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	Wednesday Feb 02, 2011 Happy Hedgehog Day! “This is pitiful. A thousand people freezing their butts off waiting to worship a rat. What a hype. Groundhog Day used to mean something in this town. They used to pull the hog out, and they used to eat it!” Ah, Groundhog Day. Besides being one of those movies that you really should see right now if you haven’t already, Groundhog Day itself is an interesting subject. In short: groundhog comes out of the ground, sees or doesn’t see his shadow, and we make broad-sweeping generalizations about the weather patterns for months based on that. Logically, it’s completely sound! Except that, actually, the history of Groundhog Day, and this whole “small mammal predicting the future” thing does have some truth to it. (Possibly even more than Paul, that one Octopus who was predicting world cup games last year.) Oh, and one other, minor thing: back then, they didn’t use Groundhogs. They used Hedgehogs. In this picture, Sonic has closed up the southern entrance to his house based on coming wind patterns. Only the north entrance, seen on the right, is visible. You see, Hedgehogs actually have a rather amazing ability – far beyond anything we humans naturally have – to sense and predict changes in the wind direction. Hedgehogs were known for building two entrances to their little homes, one facing north and one facing south. If the wind was going to blow in harshly from the north, the hedgehog would sense this, and would close the northern entrance. If the wind was going to blow from the south instead, it would open up the northern entrance and then close the south in preparation for the change. It may be no small coincidence that in the early 90′s, SEGA renamed February 2nd ‘Hedgehog Day‘, a tradition we continued with our announcement of Sonic 4: Episode 1 on this very day one year ago. The year since has been one of the most exciting and active for the blue blur since, perhaps, just after those original glory days – and with both Sonic 4 and Sonic Colors arriving in that time, the speedy blue hedgehog has proven that there’s both refreshed life and quality lying ahead of him. Aristotle, above, is one among many Greeks who wrote on the unique abilities of Hedgehogs. Just as the Greeks did those early days in winter when they brought out their own little hedgehogs to sense changes in the wind and weather, perhaps we can do the same for the future of Sonic. So then, what does the coming year hold for our beloved blue hedgehog? As you should already know, this year is the 20th Anniversary for Sonic, with his birthday coming up on June 23rd, 2011. It’s almost hard to believe that his 20th year has already arrived – time, just like hedgehogs with way-past-cool sneakers, flies by before you know it. Having seen and sensed the direction and future that our own hedgehog has in front of him, this author’s personal thoughts are fairly simple: this year may very well be the best year that Sonic has had since the Genesis days. The winds just ahead of us bring very good things. So, to all of you who have been with us since last year’s Hedgehog Day – and even to those who remember the very first Hedgehog Day almost two decades ago: thanks for standing strong, sticking with us, and supporting the blue blur. We hope you’re just as stoked as we are for what lies ahead. Aristotle, often cited among the Greeks who wrote about Hedgehogs and their powerful wind-sensing abilities, was himself later categorized among writers and thinkers in a comparison that any Sonic fan might find quite interesting. Rumor has it, in fact, that there are two styles of science: compared as either objective or abstract. Find the false line within this paragraph itself, and you may find hidden answers of your own. On behalf of our teams at SEGA - Happy Hedgehog Day, everyone! Tweet Posted by RubyEclipse in Project Needlemouse, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I on 6:12:25PM Feb 02, 2011


	132 Responses to “ Happy Hedgehog Day! ” Comment # 1 I still wanna know what ideas you guys have for the sonic 20th game idea oh and uh its cold outside theres a snow drift that i dug a tunnel through it looks like its starting to dip down a little Posted by unknown on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:21 pm Comment # 2 Happy Hedgehog day! Posted by Jaymes on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:23 pm Comment # 3 Wow, what an awesome artic– Oh…I see what you did there, Sega. FD Posted by SSC on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:23 pm Comment # 4 Great article! Oh, and that hint in the last paragraph…very clever. Posted by Rhelik on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:23 pm Comment # 5 oh and uh my neighbor tried to get out of the culdasac (i guess thats how you spell it) he couldnt. he almost got to the street but thats where everything is- water ice snow you name it. New snow depth record for Tulsa 14 or 13 inches i believe. Posted by unknown on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:24 pm Comment # 6 I LOVE SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, I’M A BIG FAN OF HIM, HAPPY HEDGEHOG DAY EVERYONE!!! Posted by Jesse Sciolino on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:25 pm Comment # 7 It’s certainly something to think about. I don’t think Sonic’s future is set in stone. This may be his big year, but he’s got a rough climb. Then again, I doubt he’d appreciate the lack of challenge otherwise. If things were always easy, he’d get bored. Frankly, so would I. Posted by Ryan the Game Master on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:25 pm Comment # 8 That last paragraph confused me… and what’s with the “Berlin”? D: Posted by Diddy on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:25 pm Comment # 9 Thats a good movie. Posted by unknown on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:25 pm Comment # 10 Yes, Berlin? Posted by Michael on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:28 pm Comment # 11 Good article SonicTeam you still make me proud Posted by Ross Elliott on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:29 pm Comment # 12 berlin? Posted by Alan on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:29 pm Comment # 13 I see what you’re doing there… Posted by Redtide on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:29 pm Comment # 14 I don’t understand I see the highlighted letters I just don’t know what they mean… Posted by The Foxtrot on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:30 pm Comment # 15 [ Admin edit - nicely done! Let's let the others discover on their own, if they can find it. ] Posted by iNAUDiBLE on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:34 pm Comment # 16 I never knew that normal hedgehogs were so interesting. P.S. I’m looking forward to Sonic’s 21st! Posted by L on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:41 pm Comment # 17 Gamestop were taking pre-orders a while ago, employee said it was essentially a tribute game (2D but stunning in visuals) .. any truth behind that? Sounds kind of like you’re hinting at a Greek themed game .. 3rd in the story book series? Gah! So many questions and only 4 months and 3 weeks to go x_x Posted by Jix Hedgehog on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:43 pm Comment # 18 Happy Hedgehog Day!! But SEGA, do explain…berlin? As well, maybe…you know what would be awesome for Sonic’s 20th anniversary? A small Sonic movie…same drawing style like the first Sonic movie/Sonic CD intro. Just sayin…. Posted by Ant on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:44 pm Comment # 19 HAPPY HEDGEHOG DAY SEGA!!!! Posted by Shawndell Rivers on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:46 pm Comment # 20 OH Haha, it all makes sense now…yes! Posted by Ant on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:47 pm Comment # 21 …Berlin? Posted by Jordan Firari (TripleXero) on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:53 pm Comment # 22 whats so special about Berlin? Posted by Adam on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:53 pm Comment # 23 That was a nice little Easter egg of sorts, Sega. I definitely learned something new. =) Posted by Son-chan on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:55 pm Comment # 24 So given the bold letters put together spelling out “Berlin”. Whats SEGA trying to tell us about Berlin? Posted by Dzhim on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:55 pm Comment # 25 Ahhhh…. I get it! It makes out to be “eat it Berlin” lol Posted by Dzhim on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:56 pm Comment # 26 Well everything bold was: “Eat it Berlin Happy Hedgehog Day” Posted by Jordan Firari (TripleXero) on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:57 pm Comment # 27 http://www.nytimes.com/1992/07/03/business/the-media-business-advertising-addenda-goodby-berlin-wins-sega-business.html does this have anything to do with it? lol Posted by Adam on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:58 pm Comment # 28 Oh, I see what you did there, Ruby~ All I can say is that askin’ him about it isn’t going to get you anything, you guys. TO GOOGLE. What kind of hedgehog action goes down in Berlin? >:3c Posted by iNAUDiBLE on February 2nd, 2011 at 6:59 pm Comment # 29 well Berlin is a greek city, so maybe a 3rd story book series with greek mythology, sounds interesting to me! And it’s a good way to end the trilogy. Posted by Sonicphoto on February 2nd, 2011 at 7:00 pm Comment # 30 We figured it out. walks away Posted by Kellie and Alexis on February 2nd, 2011 at 7:05 pm Comment # 31 Agreed with iNAUDiBLE. Google was most definitely my friend. =) Posted by Son-chan on February 2nd, 2011 at 7:06 pm Comment # 32 [ Admin edit - you got half of it! Editing the comment so others can discover it for themselves. ] Posted by Sonicphoto on February 2nd, 2011 at 7:14 pm Comment # 33 [ Admin edit - nice digging! Editing this so others can discover it on their own. ] Posted by LordSpeed on February 2nd, 2011 at 7:23 pm Comment # 34 Why are the letters B, E, R, L, I, and N in bold? Is something going down in Berlin? Posted by David on February 2nd, 2011 at 7:31 pm Comment # 35 Please somEone tell me I’m goin nuts! Posted by Pmosonic on February 2nd, 2011 at 7:31 pm Comment # 36 I’m starting to c repeating words Posted by Pmosonic on February 2nd, 2011 at 7:34 pm Comment # 37 I’m thinking this is a new story game?am I getting there? Posted by Pmosonic on February 2nd, 2011 at 7:35 pm Comment # 38 Would the Berlin clue would have to do anything about “The Hedgehog and the Fox” written by Isaiah Berlin???? please tell me if im right Posted by blaze2876 on February 2nd, 2011 at 7:46 pm Comment # 39 It wasn’t Aristotle; it was Isiah Berlin that knew of the hedgehog’s thinking, I think. Posted by That Guy on February 2nd, 2011 at 7:55 pm Comment # 40 Nice! So I guess this means that if Sonic sees Shadow we will have 6 more weeks of Winter? Lol. Posted by Sonic52789 on February 2nd, 2011 at 7:57 pm Comment # 41 Stop me if im wrong, according to all the clues left here the only possible connection is to Isaiah Berlin’s story “the hedgehog and the fox” XD Posted by blaze2876 on February 2nd, 2011 at 8:05 pm Comment # 42 Berlin. Posted by Sonic52789 on February 2nd, 2011 at 8:05 pm Comment # 43 (Will probably need to be edited) Alright, so Berlin wrote an essay called “The Hedgehog and the Fox,” where Aristotle is grouped as a fox…are you saying that Miles will be Aristotle in some third Storybook game, and Sonic will be Plato or Dante or someone? And what’s the paragraph’s false line? Do you mean sentence or line of text? The first sentence is good, but the second (to me) makes no syntactical sense. (It’s objective v. subjective and abstract v. concrete) So if it’s false…how does it lead anywhere? Just please say it’s not another storybook game; those things are not what Sonic should be known for, so keep him as far away from them as possible. Posted by Laelaps on February 2nd, 2011 at 8:20 pm Comment # 44 isnt today knucles’ birthday? Posted by Magma on February 2nd, 2011 at 8:28 pm Comment # 45 We already knew about this: “…When asked by Game Informer if X and Y will be appearing in Sonic The Hedgehog 4, Iizuka is reported to have replied, “fans will be very pleased with the cast in Episode 2…’”* …so that can’t be what this is about… Posted by Gryphon on February 2nd, 2011 at 8:32 pm Comment # 46 Sonic 4 episode 2. Starring Sonic and Tails (The hedgehog and the fox). Right? Posted by AgentH on February 2nd, 2011 at 8:32 pm Comment # 47 does it mean tails will be playable in sonic 4 episode 2? Posted by pesterlence on February 2nd, 2011 at 8:35 pm Comment # 48 Happy Hedgehog Day!! ^_^ Posted by hutzero on February 2nd, 2011 at 9:08 pm Comment # 49 I know no matter what that Sonic is going to have the most successful year of his life. Sega loved every Sonic game so far and i know this year you guys are going to work extra hard. Go SEGA! Make us fans proud. My favorite game was Sonic advnture 2 battle and would love to see another .Sega check this video out that i made and read wat your fans are saying .http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np9UlXKfwyo Posted by Michael on February 2nd, 2011 at 9:49 pm Comment # 50 Mario and Sonic at the Berlin Olympics Right? Posted by Webster Smith on February 2nd, 2011 at 10:40 pm Comment # 51 Is the surprise Mario and Sonic at the Berlin Olympics? Posted by Webster Smith on February 2nd, 2011 at 10:42 pm Comment # 52 Is Berlin the location of the next installment of Mario and Sonic series. Posted by Webster on February 2nd, 2011 at 10:58 pm Comment # 53 Aren’t Hedgehogs illeagle in Some states such as California and isn’t SEGA of America in San Fransisco, California. lol I gotta ask that at the next Q & A in the next SEGA event. Posted by SonicSpeed on February 2nd, 2011 at 11:25 pm Comment # 54 ! cool! big sonic fan here may u contunin Posted by lolz on February 2nd, 2011 at 11:55 pm Comment # 55 SEGA’s going to need to release a game better than Sonic Adventure 2: Battle if they want Sonic’s 20th Anniversary to be better than his 10th. Posted by Final Rush on February 3rd, 2011 at 12:08 am Comment # 56 SEGA I pretty much read you like a book just officially that Tails is in the 2nd episode & what that last paragraph did was officially announce that Tails is in the game. @ Laelaps That title “The Hedgehog and the Fox” pretty much sums it up. simple. Posted by ThE InFoRmEr on February 3rd, 2011 at 12:23 am Comment # 57 I must be blind, I can’t understand that last paragraph. Great entry though, Happy Hedgehog Day! Posted by Ravus on February 3rd, 2011 at 12:27 am Comment # 58 I did a quick google and you did state that sonic would be apperaing places. Could it be here? http://www.fastcompany.com/1721468/computerspielemuseum-computer-game-museum-video-berlin-germany At this newly opened video game museum in Berlin? Posted by Siper on February 3rd, 2011 at 12:42 am Comment # 59 Berlin. Isaiah Berlin, maybe, and his ‘The Hedgehog and the Fox’. It’s a hint for Sonic and Tails being playable in Sonic 4 Episode 2, maybe? Posted by Alios on February 3rd, 2011 at 3:51 am Comment # 60 happy birthday soniccc Posted by cdf on February 3rd, 2011 at 5:08 am Comment # 61 So if Sonic wakes up, and he is scared of his own shadow, then do we get 5 years of bad Sonic games? But if he isn’t scared then we get more Sonic games that continue breaking the Sonic Cycle? Just joking, HAPPY HEDGEHOGHOG DAY EVERYONE!!! Posted by Eamon on February 3rd, 2011 at 5:16 am Comment # 62 Can’t wait for Sonic 4 Episode 2!!! Posted by Eamon on February 3rd, 2011 at 5:17 am Comment # 63 Happy day!!! I like this photo…its just like so natural ^^ Posted by Saberyoko on February 3rd, 2011 at 11:25 am Comment # 64 Happy late H-Day! Can’t wait for 20th birthday games! Posted by Deven Ciufalo on February 3rd, 2011 at 12:12 pm Comment # 65 Isn’t Berlin the capital city of Germay? Posted by Stone Horton on February 3rd, 2011 at 1:02 pm Comment # 66 Well, I’ve learned two things today: SEGA’s good at subliminal messaging, and Sonic apparent;y lives in a tunnel somewhere in Green Hill Zone. Fascinating. Posted by Rick Gonzalez on February 3rd, 2011 at 1:36 pm Comment # 67 im goin to take a stab in the dark here , tails will be playable in episode 2 and playing as him you can find alternate routes and a different gameplay style to sonics? Posted by ccproject72 on February 3rd, 2011 at 1:57 pm Comment # 68 A Sonic event held in Berlin? Sonic Storybook 3? Sonic is like the ancient greek god of the wind? Posted by Kjeld on February 3rd, 2011 at 1:59 pm Comment # 69 Isaiah Berlin…The Hedgehog and The Fox theory…. Tails CONFIRMED in Sonic 4 Episode II !!! Posted by Nerkin on February 3rd, 2011 at 2:10 pm Comment # 70 Wow, so many people are interpreting this in so many ways. I’ve been hearing some rumors about what the 20th anniversary will hold, though, I have no way of knowing how reliable they are until Sega gives us absolute confirmation. But, man, oh, man! It’s going to be seriously hard for the 20th anniversary to top the 10th. Unless we get the Adventure games ported once again (just hope they’d keep the same voices and sounds for the sake of those games’ actual fans) like “SA: Ultimate Chaos” and “SA2: Project Shadow” or something. At least, that’s what I always thought be be nice subtitles. There is no denying that Sonic has been in a bad slump for a while, but Sega can make an excellent comeback in due time. Think about the past. What made games like Sonic Adventure 2 so wildly popular? Should Sonic run non-stop or should the play be challenged by the choice of what move to make? Should Sonic be alone or alongside friends? Should Eggman be comedic or serious? Should the story be on Mobius or Earth? Should the plot be simple or complex? Should the style be lighthearted or hardcore? Should Crush 40 be involved this time? There are so many variables that really add up to make something a success or a flop and getting in touch with the people you are sending your products out to is vital to make sure everything is what everyone dreamed, much like when Sonic Adventure 2 was in production. And Believe me, I find it no stretch to say that Sonic Adventure 2 was… IS the most inspirational videogame on Earth and certainly my most favorite in the series. That game was challenging, had so many extras, you had to be precise, the story was awesome, the actors were great, the script was classic, the characters were diverse, the chao were adorable, the multiplayer was incredible, the upgrades were cool, the levels were fun, the game was practically perfect. It seems to me that the best way for Sonic to continue with such greatness is to reflect on his first ten years, as that was when everything was without worry and was blowing our minds away. I’m not saying “make Sonic Adventure 3″ (let’s leave that untouched, ok?), I’m saying “make what’s great even greater by what made it great in the first place”, if that makes any sense. I am looking forward to Sonic’s 20th anniversary and even have real hopes to contribute to the blue blur, someday! Posted by Tim Robbins on February 3rd, 2011 at 2:36 pm Comment # 71 Happy Hedgehog Day – I am waiting anxiously for S4 Episode 2. Till then, I am playing [Admin edit - no links like that, please!] Posted by Brian Lee on February 3rd, 2011 at 4:15 pm Comment # 72 I can’t wait for Episode 2. Please make it longer than Epi 1! Posted by Flint$ on February 3rd, 2011 at 5:42 pm Comment # 73 Geez! This is tough sega! I’m doubting that any of the comments about Sonic 4 or A third storybook game are it. I’ve noticed the admins removing comments that have the answer. But I’m seriously STUMPED!!! Posted by Naxal710 on February 3rd, 2011 at 6:20 pm Comment # 74 Hey uh….I would love a NiGHTS game… but sereously I’m stumped. It’s most likley either the storybook game(notice we havent had one in a while) or the mario and sonic at the berlin olympics, even though I’m probably wrong. Ruby, could you please tell us next post? I’d really love that. I am a huge fan and I cant wait to hear the game’s names. I hope this’ll be better than Black and white! Can’t wait! Posted by Cole Alleman on February 3rd, 2011 at 6:39 pm Comment # 75 Ther should be a remake of the dooms day zone in sonic 4 episode 2 Posted by biren on February 3rd, 2011 at 7:31 pm Comment # 76 i see the letters but what do they mean? is it an event that is taking place there? Posted by rob on February 3rd, 2011 at 8:40 pm Comment # 77 hmmm… never mind i saw a comment which made far more sense… i hope the wait isnt as long as Sonic 4… thats what threw me off the excitment of the game :s other wise it’s an awesome game, and old time Sonic fans have to give Sega a while to get the feeling back for the games ^_^ Posted by rob on February 3rd, 2011 at 8:46 pm Comment # 78 Dang! I’ve been trying to figure out what you guys are hinting at, but I can’t get anything. The most I’ve gotten is the hidden letters (spelling Berlin), which I belive has something to do with “The Hedgehog and the Fox” by Isaiah Berlin, but I can’t peice together what it has to do with Sonic exactly… Sega, you guys are frustraitingly clever! Posted by PurpleCheeseMan on February 3rd, 2011 at 9:02 pm Comment # 79 I just finished one heck of a 20th anniversary video. It would be nice if it was worthy of a blog here on the site… But I want to share it with you all the same. For those of you who watch this, don’t just watch the video. Read the descriptionn below it. It’s just as deep as the tribute itself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P01MjCm4hLU Posted by Chris K. on February 4th, 2011 at 7:43 am Comment # 80 @Chris K. Not bad Not bad at all. Aw man where did that song come from uhh its uh oh yeah its that one from that one sonic’s 19th sweepstakes and its that one song that that one guy performed not a bad song of choice. I forgot if he won that I dont think he did i think he was a runner up. Too bad. already 8 views of that vid last time i checked. keep up the good work! Posted by unknown on February 4th, 2011 at 9:12 am Comment # 81 I cant stand I just cant stand when people keep talking about SA3 or whatever the next game is. dangit! You’ll figure it out when everybody else does so just lay off it just a little or talk about it in forums. So unless you guys have another idea other than SA3 just lay off a little. Although it wouldn’t be a bad idea though but still. Posted by unknown on February 4th, 2011 at 9:17 am Comment # 82 Besides I doubt they have a solid idea yet knowing that they haven’t even said a thing. with the exception of that one thing where they just show the icon. Sheesh as much everybody thinks sega is clever which they are i doubt that they would keep us waiting this long. I ve said it once and ill say it again they probably dont have a solid idea for it yet. Posted by unknown on February 4th, 2011 at 9:28 am Comment # 83 @unknown – Are you kidding? Of course Sega has a solid idea of the 20th Anniversary game. I mean, they said we were in for a BIG game for the 20th anniversary last year, and were probably planning it before that. Sega learned there leason to not make games at the LAST MINUTE when they rushed Sonic 06, so they were probably putting a lot of time and effort into this game. @Chris K – Not bad! You’ve shown just about every single thing Sonic has appeared in. Nice work. Sega, Please, let Sonic’s 20th Anniversary game be Sonic Adventure 3! Posted by Sonic52789 on February 4th, 2011 at 1:20 pm Comment # 84 Tails is nice, bue Episode II is going to need some creative level themes and bosses to get me interested. No more semi-rehashes. Posted by Dude on February 4th, 2011 at 4:18 pm Comment # 85 @ Unknown and Sonic52789 I thank you greatly! I just hope “RubyEclipse” takes a look at it. I put a TON of work into putting all that stuff together and the biggest honor of all would be to have my tribute made into it’s very own blog here on the SEGA website! ^^ Posted by Chris K. on February 4th, 2011 at 4:32 pm Comment # 86 For those asking for a Sonic Adventure 3 and hated Sonic Unleashed, on some wikis in the trivia section for Sonic Unleashed, it says that Sonic Unleashed was supposed to be SA3. @Chris K. – That was pretty good. Though I care nothing about those Archie Comics Sonic characters. I only care about official SEGA Sonic characters. (except Elise from Sonic the Hedgehog 06) Posted by Christian Luber/Sonic Hog on February 4th, 2011 at 9:42 pm Comment # 87 @Christian Luber That’s okay. Each fan has their own opinion. I am a fan of anything and everything Sonic, and I just wanted to make a video to show my personal love for the character. All opinions are more than welcome though. ^^ Posted by Chris K. on February 4th, 2011 at 9:48 pm Comment # 88 SEGA is smart. I hope you gus dont take any big risks for the new sonic games. Posted by ryan the fox on February 4th, 2011 at 11:00 pm Comment # 89 Oooh! I got it. Bah you expect me not to recognise the real Aristotle! Posted by ssj_duelist on February 5th, 2011 at 3:18 am Comment # 90 Isaiah Berlin wrote the Hedgehog and the Fox, where the fox knows many little things and the hedgehog knows only one large thing. If you apply this to Sonic, then Tails is the fox that knows almost every small detail about like electronics and stuff. Sonic is the hedgehog that only knows one big thing, “it doesn’t matter now what happens I will never give up the fight, there is no way I will run away from all of my frights Long as the voice inside me says go, I will always keep on running, there is no way to stop me from going to the very top, it doesn’t matter who is wrong and who is right” Posted by Shadow Flash on February 5th, 2011 at 6:56 am Comment # 91 HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY SONIC!!! Posted by J.B. on February 5th, 2011 at 8:25 am Comment # 92 Also, I still say Sonic Adventure 3 won’t be happening. It MAY be a possibility but… I seriously doubt it. From what evidence has shown, my belief is still that it is a collection of classic stages re-made in 2D/3D. And the model will naturally be modern Sonic, and maybe a choice to play as classic Sonic. That is my belief on the Sonic 20th game matter. Sorry if that angers anybody, but that’s just what I think. ^^; Posted by Chris K. on February 5th, 2011 at 12:36 pm Comment # 93 The only wish I have is that they find better voice actors this go around. Posted by Chris K. on February 5th, 2011 at 12:38 pm Comment # 94 @ sonic52789 comment # 83 How do you know that? =\ how does anybody know if there even making one, although that would make alot of people POed, but still. How do we know if they’re making a SA3? Sonic Colors 2? STH 4 EP:II? Or even another olympic games with mario? Although that wouldn’t really be a Sonic 20th anniversary game because it has mario. If anything they should make another Sonic Chronicles.=) But that’s just my opinion. Sega should make whatever they want. Heck they probably won’t make a SA3 because that would be takin’ someone else’s idea. AKA: Copywrite XP Posted by unknown on February 5th, 2011 at 3:45 pm Comment # 95 I get it. >w< Posted by JJ on February 5th, 2011 at 5:55 pm Comment # 96 Berlin…? hmm…this is quite the puzzler.. Posted by Emeralda on February 5th, 2011 at 6:10 pm Comment # 97 Has anybody noticed that SEGA hasn’t answered your questions yet in the comments that we post above. They’re obviously hideding sumsing. Maybe its something about another olympic games game(BERLIN). I sure as heck hope not unless its totally kicks butt or sumtin. Cuz I thinks that that is where they is holdin em in 2012. Oh wait that’s the end of the world. heh, end of the world does anybody have a single oz. of common sense would know that the world aint gunna end. oh well. Sonic’s awesome! Posted by unknown on February 5th, 2011 at 6:25 pm Comment # 98 eat it berlin Posted by Nick on February 5th, 2011 at 6:35 pm Comment # 99 @unknown – We don’t know exactly WHAT game they are making, but last year they said they were planning a game for the 20th Anniversary. Posted by Sonic52789 on February 5th, 2011 at 9:20 pm Comment # 100 why you should make a hedgehog day Posted by Ashraf_2003 on February 6th, 2011 at 1:28 am Comment # 101 go sonic!!! Posted by sonic the hedgehog1337 on February 6th, 2011 at 12:17 pm Comment # 102 ha ha mario has no plumber day >:) Posted by sonic the hedgehog1337 on February 6th, 2011 at 12:18 pm Comment # 103 Just hope a nice game of Sonic. Sonic is like a friend for me, i was just a little kid when i started to play Sonic. Now i’m a big big big big (…) big fan of him and his friends and pisses me off when i read some commentaries about Sonic games just saying the games are bad, the games are awful blah blah blah. I believe there are many people out there that doesn’t like Sonic games, that’s natural, but, if you don’t like, you don’t need to bad-talk the games or post videos on youtube showing gameplays to try to make us believe the game is bad… well i already have seen so bad gameplays of Sonic games from haters… Sometimes they don’t even know how to play properly –’ and for the “fans” that started to bad-talk Sonic and Sega too… well SEGA could have made some mistakes, but, as a true fan, you need to give to SEGA your support. As true fan and friend of Sonic and his friends is unimaginable for me to bad-talk the games. SEGA and Sonic Team has my total support to keep making new Sonic games and make a lot of people very happy. Sorry about my english and about the big comment :S Posted by MetalSonic^^ on February 7th, 2011 at 4:23 am Comment # 104 I’m with Chis K. here…theres a probability that SA3 won’t happen…not only because of the speculation of UNleashed being SA3…but because of something that happen back in 2001……ok u might not beleieve me but…Sonic Heros is/or supposed to be, Sonic Adventure 3…..now before u go Fanboy spam on me…let me explain myself…. Posted by SONICTH18 on February 7th, 2011 at 10:27 am Comment # 105 Sonic Heroes was originally going to be called Sonic Adventure 3 although the game’s director Takashi Izuka said not to make it a continuation as he worried that only core gamers and fans would buy the game instead of casual players Posted by SONICTH18 on February 7th, 2011 at 11:12 am Comment # 106 Berlin. Isaiah Berlin. The Hedgehog and the Fox. Sonic and Tails. …or it could just be the new Olympic Games. Curse you dramatic thinking! Posted by Alice on February 7th, 2011 at 8:50 pm Comment # 107 Ah … do you have sonic adventure 1,2 on the ps2 … but what? ps2 is the most popular console in the world! sa1 and sa2 some of the best games of sonic! Why not? Posted by jon999 on February 8th, 2011 at 2:09 am Comment # 108 wow sonic have a lot of especial thinghs to celebrate in this case hedhegog day and sonic 20 th anniversary cool. and how sonic the hedhehog 1337 has alredy say haha that idiot and fat plomber has not a day haha you are an idiot mario and between both of them if both were real what wil be more cute more adorable and you could have as a mascot …. a hedhegoh yes because what you can do with a fat and stupid plomber haha and being charachters of videogames that thats what they are sonic and his games are much better than mario and his games , sonic make active make you want to play the game and have adventures with him and mario just kill stupid mushrooms so between both of them sonic is one million better than mario haha MARIO SUCK!!! SONIC ROCKS AND RULEZ!!! YEAH GO SONIC !!!!!!! Posted by Ana on February 8th, 2011 at 10:58 am Comment # 109 I doubt that its an olympic game knowing that it’ll be held in london unless that Isaiah Berlin Character is from london Top Gear is an AWESOME show(the one on BBC not HISTORY) Posted by unknown on February 8th, 2011 at 3:49 pm Comment # 110 There will be NO Mario And Sonic olympic games this year. It will be a type of Sonic Shuffle and Mario Pary game with characters from both worlds joining together to play on a board type level with mini-games and such. So I repeat, it is NOT a Mario And Sonic OLYMPIC game, it is a PARTY game. And the following is copied from the description in my YouTube video that I posted in a comment before here. I figured the following deserved to be said here. From SEGA to Sonic Team… From Needlemouse to Sonic… Twenty long years have passed since the “Blue Blur” ran into my heart… Into our hearts. He is the very simble of freedom… Of hope and destiny… Living life to the fullest, and always keeping his friends close at heart. Breaking a few along the way… But always keeping them close. Through so many games and TV shows, Sonic has become as big a part of the world as the living legends of the past. Sonic represents what the very soul of America is about. And he joins people from all over the world and bonds them together, something no man alive has been able to do since the dawn of time. You are a true hero Sonic The Hedgehog… Thank you for all you have done for me and the world. May you forever be immortal, forever be loved… Forever be true and strong. Never stop running Sonic, for you give the world true hope and happiness. 62 Video game covers…. 255 Comic covers… 51 Pieces of SEGA art… And 100 pieces of fanart. I put my heart and soul into putting this tribute together, just as Sonic has put his into every thing he does. Thank you to the following people and industries for making Sonic who he is today. Even if you are no longer a part of Sonic now, you will always be remembered in his heart and our’s for the wonderful thing’s you did for the series. May all of you live on as legends to the world as well. (SPECIAL THANKS GOES TO) Sega – Sonic Team – Nintendo – Dic – 4Kids.TV Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima – Fathers Of Sonic Team, Sonic, and Robotnik Jun Senoue – Sonic Musician Hirokazu Yasuhara – Sonic Team Co-Founder Kazuyuki Hoshino – Father Of Amy Rose And Sonic Team Co-Founder Yasushi Yamaguchi – Father Of Miles ‘Tails’ Prower Takashi Yuda – Father Of Knuckles The Echidna Yuji Uekawa – Illustrator Tetsu Katano – Programmer Ben Hurst – Creator Of Sonic Satam Hajime Kamegaki – Creator Of Sonic X Ian Flynn – Writer Of Archie Sonic Comics My appologies to anyone of importance I left out of the list. But to the people not listed, and especially to the one’s that are, thank you for the wonderful characters you have given us. You incredible people are truly heroes among men for the legacy you have created for the world to forever pass down onto the generations of the future Posted by Chris K. on February 9th, 2011 at 8:56 pm Comment # 111 Eu queria para PS2 Posted by junior on February 12th, 2011 at 2:26 pm Comment # 112 What content is going to be on the Sonic Anniversary game? Posted by Gabriel on February 13th, 2011 at 2:07 pm Comment # 113 I’m waiting for Sonic 4: Episode II for WiiWare. SEGA, if you are going to release it (or anything for that matter) by Sonic’s 20th Anniversary, I suggest you let the world know soon for obvious reasons. I’m a huge fan of Sonic 4 Episode 1 and can’t wait for the next chapter! Also, I own the Sonic Mega and Gems Collection for Gamecube. It would be really tight if you put all of their contents onto one disc for a new Sonic Collection for Wii, possibly adding the Sonic games that were for GBA. I know that if you did all this, throwing it all onto one disc for the current generation, you would make a lot of gamers very happy, especially those who like myself who are retro junkies. One more thing. Please update the Sonic 4 ep1 website! And we could use some more fan kits. -Blizzaga Posted by Blizzaga Lantean on February 13th, 2011 at 7:49 pm Comment # 114 sonic 4 episode 2 Footage NOW JUST GIVE US SOMETHING FOR TH LOVE OF GOD Please Posted by steve on February 14th, 2011 at 12:05 pm Comment # 115 Sonic The Hedgehog 20th Anniversary Game Expected Levels http://rightnreal.net/sonic-the-hedgehog-20th-anniversary-game-expected-levels.html Posted by kashif on February 16th, 2011 at 3:36 pm Comment # 116 haha good one sega sonic 4 episode two will be awesome i’m still having fun with episode 1 i can’t wait for sonic’s 20th aniversary oh go to youtube on sonic’s 20th aniversary type in SonicFFVII and go to my channel i might post something special for sonic on that day 6/23/2011 Posted by matthew on February 17th, 2011 at 12:20 pm Comment # 117 Uhhhh…. did anyone notice the randomly bolded letters within some of the words? hmmm…. Posted by Ryan on February 20th, 2011 at 10:55 pm Comment # 118 You know I’ve been around to see Sonic the Hedgehog begin when I was only four years old, and I watched in horror and agony to see the “Sonic Team” destoy him in Games and T.V. shows! But in the end I’m 25 years old and I still love Sonic the Hedgehog. So for everyone who complains about Sonic or says that they’re too old for Sonic…That’s bull you can never be too old to love Sonic. Because I finished my last tour with the marines 3 months ago and I still love Sonic the Hedgehog and I’m a Marine! Long live Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles “Tails” Prower! Posted by Jeremy on February 24th, 2011 at 2:36 pm Comment # 119 I think this has to do with SA3. Event in Berlin on Sonic’s 20th? Posted by Assassin Jordi on February 25th, 2011 at 1:32 pm Comment # 120 Simply adding Tails to the mix is an easy win situation; in platforms, he’s always been optional… and a separate style of gameplay would extend the replay value. Not to mention: a lot of people love Tails!! However, there appears to be the implication that, while Sonic relies on speed, Tails will rely on a host of attributes. This is straying from the classic gameplay to a VERY risky degree. If he comes off as anything else in Tails’ clothing, it could seem too gimmicky. Money has to be made with a new generation but please don’t betray your longest-running fans, SEGA. Posted by DJ on February 26th, 2011 at 4:22 pm Comment # 121 speaking of 20th anniversary, jazwares is releasing 20th anniversary action figures and plushes! like classic sonic! Posted by cj on March 4th, 2011 at 8:30 am Comment # 122 im going with 2d sonic levels being 3d or something like that >.< Posted by powblockmaster on March 5th, 2011 at 1:52 pm Comment # 123 Omgeezikinz wahtz ihs the upcoming sonic game? ih want 2 kno… p.s. mah cat’s name iz sonic ^_^ Posted by just ownd n pwnd lolzikinzyerz http://www.johnnyjon.com/johnny_dies/ ts nt a real website on March 6th, 2011 at 10:35 pm Comment # 124 I’d just like to say something about Sonic’s move back to the classic game style. I’m all for it! But what I really miss are the gorgeous cinematics present in the main series between Adventure and Unleashed. I want to be able to play as Super/Hyper Sonic streaking from left to right across the screen, and then be treated to a stunning Pixar-esk cutscene that helps carry the story forward in a feature film fashion. Even if it necessitates a disk bound retail release, the extra quality would be worth it to me. Feel free to leave your thoughts. Posted by Josh on March 10th, 2011 at 9:06 am Comment # 125 hey sega. you probly wont reply cuz im just some random teen and idk if its confidential but id kinda like to know when ep 2 and/or 3 is coming out (or supposed to and then get suspended again haha) but anyways please email me at ymmitw@yahoo.com please id really like to know:) Posted by Tim on March 13th, 2011 at 8:46 pm Comment # 126 ALRIGHT! (I know i’m a bit late) But for those of you still figuring it out: Sonic 4 Episode 2 will feature Sonic and tails again because of Issiah Berlin’s book: The Hedgehog and the Fox. AND if you are looking for the false line it is the fact that Issiah Berlin was the one who researched Hedgehog’s abilities of wind change so it could mean one of two things A) Another way of pointing you to Issiah Berlin’s book OR B) The fact that the 3rd installment of the story telling series will feature that Greek God Am I close? Posted by Patrick M. on March 14th, 2011 at 4:01 pm Comment # 127 “Originally Posted by Ken Balough Hi Guys, just to clarify, 100% of the proceeds from all Sonic games on iOS plus FMH this week will be donted to the Red Cross to help Releif efforts in Japan. As an added incentive to donte, we’ve lowered the prices to encourage people to help out. This is a terrific moment for all of us as Sonic fans to help out for a really worthy cause. If you already own these games and are interesting in helping out, please visit the Red Cross website to see how you can. I want to give a huge thank you to everyone spreading the word and supporting this Relief Effort.” the forum member of sega “darkfailure” dedicated some of his time and created a Wallpaer to publicize this action of Sega please see that =) http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?342090-Sonic-4-Custom-Wallpapers&p=6533346#post6533346 Posted by victor campos on March 15th, 2011 at 1:56 pm Comment # 128 please sega make sonic adveture 3 battle for ps3,xbox360,wii Posted by wilfred on April 6th, 2011 at 11:24 am Comment # 129 here’s the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbGEzP01tkM&feature=channel_video_title Posted by powblockmaster on April 7th, 2011 at 5:26 pm Comment # 130 ho! Today I realize how this post makes references to sonic generations Posted by victor campos on May 5th, 2011 at 7:53 am Comment # 131 ho! Today I realize this post makes many references to sonic generations Posted by victor campos on May 5th, 2011 at 7:54 am Comment # 132 happy hedgehog day everyone its comeing up real fast i cant wait. sonic is as old as me. i just cant wait for his birthday and hedgehog day……..gota juice! Posted by andrea on December 20th, 2011 at 10:30 am


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