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 »

Sonic, the once-proud hedgehog that could, many moons ago, lay claim to being perhaps THE most iconic figure in gaming (well, beside a chubby Italian plumber we know). Iconic and respected, mark you. But not any more. Sadly Sonic largely sucks these days. Will Sonic Rivals 2 on the PSP alter the trend bucked somewhat by Secret Rings? Here's hoping.

mistermostyn via www.gamersquad.com »