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SEGA Talk #187: Sonic CD (1993)







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTx2GZCGTwA

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Put on your red sneakers, grab a chili dog, and get ready to travel through time as we dive into one of the most ambitious, innovative, and misunderstood entries in the Sonic franchise: Sonic CD for the Sega CD. This isn’t just “Sonic with CDs.” This is the game that introduced Metal Sonic, gave us Amy Rose, dared to ask “what if Sonic could change the future?” find out on this episode of SEGA TALK!

iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube and Download version here: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/06/20/sega-talk-187-sonic-cd-1993/

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"Sonic & Friends" x Sanrio "Fluffy Figures" have been announced.
Featuring Chao, Silver, and Rouge as Sanrio characters like Pompompurin and more








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They'll be available in two types: "Relax" and "Enjoy."
They have a flocked finish, and will be available for pre-sale on July 17 at SEGA Store Tokyo, with a regular release coming on July 23.

Link: https://segafavestore.jp/collections/sonic

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Because it doesn't make any sense for non living things to be DNA.
In yet Sonic's DNA is Chaos Emerald.
Couldn't SEGA just give them Shadow? Shadow with firearms wouldn't hurt the brand.


If that was the case, why won't they re-release Shadow's game?

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In yet Sonic's DNA is Chaos Emerald.

Anthromophic animals are already not making sense so I guess it fits if their DNA aren't making sense either.

If that was the case, why won't they re-release Shadow's game?

Because its metacritic scores were poor. Like it or not, SEGA now cares about the scores and always brings it up in their reports.

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Sega Reveals Strong Sales for Persona, Sonic, and Yakuza Titles







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In a June 15 presentation, Sega Sammy shared sales through March 2026, with Persona 5 Royal leading at 8.66 million units, Sonic Frontiers close to 5 million at 4.94 million, and other hits like Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Persona 3 Reload also performing steadily.

• Persona 5 Royal - 8.66M
• Sonic Frontiers - 4.94M
• Team Sonic Racing - 3.5M
• Yakuza: Like a Dragon - 3.12M
• Sonic x Shadow Generations - 3.07M
• Persona 3 Reload - 2.97M
• Sonic Superstars - 2.88M
• Metaphor ReFantazio - 2.46M
• Shin Megami Tensei V/ Vengeance - 2.44M
• Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth - 2.05M
• Like A Dragon The Man Who Erased His Name - 1.05M

Recent releases Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance fell short of expectations despite high review scores of 82-87 from critics. Looking ahead, Sega plans at least four mainstay titles for the year ending March 2027, including new projects like Stranger than Heaven and Persona 4 Revival, while shifting marketing to influencers.

Full presentation report: https://www.segasammy.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/pdf/en/ir/20260615_ManagementMTG_2026_All_e.pdf

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\Happy 35th Birthday to Sonic the Hedgehog🎂/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ3gRjsNusg

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🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎉

Lots of friends gathered for Sonic's birthday party! 🎂🎉
Thanks to everyone, it turned into a super lively birthday bash ✨
We're sharing the celebration highlights on the official SEGA TikTok and various accounts ✨

Watch the party video here: https://x.com/p_kouhou/status/2069261665229516885

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PSO2 New Genesis x Sonic the Hedgehog Collab SP Scratch '26 is here!























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10 draws available every day from the login bonus!
Don't miss out on this lineup of all brand-new items!

And ... Happy birthday, Sonic!
Type "SONIC_35th_Anniv." in-game to receive Scratch Tickets!
Rare Drop Rate +350% Boost Campaign is currently active!

Link: https://pso2.com/players/news/sonic2026/

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Celebrate 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with this megabundle of Sonic comics from IDW with only US$18!







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Join the Blue Blur and his friends as they race around the world to defeat the evil Dr. Eggman's robotic forces in Sonic the Hedgehog Vol 1 - 21.
What kinds of mischief have Sonic, his pals, and Dr. Eggman gotten into outside of the video games? Now you can find out! Catch the Blue Blur speeding through the pages of the official Sonic the Hedgehog comic series, collected together in 21 volumes of adventure and fun!

Pay at least US$18 for 27 Sonic comics from IDW worth of US$220!
All titles should be redeemed before July 11, 2027.

The Sonic 35th Anniversary Megabundle supports Children's Miracle Network.

Link: https://bit.ly/4xzKXB0

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Because its metacritic scores were poor. Like it or not, SEGA now cares about the scores and always brings it up in their reports.
And here I thought they were just pussies for around Sonic characters with firearms.

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And here I thought they were just pussies for around Sonic characters with firearms.

Of course not. Money and scores are more important. They'll even give Shadow bazooka if it could bring the game gets 90 scores on metacritic and sold well.


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Sonic's Birthday Livestream - 35th Anniversary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVq6qlu0_GU


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Sonic 35th Anniversary Music Video - "Speed is My Life"

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Surprise! Enjoy a brand-new song to celebrate 35 years of Sonic: "Speed is My Life."

"Speed Is My Life"
Performed by Jun Senoue & NateWantsToBattle
Music by Jun Senoue
Lyrics & Vocal Arrangement: Tee Lopes
Arranged by Jun Senoue, Takahiro Kai

Vocals: NateWantsToBattle
Guitars: Jun Senoue
Bass: IKUO
Drums: Shane Gaalaas
Programming: Yoshihisa Fujita
Additional Background Vocals: Adrienne Cowan
Featuring melodies from "Seaside Hill", "Discovery", "Rooftop Run" and "Azure Blue World"

Source: https://x.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/2069460265603580280

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Sonic 35th Anniversary - Join the Chaos Hunt!

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🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨from Sonic HQ: Gotta Go Fast TV is here with an exclusive from Sonic's very own Takashi Iizuka. The Chaos Emeralds have destabilized and scattered across the U.S. Sonic & friends need your help to recover them before Dr. Eggman can claim them for his own nefarious schemes. We are continuing to monitor this situation as it unfolds...
                                           
Join the Chaos Hunt: https://sonicchaoshunt.com

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🎉Sonic Rumble Party Discord Community Challenge!🎉
Unlock Classic Sonic Stickers to use in-game for all!




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🔵Join the official Sonic Rumble Party Discord!
🟡Go to Community Events channel and click the🌀
🔴Click on the Sonic "Reaction" to meet milestones!

Rewards are unlocked when we reach the number of reactions required!
Distributed at the end of the event!
Go into the Discord, brings your friends, and celebrate!

🗓️Event ends June 30th, 7:59 UTC!

Link : https://discord.com/invite/sonicrumble

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🎉Sonic 35th Anniversary Birthday Sale!🎉



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In celebration of the fastest hedgehog's anniversary, we are holding a birthday sale for Sonic!
Select Sonic Skins and fragments are on discount at the Red Star Ring shop!

Don't let this chance pass you by!🌀

🗓️Sale ends July 1st, 7:59am UTC!

🔗 Get into the mayhem: https://sonicrumble.com/playnow