The setting shown in both the trailer and the gameplay footage appears reminiscent
of the Sonic the Hedgehog Saturday morning cartoon from the 90s, in which Dr. Eggman (then known as Dr. Robotnik) had successfully conquered the planet, and Sonic was a freedom fighter.
We know that the only playable characters will be the original trio
of Sonic, Tails and Knuckles, and that the game will feature environments from the classic series reimagined as well as entirely new Zones.
Earlier this week, SEGA held a special event to celebrate the Japanese release
of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice.
We've got the second issue
of the Sonic Forces Prequel Comic, «Stress Test»!
«For all gamers who purchased the original digital version
of Sonic Mania on console and PC, an Encore DLC pack will be available for sale to access the new features, with more details to come at a later date.»
Nintendo has released a Rayman Legends demo on the Wii U eShop, and later today, it should be followed by a demo
of Sonic & All - Stars Racing Transformed.
Then there's the other side
of Sonic, the games that are a poor fit for the franchise, just plain mediocre, or both.
Expanded version
of Sonic Mania announced, available as paid DLC for current owners - and will be accompanied by a new free 5 - part animated series called Sonic Mania Adventures, done by the studio behind the awesome opening animation.
All of the features from the updated version of the game will also be coming to the digital version
of Sonic Mania as an update.
From Michael Jackson producing tracks for Sonic 3 to Crush 40 creating the unforgettable Escape from the City, the topic
of Sonic music is just as tumultuous as the games.
However since SEGA has yet to weigh in just yet, in terms of the Switch release
of Sonic Manic, nothing is set in stone just yet releases, but as soon as a date does finally emerge, we will not hesitate to share it!
An updated physical release
of Sonic Mania titled Sonic Mania Plus has been revealed, complete with new playable characters and modes.
The second episode
of Sonic's return to 2D is finally near!
The House
of Sonic is now very much the House of Strategy.
The infamous DRM measurement has been in yesterday's PC release
of Sonic Mania, meaning those hoping to play on their PC when their internet goes down, while they're on a budget airliner, the back of a car or vacationing out in the sticks are now out of luck as it requires Steam to be logged in and operational before it'll boot up Sonic Mania.
It took until this month's release
of Sonic Mania to finally make peace.
To celebrate the belated release
of Sonic Mania on PC, we're digging up some of the most memorable tracks of its questionable 25 year history.
When SEGA revealed a revised release
of Sonic Mania, in the form
of Sonic Mania Plus, they took fans by... View Article
The game will let players take the role
of Sonic, Knuckles or Tails as they pursue Dr. Eggman.
just a re-make of the popular titles
of sonic and racing games that xbox 360 has but worse, since this isnt in full hd, just in high resolution.
When you think
of Sonic you probably think of his meme - ified catchphrase «Got ta go fast!»
Using Infinite's power, he conjures up replicas
of Sonic's greatest enemies: Chaos, Shadow, Metal Sonic, and... Zavok from Sonic: Lost World.
Another area
of Sonic Mania that feels a bit out of touch with modern game design is the instant deaths that result from being crushed by one of the game's many moving platforms or objects.
You can check out my interview with some of the heads
of Sonic Team for a glimpse into the uncertainty and reluctance that the game faced early on, and that hesitation is understandable.
If so, you know the basics
of Sonic Mania.
Set across three defining eras from 20 years
of Sonic the Hedgehog video game history, the instantly recognisable env...
Emerald - hunting, multiplayer battles, and Time Attack mode will let players squeeze every last drop out
of Sonic Mania's content.
Gamers used to the frantic tempo and colourful chirpiness
of Sonic and Mario faced a rude awakening when RE loaded up.
Fortunately, thanks to the fast - paced nature
of Sonic Mania and the lack of repetition in its elements, once you're past a part of the game you don't enjoy you'll never have to worry about it cropping up again.
It's the sort of game many Sonic fans had assumed we would never see again and, as we found in our interview with two of the heads
of Sonic Team, it was a project that faced internal skepticism from the very beginning.
I've wondered if the release
of Sonic: Lost World had anything to do with this decision.
The full version
of Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal launches exclusively for Nintendo 3DS on Nov. 11.
Bloomberg Japan (via VentureBeat) reports that the house
of Sonic is pursuing Index Corp., which among other operations owns Persona and Shin Megami Tensei developer / publisher Atlus.
Download the free demo version
of Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal.
Combining the precision after - touch of Mario, the bendable momentum physics
of Sonic, and the subtle tweakability of Ryu or Chun - Li, theres a wealth of context - sensitive control mastery to be found underneath Raymans seemingly simple gameplay.
Mar 16, 2018 - An updated physical release
of Sonic Mania titled Sonic Mania Plus has been revealed, complete with new playable char...
Following the release of the Nintendo Switch version
of the Sonic Forces demo, Sega also launched the PS4 version on the Japanese PlayStation Store.
A few more details regarding the release
of Sonic the Hedgehog Remastered: iOS users who purchased the previously available version
of Sonic the Hedgehog will receive the remastered version in an update.
Sega showcases gameplay and cutscenes
of Sonic Forces, showcasing its features and rich cast, including the custom hero players can create.
Our goal — add something new and overcome any potential hardships,» said head
of Sonic Team, Takashi Iizuka.
With Ninja Theory returning to polish combat and driving being tweaked by Sumo Digital
of Sonic All - Stars Racing fame, expect more playing and less wandering about the creative Toy Box halfheartedly placing scenery.
Anne's opening visit to the doctor (played by Peter Grosz
of Sonic ad fame) is outright hilarious, while Adam's book club features some real zingers from Bobby Moynihan, Gil Ozeri, and Reid Scott («Veep»).
There was no need for a new Galaxy game, Nintendo has an exclusive Sonic game that plays as an evolution of Galaxy with the speed and feel
of Sonic.
I wouldn't blame you a lot
of Sonic games are really bad.
For today, and only today, Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2 and 3, and Sonic and Knuckles are all 240 Microsoft Points on the Xbox 360 Marketplace in celebration of 19 years
of Sonic videogames.
With the success
of Sonic Mania and the mediocre reviews
of Sonic Forces, it is tough to say which route SEGA will take Sonic in their rebuild to 2020.
A new version
of Sonic the Hedgehog will be released with widescreen support, solid 60 fps gameplay and a new time attack mode brought to you by Christian Whitehead, the man behind the recent Sonic CD port.
The new version of the 16 bit classic launches tomorrow and will be a free update for those who already own the existing port
of Sonic 2 for these devices.
Christian «The Taxman» Whitehead returns once again with a Retro Engine - powered port
of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for Android and iOS devices.
It's also worth mentioning that we recently got an insight into how the 2nd act
of Sonic Mania's take on the Green Hill Zone is playing out.