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

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SEGA Talk #193: Sonic Heroes (2003)







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoOdF_veU6Y

Get ready to dust off your team formations and brace yourself for some seriously slippery physics, because on this episode of SEGA Talk, we are diving headfirst into Sonic Heroes. We are breaking down everything from its chaotic, multi-platform growing pains and that massive ensemble cast to the brutal industry crunch that nearly broke director Takashi Iizuka. Hit that speed dash, grab your rings, and let’s jump right into this episode of SEGA….TALK!

iTunes, Stitcher, and Download version here: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/09/25/sega-talk-193-sonic-heroes-2003/

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' soundtrack, Echoes of Dimensions, has been nominated for the PlayStation Game Music Awards 2026.

Winners will be determined by Spotify streams and fan support from today through October 31, with the results announced in early December.

Source: https://x.com/TailsChannel/status/2106414070253474206

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Join Sonic Team next Friday for a special Sonic 35th Celebration!

The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds World Championship Finals kicks off October 9th at 9am PT / 12pm ET.
Later that evening, the portal to Club Chaos will open for one night only.

Tune in at either:
http://twitch.tv/sonic
http://youtube.com/sonic

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It's Spooky Month in Sonic Dash! 🎃👻🌕

Schedule of events:

October 1st: Sinister Takeover 🕷️
-Oni Mephiles, Mephiles, Cursed Samurai Infinite, Infinite.

October 8th : Ninjas & Demons 👺
-Demon Hunter Shadow, Ninja Espio, Kunoichi Rouge

October 15th: Trick or Treat 🍬
-Dulce Amy, Ice Cream, Jester Sonic, Panda Amy, Unicorn Cream

October 22nd: Bloodmoon Werehog 🌕
- Debut event!

October 29th: Halloween Recap 🎃
- Werehog, Oni Mephiles, Bloodmoon Werehog, Cursed Samurai Infinite, Reaper Metal Sonic, Vampire Shadow, Witch Rouge.

Links :
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/sonic-dash-endless-runner-game/id582654048
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.sonicdash&hl=en_GB&pli=1

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Yes, it would leave a sour taste in our mouth, altough I did love the end song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4W84mWqFZg

That was before Sonic Boom, a franchise in which SoA has total control without any mandates from SoJ.
After the failure of Sonic Boom franchise, they don't fight SoJ anymore. May be they're still unhappy but they won't do anything since they have no proof that their version was better than SoJ now.

Well, that sucks. Especially given these mandates feel choking to Sonic at times.

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Yep, Sonic games' music never dissapoint.
Last year they won the Legendary Sound Award at PlayStation Game Music Award for Sonic X Shadow Generations and guess what? This year Sonic got nominated again!

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SEGA and YOYOYO are releasing a porcelain Sonic 35th anniversary statue, limited to 50 pieces and costing $6,300 each

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzCJw-H7Xfo

According to Sega and YOYOYO, the blue in the porcelain is created with gosu, a cobalt-based mineral pigment which never fades, and is “a hallmark of Japan’s finest porcelain”.
“The fleeting trail of the supersonic blue flash has been captured by the hands of skilled craftsmen and immortalized in porcelain, for a craft that will be passed down through the ages,” a statement reads (via machine translation).
“With deep respect for each other’s history and craftsmanship, this piece is designed to be passed down to generations 100 years from now and beyond. We bring this supreme craft – where tradition and the future intersect – from Japan to the world.” The piece is a ...

Article : https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-is-releasing-a-porcelain-sonic-35th-anniversary-statue-limited-to-50-pieces-and-costing-6300-each/

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'Sonic Frontier: Definitive Edition' (JP) | Nintendo Switch™ 2 | "Change the future together with your friends" Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJslp-LrXtw

Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Edition of 'Sonic Frontier: Definitive Edition' (JP) has been released!
Experience exciting high-speed action - get your hands on it now.
Enjoy extra content in addition to the main game of 'Sonic Frontier,' which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, plus stores' bonus (vary for each store)!
For more info, visit link below.

Link : https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicFrontiers/switch2/

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SEGA Atlus Steam Autumn 2026 Sale is here! 🍁

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJfjDZsjE40

It’s the perfect season to hide from the rain and play video games ☂️
Get up to 60% for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on various systems and up to 75% off SEGA titles now on Steam!

Link : https://bit.ly/SEGAAutumn26

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Explore Akiu with Sonic!

Sonic & friends visit Akiu Onsen Oct 14–Dec 28! Exclusive art, merch & experiences await. Special missions for exclusive holographic trading cards! Reservations are open; some cards need no booking.

Visit the official site for more details: https://willer-travel.com/en/campaign/sonic/

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Yep, Sonic games' music never dissapoint.
Last year they won the Legendary Sound Award at PlayStation Game Music Award for Sonic X Shadow Generations and guess what? This year Sonic got nominated again!

Nice! Fans are still hung over the Video Game Awards, especially losing to Genhin Impact and Mario Kart World, it's nice Sonic is still getting awards.

SEGA Atlus Steam Autumn 2026 Sale is here! 🍁

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJfjDZsjE40







Link : https://bit.ly/SEGAAutumn26

Sega markets it as a sale over Steam, but really it's the Steam sale in general.
Still good to get discounted games and content from.

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Nice! Fans are still hung over the Video Game Awards, especially losing to Genhin Impact and Mario Kart World, it's nice Sonic is still getting awards.

I already forgot that. Hearing Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards, what came into my mind first is when Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie was not nominated for Best Adaptation in 2025. This omission really makes me lost believe in The Game Awards.

Sega markets it as a sale over Steam, but really it's the Steam sale in general.
Still good to get discounted games and content from.

Not all good. Every time this kind of sale's coming, there are always rants on X and Facebook from fans who bought the game at full price, which may discourage other fans to not buy SEGA games on the first day.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Drops to $19.99 in Prime Deal Days Sale

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Amazon Exclusive Edition hit $19.99 for Prime members on Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X, while the Switch 2 version is $29.99 through October 7.
Fans on X who paid $90 at the September 2025 launch vented mixed feelings—some lament the drop, others note quick Sega discounts and launch perks like early multiplayer.
The Switch 2 version is the slightly more interesting deal. The release contains the ...

Article : https://sonic-city.net/2026/10/06/sonic-racing-crossworlds-amazon-prime-big-deal-days-sale/

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I already forgot that. Hearing Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards, what came into my mind first is when Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie was not nominated for Best Adaptation in 2025. This omission really makes me lost believe in The Game Awards.

I wouldn't be surprised at all if TGA was rigged at this point. If it's considered a major award show, they're most likely rigged in one way or another.

Also, is it confirmed Geoff Keighley porked Miss Piggy? Isn't that zoophilia or plushophilia?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV2Xh8EMYFc

Not all good. Every time this kind of sale's coming, there are always rants on X and Facebook from fans who bought the game at full price, which may discourage other fans to not buy SEGA games on the first day.

Do you think there is a marketing way for Sega to allow for discounts, while keeping a fair amount of sales while making customers happy?

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I wouldn't be surprised at all if TGA was rigged at this point. If it's considered a major award show, they're most likely rigged in one way or another.

Also, is it confirmed Geoff Keighley porked Miss Piggy? Isn't that zoophilia or plushophilia?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV2Xh8EMYFc

May be but I won't shame someone based on his sexual preference.
I'd rather insult him as a sellout for making a rigged game awards.

Do you think there is a marketing way for Sega to allow for discounts, while keeping a fair amount of sales while making customers happy?

Nope, giving discounts too often is basically training customers to never buy at full price, it's their own fault.