Samba de Amigo: Party Central reveals Sonic the Hedgehog content
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SEGA shared more information about Samba de Amigo: Party Central today, and revealed that in-game content from the Sonic the Hedgehog series is coming to Switch exclusive.
Two energetic songs from the series will be included – specifically “Escape From the City” from Sonic Adventure 2 and “Fist Bump” from Sonic Forces. Additionally, a stage based on City Escape from Sonic Adventure 2, featuring the iconic Blue Blur himself shaking it alongside Amigo, will be available.
Sonic Frontiers director shares tidbits about future plans for the series
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Sonic Frontiers director Morio Kishimoto has been answering more fan questions on Twitter, and has shared some interesting insight into the future of the series. Tails Channel was kind enough to round up some of the more important tidbits.
It sounds like work on the next major Sonic game has started. There are some things SEGA is keeping in mind for the future such as more playable characters, a better story, avoiding repetition of previous Sonic levels, and expanded combat.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Sonic Prime release date confirmed for December
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Original (10/27): Sonic Prime, the upcoming animated series from Netflix, now has a confirmed release date. Although it was previously rumored, the streaming service has come forward with the news that the show goes live on December 15, 2022.
Below is the official synopsis:
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SEGA looking to hire a Sonic the Hedgehog loremaster
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SEGA is interested in hiring someone to be a loremaster for the Sonic the Hedgehog series, according to a LinkedIn listing.
The Blue Blur has been around for a few decades. Outside of the various games the character has been in, he’s seen movies, television shows, comics, and more. It now seems that SEGA wants someone to get a handle of it all.
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SEGA explains why it went forward with the Sonic the Hedgehog movies
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SEGA Sammy senior executive officer Toru Nakahara, who has also acted as a producer on the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, has provided some insight into the backstory and why the company decided to pursue films for the franchise.
In an interview with Pia, Nakahara said that even though Sonic has been a popular video game character in Japan, due to many factors including SEGA withdrawing from hardware department after the Dreamcast, there were times when Sonic was unable to flourish.
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Sonic Team studio head Takashi Iizuka on the essence of Sonic, says “just going fast does not make it fun”
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Sonic the Hedgehog boss Takashi Iizuka has spoken about the essence of the series and what makes a new entry in the series great.
In Iizuka’s view, it’s all about the “fun feeling” you have while moving. He told Eurogamer that regardless of whether it’s a 2D or 3D game, linear or open zone, “it’s really that sense of enjoyment that I’m running with Sonic at a high speed and [thinking]: this is fun, and I’m having a great time.” However, he doesn’t believe it simply comes down to “going fast”.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie to debut in December 2024
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A release date has been announced the for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie. The film will hit theaters on December 20, 2024, it’s been revealed.
The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie was confirmed earlier this year. Also in the works is a live action series focusing on Knuckles – Idris Elba will be back to voice the character. Paramount+ should be hosting the show once it’s ready for primetime.
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LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set out in January
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Following last week’s leak, the LEGO Group has set a release date for the new LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set, which was conceived by 24-year-old, UK based LEGO superfan Viv Grannell through the LEGO Ideas platform. Fans will be able to pick up the product starting on January 1, 2022.
LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone has 1,125 pieces, including five minifigures. It features an updated version of Sonic, Crabmeat, Moto Bug, Dr. Eggman, and the Phantom Ruby. Buyers will also receive ten boxes of golden-colored Rings and a Technic lever to spring Sonic and friends into the air. Additionally, you can earn a gem reward as you build the set.
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Leak provides first look at Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO set
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A new leak has provided fans with a first look at an upcoming LEGO set based on Sonic the Hedgehog.
The product, which falls under the LEGO Ideas line, was first announced back in February. UK-based LEGO builder Viv Grannell came up with the design.
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Sonic the Hedgehog Switch Split Pad Pro revealed
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Another variation of HORI’s Split Pad Pro controller for Switch has been revealed – this time for Sonic the Hedgehog. It has two pieces of art for the Blue Blur on both sides of the controller and the back is completely dark blue.
There have been a few different designs going back to
the original Split Pad Pro with Daemon X Machina in 2019. Other variations include Pac-Man, Pokemon, and Monster Hunter. We also found out about a Mega Man version not too long ago.
