E3 is right around the corner and now we’ve got a brand new E3 trailer of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice for the 3DS. This is the first look at the game since it was delayed for a year to give it, “the time and polish needed”. Has the delay been worth it? You be the judge:
That definitely looks like a sequel to Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal to me.
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice launches on 3DS in September this year. Those lucky Americans can also pre-order a special edition which comes with a bonus DVD that contains some select episodes of the TV show.
The celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original Sonic the Hedgehog title, myself and Project Phoenix Productions are running a special month of Sonic-related videos and let’s plays on our respective YouTube channels.
Our channel will be hosting a Sonic Adventure let’s play while Project Phoenix Proudctions will be hosting a Sonic Adventure 2 let’s play (starting soon). We are joined by various members of the Sonic community for both and we’ve also got a roundtable discussion video live where myself, Titanscreed, The Gatestormer and Dreadknux discuss what the Sonic franchise means to us. Check below for the first videos to be available in Sonic Month:
The new SEGA Mega Drive Classics Hub launched yesterday and we did a short video showing what the hub offers with a particular focus on the new mod support:
SEGA Europe has revealed a new collection of Mega Drive titles for Steam. The new collection is called SEGA Mega Drive Classics Hub and the main addition is that it wraps the games in a lovely nineties bedroom aesthetic that you can also customise. Additional games will be able to purchase in-game and any existing SEGA Mega Drive Classics you already own will be automatically added to the hub.
SEGA Mega Drive Hub includes the following features:
– Steam Workshop support that allows you to customise games and share them with other users
– Spot on emulation
– Local co-op on supported games
– Optional graphical filters
– Save at any point
– Full controller and keyboard support
Games that will be available for the hub include Dynamite Headdy, Alien Soldier, the Sonic series, the Golden Axe series, the Phantasy Star series and many more that are detailed on the official website.
You can check out the launch trailer and game announcement on SEGA Central below:
A long overdue update to Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 has finally arrived for iOS. We’ve had a quick muck around with the new version of the game this morning and found the following changes:
– Sonic’s character model is considerably more detailed and more closely resembles the home console versions (image comparisons below)
– All art assets are now of a much higher resolution which makes use of modern iOS retina displays. Menus and HUD items do still look a bit stretched
– The stage select screen now resembles the home console stage select screen that uses a map of Sonic’s world (image comparisons below)
– The gyro controls in the special stages are much smoother now
If you already own Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 for iOS, then you can get the game update from your App Store now.
Summer of Sonic will return on the 6th of August and is now seeking crowdfunding in order to make it happen. The event will take place at the ILEC Conference Centre in Earls Court, London UK.
A Kickstarter has now been launched with a funding goal of £20,000. At the time of writing £1520 has been pledged with 29 days to go.
Pledging towards the Summer of Sonic Kickstarter wields bonuses depending on the tier you choose. There are standard £20 tiers to guarantee entry as well as exclusive backer t-shirts that start at £15 (no entry ticket included). You can get a ticket and a t-shirt for £35.
There is also a very special VIP pass for £120 that allows you to get to the front of all queues (entry and signings) as well as meet the guests in a special meet and greet.
Today we’re starting a new let’s play on our YouTube channel! In this series we’ll be playing through Sonic Mountain Quest. Check out the first episode below:
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It’s been a long time since we heard anything about the delayed follow-up to Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal, but Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice finally has a new release date of September 27th.
The game was previously delayed because SEGA America wanted to make a game that “fans will continue to play for years after they pick up the game”. SEGA also promised it would “be a stronger, more enjoyable experience” thanks to the extended development period.
There is no new footage or screens to show at the moment, but you can guarantee we’ll be sharing any the moment they drop.
A Sonic the Hedgehog 25th anniversary event has been revealed. The event will take place at the San Diego House of Blues on the 22nd of July. Tickets are available now and can be bought by clicking here.
The event was announced at a recent Sonic the Hedgehog retrospective panel at SXSW. Sonic the Hedgehog social media guru Aaron Webber also hinted at another Sonic game reveal for the event but wouldn’t commit to a definite, “there will be a new Sonic game announcement at this event” so take those comments with a pinch of salt.
Another frustratingly difficult update to our various Merchandise sections has been completed! The full list of additions is below:
– Scans of Mean Machines SEGA issue 32, SEGA Force issue 7 and SEGA Pro issue 48 have been added to the magazines section
– Images of the Sonic amiibo and Metal Sonic/Amy from the First 4 Figures mini figure collectibles have been added to the models and figures section
– Images of Joypolis Candy and Sonic Mountain Quest have been added to the miscellaneous section
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