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Monday9th May 2022
Rumour Sonic Team Is Working On A Brand New 2D Sonic Game
Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles said to be playable
Stick your tin-foil hats on for this one, folks. A new 2D entry to the long-running Sonic the Hedgehog series is reportedly in development at SEGA. Specifically, Sonic Team is said to be working on the game with "no outside involvement". News of the new entry comes from an insider by the name of Zippo...
Friday6th May 2022
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Speeds Past Original Movie At The Global Box Office
Gotta go fast
Sega Corporation has today announced Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has now surpassed global box office sales of $331.64 million - speeding past the $319.71 million sales record set by the original film in 2020. It follows on from the movie experiencing the biggest opening for a video game movie ever - grossing $72.1 million in the US within...
Wednesday4th May 2022
News Sonic's New Voice Actor For Sonic Prime Has Been Revealed
The existing Sonic VA's aren't going anywhere, either
Yesterday, Netflix released the first proper teaser of its new Sonic Prime series. We got a glimpse of the blue blur and now in addition to this, the cast has been revealed. For this particular series, there'll be a brand new Sonic voice actor - revealed as the experienced Canadian VA Deven...
Saturday30th Apr 2022
Soapbox Please, Please, Please Release Sonic Advance Trilogy On Nintendo Switch Online
Don't make us blue
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've got on their minds. Today, Stuart pleads with the powers that be to get a certain trilogy on Nintendo Switch Online... Game Boy Advance is coming to Switch Online! Maybe! Almost certainly, anyway!...
News Sega To Share Sonic Frontiers News Update "Soon"
"It's still set to come out this holiday"
One game here at Nintendo Life we're eager to learn more about is Sega's upcoming release, Sonic Frontiers. Right now, we know it's coming out in 'Holiday 2022' and will be an "open-zone" experience. The story is also reportedly penned by Ian Flynn - head writer of IDW's current Sonic the Hedgehog comic...
Friday29th Apr 2022
News "No Plans" For Sonic Origins Physical Release Right Now, But Sega Is Aware Of Demand
Gotta beg fast
The release of Sonic Origins is fast approaching, and as excited as many fans are about this upcoming 4-in-1 collection, there's still one question that keeps popping up - will it be getting a physical release? Sega of America's social media manager, Katie Chrzanowski, has touched on this once again in the latest Sonic Official...
News It's Official, Knuckles Is Now A VTuber
Amy has also been teased
One of the ways Sega celebrated 30 years of Sonic the Hedgehog last year was by transforming the blue blur into a VTuber. This was followed by his lovable sidekick Tails receiving the same treatment and now it's Knuckles' time to shine. Yes, that's right - in another official Sonic livestream in Japan, Knuckles has made
Tuesday26th Apr 2022
News Switch Versions Of Sonic 1 And 2 Are Safe As SEGA Plans To Delist Classic Games
Update: PS3, PS Now, Xbox 360, and Steam affected
Update: Sega Japan has provided an update on which rereleases of classic Sonic games we can expect to vanish on 20th May. So far, only ten have been confirmed, and none of them are on Switch hardware. So you still have time to pick up those 3DS versions of Sonic 1 and 2! Here are the ten games that...
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie Nears $300 Million At International Box Office
Set to surpass the original movie
It's safe to say the second movie outing for Sonic the Hedgehog has been a huge success for SEGA and Paramount Pictures. According to a box office update via Deadline, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has almost reached $300 million in global earnings. In comparison, the original banked $319.7 million worldwide, which means...
Saturday23rd Apr 2022
Gallery Brand New Screenshots Of Sonic Origins, Out On Switch This June
Classic Sonic redefined
One of the many exciting announcements this week in the world of video games was the release date for Sonic Origins. It's arriving on 23rd June across multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. In case you missed the original post, this collection will be made up of Sonic the Hedgehog,
Friday22nd Apr 2022
Random Devolver Cheekily Prods Sega Over Sonic Origins Pre-Orders
To promote Trek to Yomi
Ahhh, you can always count on Devolver Digital to take the bull by the horns and have fun with any kind of situation. And this time, Sega is the butt of the joke. Earlier this week, Sega's long-awaiting Sonic compilation, Sonic Origins, got an official release date of 23rd June after a few days of leaks. And while some...
News Three Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Try 'em out today!
Well, it's happened again! Following on from scheduled maintenance for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Switch Online app, it's now been updated with another three classic games. The latest editions include Sonic Spinball, Shining Force II and Space Harrier II. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of the PR: Gather your Emerald Power,...
Wednesday20th Apr 2022
Poll Are You Finding Sonic Origins' Various Editions And DLC Packs Confusing?
SEGAta problem?
We're sure many of you were as excited as us to finally see official confirmation that Sonic Origins will arrive on 23rd June, the 31st anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog's release on Mega Drive. These are some of the most ported games in history, true, but this collection — which brings Sonic 3 back into the mix on console for the...
News Sonic Mania Dev Confirms Involvement With Sonic Origins
Headcannon returns for fourth outing
Headcannon, known for its work on Sonic Mania alongside the mobile versions of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, has confirmed its involvement with the upcoming Sonic Origins. The compilation, due for release on June 23rd, will include the classic mainline games with various a
News Sonic Origins Arrives 23rd June, New Trailer And Website Are Live
It's official!
Update [Wed 20th Apr, 2022 16:50 BST]: Famitsu has shared some details that help to clarify modes and (importantly) how they're accessed. We've summarised a few key points below: Boss Rush mode will let you take on bosses in order Mirror Mode will unlock after clearing the games, allowing you to tackled mirrored stages A 'story...
Random Power Up Your Tree With These Mario, Zelda, And Pokémon Ornaments
Sonic and Animal Crossing too
We hear you — it's April. Why are we talking about the Holiday season now? Honestly, some days, it still feels cold enough to be the winter season. Some people also get planning for the season very early. And the Holidays fill most people with joy, right? Well, we're bringing you some Nintendo-themed Holiday joy this...
News Sonic Origins Rated In Australia
Classified in South Korea, too
Sonic Frontiers isn't the only Sonic the Hedgehog game arriving in 2022. Sega will also be releasing Sonic Origins - a collection of classic Sonic games with added content and features. Now, following on from this compilation being classified in South Korea, it's been discovered Sonic Origins has also been rated in...
Monday18th Apr 2022
Random Test Your Sonic Music Knowledge With 'Sonic Heardle', A Musical Take on Wordle
Listen & Learn
It's still 2022, and Wordle is still a thing. The popular online word game — which The New York Times bought earlier in the year — took over social media for weeks. And while the furor has died down a little, it hasn't stopped many from jumping on the craze. You could play Wordle on your old Game Boy if you so wanted, or perhaps...
Monday11th Apr 2022
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Is The Biggest Video Game Movie Ever
Update: The biggest opening weekend for a video game movie
Update: An extra million dollars between today and yesterday, and the official Sonic Movie Twitter has confirmed that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has indeed had the biggest opening weekend for any video game movie, sitting at a very healthy $72 million. Original Story: Well, this happened at...
Saturday9th Apr 2022
News Sonic 2 Movie Speeding Towards $65 Million In Its US Opening Weekend
Expected to outpace the first movie
The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie has now officially been released in the US, and the opening weekend is currently on track to be bigger than the blue blur's first film. According to Deadline, the Sonic 2 movie is currently racing towards a $60-$65 million opening across 4,234 theatres within the US. In contrast,...
Friday8th Apr 2022
News Zavvi Teams Up With Sonic The Hedgehog For New Clothing And Homeware Collection
Including limited edition Sonic Shoes replica
UK retailer Zavvi has launched a new collection starring none other than Sonic the Hedgehog – first he gets a movie sequel, and now this. Blimey. The collection includes a variety of homeware and clothing, including a limited-edition mini collectible of Sonic's shoes mounted onto a stripey plinth of...
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Director Says He's Open To Making A Smash Bros. Movie
"Nothing would make me happier"
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie director Jeff Fowler is currently doing the press rounds this week to promote the sequel and as you can probably imagine, he's being asked all sorts of questions about what type of video game movie adaptation he would like to work on next. Speaking to Comicbook.com, Jeff was asked if he...
Thursday7th Apr 2022
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Star Jim Carrey Says He's "Fairly Serious" About Retiring
Update: Producers respond
Update [Thu 7th Apr, 2022 03:55 BST]: At the Sonic 2 movie "blue carpet" event, producers Toby Ascher and Neal H. Moritz said they "wouldn't even try" to replace Jim Carrey, if the actor did decide to retire. Here's exactly what they both had to say (via IGN): Toby Ascher: "Jim Carrey is always a member of the Sonic...
Wednesday6th Apr 2022
News Minecraft's Sonic DLC Gets A Free Update - Adds New Zone, Movie Skins And More
Download it today
Last year for Sonic's 30th anniversary, Sega teamed up with Mojang to release some special themed DLC in Minecraft. If you've previously purchased this DLC, you'll likely be interested to know that there's now a free update available. It adds Labyrinth Zone, a Master Mode and new character skins from the Sonic 2 movie. Here's...
Monday4th Apr 2022
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Tracking Above Its Predecessor In Overseas Markets
Paramount "delighted" with the results
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 opened in Europe, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand over the weekend, topping the charts and grossing $25.5 million over 31 markets. When compared with the original 2020 movie, the sequel's performance is tracking 2% higher, and Paramount Pictures is said to be "delighted" with the...
Friday1st Apr 2022
News Light Your Gaming Room In Style With Nanoleaf's New Sonic The Hedgehog Kit
One set gets you Sonic, Tails and Knuckles designs
Sonic The Hedgehog 2, the silver screen sequel to 2020's Sonic The Hedgehog, arrives in cinemas on 1st April 2022 in the UK. Celebrating its big release, LED lighting company Nanoleaf has launched a b
Tuesday29th Mar 2022
News Turns Out Sonic 2's Stars Have Impeccable Taste In Video Games
Chrono Trigger! GoldenEye! Contra!
The press blitz for the Sonic 2 movie is in full swing, and that means plenty of interviews with the cast – including James Marsden and Ben Schwartz, the latter of whom provides Sonic's voice in this and its forerunner. As you might imagine for a movie based on a video game, the topic of video games cropped up...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Here's what the critics think about the movie sequel
Sonic's big-screen debut in 2020 was so successful that Sega's blue blur is now officially a movie star. His new film Sonic the Hedgehog 2 arrives globally in cinemas soon. If you're still on the fence about whether or not you'll see the new one, the good news is the review embargos have now...
News Sonic Movie Producer Talks About "Creating A Sonic Cinematic Universe"
Shadow when?
If it wasn't already obvious enough, Paramount Pictures is planning to go big with the live-action version of Sonic the Hedgehog. After announcing a third movie and live-action Knuckles series in February for Paramount Plus, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie producer Toby Ascher has now reiterated how the long-term plan is to create a...
Saturday26th Mar 2022
Random Sonic Fans Are Going Crazy About A Mystery Character With Pink Hair
Is there a link to the upcoming game?
Later this year, Sega is releasing Sonic Frontiers - a brand new mainline entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. Details are still quite scarce, but we do know some things...like how the game's narrative is being handled by Ian Flynn - the head writer of IDW's current
