Sega released Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 today on the Android Market for $3.99. Warning: This initial release has some glitches and functionality which make this game unplayable
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 is now out on the Android Market
January 25th, 2012 by StafNew Tails Figure from First 4 Figures
January 24th, 2012 by StafFirst 4 Figures has sent out an email showing two Tails figures. The first has Tails running through a Mushroom Hill Zone setting with his twin tails acting as a propeller.
Height: 12 inchesPrice: $179.99Artist: Khurram AlaviAvailabilty: Q3 2012Weight: 3kgLimited to: 1500 pcsStatus: Pre-orderFirst 4 Figures is proud to present Tails! Created in his classic design, he is zooming along Mushroom Hill Zone, with his twin tails spinning at full speed creating a wind behind him! We painstakingly added all his details and created a dynamic pose and expression that complements his personality. He is 12 inches tall – fitting perfectly in scale with the others in the series.
Community Spotlight: Sonic’s Web Comic
January 17th, 2012 by StafThe Sonic community is one thing that I support, almost on every aspect. For one, it’s lonely to be a fan by yourself. Having other people who also enjoy the same things as you can help you enjoy them more. You’ve also got to remember that I am part of the community. This website that I run is nothing but community. Using what I can, I love to support others. Here’s a little project that another fan has going on that I would like to showcase.
Sonic’s (unofficial) Web Comic
First Look at Sonic #231
December 6th, 2011 by StafCould it be? After so many issues without fear of roboticization, the unthinkable has happened! Be sure to pick up this issue to find out what happens to the True Blue!
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #231
“Lost in the Moment”: The world is safe – but at a terrible cost. As Sonic tries to rally the Freedom Fighters, Dr. Eggman unleashes his Titan Metal Sonic on the city! Can our heroes salvage the fight, or is there just too much chaos to handle? Then, in “Haunted,” the effects of “Genesis” bring back some old problems for Ixis Naugus. ?
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Ben Bates, Evan Stanley, Terry Austin
Cover by Ben Bates
Shipping Date: 11/16/11
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/30/11
On Sale on Newsstands: 12/6/11
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US
Sonic Generations PC pre-order Now On Steam For $30!
October 19th, 2011 by Staf
The Steam Store has put up the page for Sonic Generations where, for a low price of $30, reserve your game! As an added bonus, you get a copy of Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic 3D Blast for free now!
This is a fantastic deal for anyone who had plans to get the PC version or even those who were on the fence about it. Go order it now before the release on November 4th!
Minimum System Requirements:
OS: Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 (2×2.0GHz) or AMD equivalent
Memory: 2GB RAM (XP)/3GB RAM (Windows 7 / Vista)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 (512MB) / ATI Radeon HD 2900 (512MB)
Hard Drive: 11 GB free hard drive
Recommended System Requirements:
OS: Microsoft Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.0 GHz
Memory: 3GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB) / ATI Radeon HD 5850 (1GB)
Hard Drive: 11 GB free hard drive space
Second Sonic Generations Demo Coming for PS3 and 360
October 17th, 2011 by StafThe US SEGA Blog has revealed that a new demo for Sonic Generations will be coming out next week.
Today we are excited to confirm that a second demo is incoming for Sonic Generations! Best of all, it’s coming really really soon – like really soon! The second demo for the game will be available via Xbox Live Arcade on 19th October across North America and Europe and PlayStation Network on 25th October for North America! You’ve been waiting patiently, you’ve seen the demos, videos and materials we’ve been teasing – now you can enjoy the demo a few days ahead of the full game release on November 1st!
The first demo, released on June 23rd 2011 – the anniversary of Sonic’s 20th year – allowed fans to play as Classic Sonic only. Now the second demo not only contains the Classic content you enjoyed, but now adds in Modern Sonic in the iconic Green Hill level from Sonic Generations! Take that Monday, this week just got a whole lot better!
That’s right! In addition to getting a taste of the game a second time around, this time you get to try it as Modern Sonic in Green Hill! Only just over two weeks left until the game comes out for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. The Nintendo 3DS version will be following those ones a bit later.
Which version will you be getting? What aspect of the game are you most looking forward to? Sound off at the forums!
Sonic Underground is Available on Netflix Instant Streaming
September 2nd, 2011 by StafIn case you missed out on watching Sonic Underground, wanted to watch it all (or just see how interesting it really is), and have a Netflix Instant Streaming account, you can find the show and watch all 40 episodes!
This is an interesting move since Sega has been trying to improve the quality of Sonic in the past couple of years. Sonic Underground is considered to be the worst of all the Sonic series that have aired. Between the cheesy songs in the middle of each episode, the plot hanging around Sonic and his siblings trying to reunite with their mother, and the fact that Sonic, his brother Manic, and even his sister Sonia were all voiced by Jaleel White leads to a very interesting show. I will not say it is bad, though. Once you get past the initial shock of the show being so different, it is overall more enjoyable than it is bad.
But why listen to me? Go out there and watch it for yourselves!
Previews of November’s Sonic #231, Sonic Universe #34, Sonic Select #4, and the new Sonic Super Special Magazine #1!
August 15th, 2011 by StafIt’s a fantastic time to be a fan of Sonic the Hedgehog, but not so great of a time of being a collector unless you have deep pockets. Between the regular series, all the archives, and now the new magazine, there are many ways to get your Sonic fix each month!
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #231
“Lost in the Moment”: The world is safe – but at a terrible cost. As Sonic tries to rally the Freedom Fighters, Dr. Eggman unleashes his Titan Metal Sonic on the city! Can our heroes salvage the fight, or is there just too much chaos to handle? Then, in “Haunted,” the effects of “Genesis” bring back some old problems for Ixis Naugus. ?
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Ben Bates, Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, John Workman and Matt Herms
Cover by Ben Bates
Shipping Date: 11/16/11
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/30/11
On Sale on Newsstands: 12/6/11
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US
SONIC UNIVERSE #34
“Babylon” Part Two: The Babylon Rogues have found the way to revive the long-lost city of Babylon Garden! The only thing standing in their way is the entire Battle Bird Armada. Feathers fly as the feuding factions finally throw down for the first time! Rogues vs. Armada! Jet vs. Speedy! The Battle Lord in action! You cannot miss this intense installment!?
Script: Tracy Yardley!
Art: Tracy Yardley!
Cover by Tracy Yardley! and Matt Herms
Shipping Date: 11/9/11
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/23/11
On Sale on Newsstands: 11/29/11
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US
SONIC SELECT VOL. 4: ZONE WARS
This fourth volume of the popular Sonic Select series collects for the first time the alternate-reality madness of the Zone Wars saga from the Sonic the Hedgehog Super Special comic books plus the entire island adventure from the Sonic Blast Special.
Sonic’s in for more than a world of trouble as he tackles the biggest baddies the multiverse has to offer. It’s a case of mistaken identity as the devious Dr. Eggman and Dimitri swap the minds of Sonic and Knuckles… a “Crisis of Infinite Sonics!”
Script: Dan Slott,
Art: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante
978-1-8797-9482-5
$11.95/$12.95CAN
6 x 9″
Trade Paperback
128 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 11/23/2011
SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE #1
Sonic the Hedgehog’s 20th Anniversary celebration kicks into high gear this fall with the all-new SONIC SUPER SPECIAL MAGAZINE! Get your need-for-speed on with non-stop action and tons of heroes and villains from the SONIC THE HEDGEHOG games and cartoons! This magazine-sized, quarterly collection takes new readers on a journey into GENESIS, a bombastic birthday bash with Shadow the Hedgehog, and the incredible assault on Eggman’s Empire! Sonic super-fans will also be treated with part one of the SONIC TIME LINE, featuring new art from fan-favorite artist Jamal Peppers, as well as tons of bonus features!
Script: Ian Flynn.
Art: Patrick Spaziante, Tracy Yardley!, Jamal Peppers, Terry Austin, Jim Amash, John Workman, Jason Jensen and Matt Herms
Enhanced Cover by Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante
Shipping Date: October 12th, 2011
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 26th, 2011
On Sale on Newsstands: November 1st, 2011
128-page, full color magazine
$9.99 US
Source Archie Comics Blog
First Look at Sonic Universe #31 Is Once Again On IGN
August 12th, 2011 by StafYou will need to head on over to IGN’s site in order to see how Scourge handles himself when Fiona arrives on the scene in part three of Scourge: Lock Down!
“Inside Job” Part Three:
Scourge the Hedgehog, evil doppelganger to Sonic, is half-way to his goal: put together a gang and bust out of Zone Jail! But first he’ll need to win the loyalty of two of the most dangerous members of the Destructix. If he can survive that, the rest is easy: fighting an army of Zone Cops and rival inmates!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ARTIST: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash, Phil Felix and Steve Downer
COVER: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash & Matt Herms (After Spaz)
Shipping Date: 8/3/2011
On Sale at Comic Shops: 8/17/2011
Newsstands: Week of 8/23/2011
Comic, pgs, lb. glossy stock, Full-Color
$2.99 US
Source BumbleKing Forums, IGN
First Look at Sonic #227 now up at IGN
July 31st, 2011 by StafIGN has an exclusive look at the first five pages of the newest issue in the Genesis storyline. Head on over to their site to find out what is happening in this strange new world!
Head out and pick up this issue when it releases this week!
Source Archie Comics Blog, IGN
