"SEGA was working on the Mega CD in Japan and wanted a Sonic game to help sell it. At the time, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was only just beginning development. Original plans were to simply port the first game or the second when it came out, but it was decided that a new game would be made and they put Naoto Ohshima, character designer of Sonic, in charge of the project. Ohshima compared plans with the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 team to be sure they both made distinct games, and decided to use the time tr..."

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"Unlike the other Game Gear games up to this point, Sonic Triple Trouble has no Master System version. However, it still is a full-sized Sonic game and feels more like a main-series entry than a portable spin-off. Like its prequel, you Sonic has his Super Peel-Out and this is the second to last game it appears in. Tails can fly, but it again uses the awkward hold up and press jump while standing system instead of the much simpler jump mashing the main series utilizes."

lwelyk via insert-disc.com »

"A lot of games have them and a lot of them are annoying. We're of course talking about side kicks in video games. Whether your favorite genre is the classic platformer or you're more into hardcore action shooters, chances are you've had an annoying side kick at some point. We run down our top five worst side kicks of all-time. It's not likely that you'll agree with them all, but you're certain to remember how some of these number twos bugged you at some point."

AcFreeze via www.gofanboy.com »

Why should you care about this randomness out of nowhere? Well, because Universal Pictures was about to pick it up. That's how good it is.

The movie is a throwback to the old "SatAM" Sonic cartoon featuring a different and better cast of characters alongside Sonic. A proper trailer is to be shown in Summer.

Reenee via www.screwattack.com »

A blogger Don Reisinger has typed up an article on the Sega mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog. Their claim is simple, Sonic is dying out and is no longer able to meet expectations, or match the older games.

Their evidence includes poll statistics, competition from other companies and mascots, the hype is now gone for new releases as the original players are getting older and that it lacks the appeal of current day games: sex and killing.

Is this really goodbye Sonic?

Dark Arcanine via news.cnet.com »