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SONIC WEEKLY: Sonic in Fortnite?!?

Grant — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:57:27 +0000

It’s a very special episode this week, as Team Sonic Weekly discuss the news and various Sonic-related issues.

Sega vs. Capcom: The Next Level fan game out now

Big Elk — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:20:33 +0000

Here’s a hot new fangame to file under “Awesome games that Sega won’t dare make themselves, for some reason.” The highly anticipated fanmade crossover fighter “Sega vs. Capcom: The Next Level” has been released in its initial form on August 7th, 2026, but an update with more bugfixes was recently released the week after. One-man … Continued

Sonic the Hedgehog Heads to New York City for the Next Stop in the Chaos Hunt!

Kori-Maru — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:11:14 +0000

Attention Sonic Squad! Another Chaos Emerald appears to be landing in New York City! Fans who live in New York City or the surrounding area are welcome to stop by and check out the Blue Chaos Emerald drop, take pictures, and meet Sonic and Shadow the Hedgehog in person! There will also be special prizes … Continued

Hands-On Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball

Barry — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:31:51 +0000

Can you believe that despite being a video game icon for 35 years, the Sonic the Hedgehog series has never had a full size pinball machine? SEGA actually came close. In 1994, SEGA purchased Data East Pinball Inc. and established SEGA Pinball, which was subsequently sold in 1999 to become Stern Pinball. However, even with … Continued

SEGA Reveals PAX West 2026 Lineup, Featuring Persona 4 Revival and STRANGER THAN HEAVEN

Kori-Maru — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:51:28 +0000

SEGA/ATLUS announced its PAX West 2026 lineup, which includes opportunities to go hands-on with two upcoming games (Persona 4 Revival and STRANGER THAN HEAVEN), a developer panel and an autograph session meet-and-greet with the Persona 4 Revival development team. More details on SEGA/ATLUS PAX West activations can be found below.

SONIC WEEKLY: The Comebacks of Sonic the Hedgehog

Grant — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:24:20 +0000

This week, we discuss the various times Sonic has come back from the brink.

SAVE THE DATE: SEGA Fan Meetup at Galloping Ghost Arcade on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

Barry — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:05:06 +0000

Our annual SEGA fan meetup, Arcade Adventure, is happening at the Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, Illinois on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026! Consider this the save the date before we reveal this year’s logo and artwork (by Pseudochel, as always), as well as the specific times. But until then, put Saturday, October 3rd on your … Continued

SONIC WEEKLY: Season Six Starts Super Sonically Sweet!

Grant — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:56:26 +0000

It’s your favorite podcast, back in podcast form! We’re back! We catch up on the news and with each other.

SEGA Talk #190: Kid Chameleon (1992)

Barry — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:08:54 +0000

Smash your head into a Prize Block because on this episode of SEGA Talk we’re transforming into Kid Chameleon! How did this ambitious platformer come to be? Which teen heartthrob did they base the hero on? And what legacy – if any – did this game leave behind? Find out on this transformative episode of … Continued

Sonic R singer, TJ Davis, launches Kickstarter for a Sonic Frontiers vocal track cover EP [Updated 8/15 Kickstarter Successful]

Big Elk — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:33 +0000

TJ Davis is apparently as big of a fan of Sonic’s Open-Zone game debut, or at least its music, as I am. The legendary singer who lent her vocal talent to Sonic R and Metropolis Street Racer has marked her grand return to Sonic the Hedgehog music with a new EP featuring her own covers … Continued

ATLUS and Kura Sushi USA Bring Persona to Restaurants Nationwide August 1

Kori-Maru — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:33:04 +0000

Today, ATLUS announced its upcoming partnership with Kura Sushi USA, bringing Persona-themed dishes and more to Kura Sushi nationwide to celebrate the Persona franchise’s 30th anniversary. From Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, through Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, the Persona x Kura Sushi Bikkura Pon immersive crossover will treat guests to a specially curated menu, capsule prizes, … Continued

The Chaos Hunt Comes to Chicago Along with Shadow the Hedgehog!

Kori-Maru — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:25:40 +0000

Attention Sonic Squad! A fifth Chaos Emerald is landing, this time in Chicago around Lollapalooza! Fans attending Lollapalooza or who live in the area are welcome to stop by and check out the Cyan Chaos Emerald drop, take pictures, and meet Shadow the Hedgehog during his first live appearance in the US! There will also … Continued

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pack Available Now!

Kori-Maru — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:22:28 +0000

Cowabunga! SEGA has officially released the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Players can now join the chaos as the pizza-loving Turtles race their way for first place. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pack includes: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo as playable characters Pizzafire Van Vehicle New York City Course New Teenage … Continued

Crazy Taxi: World Tour Closed Network Test Announced Alongside New West Coast Map Trailer

Kori-Maru — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:54:11 +0000

Calling all crazy drivers! SEGA is inviting players from select regions around the world to put their driving skills to the test by participating in the Crazy Taxi: World Tour Multiplayer Closed Network Test. Applications to participate in the multiplayer closed network test (CNT) are open now until August 31st with selected players being some … Continued

Sonic the Hedgehog and the Chaos Hunt Head to San Diego Comic Con 2026!

Kori-Maru — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:06:34 +0000

Sonic Squad get ready! A fourth Chaos Emerald is landing, this time around San Diego Comic Con! Fans attending SDCC or who live in the area are welcome to stop by and check out the fourth Chaos Emerald drop, take pictures, and meet Sonic and Tails. There will also be special prizes for the first … Continued

SEGA Talk #189: Judgment (2018)

Barry — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0000

Put on your detective badge, step into the neon-lit streets of Kamurocho, and get ready to trade your heat actions for courtroom objections as we dive into the boldest spin-off Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has ever produced: Judgment. This isn’t just “Yakuza with a lawyer.” This is a game that traded Kazuma Kiryu for Takuya … Continued

SEGA Announces Gamescom 2026 Line-Up

Barry — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:44:43 +0000

SEGA is heading to Gamescom 2026 in a big way, giving attendees the chance to go hands-on with some of its biggest upcoming releases. From August 26–30, fans visiting Hall 7 at Cologne’s Koelnmesse can experience an immersive SEGA booth packed with playable demos, themed photo opportunities, on-stage challenges, and exclusive merchandise giveaways. Five upcoming … Continued

SEGA and iam8bit Celebrate Sonic The Hedgehog’s 35th Birthday with Upcoming 35 Years of Speed: The Sonic Art Exhibit and Fan Art Showcase

Kori-Maru — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:53:03 +0000

SEGA is teaming up with iam8bit to celebrate 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog this year with 35 Years of Speed: The Sonic Art Exhibit. Taking place during the PAX West weekend in Seattle and later in September in Los Angeles, these special exhibitions showcase original works from more than 30 renowned artists, each reimagining … Continued

NEW Sonic the Hedgehog Short Form Animation Announced at Anime Expo 2026

Kori-Maru — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:20:55 +0000

Today, SEGA announced a new upcoming Sonic animated short – Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond at Anime Expo 2026. Releasing later in the fall of 2026 as part of Sonic’s 35th Anniversary programs, Dr. Eggman’s new evil scheme is to upgrade Metal Sonic into the ultimate fighting machine by stealing Sonic’s life-data and harnessing … Continued

SEGA Talk #188: Virtua Fighter 2 (1994)

Barry — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:24:44 +0000

On this SEGA Talk we return to the world of Virtua Fighter with a look back at the second game in the series! What did Virtua Fighter 2 do to improve on the winning formula of the first game? How did it expand on the characters and lore of the Virtua Fighter world? What is … Continued