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Samba De Amigo: Party Central Adds 2 Sonic Songs and a City Escape-Themed Stage

Monday, March 27th, 2023

SEGA have revealed that 2 cuts from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise will be playable songs in Samba De Amigo: Party Central.

Both Escape From the City from Sonic Adventure 2 and Fist Bump from Sonic Forces will be playable songs in Samba De Amigo: Party Central. Also included is a City Escape-themed stage for Samba and friends to dance in. Sonic himself even joins the action. You can see a screenshot of the stage below:

Samba De Amigo: Party Central is a Nintendo Switch exclusive that will launch at some point in Summer 2023.

Sonic Origins Plus Revealed, 12 Game Gear Games Added in New Boxed Release With Art Book

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023

A new expanded version of Sonic Origins is coming June 23rd 2023 and it is called Sonic Origins Plus.

This new edition of Sonic Origins will include all the digital bonus content from the first release that was locked behind the various special editions, Amy Rose as a playable character in Sonic 1, 2, CD and 3&K, and 12 emulated Game Gear Sonic titles.

Sonic Origins Plus will be sold as a digital add-on for Sonic Origins as well as a boxed release with an art book and a reversible cover. The boxed release is only available for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, while the digital version is also available on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam.

First Sonic Frontiers DLC Pack ‘Sights, Sounds, & Speed’ Releasing March 22nd 2023

Monday, March 20th, 2023

SEGA have revealed that the first free DLC pack for Sonic Frontiers will launch on March 22nd 2023 and it’s called Sights, Sounds, & Speed.

This new DLC adds a photo mode, a jukebox mode with 53 songs (which can be unlocked by finding new ‘sound memories’ icons that are strewn across the maps), and 2 new challenge modes. The first new challenge mode is called Battle Rush where players are tasked with battling a horde of enemies in a set time limit. The 2nd challenge mode is called The Cyber Space Challenge and is essentially a series of timed challenges that take place in the Cyber Space stages.

The Sights, Sounds, & Speed DLC pack will become available to download for all versions of Sonic Frontiers at 5pm Pacific time on March 22nd 2023, which translates to midnight 21st March 2023 in the UK. 2 more free DLC packs for Sonic Frontiers will launch at a later date.

[Source: Destructoid]

New Miles “Tails” Prower Statue from First 4 Figures Now Available to Pre-Order | Merchandise

Tuesday, March 14th, 2023

First 4 Figures are back with another premium Sonic the Hedgehog statue, this time of Miles “Tails” Prower himself. The new statue stands at 14 inches high and is available in 3 variants – a standard edition, an exclusive edition with a light-up base and a definitive edition that also adds some wisps to the diorama. You can see high quality footage of the prototype statues via the embed below:

Click below to be taken to each listing for the Tails statue from First 4 Figures if you’re interested in pre-ordering. Early bird orders are open for another 33 days at the time of writing and give buyers a discount on the recommended retail price as a result of being early adopters:

Tails Standard Edition Statue RRP $599.99
Tails Exclusive Edition Statue RRP $611.99
Tails Definitive Edition Statue RRP $683.99

English Version of SEGASonic Cosmo Fighter Has Been Dumped

Sunday, February 19th, 2023

SEGASonic Cosmo Fighter is a 1993 Japanese arcade game for children that features a small, ride-in spaceship that houses a monitor and controls. In the game you must guide Sonic in his ship to defeat Dr. Robotnik and his army of robots and it plays more like a vertically-scrolling shoot-em-up than a traditional platformer. While an English version of the game was developed, it doesn’t appear to have made it to Western markets.

Twitter user ‘IAMAMAZING100‘ has now dumped the English version of the game and it’s available to download by clicking here. Unfortunately, the ROM is currently unplayable in MAME, but Twitter user FridayNehgGuy has ripped all the samples from the game so you can hear what Sonic and Dr. Robotnik sound like. Click here to hear that.

The Japanese version of SEGASonic Cosmo Fighter is playable in MAME and you can watch a full playthrough with fan-subs via the embed below:

[Source: IAMAMAZING100 and FridayNehgGuy on Twitter]

Tickets Now On Sale for 30th Anniversary Edition of Sonic the Comic Con | Fan Scene

Saturday, February 18th, 2023

The return of Sonic the Comic Con was previously revealed last month, but now you can actually purchase tickets for the UK-based event via their Kickstarter which is also how the event is securing its funding. Funding has already been achieved at the time of writing, but tickets are still available for another 30 days.

This special 30th anniversary edition of the convention is celebrating 30 years of the original comic and will feature guest appearances from original Sonic the Comic writers and artists like Nigel Kitching, Richard Elson, Lew Stringer, Carl Flint and Ferran Rodriguez. Also in attendance will be Dave Bulmer and Chris McFeely; the hosts of Sonic the Comic the Podcast.

While tickets can only be purchased from the Kickstarter, additional rewards in the form of prints, t-shirts and original art can also be pre-purchased from the Kickstarter.

Click here to be taken directly to the Sonic the Comic Con Kickstarter.

Sonic the Comic Con will be hosted at the York Railway Institute Sports Hall on the 20th of May 2023.

Tails and Knuckles Nendoroids On the Way from Good Smile Company | Merchandise

Sunday, February 12th, 2023

Newly revealed at the WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 36 event, Good Smile Company have showcased a first look at their work-in-progress Tails Nendoroid figure. This will be the first Sonic the Hedgehog-themed Nendoroid figure released since the original Sonic the Hedgehog Nendoroid first hit shelves back in 2012. There is currently no set release date and Good Smile have said that the final figure is still waiting SEGA’s final approval.

In addition to the Tails Nendoroid news is the announcement that a Knuckles Nendoroid is on the way as well. There is currently no work-in-progress shot of the figure, but a promotional image does promise that more information is coming soon.

Nendoroids are detailed, super-deformed, licensed figurines manufactured by Good Smile Company in Japan. They normally come with multiple accessories and retail for around 5000 yen, approximately £31 in the current exchange rate.

Official Sonic the Hedgehog Cookbook Coming October 2023 | Merchandise

Saturday, February 11th, 2023

Written by Victoria Rosenthal and Ian Flynn, SEGA are releasing an official Sonic the Hedgehog-theme cookbook on October 17th 2023.

The book promises 50+ recipes based on food, characters and items from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. There is an emphasis on being able to prepare the dishes in under 30 minutes as well, which is very much in keeping with Sonic’s speedy nature.

Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook is available to pre-order on Amazon US now. There is currently no word on a wider, worldwide release at this time. The book is being published by Insight Editions in both a digital Kindle version for $11.99 and a hardcover version for $29.99.

[Source: SEGAbits]

Sonic the Comic Con Returns May 20th 2023 in York UK

Sunday, January 29th, 2023

Sonic the Comic Con is a fan-run UK Sonic the Hedgehog convention that celebrates the UK Sonic the Comic publication, and it’s now returning on May 20th 2023.

Run by the talented Sonic the Comic Online team, the convention previously ran in 2014 in York and again in 2018 in Manchester. The convention returns to York this year and will be located at the York Railway Institute Sports Hall on Saturday May 20th 2023.

Tickets are not yet available but the official social media channels promise they are coming soon and it looks like the organisers will be using Kickstarter to secure funding and deliver tickets. Keep your eyes locked on the SonicTheComicUK social media if you’re interested in funding/attending the event.

Kickstarter Now Open for UK Sonic Fan Fest Event Opening in October 2023

Sunday, January 22nd, 2023

The organisers of the previous unofficial Sonic the Hedgehog fan convention Weston Super Sonic are returning for another round, but this time with a new name and a new location. Sonic Fan Fest is the continuation of Weston Super Sonic, but now taking place in Bristol in the United Kingdom on October 14th 2023.

The show promises independent traders, gaming consoles to play, a quiz show, live music, an art zone, guest interviews and competitions. Kickstarter is being used to secure funding for venue hire and the payment of guests who have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Previous Weston Super Sonic guests have been Sonic the Comic writer/artist Nigel Kitching and artist Richard Elson.

Early bird tickets are available for £10 and only raising to £15 when early bird tickets have sold out. If you are based in the UK or even happy enough to travel to the UK, the event should be a major addition to any Sonic fan’s calendar.

You can back the Sonic Fan Fest Kickstarter and secure your tickets by clicking here.

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