According to Deadline, Paramount Pictures has landed the movie rights to SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog. Neal Moritz, who made the move to Paramount from Sony, signed a first-look deal with his studio Original Film and Paramount Pictures and the movie rights to Sonic the Hedgehog come with that deal. The picture was set up by Moritz and Deadpool director Tim Miller at Sony in 2014 as a hybrid live-action/CG-animated feature. In the new production Mortiz and his...
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Sonic 2 HD Fan Project Releases Brand New 2.0 Demo
A fan lead project to remake Sonic 2 in HD complete with a brand-new vector based art style has released their first demo in over 5 years. Unlike the alpha demo of Sonic 2 HD that was released way back in 2012, version 2.0’s demo includes multiple stages and boss battles alongside a remastered soundtrack. According to the project’s F.A.Q section, this fan game has been in development for 9 years – worked started in 2008! “The idea of creating a...
Continue reading...Sonic Mania launches on August 15th
The Ultimate Celebration of Past and Future is nearly here as Sonic goes back to his retro roots. Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with HD retro-style graphics. Multiple playable characters give you the ability to go explosively fast as Sonic, soar as Tails, or power through tough obstacles with Knuckles’ brute strength. You can re-live the Sonic of the past with...
Continue reading...SEGA Forever Brings 5 Classic Titles To Mobile For Free
SEGA has announced the rumored SEGA Forever, a mobile-centric collection of classic titles spanning over 20 years of releases and three console generations. With 5 SEGA exclusive Genesis titles available at launch – Sonic The Hedgehog, Comix Zone, Phantasy Star II, Altered Beast and Kid Chameleon – there’s quite a few different genres represented. SEGA Forever games support features like cloud saves, Bluetooth controllers, save states and offline play regardless of the player’s advertising status. As with the Crazy Taxi...
Continue reading...Sonic Forces introduces new, third gameplay style
Today, SEGA revealed the third gameplay style in Sonic Forces is a powerful gadget touting customizable character. For the first time in the Sonic series, players can create their own original Hero Character, and customize how the character plays and how it looks. This newly revealed playstyle in Sonic Forces is in addition to the previously revealed fast-paced action of Modern Sonic and the thrilling platforming of Classic Sonic. Players will be equipping their custom Hero Character...
Continue reading...Sonic reminisces in Sonic the Hedgehog #294
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #294 “Memories”: Sonic reminisces with his buddies Mighty and Ray, but Sonic and Mighty disagree on how they met. Can their friendship survive their egos’ revisions? Then in “Baking Bad,” Bunnie and Antoine put their competitive cooking skills to the test! Featuring cover art by Tyson Hesse and a “Kooky Kitchen variant” by Jennifer Hernandez! Script: Ian Flynn and Aleah Baker Art: Tracy Yardley, Terry Austin, Gabriel Cassata and John Workman Sonic the Hedgehog #294...
Continue reading...Sonic the Hedgehog comic cancelled?
I usually don’t look ahead in the monthly comic solicitations that far in advance. Since I only deal with Archie Comics here on Broken Joysticks I often take a look at the next upcoming months comics of Sonic the Hedgehog and previously Mega Man. Upon looking at the May solicitations I noticed that the blue blur was missing. While it’s not uncommon for a comic to skip a month I perused the June solicitations but found nothing....
Continue reading...Freedom Fighters part three in Sonic Universe #97
SONIC UNIVERSE #97 “Freedom Fighters” Part Three: Amy Rose and Cream join Sally Acorn as they seek the components needed to repair Nicole’s systems, but during their quest an old adversary reemerges! Featuring cover art by Jamal Peppers and a “Sonic and the Freedom Fighters variant” by Tyson Hesse! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Adam Bryce Thomas, Jim Amash, Matt Herms and Jack Morelli Sonic Universe #97 CVR A Reg: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash & Matt Herms Sonic...
Continue reading...Sonic needs to save the world in Champions TPB #5
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 5: CHAMPIONS It’s a Sonic battle in a championship of fighters! Shady media mogul Breezie has gotten her hands on a Chaos Emerald Sonic needs to save the world. The only way he can get it is to fight in her televised battle royale against friends and foes alike! SONIC THE HEDGEHOG VOL. 5: CHAMPIONS collects SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #268-271. Script: Ian Flynn. Art: Diana Skelly, Ryan Jampole, Terry Austin, Gabriel Cassata & John...
Continue reading...Sonic and Honey and the Sonic Man Heroes in Sonic the Hedgehog #293
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #293 Sonic and Honey are on the set of the latest, greatest(?) super hero show—Sonic Man Heroes! But when Dr. Eggman crashes the scene, ranting and raving about creative differences, things get very interesting! Featuring cover art by comics extraordinaire Tracy Yardley and a “Arcade” variant by Sonic comics legend Patrick Spaziante! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Tracy Yardley, Terry Austin, Gabriel Cassata and John Workman Cover: Tracy Yardley and Matt Herms Variant Cover: Patrick...
Continue reading...Sonic is back for Free Comic Book Day 2017
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG – FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017 SONIC is BACK for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! Turn back time and witness the “Genesis of a Hero” as Sonic enters his first climactic show-down with the evil Dr. Eggman! When the mad doctor takes over South Island, there’s only one hedgehog who can set things right! Jump right into the excitement, action and fun in this retro romp celebrating 25 years of Sonic! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Tracy Yardley,...
Continue reading...Bunnie gets ready in Sonic Universe #96
SONIC UNIVERSE #96 BUNNIE gets ready for a NEW VENTURE in “Freedom Fighters” Part Two: Where there’s smoke, there’s fire—and in this case, evil too! Bunnie is summoned to Blaze’s world in a desperate attempt to repel the invasion of a new, sinister force! Featuring cover art by jammin’ Jamal Peppers and a “Freedom Fighters Forever” variant by the excellent Evan Stanley! Script: Ian Flynn Art: Adam Bryce Thomas, Jim Amash, Matt Herms and Jack Morelli Cover: Jamal...
Continue reading...Worlds Unite again with Sonic and Mega Man TPB #3
SONIC / MEGA MAN: WORLDS UNITE 3 (TR) Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man team up with heroes from across the SEGA and Capcom universes to battle the monstrous Sigma and stop his relentless assault across multiple universes! Featuring the worlds of STREET FIGHTER, GOLDEN AXE, MONSTER HUNTER, NIGHTS INTO DREAMS and many more! It’s the dream team mash-up of iconic gaming heroes and villains you always hoped for in this frantic, bombastic finale! Script: Ian Flynn,...
Continue reading...Sonic kicks things into Overdrive on March 1st
SONIC: MEGA DRIVE – OVERDRIVE SONIC kicks things into “OVERDRIVE”!: The Classic Sonic sensation comes to its startling finale! Dr. Eggman has managed to gather up all seven of the Ancient Gears which will super-charge his latest creation—the Mega Drive! Now Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy Rose are in a race against time to gather the Chaos Emeralds and stop Dr. Eggman before the vicious device launches! Featuring cover art by rising star Tyson Hesse! Script: Ian...
Continue reading...Everything changes in Sonic the Hedgehog #292
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #292 EVERYTHING CHANGES when SONIC and friends go down their “Branching Paths”: The Shattered World Crisis is behind us, and the 25th Anniversary was well celebrated! So what’s next for Sonic and his friends? That’s up to them to decide! Sonic is racing around Westside Island on a mission—but for whom? And while Sonic’s away, each of his friends make decisions that will plot the course of their lives. Don’t miss out on the...
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