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Sonic and Persona Creators Among Anime Expo 2026 Guests of Honor Announced
SEGA and ATLUS have revealed their plans for Anime Expo 2026, confirming five new Guests of Honor who will appear at the convention through panels and autograph sessions. The lineup includes key figures behind the Sonic the Hedgehog and Persona franchises, alongside anime director Yoshiyuki Asai....
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Season Pass 2 Announced, Includes Six New DLC Packs
Who's up next? At the Summer Game Fest this week, Sega celebrated the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog with an announcement for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Once the next lot of paid content has been released (TMNT - July 2026 and Avatar Legends - October 2026), the development team will shift...
Sonic Pico Park is a new ‘indie’ co-op Sonic the Hedgehog game
It's the first co-op entry since Sonic Superstars three years ago
SEGA plans for 4 major game releases this fiscal year
SEGA has mentioned in its financial results Q&A for the fiscal year ended March 2026 that it has four major video game releases planned to be released from now through to March 2027. Major titles from the company would be Persona, Sonic the Hedgehog, Stranger than Heaven and whatever else. SEGA...
Sonic the Hedgehog Theme Songs Compiled on Forever Fast Album
A 22 track compilation album of Sonic the Hedgehog series' voiced theme songs called Forever Fast is on the way for its 35th anniversary. The post Sonic the Hedgehog Theme Songs Compiled on Forever Fast Album appeared first on Siliconera.
Sonic 35th Anniversary Album “Forever Fast” Announced for June 24
Sega has announced the new Sonic the Hedgehog album “Forever Fast – 35th Anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog,” as the debut release of the Sega Music label. Set to be released on June 24, 2026, in Japan across two CDs, fans can anticipate a total of 22 tracks comprising vocal themes from throughout...
SEGA launching SEGA Music label with new Sonic 35th anniversary album
SEGA has announced that its first release for its SEGA Music label will be a new Sonic 35th anniversary album. The album is titled Forever Fast – 35th Anniversary of Sonic The Hedgehog and will on 2-discs and features 22 vocal themes from Sonic Adventure through to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds....
Sonic the Fighters Sonic POP UP PARADE Figure Pre-Orders Open
Sega and GoodSmile have opened pre-orders for a POP UP PARADE figure of Sonic the Hedgehog, depicting his appearance from Sonic the Fighters. At $33.99, the pre-order window will close on July 1, 2026. Additionally, shipments are planned for between April 1 and June 30, 2027. Sonic the Fighters was...
Sonic's 35th anniversary sees the introduction of the Sonic's new London run club
It's been a big week for anniversaries, what with both Summoners War and Two Dots celebrating their 12th birthdays. But they're far from the only ones marking so many years, as Sega's iconic mascot Sonic the Hedgehog is celebrating his 35th anniversary this month! And to mark it, you can get your...
Sega’s Streets of Rage movie is now being written by the duo behind the Sonic the Hedgehog films
The film also has a new BAFTA award-winning director
Streets of Rage movie gains momentum as Sonic the Hedgehog writers and The Harder They Fall director board the adaptation
Though you may have forgotten about it, a Streets of Rage movie has been in the works since 2022. Originally, Hollywood's current go-to action screenwriter Derek Kolstad (of John Wick fame) was attached. Now, the slow-moving project has evolved and recruited two new writers, plus a director. Read...
Seal's Younger Brother Has Signed Up To Direct The 'Streets Of Rage' Movie
New writers have also been chosen. Earlier this year, our friends at Nintendo Life reported on a Deadline exclusive about John Wick writer Derek Kolstad working on a script for a potential Streets of Rage movie. At the time, Deadline had reported that the Sonic the Hedgehog producer 'dj2...
Sega's Streets Of Rage Film Adaptation Will Be Written By The Duo Behind The Sonic The Hedgehog Movies
We learned that Sega's long-running beat 'em up series, Streets of Rage, was getting the film-adaptation treatment back in 2022 via Lionsgate, around the same time Paramount Pictures acquired the movie franchise rights to Sonic the Hedgehog. Now, three movies later (with a fourth in production),...
Streets Of Rage Movie Brings On Writers Of Some Of The Most Popular Video Game Movies Ever
A movie based on Sega's Streets of Rage video game has been in the works for years, and now the latest development has unfolded. John Wick creator Derek Kolstad is no longer writing the movie, with Sonic the Hedgehog writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller taking over. Additionally, Jeymes Samuel is now...
A Sonic CD Remake Might Be in Development
Former Sega executive Mike Fischer claims that a remake of one of the best Sonic the Hedgehog games is currently in development.
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis Celebrates Sonic's 35th Anniversary
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis revealed its plans for June 2026, including celebrating Sonic The Hedgehog's 35th Anniversary
Former SEGA executive: Yuji Naka is a “miserable person” and “a horrible human being”
Former SEGA executive Mike Fischer, who worked at the company during its heyday and was working at the company when they were given the pitch to create a ‘Mario killer’ has firmly criticised Yuji Naka. in a new interview he claims Yuji Naka stole credit for the creation of Sonic the Hedgehog. He...
Sonic The Hedgehog Comes To The ZX Spectrum Next - In An Unofficial Capacity, At Least
From one 8-bit to another. Homebrew developer Dave18 / Dave Douglas – the same talented fellow who ported the Master System title Astro Warrior to the ZX Spectrum Next – has done the same trick with the 8-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog. While it's very much a work in progress, the beta version...
Sonic 4 Movie voice recording session has officially commenced
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is currently set to release in cinemas worldwide in March 2027. Today, it has emerged that the voice recording sessions for the cast of voice actors has finally begun. The news came direct from Ben Schwartz, who is the voice behind Sonic the Hedgehog, in a celebratory X post....
Sonic the Hedgehog star says voice recording has officially begun in an exciting Sonic 4 production update
The fourquel is set to release in early 2027
SEGA Unveils Sonic Live in Concert Global Tour for Its 35th Anniversary
Sonic the Hedgehog celebrates its 35th anniversary with a new major reveal, as Senbla and SEGA officially announce Sonic Live In Concert. The post SEGA Unveils Sonic Live in Concert Global Tour for Its 35th Anniversary appeared first on COGconnected.
Sonic the Hedgehog Live in Concert Covers Multiple Game Soundtracks
Sonic Live in Concert will cover music from Sonic the Hedgehog game soundtracks in the US, England, and Scotland. The post Sonic the Hedgehog Live in Concert Covers Multiple Game Soundtracks appeared first on Siliconera.
Sega Reveals Shadow the Hedgehog-Inspired Sonic Sneakers
Sega has unveiled a new pair of Sonic the Hedgehog-themed sneakers inspired by Shadow the Hedgehog’s signature black-and-red design. The Shadow Sneakers are available exclusively through the Sega Shop and are priced at $75 USD. They’re being sold as made-to-order items, and shipping may take...
Sonic Team recruiting writer for the next Sonic the Hedgehog game
The Sonic Team is currently in the process of recruiting a writer for the next mainline Sonic the Hedgehog game. SEGA has advertised the role, which has a wide range of duties, but primarily will focus on game scenario writing for the long-awaited next game in the franchise. You will need to work...
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