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UPDATE: According to Famitsu, Sonic Colors Ultimate has a Tails assist mode

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UPDATE: The latest Famitsu, seen above, has revealed that Tails has been added to Sonic Colors Ultimate as an assist mode. Via some shoddy Google translations, it appears that a special in-game Tails medal gives you the ability to save yourself from a death by having Tails swoop in and carry Sonic to safety. You do not lose your rings, and players can carry up to 99 of these special assist medals.

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SEGA News Bits: Sonic 2022 Game Revealed & Sonic Central Breakdown

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It is a HUGE day for Sonic news, and so it makes sense for us to drop a HUGE SEGA News Bits where we discuss all the games, promotions and upcoming events that have been revealed!

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SEGA Forever releases Virtua Fighter retrospective video – narrated by Sarah Bryant herself!

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SEGA Forever has released another in their retrospective videos, this time focusing on Virtua Fighter. This is, of course, because the remake of Virtua Fighter 5 dubbed Ultimate Showdown is hitting next week. A special bonus sees Sarah Bryant herself, voiced by friend of the site Lisle Wilkerson, narrating the video. Follow SEGA Forever on Twitter for more retro history like this!

Check it out for yourself and don’t forget to download Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown next week!

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Sonic Central: Sonic Prime releasing in 2022 with 24 episodes to Netflix

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Sonic Central dropped a few new details on Sonic Prime, the upcoming Netflix animated series. The series will consist of 24 episodes and will see Sonic thrust into the shatterverse. The series releases in 2022, and more details are coming soon. However, Man of Action’s Joe Kelly did reveal what looks to be Eggman’s insignia on the show.

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Sonic Central: Classic Sonic coming to Sonic Racing on Apple Arcade, Werehog coming to Sonic Dash and Forces for Halloween

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Announced on Sonic Central are some new content for smartphones and Apple devices. First up we have Classic Sonic and three new tracks set in Green Hill Zone coming to Sonic Racing for Apple Arcade. Next up, in October, we have Sonic the Werehog coming to Sonic Dash and the mobile Sonic Forces game. Also announced are pirate costumes for Sonic Dash and Super Sonic in Sonic Forces for mobile.

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Sonic Central: Free in-game Sonic the Hedgehog characters and items coming to Two Point Hospital and Tokyo 2020

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Sonic Central announced that in celebration of Sonic’s 30th anniversary, there will be free in game items coming to Two Point Hospital. The items include Sonic costumes, SEGA arcade machines and more! Also revealed, the upcoming Tokyo 2020 video game will feature Sonic as a playable costume. But not just any Sonic, the body costume seen at live events! Check out a screenshot after the break.

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Sonic Central: Sonic Colors Ultimate remastered announced, releasing September 7 – Animated shorts Rise of the Wisps revealed

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SEGA’s Sonic Central announced that Sonic Colors Ultimate will be releasing to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The game will release physically and will, oddly, include a Sonic Movie baby sonic keychain. Also, there will be a digital deluxe edition with early access, exclusive music, gold and silver wearables, player icons and a Sonic movie boost. Also revealed is a YouTube exclusive animated series titled Rise of the Wisps featuring the Sonic voice cast in a new Sonic Colors adventure featuring a jade ghost wisp.

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PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch | Xbox One

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Roger Craig Smith RETURNS – Sonic the Hedgehog Voice Actor Reassumes Role

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Back in January, we shared the sad news that Roger Craig Smith was leaving the role of Sonic the Hedgehog. Today, on May 26th, Roger Craig Smith announced that he will be returning to the role. Something seemed up when yesterday’s Unstoppable trailer featured the familiar voice of Roger, without the Sonic inflection, as the narrator. Said Roger in a Tweet: “I can’t fully express my gratitude for the @sonic_hedgehog
crew and community. I hope to honor your support and passion as I’m officially back voicing #SonicTheHedgehog in games. Can’t wait for ya to see what we have planned! THANK YOU…from the bottom of my blue heart.”

While the fanbase will no doubt debate why Roger left and returned, this is great news for fans of his portrayal and a great decision by SEGA and Sonic Team as we enter the 30th anniversary. Welcome back, Roger!

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Unstoppable: Sonic The Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Trailer Releases – May 27th Digital Event Announced

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SEGA has kicked off Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th anniversary with a new trailer, titled Unstoppable, as well as the announcement of an online event. The trailer showcases Sonic’s impact on kids over the past 30 years, and how those kids grew up to be influenced by the franchise. Nothing real meaty is revealed, but it’s very well produced and a nice way to start the celebrations.

If you want spicy news, look no further than Sonic Central, a digital event planned for May 27th, 2021 at 9am PT, 12pm ET. The event takes place on the Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube and Twitch channels featuring SEGA’s Sonic Team joined by special guests to reveal upcoming projects, partnerships and events spanning the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and beyond.

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Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game receives a new release date

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While the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have yet to actually happen, and Mario & Sonic have already done their part, SEGA’s Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game has been stuck in limbo. While the game had released in Japan way back in July of 2019, a western release has been unknown until a recent listing from the Microsoft Store has let it slip that the game will release on June 22, 2021. The game will be available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Switch.

[Source: comingsoon.net, thanks to Berto for the tip]

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