Sonic the Hedgehog
News, coverage and analysis tracking Sonic the Hedgehog across the outlets.
The Lego Sega Genesis Console is a great retro build with just a few small frustrationsThe Lego Sega Genesis Console set offers an excellent value for retro gaming fans, accurately recreating the iconic 16-bit console and its controllers at about 60% scale. Despite minor frustrations with sticker application and some instruction quirks, the set boasts impressive attention to detail, including a hidden Sonic the Hedgehog portrait, and allows for display as either the Genesis or Mega Drive version.- Game Crossovers and CollaborationsA sneak peek for the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, titled 'Memories And Beyond', was presented at AX. The event highlighted the franchise's history and upcoming celebrations.
- SEGA gives fans a sneak peek at 35th anniversary animation Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and BeyondSEGA is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its iconic Sonic the Hedgehog franchise with a new animated series titled Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond. The animation features characters like Metal Sonic, Knuckles, and Amy in fast-paced fight scenes.
Our fave Nintendo 64 memories! Pure Nintendo Podcast E168The Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts Jemma, Trev, and Kirk reminisce about their favorite memories of the Nintendo 64 in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The episode also touches on the anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, discusses new demos available on the Nintendo Switch, and covers various games the hosts have been playing, including Dave the Diver and Untitled Goose Game.
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.
Une collection Sonic x Olympique pour fêter la Journée olympique et le 35e anniversaire de Sonic The HedgehogThe International Olympic Committee and SEGA have launched their first collaborative merchandise collection to celebrate Olympic Day and the 35th anniversary of Sonic The Hedgehog. The "Sonic x Olympic" collection features designs combining Olympic rings with Sonic characters and sports themes, promoting values of friendship, excellence, and respect.
SEGA faces backlash as Sonic the Hedgehog ARG sneakily asks for consent to train gen-AI on your dataSega is facing backlash for its Sonic the Hedgehog alternate reality game, 'The Chaos Hunt,' which was discovered to be training AI models on participant data without clear consent. The marketing campaign, designed to celebrate the series' 35th anniversary, required users to agree to terms that allowed a marketing company, Community, to use their data for AI model training. This has sparked negative reactions from fans concerned about the increasing integration of AI in marketing.- Sonic x Olympic collection celebrates OLYMPIC DAY AND Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversaryThe International Olympic Committee and SEGA have launched a special-edition merchandise collection to celebrate Olympic Day and Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary. The collection features designs uniting the Olympic rings with Sonic and friends participating in various Olympic sports, highlighting shared values of perseverance and excellence.
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.
Sonic Returns To His Roots With New Sega Genesis CartridgesSega and iam8bit have released new 'Legacy Cartridges' for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, compatible with NTSC Sega Genesis consoles. Priced at $99.99 each, these collector's items feature translucent cartridges, clamshell packaging, and instruction manuals, with a chance for a glow-in-the-dark shell.
Evening Reading - June 23, 2026This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming industry happenings, including Tencent's reported exits from Japanese studios, EA layoffs, and new game announcements like Montabi and Tanuki: Pon's Summer. It also touches on the upcoming EVO 2026 fighting game tournament and reflections on Sonic's 35th birthday and the legacy of 3D graphics in gaming.
Games Inbox: Is Sonic the Hedgehog cooler than Super Mario?This article discusses whether Sonic the Hedgehog is still cooler than Super Mario, exploring arguments about their respective attitudes, supporting characters, and modern relevance. It also touches on the high cost of new hardware like Steam Machines and the PlayStation 6, and Sega's struggles with its retro revival strategy.- All the announcements from Sonic’s 35th birthdaySEGA of America hosted a livestream event to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog. The multi-hour stream featured guest appearances and several surprise announcements for fans.
- Sonic’s New Chaos Hunt Game Includes Some Fine Print You Shouldn’t SkipSega's new Alternate Reality Game, Chaos Hunt, celebrating Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary, includes terms of service that require players to agree to AI model training and data sharing with third-party vendors. The game involves a hunt for Chaos Emeralds, with prizes including a trip to Club Chaos in New York City. Sega is also releasing anniversary merchandise and collaborating with other franchises for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
- Sonic and SEGA teams up with Olympic for co-branded merchandise collectionSEGA and the International Olympic Committee have launched a co-branded merchandise collection to celebrate Olympic Day and Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary. The collection features a special graphic combining the Olympic rings and Sonic imagery.
- Classic Sonic coming to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds todaySEGA announced that Classic Sonic will be added to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds today as part of the franchise's 35th birthday celebrations. Additionally, characters Axel from Crazy Taxi and Amigo from Samba de Amigo have had their release dates teased.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds free character updates Classic Sonic, Axel, and Amigo announcedSEGA has announced free character updates for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding Classic Sonic, Axel from Crazy Taxi, and Amigo from Samba de Amigo as playable characters throughout June, August, and September. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
To celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary, I've gathered some of the best merch based on the beloved blue blur - from Lego sets to Loungefly bagsTo celebrate the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, this article highlights various officially licensed merchandise. Items include Lego sets, Loungefly bags, Squishmallow plushies, PEZ dispensers, game controllers, and cookbooks, all based on the beloved SEGA franchise.- Game Crossovers and CollaborationsThe Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Collection is now available for purchase on the official SEGA Merchandise Shop. This collection celebrates the iconic blue hedgehog's long-standing legacy in gaming and pop culture.