It is no secret that the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has had its fair share of successes, as well as some particular titles which have gone down in history as a stain on the series reputation. Earlier this year, we reviewed Sonic Mania which undeniably proved that there is still…

Ever since Sonic the Hedgehog arrived on the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis back in 1991, the speed loving mascot has starred in several platformers which take place in both two and three dimensions. To celebrate the long journey that Sonic and his friends have undertaken, SEGA have released a new 2D…

Back in 1993, Sonic CD included two animated full motion video sequences starring the blue hedgehog, as well as the enemies he faces to save the world from evil. A few months ago, it was announced that Sonic Mania would include a brand new animated opening sequence directed by Tyson…

Back in the early nineties, the multiplayer Competition mode in Sonic 2 was one of the best new features introduced to the franchise, and remains one of the most fondly remembered elements of the blue blur's early days on the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis. This feature is now confirmed…

Last month, we revealed a brief first glimpse at the special stages that would be appearing in Sonic Mania, as well as the soundtrack that would accompany your journeys to reclaim the Chaos Emeralds. With only twelve days to go until the game is released worldwide, SEGA have decided to release…

During a panel held at the San Diego Comic Con last week, SEGA revealed several pieces of news regarding Sonic Mania, the retro inspired 2D platformer throwback which will arrive next month. One of the first details to surface from the panel was the story line for Sonic Mania, which is set…

After releasing the way past cool trailer for the release date of Sonic Mania, SEGA have decided to have us another taste of the re imagined zones we will be exploring this August. The dreaded pink waters is one of the reasons that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is considered one…

At one time or another, everyone has dreamed being a hero. Whether you are saving the world from apocalyptic threats, or if you are embarking on a journey to rescue something precious, we have all placed ourselves in the role. Earlier today, SEGA revealed two all-new trailers for Sonic Forces,…

The SXSW panel which was held earlier this week announced some very interesting news regarding the future of the Sonic franchise for the coming year. As well as the debut game footage of Project Sonic 2017, now known as Sonic Forces, the development team behind Sonic Mania showed the first…

It has been a little over four months since we have seen new footage of Sonic Mania, and it definitely has been worth the wait. This time around, SEGA have decided to show us the second act of their remixed version of the legendary Green Hill Zone, the very first…

At the end of December 2015, it was revealed by the game development team GalaxyTrail that Freedom Planet 2, the long awaited sequel to their Kickstarter funded 2D indie platformer was in active development. Several teasers regarding the gameplay, characters and locations have been shown by GalaxyTrail via their social…

Earlier this year, a celebration took place for the twenty fifth anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. During the event, a new 2D platformer named Sonic Mania was announced to be coming out in 2017 for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. The levels that were showcased during the first…

The source of this rumour is currently known to be the Sonic fan site known as Sonic Stadium.  Upon it's initial announcement, the newest entry in the Sonic Boom franchise was planned to be released on the Nintendo 3DS in November 2015. In order to ensure that the game received the…

For many years, SEGA have been considered one of the game companies that has lost some of it's credibility after several games received less than stellar critical reception, such as Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 and Alien: Colonial Marines. The man in charge of the company Hajime Satomi has spoken to…

The Sonic the Hedgehog series launched in 1991 and delivered a platformer that featured a then-revolutionary usage of momentum and physics to create dazzling speedy gameplay. With Sonic Boom causing chaos among critics, it’s time to remind ourselves why the series has endured for over twenty years, and what made…

I got to play Sonic Boom at Hyper Japan recently and it reinforced how far the Sonic franchise has come from being about speed. The blistering pace from which Sonic had got his name, now replaced with repetitive third person combat and dull platforming. But I thought about it more,…

It has been said many times that some games do not age well. They don’t stand the test of time, and playing them nowadays makes players question why these games received good reviews or developed large fanbases in the first place. The thing is, if we’re to take video games…

Retro inspired platformer Freedom Planet took KickStarter by storm last winter, fetching more than twelve times it's original funding goal of $2,000. The release date for the side scrolling adventure was revealed last month, to the joy of those of us who missed the chance to buy the game when…

Greg Martin, the artist behind some of the most significant and memorable game box art, including artwork for early Sonic and Pac-Man games has passed away. The news was announced over the Nintendo Age forums, where a friend of Martin recalled his career as an artist. Martin started his career…

The cryptic teaser that SEGA posted on its official Facebook page yesterday has been revealed to be the long- awaited Android port of Sonic Dash. SEGA announced the port with the Sonic-ified version of the Android bug on its Facebook today. Developed by UK-based Hardlight Studio, the game is a…

  Whoa... As we can see from this cutscene, it seems the deadly six have somehow managed to take control of Eggman's robots and are using them to viciously attack Sonic, Tails and Eggman, so much so they have to make a hasty retreat! This game looks to be keeping…