to 85 percent on various titles. Games like Sonic Mania, Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown, Persona 5 Royal, and several Yakuza titles are available at reduced prices until September 1, 2026.
SEGA fête les 35 ans de Sonic the Hedgehog avec un Stream anniversaire exceptionnel
SEGA 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 problem
Sega 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 Extravaganza
SEGA 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 Switch
Sega 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 Album
Sega 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 & More
Daily 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 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.
SEGA trademarks Sonic Forces in Japan and the United States
SEGA 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 prices
SEGA 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 writers
Writer 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.