Sonic The Hedgehog - A Little Ball of Energy in an Extremely Handsome Package

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Sonic Origins releasing June 23, featuring new animated cutscenes and modes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSickJDSSgk

The game will release digitally to Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC.
A digital deluxe edition will feature bonus hard missions, additional music tracks, letterbox backgrounds, character animations and an island camera (hmm).

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/04/20/sonic-origins-releasing-june-23-featuring-new-animated-cutscenes-and-modes/

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Well, not Toxic just... I dunno too modern-glam for my taste or however you describe it. "Yeezy" or "Drip" or whatever.

Too "Cringe" probably?

I'm all for that. I doubt Sonic Team will listen to the ramblings of some guy on the internet but I think they should consider making a "side-game" attached to Sonic Frontier. Just as Secret Rings had Party Mode or Shadow's game had competitive matches.

The side-game should be an MMO for Avatars in style of PSO2 games. This side-game can still be built around the main games programming and all that and doesn't have to intervene with the main game, just as you said in the Dreamcast thread, Sega are learning from Fortnite that customization and social interactions are what makes games trend. I mean, even I figured that out since mid-20'00.

They already did many online games (Yakuza Online, Derby Owners Club, PSO2, Initial D, maimai, etc) and have community for them ... but so far ONLY in Japan.
They don't have resources or partner to do those globally ... at least until last year when Microsoft Corp. came in and closed the deal with SEGA so that SEGA could use their Azure cloud platform for global release of their new online games.

Problem is Sonic Frontiers was already developed before the deal so it less likely to use Azure cloud platform.

Then just rebuild it! If a single guy can remake most of it in Unity, so can Sonic Team.

Yes, but I heard there are islands (Menu Island, Music Island, Gallery Island, etc) in Sonic Origins so could it be that it was inspired by Sonic Jam Word Hub?

Dang... this is becoming tempted to get Roblox over... but I heard you need "Robux" to play this Speed Simulator so why bother?

No man, the speed simulator is free to play.
Totally 100% FREE !!!
Robux was just for those who want to try the beta release version and getting the limited Knuckles Chao/
Public release version is free to play.

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Too "Cringe" probably?

Yeah. The game, especially the avatars, remind me of those Blingee gifs. Know what I mean?

They already did many online games (Yakuza Online, Derby Owners Club, PSO2, Initial D, maimai, etc) and have community for them ... but so far ONLY in Japan.
They don't have resources or partner to do those globally ... at least until last year when Microsoft Corp. came in and closed the deal with SEGA so that SEGA could use their Azure cloud platform for global release of their new online games.

Problem is Sonic Frontiers was already developed before the deal so it less likely to use Azure cloud platform.

PSO2 I obviously knew of but not the rest. Didn't know Yakuza had an MMOG, though it is Sega's hottest franchise next to Sonic.

Yes, but I heard there are islands (Menu Island, Music Island, Gallery Island, etc) in Sonic Origins so could it be that it was inspired by Sonic Jam Word Hub?

True, I'm just saying it wouldn't be hard to recreate Sonic World. Especially as a way to diasplay content via the museums Sonic World had. It would be cool if these museums had new wings for Dreamcast-era and Modern-era of Sonic games as well.

No man, the speed simulator is free to play.
Totally 100% FREE !!!
Robux was just for those who want to try the beta release version and getting the limited Knuckles Chao/
Public release version is free to play.

That is tempting... but I dunno. I don't want to get into Roblox, especially just for the one feature. I really dunno why Sonic Team made this for Roblox and not a more neutral platform. Like, I dunno. Itch.io or something.

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Yeah. The game, especially the avatars, remind me of those Blingee gifs. Know what I mean?

Young ones tend to love flashy things... We are beyond past that now...

PSO2 I obviously knew of but not the rest. Didn't know Yakuza had an MMOG, though it is Sega's hottest franchise next to Sonic.

In Japan, Sega's hottest franchise next to Sonic sadly is not even their franchise (only lent to them), Hatsune Miku.
Her mobile game was constantly on Top 10 iOS chart.

True, I'm just saying it wouldn't be hard to recreate Sonic World. Especially as a way to diasplay content via the museums Sonic World had. It would be cool if these museums had new wings for Dreamcast-era and Modern-era of Sonic games as well.

May be later if SEGA finally decided to release Sonic 3D Origins....

That is tempting... but I dunno. I don't want to get into Roblox, especially just for the one feature. I really dunno why Sonic Team made this for Roblox and not a more neutral platform. Like, I dunno. Itch.io or something.

Because may be Sonic Team only act as supervisor here. Gamefam did all the works on Roblox and probably already finished 90% of the game before they pitched it to Sonic Team.

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FLYNN AND HESSE INVOLVED IN SONIC ORIGINS’ “STORY MODE”

Flynn confirmed his contribution on the BumbleKing blog today while Hesse also confirmed that he worked with Powerhouse for Origins, promising that there’s more animation in the game beyond the bits we saw in the trailer.
With Flynn contributing to Sonic Prime and writing for both Sonic Origins and Sonic Frontiers, and Hesse leading Sonic’s design in both Paramount movies, the two are quickly becoming significant figures beyond the Sonic comics, and into the franchise as a whole.

Article : https://www.sonicstadium.org/2022/04/sonic-origins-story-mode-sequences-written-by-ian-flynn/

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SEGA News Bits Live: Sonic Origins Revealed + Jet Set Radio & Crazy Taxi Rebooted

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NZAdi9Iji4

WAKE UP! There’s a lot to talk about this morning as Sonic Origins has been officially revealed and detailed.
Let’s run through all the features, digital bonuses and prices.
Also, we run through the past week of SEGA news including reboots of Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio and a Streets of Rage movie from the John Wick guy.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/04/20/sega-news-bits-live-sonic-origins-revealed-jet-set-radio-rebooted/

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Arts and Crafts: Make your own Sonic Origins Genesis box, manual and cartridge!

The process is pretty easy. Print out the images below, slip the cover in a Genesis case, tape or glue the label on a Genesis cartridge and fold and place the manual inside the case.
I like to use old sports games, but you can use any old Genesis game case that you wish. Have fun!

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/04/20/arts-and-crafts-make-your-own-sonic-origins-genesis-box-manual-and-cartridge/

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Young ones tend to love flashy things... We are beyond past that now...

True. Still not sure I like Roblox avatars though. They look like obese lego figurines.

In Japan, Sega's hottest franchise next to Sonic sadly is not even their franchise (only lent to them), Hatsune Miku.
Her mobile game was constantly on Top 10 iOS chart.

Must be because of the Sega arcade closing down, the poor Japanese have lost their way with Sega. Sega Shiro should guide them.

May be later if SEGA finally decided to release Sonic 3D Origins....

Yeah, when flaming monkeys fly outta my ass.

Because may be Sonic Team only act as supervisor here. Gamefam did all the works on Roblox and probably already finished 90% of the game before they pitched it to Sonic Team.

If that's the case then I guess so. I dunno how I feel for modern Greamcast-era fans having to go to Roblox for exploration and chao gardens. I really hope Frontiers makes up for Speed Simulator.

FLYNN AND HESSE INVOLVED IN SONIC ORIGINS’ “STORY MODE”



Article : https://www.sonicstadium.org/2022/04/sonic-origins-story-mode-sequences-written-by-ian-flynn/

So the Classic-era Sonic games will be given some cutscenes and additional story? I mean I imagine these cutscenes will simply be Sonic moving from one zone to another like in Mania's cutscenes.

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True. Still not sure I like Roblox avatars though. They look like obese lego figurines.

So I assumed you weren't interested in playing Sonic Lego games too back then?

Must be because of the Sega arcade closing down, the poor Japanese have lost their way with Sega. Sega Shiro should guide them.

I doubt it. SEGA Shiro was proudly promoting Game Gear Micro, which is not too different with playing smartphone games.
Both Game Gear Micro and smartphone are handheld.

Yeah, when flaming monkeys fly outta my ass.

Careful, Bruce Almighty might heard you....

If that's the case then I guess so. I dunno how I feel for modern Greamcast-era fans having to go to Roblox for exploration and chao gardens. I really hope Frontiers makes up for Speed Simulator. 

For the exploration I believe it could. But for Chao Garden, latest leak said there will be no Chao Garden in Sonic Frontiers.

So the Classic-era Sonic games will be given some cutscenes and additional story?
I mean I imagine these cutscenes will simply be Sonic moving from one zone to another like in Mania's cutscenes.

Most likely since none of the voice actors were recruited in this game.
It would be like short animation from Sonic Mania Adventures, just a lot shorter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYvO8eaWJNc

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Knuckles is back in action!💖

April 21 marks the day that Knuckles Chaotix, a spin-off from the Sonic series, was released in Japan✨

Knuckles, whom you may know from his role in the movie "Sonic the Hedgehog 2", which is currently in theaters, is the star of Knuckles Chaotix!
Knuckles must prevent Dr. Eggman's diabolical plans with the help of Team Chaotix in this Sega 32X action game 🎮

Check out this illustration specially drawn in celebration of the release!🥰

Source : https://www.facebook.com/SonicOfficial.asia/

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So I assumed you weren't interested in playing Sonic Lego games too back then?

I'm not usually into Lego but I did give Lego Dimensions a try when Sonic came along. After that I just lost interest. Mostly because I couldn't get the Harry Potter lego figurines or I wished for more SOnic figurines to play as.

I doubt it. SEGA Shiro was proudly promoting Game Gear Micro, which is not too different with playing smartphone games.
Both Game Gear Micro and smartphone are handheld.

Did he? I honetly thought he did those few high school ads and that's it, which was dissapointing given he never promoted more Sega stuff.

Careful, Bruce Almighty might heard you....

Bruce is too busy saving the Sonic film series than to save the games series.

For the exploration I believe it could. But for Chao Garden, latest leak said there will be no Chao Garden in Sonic Frontiers.

Figures.

Most likely since none of the voice actors were recruited in this game.
It would be like short animation from Sonic Mania Adventures, just a lot shorter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYvO8eaWJNc

That's understandable given the classic characters were mute.

Knuckles is back in action!💖





Source : https://www.facebook.com/SonicOfficial.asia/

Espio is literally carrying the game.

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I'm not usually into Lego but I did give Lego Dimensions a try when Sonic came along. After that I just lost interest. Mostly because I couldn't get the Harry Potter lego figurines or I wished for more SOnic figurines to play as.

Yeah, wonder why SEGA & Paramount make no partnership with Lego this time, but choose to do it with Minecraft and roblox instead.

Did he? I honetly thought he did those few high school ads and that's it, which was dissapointing given he never promoted more Sega stuff.

Yes, he did. There's a special interview of it on Famitsu.



I think his contract ended after GO SEGA campaihn is over,
and  he's busy preparing for Kamen Ride movie afterward (and school too)...

Espio is literally carrying the game.

He's probably the best member of Chaotix since he's a ninja and the one who could defeat Sonic (in the comic).

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Space Harrier II, Shining Force II, and Sonic Spinball Coming To The Nintendo Online Expansion Pass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvtdS3_vc0M

All three games will be available in all regions for Nintendo Switch owners that have the NSO Expansion service.
What is your thoughts on the new titles? Please comment below your thoughts.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/04/21/space-harrier-ii-shining-force-ii-and-sonic-spinball-coming-to-the-nintendo-online-expansion-pass/

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The SEGAbits Swingin’ Report Show LIVE: Sonic Movie Novelization Writer Kiel Phegley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IlA9GtlgYo

Sonic has returned to theaters in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Kiel Phegley is returning to the Swingin’ Report Show to talk about all he has been up to in the world of Sonic books since we last spoke!
We’ll talk about how Kiel became the go-to Sonic movie novelization writer, the process of creating a novelization for both Sonic movies, and his work with IDW on the prequel comic for Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/04/21/the-segabits-swingin-report-show-live-sonic-movie-novelization-writer-kiel-phegley/

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Sonic Speed Simulator: How to get Tails and where to find



Once you have reached Emerald Hill, you will be able to find and get Tails in Sonic Speed Simulator by leaping onto jump pads found on a large wooden structure.
These jump pads will take you on top of some floating blocks of grass. Jump across them to the next jump pad found on floating pillars of earth and run through the grey spiral bridge to then run across a speed boost ramp.
This will take you to the Tails card. All you need to do then is collect it and change character.

Source : https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/04/19/how-to-get-tails-in-sonic-speed-simulator/

Sonic Speed Simulator: How to get Chao

Head to any of the vending machines strewn all over any of the maps currently in the game.
Once there, spend your rings for a chance to get a pet.
Chao earn you increased XP and rings earned from running all over the map.
The better your Chao’s rank, the more rings and XP you will earn.

Article : https://attackofthefanboy.com/guides/sonic-speed-simulator-how-to-unlock-pets-and-trails/