Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog is a prolific game franchise that started life on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Covering both 2D and 3D iterations through the generations, Sonic is known for speedy movements and interesting platforming mechanics.

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Sonic Frontiers
Sega Wants to Hire a Sonic Expert to Help Codify Sonic Lore

Sega is looking to hire a Sonic the Hedgehog expert to help establish and codify Sonic lore for future games and media projects.

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Five Years Later, What Sonic Forces Got Right

Sonic Forces is now five years old, and while it has plenty of flaws, there are things the 2017 release handles well enough to affect future games.

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Sonic Frontiers Review

Sonic Frontiers is a buggy and often repetitive Sonic playground, but its fun gameplay and great characters make it a playground worth visiting.

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Sonic Frontiers Gets Action-Packed Trailer Ahead of Launch Next Week

With just a week to go until the game's launch, Sega releases a thrilling new trailer for Sonic Frontiers that showcases the Blue Blur in action.

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Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence Sets the Stage for Sonic Lore to Change Forever

Sonic Frontiers launches in a week, and its Prologue: Divergence short points to big story beats that could change swaths of Sonic lore.

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All Sonic Frontiers Special Editions

Fans may not have a ton of choices when it comes to special editions for Sonic Frontiers, but they still want to make sure they buy the right one.

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Sonic Frontiers Preview Showcases Combat and Boss Fight Variety

Before the launch of Sonic Frontiers in early-November, one preview video showcases some of the varied combat and bosses that will be encountered.

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Sonic Frontiers Previews Shows Big the Cat's Fishing Minigame

Preview videos and screenshots of Sonic Frontiers show off Big the Cat and what players can expect from his fishing minigame.

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Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise Sales Have Passed 1.5 Billion Units

Sega's latest financial report for the past year claims that the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has surpassed 1.5 billion units in sales.

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Sonic Frontiers Gameplay Previews Focus on Chaos Island and Tails

Almost two weeks before Sonic Frontiers' launch, preview videos highlight the game's third island, Chaos Island, along with Sonic's friend Tails.

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Silver the Hedgehog Might Be a Good Spin-off Protagonist After Sonic Frontiers

Silver the Hedgehog may not be the most known Sonic character, but his psychic abilities make him the perfect choice for a Sonic Frontiers spin-off.

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Panic Porcupine Interview: Building a Loving Indie Parody of Sonic the Hedgehog's Game Design

The Best War Games chats with the developers of Panic Porcupine about the game's difficulty, size, and humor before it releases later this month.

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How Panic Porcupine Challenges Players to Avoid Deadly Traps with Familiar 'Hedge-like' Platforming

As Panic Porcupine takes inspiration from 2D Sonic, The Best War Games talks to developers about how it invites those who go fast to even tougher challenges.

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Every Time Sonic the Hedgehog Has Worn Other Video Game Costumes

Sonic the Hedgehog can wear armor from Monster Hunter in Sonic Frontiers, and it may lead fans to wonder if Sonic has worn similar outfits.

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8 Most Adorable Insects In Games

If insects in real life were as adorable as these game characters, then people would be far more welcoming to them.

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Sonic '06 Would Be a Perfect Addition to the Current Remake Trend

Sonic '06 is widely considered to be the worst Sonic game out there, but a full remake could finally give this game a second chance.

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Sega Reveals Why It Pursued Making the Sonic the Hedgehog Movies

A producer at Sega provides some insight into why the company pursued a film adaptation of the Sonic the Hedgehog video games.

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Huge Sonic Frontiers Leak Shows Off Gameplay and Cutscenes

A huge leaked gameplay video of Sonic Frontiers reveals several details about the game, including cutscenes and Titan boss fight with Super Sonic.

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Sonic Frontiers Demo Player Finds Reference To Sonic Movie

One fan who played the demo of Sonic Frontiers stumbles upon a mechanic that directly references the Sonic the Hedgehog movie.

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Sonic Frontiers Would Benefit From Going Quiet Again Until Launch

Sonic Frontiers reveals have been rather frequent lately, but in order to preserve the game's mystery, it should stop while its ahead.