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Dead Space and Mass Effect trilogy are less than £5 right now in huge sale
Several Electronic Arts titles are heavily discounted on Steam, with the Dead Space remake available for £4.99 and Mass Effect Legendary Edition for £3.99. Other notable deals include Star Wars: Squadrons, Titanfall 2, Battlefield 1, and Sonic Mania, all priced under £5.
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.
A classic Sonic game is getting a remake according to a former Sega exec, and you only need to look at Sonic movie 4 to…
Former Sega of America executive Mike Fischer has heard that a remake of the classic game Sonic CD is in development. While not officially announced by Sega, Fischer expressed his hope for the remake, especially with the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie set to adapt the game. The article also mentions rumors of a Sonic Frontiers definitive edition and discusses other popular Sonic titles.
I can't decide if this custom Sonic 2 controller with spin dash force feedback is genius or Eggman-levels of…
An electronics enthusiast has developed a custom Sega Genesis controller for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 that features real-time force feedback for the spin dash move. The controller includes a motor that spins to match the in-game action and a small screen acting as a charge meter. While currently working with a PC emulator, the creator hopes to adapt it for original hardware or other Sonic titles like Sonic Mania and Sonic Origins.
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.
Top 10 Sonic the Hedgehog games
This article ranks the top 10 Sonic the Hedgehog games, celebrating the blue speedster's diverse career across various genres. The list includes titles like Sonic Unleashed, Sonic Frontiers, and Sonic Mania, with Sonic Superstars announced for release in October on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Best Sonic Games Of All Time
This article ranks all Sonic the Hedgehog platformer games that have appeared on Nintendo platforms. It covers titles from the original Mega Drive debut to more recent releases, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses. The ranking is based on user ratings and aims to help fans identify the best and worst entries in the series.
10 Best PC Games For 10 Year Olds: [Fun+Educational Games]
This article lists ten fun and educational PC games suitable for 10-year-olds, focusing on titles that are cartoon-oriented and free of explicit content. The selection includes games like Freddi Fish, Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, Plants vs. Zombies, and A Hat in Time, all available on PC.
Video Games In Music #5: Sonic Tunes
This article ranks the author's top 10 favorite music tracks from the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series, with a particular emphasis on the Sega Genesis era. The author highlights iconic tunes like Green Hill Zone and Casino Night Zone, praising the series' music for its funky and memorable quality compared to other franchises.
Best Sonic Games!
This article discusses Polygon's list of the top 12 Sonic the Hedgehog games, offering personal reactions and then presenting the author's own top 5 Sonic games. The author highlights Sonic Mania as the best 2D game and Sonic Adventure 2 as the best 3D game, while also expressing a desire for more strong 3D Sonic titles.
