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Thursday Feb 06, 2014
SEGA Launches New Franchise Strategy for Sonic the Hedgehog with Sonic BoomFor more than two decades, Sonic the Hedgehog has been one of the world’s biggest gaming icons, with over 70 video game titles, four animated series, and an extensive global merchandising line to his name. This year, SEGA is excited to introduce a new branch of the Sonic universe, entitled Sonic Boom, that will debut a new look for Sonic and friends and launch their first-ever CG animated television series, new video games for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, and a new toy line. The creative driving forces behind these projects are working together with SEGA to kick-start a global campaign for Sonic Boom that will excite and engage new and existing fans across a variety of platforms. Sonic Boom’s visual identity includes character designs inspired by the abilities and unique personalities of each of the characters, while still maintaining the core identity and values of the Sonic brand. The rich worlds of the TV series and videogame will share a common narrative and a number of location and stylistic similarities reflecting full collaboration between videogame, TV series partners and SEGA from the outset. The Sonic Boom television series, co-produced by SEGA of America Inc. and OuiDO! Productions, will debut on Cartoon Network in the U.S. and on CANAL J and GULLI in France during the 2014/2015 season. The series is an ensemble comedy consisting of 52 x 11-minute standalone episodes packed full of high-adrenaline action. Every episode starts from a small character-driven story and explodes into an epic tale of saving the world, robot battles and more. Serving as a prequel to the stories revealed in the TV series, the Sonic Boom video game will deliver a totally different experience to previous Sonic games with collaborative gameplay at its core. Developed in the U.S by California-based Big Red Button Entertainment (Wii U) and Sanzaru Games (Nintendo 3DS) in collaboration with Sonic Team, this is the third title to be released as part of an exclusive deal with Nintendo. Sonic Boom will take advantage of the innovative hardware of both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, with traditional elements of Sonic games, such as speed, also featured. The videogame will also introduce exploration, combat and a new Enerbeam tether mechanic that will allow the Sonic Boom world to be discovered in totally unique ways. Sonic Boom will be supported by a robust global licensing and merchandising program, anchored by new master toy partner TOMY. TOMY’s line will showcase the new character looks, stressing interaction between core characters, and will feature new play patterns based on both the new game and TV series. TOMY will develop a comprehensive toy range across a broad number of categories including plush, action figures, RC, role play, vehicles and novelty. Sonic fans can expect a high-quality, collectible toy line fueled by TOMY innovation and energized with speed, lights, sounds, motion-activation and action-performance. SEGA will launch a broad licensing program across multiple categories including toys, apparel, publishing, accessories, food and beverage, health and more – making this one of the biggest license initiatives SEGA has undertaken in recent years. The company will enlist many of its current partners who have had tremendous success with Sonic over the past years while seeking new licensees to join this exciting new Sonic licensing program. “We want to ensure that the Sonic brand continues to evolve and appeal to new generations of Sonic fans and this different look introduces a fresh approach that will be at once both familiar and new to consumers,” said John Cheng, President & COO, SEGA of America. “We are committed to supporting this initiative to provide great entertainment to fans for all aspects of their lives.” Sonic the Hedgehog first appeared as a videogame character in June 1991 and instantly became an icon for a generation of gamers. Defined by his super-fast speed and cool attitude, in the years since he first raced on to videogame consoles Sonic has become a true global phenomenon with over 140 million videogames sold or downloaded worldwide across consoles, PC’s, mobile phones and tablets. SEGA’s iconic blue blur has also gone on to enjoy incredible success in many licensed areas, such as toys, apparel, comics and animation. The Sonic Boom TV series is a co-production between SEGA of America, Inc. and OuiDO! Productions. Executive producers on the show are Evan Baily, Donna Friedman Meir and Jane McGregor on behalf of SEGA, and Sandrine Nguyen and Boris Hertzog from OuiDO!. Other partners involved in the TV series include Lagardère Entertainment Rights for distribution and Lagardère Active TV Licensing & New Business for licensing and merchandise in France. Trailers
If you are in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, or Latin America, watch a sneak peek of the Sonic Boom television animated series below.
If you are in the United States, Canada, Asia, or if the above video isn’t available where you are, watch the same sneak peek below.
Game Concept ArtTV Concept ArtTo see more exclusive artwork, see the Sonic Boom story from the Associated Press.
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Comment # 1
This is why there was no Hedgehog day post, huh? 😉
Posted by Hifihedgehog on February 6th, 2014 at 12:04 pm
Comment # 2
I am super excited for this – it looks awesome and I can’t wait.
Posted by Indilee on February 6th, 2014 at 12:05 pm
Comment # 3
Aaaaand there goes the internet.
I’ve got my popcorn. Anyone else want any?
Posted by Coconuts on February 6th, 2014 at 12:09 pm
Comment # 4
The game looks good and all, but shorten the legs a bit, sonic looks like freakin waluigi
Posted by Rockman296 on February 6th, 2014 at 12:10 pm
Comment # 5
all i got to say is this, first is the reboot cause of the fans if so all i got to say i fuck the fans don’t listen them and maybe if you didn’t listen to the fans or Microsoft sonic 2006 would have been better and complete ever thought about that Sega this is a bad idea this whole reboot yeah enough said
Posted by clash on February 6th, 2014 at 12:12 pm
Comment # 6
Knuckles’s chest and arms got stung by bees.
Posted by wa on February 6th, 2014 at 12:13 pm
Comment # 7
This game looks pretty good. I hope Shadow makes an appearance.
And what is up with Knuckles on steroids?
Posted by KDawg on February 6th, 2014 at 12:14 pm
Comment # 8
why is sonic’s arms blue?
Posted by Thomas on February 6th, 2014 at 12:15 pm
Comment # 9
Looks awesome, aw… Man, something else to look forward to.
Posted by chris on February 6th, 2014 at 12:16 pm
Comment # 10
Cue the cries of “Why, Sega, why?” from some Sonic fans in 3… 2… 1…
Posted by Gamer_of_solitude on February 6th, 2014 at 12:17 pm
Comment # 11
@Thomas: He stopped shaving his arms?
Posted by KDawg on February 6th, 2014 at 12:17 pm
Comment # 12
I’m literally DONE with Sonic, congratulations!
What the HELL are you thinking about? This is NOT Sonic. Gosh, PLEASE just BURY Sonic, this is TOO much for me.
Posted by TRUE Sonic fan on February 6th, 2014 at 12:17 pm
Comment # 13
Remove the blue colored arms of sonic and it would much better 😀
Posted by Chris on February 6th, 2014 at 12:17 pm
Comment # 14
Wow, part of me never thought Sonic would get a new show. Thank you Sonic team! The next generation needs Sonic the Hedgehog!
Posted by Jax on February 6th, 2014 at 12:17 pm
Comment # 15
Interesting. We’ll see what is this cartoon.
Posted by Samat on February 6th, 2014 at 12:18 pm
Comment # 16
“for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS”????? Please SEGA…. you down more!
Posted by Carlos Eduardo on February 6th, 2014 at 12:20 pm
Comment # 17
all i got to say is this, first is the reboot cause of the fans if so all i got to say i fuck the fans don’t listen them and maybe if you didn’t listen to the fans or Microsoft sonic 2006 would have been better and complete ever thought about that Sega this is a bad idea this whole reboot yeah enough said
oh and one more thing if the fans said i want you to die sega would you do it just don’t listen to thenm for get this crazy idea
Posted by clashlion on February 6th, 2014 at 12:21 pm
Comment # 18
Must not scream, must not scream, must not scream, must not scream…OH I CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS!!!
Posted by DoublinMahRainbows on February 6th, 2014 at 12:23 pm
Comment # 19
Game looks atrocious, TV show looks nice.
Posted by nuniruro on February 6th, 2014 at 12:25 pm
Comment # 20
Why are the games not for Xbox and Playstation. I really wish you guys could make the games for them please
Posted by Vidal Osorio on February 6th, 2014 at 12:27 pm
Comment # 21
This is utterly shameful. Just when we were starting to trust Sega again… They go back to the old Sonic 06 days! Like the guy from Zero Punctuation said.. It’s time to put sonic down.
Fans want more of Sonic Colors! Not more of.. This.
Posted by Noel on February 6th, 2014 at 12:27 pm
Comment # 22
¡¡¡YESYESYESYESYESYESYES!!!!
I am like a child at Christmas right now, I swear. So many years waiting for something like this…
Now break that exclusivity with Nintendo, make the game also for PS4 and I will be the most happy man in the world.
Posted by Dani on February 6th, 2014 at 12:29 pm
Comment # 23
This is so cool! I must admit, I was a bit worried at first, seeing the first preview was just their shadows and… Knuckles still kinda scares me though…
Anyway, this looks amazing!! <3 I can't wait to see this on TV! Not to mention play the new games and see what toys come out!! *activating super excited mode*
Posted by Katelyn Temple on February 6th, 2014 at 12:29 pm
Comment # 24
I was wondering if you could elaborate; is this a “reboot” and are the characters permanently being redesigned across the board (all future games, comics, merchandise, etc)? Or is this just another branch of Sonic, and we still have the Sonic games and merchandise that we’re used to? I’m very confused as to what this announcement means for the future of the “main” series.
Posted by Robert H on February 6th, 2014 at 12:30 pm
Comment # 25
Sega, you just ruined my childhood.
Posted by Daniel Rodrigues on February 6th, 2014 at 12:34 pm
Comment # 26
Oh god what have you done to Knuckles? I hope this is a spin-off and nothing to do with the core games :S
Posted by John on February 6th, 2014 at 12:34 pm
Comment # 27
I think I’m quite a bit excited! However if they make this too much of a comedy I will be upset.
Posted by PlutonianAngel on February 6th, 2014 at 12:36 pm
Comment # 28
This entire series is ruined before it starts by Knuckles on Roids.
Looks more like a bandicoot than an echidna.
Posted by Knackles on February 6th, 2014 at 12:37 pm
Comment # 29
So how old are the users who like this?
Posted by @OveragedUser on February 6th, 2014 at 12:38 pm
Comment # 30
Please come out to Czech republic!
Posted by David184 on February 6th, 2014 at 12:40 pm
Comment # 31
Keep the new costumes, ditch everything else about the new designs.
Posted by James on February 6th, 2014 at 12:41 pm
Comment # 32
SEGA go fuck yourself
Posted by name on February 6th, 2014 at 12:42 pm
Comment # 33
I liked, but since this is a WU game it’s gonna sell around 50k copies and that’s it. Lots of wasted potential here. Ah, whatever. I am not stressing myself over videogame again. SEGA, call me again when you decide to put Sonic again in the relevant consoles like the ps3/4, X360/x1, until there, good luck!
Posted by SEGA_Fan on February 6th, 2014 at 12:44 pm
Comment # 34
I hope there will be Chao Gardens in this one. =/
Posted by JoshDJX on February 6th, 2014 at 12:45 pm
Comment # 35
This looks amazing!! the art direction and character design is so perfect!! I’m so excited!
Posted by lucas on February 6th, 2014 at 12:46 pm
Comment # 36
Why is Knuckles ripped? And why is the video accompanied with Bangarang xD #1 dubstep song… of 3 years ago
Posted by Andrew on February 6th, 2014 at 12:47 pm
Comment # 37
Sega just killed Sonic for good.
Posted by AGES on February 6th, 2014 at 12:53 pm
Comment # 38
Sega… I’m really dissapointed… The gameplay looks fun, and the graphics are the most beautiful thing I’ve evee seen in a Sonic game… But those character designs…. are extremely terrible, Why you do this? the “Modern Sonic” would have been perfect for this, Sonic Lost World was cool, Sonic Colors was cool, Sonic Adventure was the best… BUT THIS?! Sorry, you lost one fan that since the born of Sonic The Hedgehog has been following all your games, I even bought Sonic 06! and I didn’t complain about anything because I trusted you, and believed that you were going to improve, but this thing… is a complete joke….
Posted by Carlos on February 6th, 2014 at 12:53 pm
Comment # 39
… why the blue arms?
Posted by Jix Hedgehog on February 6th, 2014 at 12:54 pm
Comment # 40
Very nice Sega!! Unlike number #7 I believe that this as well as the show will do well. Matter of fact, coupled with the show I believe that this could help drive some Wii U sales as well. Can’t wait to hear a release date! My son and I are waiting as patiently as we can!
Posted by Lucas on February 6th, 2014 at 12:55 pm
Comment # 41
Why is Sonic’s arms are BLUE!? And WHAT’s with Knuckles!? Sega, what have you done to the characters’s design!? Bring the old! It’s awful design. JUST AWFUL.
Posted by monty on February 6th, 2014 at 12:56 pm
Comment # 42
I’m wondering why they have bandages all over their bodies. Even over their shoes and gloves. Seems a bit overboard.
Posted by NixMaster on February 6th, 2014 at 12:59 pm
Comment # 43
seriously, who thought that thing with knuckles is gonna be a good idea? your concept designers are working for food hobos or what?
Posted by xenustehg on February 6th, 2014 at 12:59 pm
Comment # 44
I think, it gonna be so cool and I can’t wait, but why Sonic has blue arms, is not the real color of them.
Posted by sofi on February 6th, 2014 at 12:59 pm
Comment # 45
I’m really excited for this one.
@SEGA_Fan
So much butthurt. Your relevant consoles already showed they aren’t relevant to the Sonic franchise. Just buy a Wii U, there are a lot of awesome games coming for it this year.
Posted by Ekidna on February 6th, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Comment # 46
No no no! Your doing it all wrong Sega! Keeping sonic to what he was is what the fans wanted! We wanted you to go back to the sonic adventures! And keep the old characters designs! Did generations teach you nothing! We don’t want sonic to be up to date with this generation! We don’t when a new fancy character design! We want the old sonic back. And keeping him the way he was is a good way of showing how dedicated you are to him and the series. What your doing here is practically throwing away all you’ve worked for so that you can start over with something new. Don’t get me wrong, I love sonic..but not this. This is not even sonic anymore.
Posted by Kirby on February 6th, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Comment # 47
SEGA…Sonic’s look was fine. Why change something that doesn’t need fixing?
Posted by Pouch on February 6th, 2014 at 1:02 pm
Comment # 48
THIS SHOULD’VE BEEN ADVENTURE 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but looKS EPIC!!
Posted by cooldude32 on February 6th, 2014 at 1:03 pm
Comment # 49
Knuckles needs to work on his legs. Big arms doesn’t make him look stronger, he looks fatter. And blue arms on Sonic just ruined my childhood. No wonder Sega stopped making consoles.
Posted by no just no on February 6th, 2014 at 1:04 pm
Comment # 50
lol @ #7 “relevant consoles”. Sonci doesn’t sell in those “relevant consoles”. It would get as much dust as Knack. Just forget about the character already. Sonic should stay only with Nintendo.
Posted by Leona on February 6th, 2014 at 1:06 pm
Comment # 51
I quit. Sonic is dead. I’ve tolerated a lot of Sega’s mistakes. I’ve put up with their stupidity for over 20 years. But this? This is where I draw the line. Thanks, Sega. Thanks for ruining my childhood in every conceivable way possible.
Posted by SonicMaster23 on February 6th, 2014 at 1:06 pm
Comment # 52
WHAT’S THAT??!! The character design is horrible!! Has Sonic blue arms?! Has Knuckles had steroids?! Why are they wearing different shoes AND CLOTHES? Where are the robots from Sonic Lost World and Sonic Generations? And Eggman? EGGMAN IS NOT FAT!!!
I’ve always prefered classic design than modern. But this!!! Modern design is million times better than this!!!!!
However I think the argument is quite good. But I hope SEGA will have fixed that (the things I’ve mentioned before) before the disaster, because when I saw that character and robot design I started to cry because I’m a Sonic fan since I was 4 and I had never seen a murder like this. You have killed the history of this amazing character, but you have a chance to fix that.
P.S. It’s obvious that Sonic Team is not developing it.
Posted by SonicFan9197 on February 6th, 2014 at 1:07 pm
Comment # 53
Cool! I really wanna see it, I missed Sonic all this time ’cause I live In Panamá and de don’t have many Sonic things but… Ahhhhhhh I wanna see it!!!
Posted by Lucia Gomez on February 6th, 2014 at 1:08 pm
Comment # 54
WE WANT SOME STUF FOR XBOX ONE AND PS4 NOT FOR THOSE SHITTY NINTENDO CONSOLES!!!!
Posted by Popels on February 6th, 2014 at 1:10 pm
Comment # 55
Just found out this thing runs on the cry 3 engine! If that was cool enough old Naughty Dog devs are working on it! I’m in. Thanks Sega!
Posted by Lucas on February 6th, 2014 at 1:13 pm
Comment # 56
Sonics looks like if Dr.Seus made it
Posted by ENAN GARCIA on February 6th, 2014 at 1:14 pm
Comment # 57
So… Is this redesign just to tie in with the tv show? I hope so, I prefer Sonic’s normal look.
Posted by Tom on February 6th, 2014 at 1:18 pm
Comment # 58
Overall, I love the setting, it brings back distant memories of the art style of Sonic CD, the Sonic Anime Movie and to a degree, Sonic Underground. For this it already has a strength, the characters are good choices as well. Especially with (I assume) Knuckles getting more of a spotlight and Amy not being mostly the damsel in distress like in Sonic X. Finally, the designs. They’re definately not a bad step to take, but they are still flawed in that going overboard with Bandages is just silly, and perhaps Knuckles should be just a bit shorter, he looks too out of place.
Posted by Miles on February 6th, 2014 at 1:19 pm
Comment # 59
bad to see that knuckles design and not PC game…
Posted by anto5 on February 6th, 2014 at 1:21 pm
Comment # 60
i wonder what will shadow rouge cream ect. and other look like im afarid of no Shadow or Rouge ever again
Posted by Darkfoxhog on February 6th, 2014 at 1:25 pm
Comment # 61
SEGA can’t kill your childhood, idiots.
If you still have your old games, and your fan games then that’s your childhood.
The character designs are good and dull. I’m glad this happened.
Posted by Jon on February 6th, 2014 at 1:27 pm
Comment # 62
please Sega, make the game, do the show, but … do not forget the normal models! these are much better, hopefully they return back in the next game…
Posted by Leonardo on February 6th, 2014 at 1:28 pm
Comment # 63
Sonic Boom is a new branch of the Sonic universe and does not replace modern Sonic. -Sega
Posted by Griffin on February 6th, 2014 at 1:29 pm
Comment # 64
Well this is totally my own opinion so don’t throw hate on me for me writing this.
This is a copy of what I commented on the sneak peek of the tv show:
”Smooth animation, cool graphics, technical side works, the shapes of the models of most of the characters works, but OH GOD THE NEW DESIGNS, WHY… ( Be prepared for tiny raging if you’re reading this! 😀 )
Ok, Eggman’s new clothing is cool, yay, but… WHAT HAPPENED TO HIS BODY SHAPE??
Sonic would be ok too if SOMETHING WAS DONE TO HIS ARMS. When did they become blue?? Seriously, they should change that and QUICKLY! Also I have to get used to his new haircut… Eheh, that’s almost like some kind of sexhair-version of his old quills… x’DDD
Tails is AWESOME and looks like himself, thumbs up for Tails!
As I’ve seen Knuckles and Amy’s designs as well, what I gotta say is that I hate the version of Knuckles used in the show… I just… Urgh, no, just, no…
Amy looked like herself, she’s just wearing a new costume.
I hope they’re seriously going to fix Sonic’s arms and Knuckles’ design, otherwise I’ll get a heart attack when little children sees that crap, they’re going to get so wrong picture of Sonic and Co…”
Posted by SilverfanNumberONE on February 6th, 2014 at 1:32 pm
Comment # 65
I’m looking forward to this. Except Knuckles design, this, and less bandage wraps for everyone would be the only thing i would change so far…
Hey Sega wanna include some of the SatAM/Archie characters in this too, like Sally and Bunnie? 20 years they have been apart of Sonic and barely anything outside of the comics as to recognition in anything
Posted by Uncle Ben on February 6th, 2014 at 1:35 pm
Comment # 66
I like it, but I cannot get past Sonic’s arms being blue now.
Posted by Kiira on February 6th, 2014 at 1:38 pm
Comment # 67
It is certainly a big bet, good luck Sega.
Posted by Henry McHenry on February 6th, 2014 at 1:41 pm
Comment # 68
Wearing bandages is what cool kids do in the future. Next to their hoverboards and self drying jackets. I hope you don’t have to use your hands to play the game
Posted by Henry McHenry on February 6th, 2014 at 1:42 pm
Comment # 69
Someone needs to explain to me this bandage thing. Why are there so much bandages?
I have been a Sonic fan since the beginning, and when they changed the look from classic to Sonic Adventure, I didn’t mind. It made sense to me.
But this? This is a lot to take in.
And what the hell is going on with Knuckles?
This is too much, that game better be the best thing I have ever played. I don’t think I can get into this.
Posted by Brutal2d on February 6th, 2014 at 1:47 pm
Comment # 70
To be honest I love this new idea. The designs are still simple yet new and smooth. The game itself looks like it’s going to be top-notch! I can’t wait! You guys took a good turn with this!
Posted by Bianca on February 6th, 2014 at 1:48 pm
Comment # 71
Knuckles re design was not needed or wanted, the game itself doesn’t look like it will change the franchises fortunes at all and the tv show is looking to be an over blown advert for a sub standard game. Okay sonic with blue arms is odd but I can deal with that. His face on the other hand looks distorted. Sega you had it right by character designs. If you want to give us a revamp then go and do a true origin tale with an awesome animated opening like sonic cd
Posted by Fly on February 6th, 2014 at 1:49 pm
Comment # 72
well, i’ve been a fan of sonic all my life and i was really liking how the games were developing.
But this is a bit to much. i’ll watch the series and try the game when it comes out but i hope that this doesn’t change the entire franchise into this. It would sadden me to see sonic change into this. also, i’m really have a problem with the Knckles design.
Posted by ricardo on February 6th, 2014 at 1:50 pm
Comment # 73
Energy tethers, huh?
Rival team: Espio, Mighty,Vector, and Charmy conirmed for someday. 😀
This is looking pretty sweet. I’m excited for this whole new universe branch for Sonic. The game rescembling Adventure 1 style is also a good sign.
Haven’t been excited for anything Sonic since Generations!
Posted by shihe on February 6th, 2014 at 1:50 pm
Comment # 74
I .. Don’t like what they did with Knuckles…. At all…. that’s not the Knuckles I grew up with, he looks too different… I think I’m on @SonicMaster23 with this one…. Stop sucking SEGA! >:(
Posted by SuperSonic on February 6th, 2014 at 1:53 pm
Comment # 75
Okay… So why 90% of the new sonic titles its nintendo exclusive, or console exclusive? You guys have pc gamers sonic fans too!
Sonic generations was like… A dream for me… Out on pc too… #sad
Posted by Mark on February 6th, 2014 at 1:57 pm
Comment # 76
I guess we can’t expect anything better after the Sonic Lost World mess…
Posted by wiz on February 6th, 2014 at 1:58 pm
Comment # 77
I think like other people, the game looks awesome but the problem is the characters’ design. In my opinion they’re awful, above all Knuckles and Sonic looks strange with blue arms. I still prefer their old design.
Posted by Akry on February 6th, 2014 at 1:58 pm
Comment # 78
SonicMaster23, by that attitude then Sonic 1 would have been repeated for 20 years. Sure they’ve made some bad decisions, but every franchise does at times. I’m a hardcore Sonic fan and have been since the first game, and I have to say the blue arms were weird but I’m over it. I like the new cartoon, I think it will do really well. And the new designs kinda spice things up a little (although Knuckles should have been a little bit thinner. I always thought Knuckles with more muscles than the other characters would make sense considering his strength) and the redesign kinda makes things seem fresh. And the scarf is no different to when Sonic carried a backpack all the time in SaTAM. Tails? Love the new look. Very cool. And Amy? I just hope you make her more of an independant character (like the UK STC did) and show a strong female lead rather than a stereotypical anti-feminist idiot who drools over Sonic.
Posted by KeHo on February 6th, 2014 at 1:59 pm
Comment # 79
After all hardships endured, Here lies my fandom.
Posted by Marx on February 6th, 2014 at 2:02 pm
Comment # 80
you have no idea how messed up this is, sonic is tooooooooo kid friendly the voice is annoying and this seems fan made I like the old art the old voice and the old stories better even sonic heros is better and sonic unleashed is 1000000000 times better
Posted by peter on February 6th, 2014 at 2:05 pm
Comment # 81
Not bad don’t care for eggmans design but not bad
Posted by segasonic52000 on February 6th, 2014 at 2:06 pm
Comment # 82
Looking at the placement of the bandages I assume it’s extra buffers/protection for when they use their powered up abilities or fighting styles. If you look at Sonic who uses just hands and feet, that’s where his are. Amy has none because she uses a hammer. Tails who only runs fast at times, but does not really do hand to hand, has them on his feet. Knuckles, who given he is buffed up now (not sure why, maybe the guardian thing) uses his body and digs underground so has a lot more than the others. As far as sonic’s blue arms…. he’s an animal with fur. I kinda always asked why he had naked arms when hedgehogs normally have fur on their limbs. I say, lets see what happens guys. Sometimes gameplay and good story are worth a some changes to design.
Posted by Joan on February 6th, 2014 at 2:08 pm
Comment # 83
If they don’t have Crush 40’s “Sonic Boom” as the title track, there’s something seriously wrong.
This is looking pretty good. Looking forward to this.
Posted by Bobcat on February 6th, 2014 at 2:09 pm
Comment # 84
this is just going to be another zelda cdi
Posted by century on February 6th, 2014 at 2:10 pm
Comment # 85
That Is So Cool I Want More!
Posted by Shondell Rivers on February 6th, 2014 at 2:11 pm
Comment # 86
I hate sonic
Posted by job on February 6th, 2014 at 2:18 pm
Comment # 87
i’m not liking this. i hope this is a one off thing and that we go back to the better looking Sonic for the next game, if not you won’t see my family buying this new game, toys etc. or watching the show
Posted by Karina on February 6th, 2014 at 2:19 pm
Comment # 88
it’s all cool… besides knuckles new design. that breaks my heart.
Posted by ko! on February 6th, 2014 at 2:20 pm
Comment # 89
I think the game and tv show will both be great, people should not judge so quickly over what the story line is going to be about, but I do think people should give out their opinions on the character design if the designs are still a work in progress.
Posted by Twix on February 6th, 2014 at 2:21 pm
Comment # 90
I… don’t like what they did with Knuckles…. at all… he looks like he’s on steroids. Knuckles is really lame now… I think I’m on @MasterSonic23 with this one. SEGA you’re ruining Sonic for a lot of us. Stop sucking SEGA!! >:(
Posted by SuperSonic on February 6th, 2014 at 2:21 pm
Comment # 91
Looks like I am going to turn on my dreamcast and go for Sonic Adventure….
I don’t really like this new look of Sonic and Knuckles, it’s too childish, can’t understand this concept.
Only for Nintendo Consoles, so Sega totally resigned from other companies?
Still nothing for X360 and PS3 since Sonic Generations (which, by the way, was absolutely great?, especially when talking of controls?)
What’s wrong SEGA? What’s going on here?
What kind of strategy is that?
You really want to bring Sonic back to life with something like this?
Posted by Shi on February 6th, 2014 at 2:23 pm
Comment # 92
I’m sorry Sega but what the heck?? You even took out Sonic’s peach colored arms. It almost looks like a amateur messed up and filled in the wrong color. Tails and Amy look alright but what’s with the mummy wrappings? You didn’t need to change the character just toss the outfit changes on our good old team we’ve come to know.
Posted by Jones on February 6th, 2014 at 2:26 pm
Comment # 93
Oh wow, after “Night of the Werehog”, many years later, Sega decides to go with this? and even a game will be released to not allow us to forget those designs? If the game turns to be an entertaining game, I expect unlockable standard character models at least…
Posted by landman on February 6th, 2014 at 2:27 pm
Comment # 94
I have to second that Wii U only complaint. I would have bought this game on release. Oh well.
Posted by Yarfy on February 6th, 2014 at 2:30 pm
Comment # 95
I feel that the bandages are a bit overused in these designs. I’ll wait for the final product and see if a design change was a good idea.
Posted by StickyKeys on February 6th, 2014 at 2:34 pm
Comment # 96
“To see more exclusive artwork, see the Sonic Boom story from the Associated Press.”
Is there a link to said story? 😛
Posted by Naean Howlett-Foster on February 6th, 2014 at 2:36 pm
Comment # 97
Sega just saying your doing all the wrong things first of all the character designs are kind of ok else than sonic arms being blue and knuckles looking like hes been working out since lost world i think what you guys should have done is made sonic adventure 3 or sonic heroes 2 or heck even sonic R 2 but i dont think you guys should have done this i dont wanna see the sonic series end like this
Posted by Ange_Rage_1 on February 6th, 2014 at 2:39 pm
Comment # 98
It’s different… I’ll give it that.
I don’t see this being the permanent design for the characters now, seeing that the game is just being made to partner with the cartoon.
There are aspects I am looking forward to, but other aspects I am fearing.
@ricardo – I don’t see this becoming Sonic’s death. You know as well as I do that Sega has always been about experimenting. I don’t know why, but they like to think outside the box. Who knows? This may turn out being better than we’re all expecting. :/
Posted by Daniel on February 6th, 2014 at 2:39 pm
Comment # 99
5 things Sega… 1. Colors = WOW! They’re finally starting to do it right! 2. Unleashed = Tolerate the Warehog nonsense to play the first REALLY GOOD 3d Sonic stages since Dreamcast. 3. Generations = EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD BE DOING NOW! It was PERFECT. 4. Lost World = …..C’mon, what’s this crap??? 5. Ok, NOW what are you doing?? I mean, I’m told that BOOM isn’t a reboot and is just a game designed around this new show… But why aren’t you just using the character models and attitude from the Dreamcast/Generations? Why are you changing it like that? Not just the game but the SHOW should be based off of Generations models. Knuckles looking like a steroid freak, Amy looking all ‘sexied up’ giving off that Lola Bunny vibe, Sonic with a bandana, wrapped up legs, a cheesy character model and almost NO attitude? And you keep TAILS looking and acting the same??? There’s a reason Mario has always looked the same since the N64…. IT WORKS! I hate to scream old titles (looking at you Adventure fans yelling for a 3rd) but Generations was the ONLY 100% satisfactory title that gave everyone what they wanted (and had been asking for) since the Dreamcast…
Posted by Jayo on February 6th, 2014 at 2:40 pm
Comment # 100
Please change the character designs, especially Knuckles’. I’m digging the new costumes but with the exception of Tails’ proportions they all look off.
Posted by Retro Ages on February 6th, 2014 at 2:44 pm
Comment # 101
Not even trying to pretend the show and game weren’t made to be super toyetic from the ground up, huh?
Posted by Emtu on February 6th, 2014 at 2:44 pm
Comment # 102
So Pumped for these.
Both the game and the cartoon looks amazing!
If SEGA doesn´t fuck it up they problably are going to have a bright future 😀
Posted by Ackeman99 on February 6th, 2014 at 2:45 pm
Comment # 103
BRING. BACK. THE. CHAO.
Posted by Elysse on February 6th, 2014 at 2:52 pm
Comment # 104
Everyone keeps pointing out Sonic’s arms are blue. Why is no one pointing out that everyone looks like they changed out of their mummy costumes? Why are they wearing so many… bandages? What are those?
Posted by Spieltgeist on February 6th, 2014 at 2:52 pm
Comment # 105
Please..please don’t use these designs Sega..or at least make Knuckles go back to his original proportions from the original games and make Sonic’s Arms Peach again..please! You were finally starting to make Sonic good again, don’t ruin it by starting ANOTHER war over a change in character design..
Posted by Deva Ashera on February 6th, 2014 at 3:01 pm
Comment # 106
I’m loving this whole thing a lot! I can’t wait to watch the TV series, play the game, and collect the merch! You are doing well SEGA! Keep it up! 😀
Posted by Dubba814 on February 6th, 2014 at 3:02 pm
Comment # 107
kill it with fire. please god, dont let this be a thing.
Posted by Nimbo on February 6th, 2014 at 3:03 pm
Comment # 108
Okay..so maybe this will only extend to the one game…please let this be a one-off design change like Sonic ’06 was…although I’d be fine with the costumes appearing as alternates in a few actual games, including Super Smash Bros. 4.
Posted by Deva Ashera on February 6th, 2014 at 3:07 pm
Comment # 109
For crying our loud guys, stop complaining. Your childhoods aren’t “ruined forever”. It’s a cartoon show for kids. I was happy when I read this, and read the Kotaku article, and all my Sonic fan friends say the same. Then I came to this friggin’ comments section.
You complain when they make a game too much like the old ones. You complain when they try fresh ideas. You complain when they try to compromise between the two.
I like the designs. They’re cool. Sonic’s head isn’t freakishly bigger than his body, finally. Knuckles changed the most, sure, but he’s still Knuckles. Tails looks cool. Amy looks awesome, and competent, and is no longer a whiny wallflower. THESE ARE ALL GOOD CHANGES.
But I forget… no matter how good the changes are, you’ll still kick up a fuss, even after all the work the creators have poured into it (Jesus, it’s not even out yet!) and that makes me feel sick.
To SEGA, I say “Well done. It was very brave of you to change the characters, bearing in mind the fickle fanbase. It’s a lot better than I initally feared from the “silhouette” teaster a few months back, and I’m looking forward to the show.”
To all the Sonic “fans” who are saying that they’re leaving the fandom just because SEGA wants to try something new with their intellectual property; “Good. There’s the door. We don’t want you. Don’t come back now.”
Of course, you will. You always come back just to complain a little more. Prove me wrong.
Posted by Moj on February 6th, 2014 at 3:11 pm
Comment # 110
i love all of there designs but they really should fix knuckles arms and put Sonic’s arms back the way they are, but im glad Amy finally has a new look. I wonder if they kept her personality the same but gave her a tad bit more maturity?
Posted by KiwiSHARKU on February 6th, 2014 at 3:11 pm
Comment # 111
Please Sega, the characters don’t need to be so uncharacterized, what happened with Knuckles??? Sonic are good the way he is now and always has been. Some games like Generations or Colors, even Lost World, were great, but with Boom… I’m not excited.
Posted by Metalhero on February 6th, 2014 at 3:18 pm
Comment # 112
This is the best news I’ve read in a long time. I watch the promos of both the game and TV series and loved every bit of it. I’m digging the new looks of the characters and universe as a whole and hope SEGA will continue with the endeavor despite the constant griping and pestering of Sonic’s so called ‘fanbase’. I turn 21 this year and I’ve loved Sonic since I played the second game (first one I played) on the Genesis way back when. Despite past hiccups such as Sonic 2006, I love that SEGA is able to make it through all the negativity and reinvent their brand in a positive way. SEGA, please continue with this new Sonic and continue to innovate him and support him, because I do and I’m know I’m not the only.
Posted by Steven on February 6th, 2014 at 3:19 pm
Comment # 113
This is awesome. I love it. I love it all. Thank you, SEGA. TAILS IS A PLAYABLE CHARACTER AGAIN!
I didn’t even notice Sonic’s arms changing colour, and Knuckles’ size increase isn’t that big of a deal; it just accentuates his character. They’ve been making him too soft in recent years anyway, so it’s time he got beefed up a bit.
As for the actual meat of the project, it all looks fantastic. The gameplay looks great from what I can see, the environment is stunning, that teaser clip alone from the TV series has more good qualities than any aspect of recent Sonic games’ stories, and it’s already quite visible that the characters have been altered for the better. Amy Rose looks like a complete badass now.
The only thing I don’t get is the overuse of bandages, but I’ll let that slide for artistic license aiming towards 10-11 year olds. And I guess it can be hard to find a good shoemaker for anthropomorphs.
Posted by Jacob Graham on February 6th, 2014 at 3:19 pm
Comment # 114
characters appear as cream, rouge, shadow, silver, blaze?
Posted by francisco jose on February 6th, 2014 at 3:21 pm
Comment # 115
All of y’all are haters! No matter what, Sonic still rocks!
Posted by Britt Pulliam on February 6th, 2014 at 3:25 pm
Comment # 116
I have been a fan forever, and despite the unfair nit picking from some, I love everything about Sonic boom! Knuckles’ redesign makes a lot of scents seeing how much stronger he is then Sonic, when you think about it if he was so strong he shouldn’t have been the same height and same muscle mass! Amy looks like a much stronger character and tails looks like a much more useful hero then in previous games were he did nothing. The co-op centered game play reminds me of Sonic heroes, or better yet what Sonic heroes should have been! I am so looking forward to this, I can’t wait THANK YOU SEGA you took a while to come to our favorite hero’s defense but I think this makes up for it!
Posted by William on February 6th, 2014 at 3:29 pm
Comment # 117
it better this be a spin ffreaking off
Posted by meh on February 6th, 2014 at 3:36 pm
Comment # 118
Sega
a new tv-serie, cool yeah, and a new game, not bad, but the new designs… I don’t like em. It not Sonic at as cool and badass character anymore is more childish than classic sonic?! Also Amy doens’t look as charming and happy girl as before, Eggman isn’t as an Egg shaped-like anymore, thats not funny, no comments about Knuckles and well tails, looks like always so no problem with that. Im not saying the game and/or the serie will suck, the story might be interesting, but the image of the characters have been ruined. And im a big fan of the blue Hedgehog, I was wishing for finally a Sonic Adventure 3 for the Wii U, but no.. Let’s see if Sega Japan continues with the old fashioned Sonic like old times
Posted by Viku-Asakura on February 6th, 2014 at 3:40 pm
Comment # 119
I`m loving this so far !!! The Designs are just….GORGEOUS!
Posted by Sonicfan15 on February 6th, 2014 at 3:45 pm
Comment # 120
Nooooo, plz noooooo, this kunuckles pumped @______@ WTHHHHHH, the sonic is ok but kunuckle nooooooooooooooooooooooooo >…..<
Posted by fhoenix on February 6th, 2014 at 3:52 pm
Comment # 121
SEGA pleese…
This game on PS3,XBOX 360,PS4 and XBOX ONE pleese!
Earn lots of money if you do this game for those consoles!
Posted by ari on February 6th, 2014 at 4:01 pm
Comment # 122
no please no
it doesnt have to be like this
it’s a cgi adventures of sonic the hedgehog. hhh i hate almost everything about this. sonic’s design, buffckles, mg why did you do this america
(amy looks cool tho)
Posted by Blaze The Cat on February 6th, 2014 at 4:12 pm
Comment # 123
thanks god this is only a branch universe parallel from the real story
Posted by meh on February 6th, 2014 at 4:13 pm
Comment # 124
The CG of him running could be better. Look back at Sonic Heroes for help.
Posted by att on February 6th, 2014 at 4:16 pm
Comment # 125
why the hell is knuckles so buff?
Posted by Ryan on February 6th, 2014 at 4:26 pm
Comment # 126
I’m crossing fingers they can finally perhaps bring back some of the enemies from the older games that Sega haven’t found a place for in the Sonic Boom series. I would love to see Nack the Weasel, Bark the Polar Bear, Bean the Dynamite Duck etc show up in Sonic Boom since they have mentioned it will have OLD and new enemies, some we may know.
Would love to see Mighty and Ray back again as perhaps in one episode where they help Sonic and the crew. Its a really good chance to dig into the Sonic stuff that has been MIA and give it a new home. Make it happen Sega!!
Posted by Damien Eason on February 6th, 2014 at 4:46 pm
Comment # 127
I liked the new designs
And also I’m very excited for that game!
Posted by RFS on February 6th, 2014 at 4:54 pm
Comment # 128
People who are dissing this, read it. It says THIS A PREQUEL TO PAST SONIC, so they look like this for a reason. I really like it. Sonic has been my childhood and I like to watch him grow with me, I doubt this will happen, but I hope Chao are somehow in this. But I highly doubt it.
Posted by Jhock115 on February 6th, 2014 at 5:00 pm
Comment # 129
I am not going to learn how to redraw him…SEGA WHERES THE SHADOW AND SILVER AND BLAZE AND THE OTHERS you cant just forget about them
But yes I am very excited I am taking out my Deviantart time to look at this. I’m watching this series!!!! YAAAAAAAAAY! 😀 so excited! Blue armssss?
Posted by Kim Carter (16carkim) on February 6th, 2014 at 5:06 pm
Comment # 130
They said it will broadcast on Cartoon Network this fall…
Posted by coutinhosilas on February 6th, 2014 at 5:09 pm
Comment # 131
I friking love it I can’t wait I want it now I’m sonic the hedgehog #1 fan for my intierd life
Posted by Gabriela on February 6th, 2014 at 5:28 pm
Comment # 132
As promising as this looks, I can’t get over Sonic’s blue arms and how Knuckles looks like he’s jacked on steroids, but the other character designs look great, but I don’t know about Eggman, I mean, he’s Eggman, thats why he’s shaped like an egg. I just hope that this isn’t going to be the new sonic for everything, because SEGA, if you think you can pull off a redesign of sonic like THAT for everything, you will lose so many damn fans its not even funny. If Nintendo can keep Mario basically the same for decades, you can too.
Posted by NGeorgiou on February 6th, 2014 at 5:28 pm
Comment # 133
Okay I am a little mad that SEGA made the change so fast. I wish Blaze and Silver were still in the series…plz? I am excited a bit for this.
Posted by Kim Carter on February 6th, 2014 at 5:30 pm
Comment # 134
So it seems like the main issue people are having with this is the new design. Its not something you like at first glance.
At first i thought all of the new designs were terrible and they should use the original characters, i mean, something CHANGED!
but upon reflection, the only character that’s really Bad is Knuckles. Sonics scarf hides his scrawny neck, The utility belt type thing tails has suits him perfectly, and the goggles aren’t unfamiliar as he wore those in the Riders series, too. Amy’s new dress looks much more natural compared to her original one.
Eggman i have mixed feelings about, he looks more Menacing, but that’s not the kind of villain Eggman is, so it Works, but it doesn’t work.
Knuckles doesn’t work at all and i hope all of the people who drew, revised, and authorized this design get fired.
the series seems a little on the childish side, but the game looks good so i will be getting that.
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TL;DR? Before you comment on how bad the design is, ask yourself if its the design just change you don’t like.
Posted by Robert on February 6th, 2014 at 5:43 pm
Comment # 135
I really hope a new version of metal sonic will be included into the new sonic tv show and I hope he will turn good like he did in sonic ova and in the Archie comics series
Posted by Robby on February 6th, 2014 at 5:45 pm
Comment # 136
Now this is great. I love this, I’m loving all of this. Hurry up– No wait, don’t hurry up. Take your time, and get it out there!
Posted by Mellow Darkflower on February 6th, 2014 at 5:47 pm
Comment # 137
“what, new models? THIS SUCKS I HATE IT TERRIBLE RUINING MY CHILDHOOD!”
Grow up people. 20 years later they are changing his image a bunch and like every other game that has done this, people are already complaining about it. Give it a chance when it launches before you say it is garbage or please don’t say anything. Y’all probably didn’t freak out this much about your first pubes, don’t hate some blue arms and extra muscle just because it is new.
Posted by knux on February 6th, 2014 at 6:11 pm
Comment # 138
…I really don’t know what to think about this. I love Sonic’s new character model, I love Amy’s new character model, but Tails and Knuckles don’t quite click with me. I’m also not sure what yet to think about the new TV series and game, but I’ll reserve my judgement about them until after I’ve seen or experienced more of the content.
Posted by Idalia on February 6th, 2014 at 6:23 pm
Comment # 139
I’m really excited for this. c: The only protest I have is that I hope Sonic’s arms aren’t staying blue after this. >.>
Posted by ArcadeFyre on February 6th, 2014 at 6:23 pm
Comment # 140
I thing that this doesn’t look too bad the only gripes I have with it is the extra stray spikes on Sonic’s head(I hope it end up looking like the third piece in the Game Concept Art section) and that Sonic’s legs just look straight up awkward at times.
Posted by DB on February 6th, 2014 at 6:35 pm
Comment # 141
It looks amazing! I like the new Sonic look however I really hope this look doesn’t shape the series, there is nothing wrong with the old chubby Sonic we all fell in love with. And the blue arms thing? Hmmm…
Anyways, sega! It looks amazing and thank you for putting this together but I don’t think the designs should carry on into other games!
Posted by Aiden on February 6th, 2014 at 6:37 pm
Comment # 142
I’m very exited for this, looks like sonics getting a worthy story line and multiple characters! (*cough*Chao garden?*cough* )
I really have to get used to their new looks though :/ Especially knuckles… But it’s just something to get used to. ^^
Anyway I’m looking forward to see more of this!
Posted by Hedgy on February 6th, 2014 at 6:48 pm
Comment # 143
I must say, from what little has been shown the gameplay looks incredible. I imagine it’ll be like everything I always wanted.
But I seriously can’t look at Sonic or Knuckles’ freakishly weird character models without cringing. Sonic’s spikes? Actually pretty cool. Blue arms? It doesn’t bother me. But the face is so… weird. And Knuckles is… ugh. Might as well boot him off and replace him with Storm the Albatross, if he’s not even going to be his own character anymore.
It’s far too much work to try and enjoy a game when something as prevalent as the characters themselves are so jarring to look at. If there’s some DLC or somebody hacks the game to change those models, I’ll consider buying it. But as it is, it’s just too ridiculous.
Posted by Tuah on February 6th, 2014 at 6:51 pm
Comment # 144
i don’t like how you guys made knuckles have a big chess and the new sonic look to. he is the star of the show and you don’t make changes on the star because people wouldn’t like change like me. like the old look what the fuck Sega you lost my respect. i am no longer a fan. i am done with you
Posted by william victoria on February 6th, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Comment # 145
I have to admit, I really stopped following Sonic years ago when the designs changed -> but recently I was starting to warm up to yet another set of changes, thanks to Sonic Generations and Sonic Colors. Also, Sonic 4 Episode 2… love the throw back to the beauty of Sonic’s Glorious prime years. I’m obviously not the target audience any more, as I’m 32, but this just new strategy looks… really lame. Not the most descriptive word, but it works. Eggman has lost his cool, maniacal villain characteristics and the new character models are really… how shall I say it…. goofy. Sonic isn’t impressive when he runs in the video, and the sculpting of the 3d model really adds to the awkwardness. His spikes are a little short, and the blue arms… eh -> they are a change that will irritate people more than enhance the look of the character. Knuckles could look engaging, but the current model look like a giant meat-head – and the bandages make the game look like a Borderlands rip-off. Another Sonic and the Black Knight spin off that leaves the originality of Sonic neatly on the production shelf. Hopefully in a few years there will be new talent at Sega that can actually do something successful with the franchise…. until then, I wait patiently.
Posted by Micah Zak on February 6th, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Comment # 146
can they jsut please change the color of sonics arms back? thats all im asking PLEASE
Posted by tyler on February 6th, 2014 at 7:06 pm
Comment # 147
This looks absolutely awful… Please tell me this will not be how Sonic games will be from now on.
Posted by TootTootSonicWarrior on February 6th, 2014 at 7:08 pm
Comment # 148
I think this don’t look to bad except for a few gripes with it the extra loose spikes on Sonic are just weird and off-putting(hoping they change it to look more like the heads in the third piece of art in the Game Concept Art section) secondly while not inherently bad some time Sonic’s legs just look awkward and uncomfortable.
Posted by DBAT on February 6th, 2014 at 7:10 pm
Comment # 149
Looks ok, but… why Knuckles is so different and why now the arms of Sonic are blue?! WTF.
Posted by Chris on February 6th, 2014 at 7:15 pm
Comment # 150
Why on earth does Sonic has blue arms?????
Don’t do this to us, the Sonic fans Sega !!
Please, change the color of Sonic’s arms …
Posted by Bernardo on February 6th, 2014 at 7:20 pm
Comment # 151
sonic is so dang tall jeez its almost awkward where his legs are when he crouches down,and blue arms? the rest of the characters look fine with the “small” exception of knuckles being on roids
Posted by Nathan on February 6th, 2014 at 7:25 pm
Comment # 152
Can’t Wait!!!!!! I love u Sonic!!!!!!!!
Posted by Abbie on February 6th, 2014 at 7:26 pm
Comment # 153
I would love to try this game out. It looks like it will be good.
I don’t see why people are complaining about the arms. A real life hedgehog would have fur on both the front & back legs. It is an insignificant part of the design to be upset over. I really liked the old designs, but this gives them an older & more mature look. I mean they can’t be little kids forever. Sonic has been out way too long for them to not get an older look. Now they look more like they are ready to kick *** than like little kids that don’t know what they are doing. I’m tired of the kiddy look. You can always play the old sonic games if it is really that big of a deal
Posted by Noble on February 6th, 2014 at 7:41 pm
Comment # 154
So this is why I haven’t seen much of Knuckles, he was benching a couple of hundred pounds and got ridiculously stronger. XD
Seriously, being a long time Sonic fan, I’ll probably give the 3DS version a shot at least (I don’t have a Wii U yet, but who knows what the future may bring). Also after looking at the Destructoid article, I’m also glad it’s not replacing the original series. This seems to be like a side story to me.
Posted by A Sonic Fan on February 6th, 2014 at 7:45 pm
Comment # 155
I love everything about this. The design, games, tv series, IM OBSESSING OVER IT!!! But my big concern is will Sonamy still be there? They have been having something going on between them since 1993 and I hope u didn’t change how it was going between them. Also hoping that u can bring the other characters n the episodes. Other than that u can publish this now 4 me.
Posted by Crystal Lofton on February 6th, 2014 at 7:58 pm
Comment # 156
I really like this. I’m hardly going to play this game, but I’ll wait for the TV series. I didn’t like new Sonic’s blue arms. all the rest is great. Design Tails deserves higher praise.
Posted by Yka on February 6th, 2014 at 7:59 pm
Comment # 157
Sega,not trying to be rude….. but this idea is good….. but this is alittle much..I loved sonic the way he is,but if I was to produce a new game it would be About the out siders of the sonic team …..for example: amy “,Amy has her ways of doing things just like princess peach in Mario,if u remember the game super princess peach how she saved the mainccharacter how come u can’t do that with Amy?please think about it SEGA and sonic team…. I only mentioned this because I don’t want u to make ur company, sonic fans or u to do something for Nothing…… Thank you for understanding SEGA.
Love u all, ♥
Posted by Bippz Peacock on February 6th, 2014 at 8:00 pm
Comment # 158
I cannot WAIT for his!! Huge Sonic fan, and even bigger Tails fan. Tails looks awesome and doesn’t sound like a girl (so far). Don’t mess this up Sega!!
Posted by Talooka on February 6th, 2014 at 8:06 pm
Comment # 159
i’m not going to buy this because it’ll be a waste of $50. i’m tired of Sega getting my hopes up over and over again. i’ll watch the new series but i’m not gonna blow my money. and why is sonic wearing a scarf??? why did they make knuckles look like a body builder??? why do they all look like mummies???? oh god, somebody needs to help Sega before they loose their sonic fans….
Posted by Tiana on February 6th, 2014 at 8:10 pm
Comment # 160
Gameplay looks nice, sonic needs a new actor, they need to go back to crush 40 for music, or someone good, sonic looks a little g…………, eggman looks stupid, calm down on knuckles, and add all the characters from previously in the games into the show, if sega follows my list they may get far
Posted by Maxime b on February 6th, 2014 at 8:24 pm
Comment # 161
This looks promising and for al u nostalgic fanboys saying “Sonic’s dead” and “the designs look stupid” shut up we won’t know til we get the game/show so u might aswell be excited and wait, u might be surprised
Posted by bat on February 6th, 2014 at 8:27 pm
Comment # 162
1) Sonic’s arms. Why are they BLUE?
2) Why is Knuckles on steroids??
3) Why bandages over their shoes and arms? Were they all damaged in those places and need gauze?
4) From the trailer for the TV series, and this bugs me most of all, WHY IS EGGMAN MUSCULAR???
Posted by Hollis on February 6th, 2014 at 8:54 pm
Comment # 163
I couldn’t help but notice that Sega was taking a very… Nintendo… approach with this game and entrusting a Western Developer to reboot a popular franchise. Given how well that worked with Metroid and Retro Studios; I’m a little more on the “Well let’s give this new version a shot”
I am curious though if Sega sought an outside developer for the reboot in order to give SonicTeam time to ready Phantasy Star Online II for it’s long overdue launch outside of Japan.
Posted by Je.Saist on February 6th, 2014 at 9:29 pm
Comment # 164
I am not a fan of these new character designs. What are you doing SEGA?
Posted by Tim on February 6th, 2014 at 9:36 pm
Comment # 165
I’m finding Knuckles’ new look kind of weird, same thing with Sonic’s arms (though truthfully I didn’t notice that until I read some of the comments) but I am looking forward to this.
I am wondering why they are only making the TV show episodes 11 minutes. If they do that time length I hope they show 2 or 3 consecutively.
Posted by Matty D. on February 6th, 2014 at 9:40 pm
Comment # 166
Sonic’s arms aren’t blue,knuckles on steroids, theres athletic tap all over their bodies, sonics quills are multiple shapes now, sonics afrms are blue, sonics arms are blue, sonics arms are blue.
Posted by masterof69 on February 6th, 2014 at 9:53 pm
Comment # 167
i wounder if super sonic is going to be in it that will be epic
Posted by Shelton on February 6th, 2014 at 9:55 pm
Comment # 168
couldn’t the character design have stayed from previous games :'(
Posted by AXLETH on February 6th, 2014 at 10:03 pm
Comment # 169
…. why are a lot of the complaints about this is for Sonic’s arms. Of all the things you can complain about… ERMERGERD! HERS ERMS ER BRUE NERW!
*cough* anyway, I love it when the developers try new things with their long running IPs Sometimes the same old stuff is great to get but it’s also nice to experiment with new things as well. I mean, look at Sonic Unleashed. Nobody liked the werehog stages ( though I thought they were fun… cuz it was different for sonic) but the day time, race course style levels were sweeeeet and that style stuck around for Colors and Generations.
People shouldn’t get so upity so soon. At least give it a chance to see how it goes.
Posted by Kojiro on February 6th, 2014 at 10:05 pm
Comment # 170
I hope it will continue some of Sonic X! (That was left hanging and should be wrapped up) I strongly doubt it will :/
I just hope there will be appearances from Shadow and Silver – those guys are the best!
Seriously looking forward to this new series! And more video clips — preferably the pilot episode 😉
Posted by Andi Rose on February 6th, 2014 at 10:13 pm
Comment # 171
NICE!!!
I want this game…
Give it to me, NOW!!!
😉
Posted by Siem on February 6th, 2014 at 10:31 pm
Comment # 172
Sooooo…, a totally new ener-beam mechanic that ties two players together? To some diehard sonic fans, that may sound strangely familiar… But please, for the love of God no more exclusive deals with nintendo. Us adults would prefer to have the game on a good console that will showcase its positive aspects.
Posted by Ty on February 6th, 2014 at 11:06 pm
Comment # 173
SEGA…I really don’t have too many problems with the new designs (I would prefer that Sonic’s arms would still be the same tan they always were but meh, nitpicking) but WHY make Knuckles look like that? I can understand larger arms but he looks like he’s on steroids or growth hormones. Other than that I’m excited about the future of Sonic. Even if you did goof up the design of Sonic’s sneakers IMO.
Posted by SonicDude87 on February 6th, 2014 at 11:18 pm
Comment # 174
whys Knuckels so hughe? i can remenber i say i want the old urban style of sonic 06 back…. but dont u think this is goin to far? well… maybe im a bit afraid of new
Posted by Ganonman on February 6th, 2014 at 11:26 pm
Comment # 175
I hope blaze the cat makes an appearance shes my favorite character other than sonic
Posted by Mercedes navarro on February 6th, 2014 at 11:33 pm
Comment # 176
I’m finding Knuckles’ new look to be kinda weird, and Sonic’s arms being blue now is a bit odd too (to be honest though, I didn’t notice until I read the comments), but I am looking forward to seeing the show and hopefully playing the game.
Although I do hope that, if the episodes are only going to be 11 minutes long, they’ll do 2 episodes at a time.
Posted by Matty D. on February 6th, 2014 at 11:56 pm
Comment # 177
Sonic Team, y u do dis?
Posted by Jay on February 7th, 2014 at 12:16 am
Comment # 178
you know, It would be awesome to see the Jersey shore act being dropped for knuckles and the old style of him with an aussie accent and a leather cowboy hat being adopted again. though sonic having a scarf makes sense, he must swallow a litre of bugs every time he dashes
Posted by majin vegita on February 7th, 2014 at 12:30 am
Comment # 179
My only 3 problems. 1. First off…WTF MADE YOU THINK IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO TURN KNUCKLES INTO THAT?! 2. The extra small quills Sonic has seem awkward to me. Idk to me they kinda make his head a bit misshapen to me. (This is my opinion at least). And 3. WHY ALL THE TAPE?! You have shoes on. Why put tape on your shoes? And why put tape on Amy’s waist? What she couldn’t afford a belt?
Posted by Edward Binx on February 7th, 2014 at 1:33 am
Comment # 180
You know, after Sonic Lost World i really thought sega were back on track with Sonic. He was everything he always should have been. Fast, acrobatic and moves fluently from sprint to roll and wall bouncing.
But then they pull this out and im done. knuckles looks like a dreamworks character (and i dont mean the good kind like in Dragons, but the really cheesy, triangle shape bodied, slanted grin kind).
Sonic’s voice actor isn’t great. His arm’s are blue!?????
And what’s with all the bandages? Looks like a designer going through a phase went overboard.
*sigh* Sega why do you do this to us. We want to love Sonic again but you just won’t let us when you do stuff like this.
Posted by Daniel on February 7th, 2014 at 2:56 am
Comment # 181
I am excited to experience this new branch of the Sonic universe! I had no problem with Sonic’s redesign for Sonic Adventure and I have no problem with the new design. The quality of the show, games and toys will have to speak for themselves, but I’m willing to give them a shot.
Posted by Nick on February 7th, 2014 at 3:32 am
Comment # 182
Can we PLEASE see the same effort put into other sega IPs?
I would LOVE a true sequal to the original Phantasy Star series.
For wii U!
Phantasy Star 5: A new generation.
Not a huge fan of the online games.
I miss the awesome stories and works and turn based RPG fun of the old series.
Also, what happen to Alex Kidd? Why not give him another go?
Maybe he would work better on newer consoles, where he failed on old ones?
New tech could be good for Alex.
And what about the other IPs?
I would LOVE a new Streets of Rage aka Bare Knuckle!
It could be a download only game.
Come on sega.. stop milking sonic to death and give the other IPs a chance! Please!
Posted by Michael Ponder jr on February 7th, 2014 at 3:38 am
Comment # 183
At first when I saw the teaser of the new characters (just the silhouette) I was kind of pissed, I didn’t like the new look. Now that I have seen it in action, I am totally ok with it. I am looking forward to seeing what else you all do with this. Also Sonic, totally dig the new scarf.
Posted by Jason on February 7th, 2014 at 4:31 am
Comment # 184
Epic I Want More!
Posted by Shawndell Rivers on February 7th, 2014 at 4:41 am
Comment # 185
Seriously….? Blue arms…? -_-
The idea to change Amy’s clothes for once was a good idea. Only next time, make something that doesnt look like she wrapped a red bath towel…
Knuckles. I have nothing to say… Better change his name to Muscles.
Thank goodness they havent ruined Tails.
Posted by Mariahmerry on February 7th, 2014 at 4:46 am
Comment # 186
Why are they all wearing fucking wrappings, this makes me want to cry how unhappy I am with this look. It looks like a fighting game, much like all the other sonic games out now its just a bunch of shit bringing the franchise further down. Fuck it I don’t care anymore I’m done with all of this.
Posted by no name cos why should I on February 7th, 2014 at 4:52 am
Comment # 187
Dude this is awesome!! And Sonic’s arms look much better now. Seems like the characters are actually growing and developing. Looking forward to all of this.
Posted by Bio on February 7th, 2014 at 4:56 am
Comment # 188
Hm, Sonic looks great, except for the blue arms. Make them peach – his lanky blue body needs to be broken up somehow. I was originally distracted by his proportions, but the peach arms will avert some of the attention away. Everyone else except Knuckles I can live with. Knuckles used to be so cool and now he just looks stupid. If he just had wider arms that’d be understandable. He looks more top-heavy than usual.
As far as attire goes, I think they look great! ‘Just hoping Sonic will make use of that bandanna if he’s running through a desert or something.
Also, I must say that I’m a huge fan of the level designs, especially compared to what he had in Lost World. The Wii U is capable of so much and Lost World didn’t really make use of that.
The TV show looks great too, but from what I’ve seen so far, Sonic’s blue arms are going to distract me so much.
Posted by Light on February 7th, 2014 at 5:26 am
Comment # 189
I don’t like the new Knuckles design, looks like he could test positive for HGH Emeralds. I wonder who thought it would be a great idea for this Knuckles re-design?
Posted by William on February 7th, 2014 at 5:34 am
Comment # 190
they have the bandages because of the new electric beam they are shooting i think / i hate the changes sega maked but they will grew on me but i love thet they will make a new 3ds game cant wait to get it !!!
Posted by sonic on February 7th, 2014 at 5:54 am
Comment # 191
Looks great, can’t wait!
Posted by Hamato on February 7th, 2014 at 6:11 am
Comment # 192
Hey Sega if you can include Sally & the rest of the main Archie Sonic the Hedgehog cast as well that would be great.
Posted by Uncle Ben on February 7th, 2014 at 7:11 am
Comment # 193
WHY ARE SONIC’S ARMS BLUE I CAN’T HANDLE CHANGE
Posted by Kennedy Baruch on February 7th, 2014 at 8:23 am
Comment # 194
All my life I’ve been a fan of Sonic, all the characters, levels, history etc … but what I do not understand is why they changed aspects to the characters, especially Knuckles it looks ugly with that body. I understand that maybe the characters decided agregarles few more years but the classic features are preserved … in summary are EVIL, including bands (except that amy as a woman looks better) …
Posted by Felipe Muñoz on February 7th, 2014 at 8:59 am
Comment # 195
The game seems pretty dope. I dont necessarily agree wit the new animation concepts. Overall the game looks fun
Posted by kyle on February 7th, 2014 at 9:08 am
Comment # 196
All my life I’ve been a fan of Sonic, all the characters, levels, history etc … but what I do not understand is why they changed aspects to the characters, especially Knuckles it looks ugly with that body. I understand that maybe the characters decided to add a few more years but the classic features are preserved … in summary are EVIL, including bands (except that amy as a woman looks better) …
Posted by Felipe Muñoz on February 7th, 2014 at 9:12 am
Comment # 197
All the art keep saying that it’s a work in progress. Perhaps since it’s still this early, if the fans don’t like the designs all too well, they might change the models in the game and the show.
Of course that may depend on how far they are into this brand. The only problems I really have are Knuckles’ size and Sonic’s arms. I might still enjoy the show nonetheless.
Posted by Chris Manley on February 7th, 2014 at 9:26 am
Comment # 198
I want this
https://d34kqsyt7a8223.cloudfront.net/sonic/sonicboom/web_assets/images/characters/sb_keyart.jpg
in 1080p
So it’ll look good to use as my wallpaper…
Posted by Hedgy on February 7th, 2014 at 9:27 am
Comment # 199
Will we have super sonic and are shadow and the other characters added
Posted by Liam Lowe on February 7th, 2014 at 9:33 am
Comment # 200
I know that is a deal with Nintendo, but I want Sonic games on PlaySation consoles or Xbox! We need Sonic on non Nintendo VideoGames
Posted by Iago on February 7th, 2014 at 10:40 am
Comment # 201
I’m really enjoying the disparity between fans going, “oh this is neat, lets see how this goes,” and the ones going, “MY CHILDHOOD IS DEAD, EVERYTHING IS DEAD, SEGA, YOU RUINED EVERYTHING FOREVER.”
Posted by whatever on February 7th, 2014 at 10:45 am
Comment # 202
This made my skin cancer spread. You did that, Sega. That’s how much stress you put me under.
I wouldn’t mind if this were an alternate universe, like Mario has Paper Mario & Mario and Luigi set outside its main continuity; but I know that that’s not what this is. This is a Spyro->Skylanders esque REBOOT, the one horrific thing I hoped Sonic would never subject us to.
Just to show Mario isn’t the only example I can think of: Legend of Zelda! Has normal Link, Toon Link, and numerous timelines to boot.
Also Kirby. Tries various spin offs periodically. Pokemon too. (Pokemon Ranger and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon ringing any bells? Didn’t stop the main series)
PLEASE don’t just axe the Sonic us longtime fans know and love… if anyone at Sega even reads these. Give thought to duel franchises. It can work, if you put the effort into it. Hell, I’ll take on writing the dialogue for it for free if it helps (I have been writing fanfics for nearly a decade, I think I could handle it… though working for free’d kinda suck. but that’s how much I don’t want it to die)
Posted by 2BIT on February 7th, 2014 at 11:23 am
Comment # 203
They’re not axing the current sonic look or universe, this is a spin-off separate from that.
Posted by torcoolguy on February 7th, 2014 at 11:33 am
Comment # 204
Knuckles has fingers. Wtf
Posted by Marco on February 7th, 2014 at 11:38 am
Comment # 205
C’mon, c’mon, c’mon, SEGA… The idea is cool, the new energy power and all… But the redesign ? Really ? 2006’s was okay; Sonic has just grown into a teenager, normal. But there you twist him, it does not look like at all anymore… And I’m not talking about the blue arms and outfit, but simply, his head and spikes ! Aw even the animations sucks ! But the worse is Knuckles; how come he turned in the big dummy buddy ? He looks cartoonist, not even as cool as Vector, but more like Big ! His character was just destroyed…
Rant’s over. It’s not like ANYONE like THEM would pay attention to it anyway.
Posted by EliTigre on February 7th, 2014 at 11:40 am
Comment # 206
@torcoolguy did you pay ANY attention to this blog entry? They are COMPLETELY rebranding the franchise. Any idea how much effort and money it takes to do that? There isn’t enough gas in the tank left for the previous series after this. They’re going ALL IN with Sonic Boom. Use your eyes, people!!
But they didn’t have to, and this doesn’t have to be permanent is what I’m saying. Fans like me will wait patiently for a year or two if there’s hope of returning to the previously-established universe. I’m still waiting for several plot threads to be tidied up in that series… which I know now won’t ever happen, but I used to be able to dream! (Blaze? Silver? Eggman Nega? SOMEONE EXPLAIN ALL THIS CONFUSION REGARDING THEIR PLOTLINES!!! Where exactly IS Nega from, anyway!?!?)
but yeah, until I see some footage of a new Sonic game unrelated to Sonic Boom, I do believe this is a total reboot.
Posted by 2BIT on February 7th, 2014 at 12:07 pm
Comment # 207
holy wow the angry neckbeards are out in force today. You still have your crusty sonic sex dolls, aspies.
This sonic obviously was and never meant for you creepy basement dwelling types and as a 90s kid who grew up with sega and played the sonic trilogy? I’m glad for this. Happy. Amazed. So suck it, ragetards.
Posted by loooooool on February 7th, 2014 at 12:56 pm
Comment # 208
I don’t think this is half bad, but dumb ? Why is Knuckles larger than everyone else??
Posted by TwilightRaven666 on February 7th, 2014 at 12:57 pm
Comment # 209
@2BIT No they are not, sega has said on Facebook that this is just a spin off and separate from the games. After this game they are going back to the modern sonic design.
Posted by William Briscoe on February 7th, 2014 at 1:53 pm
Comment # 210
I`m loving this so far! The designs look….. GORGEOUS! Please try to think positive Sonic fans! You do realise that if we don`t support SEGA they might give up on Sonic the Hedgehog and try making another character? That`s what you want? I SURE DON`T! It`s still Sonic we all love, he just looks different but it`s still him!
Posted by Sonictruefan on February 7th, 2014 at 2:01 pm
Comment # 211
@2BIT “This year, SEGA is excited to introduce a new branch of the Sonic universe”
Posted by Lucent on February 7th, 2014 at 2:01 pm
Comment # 212
Everybody hate the BLUE ARMS of Sonic, but the game look like awesome to play!
It’s good to change the design”accesorys”, bu not the colors of the characters, for sure, trust me SEGA!
And Knuckles’s look is horrible! “The size”
OMG, Sonic have 15 years old and Knuckles 16… I scare to see Sonic one year later…
The design of Amy is very cool! And she have peach arms X3 She’s safe.
Tails, he’s just normal after all, but can he fly with her tails? I just view the video for this question.
Hey SEGA, if you have more fans just remember, don’t change the colors and size of the originals characters. “I know than you’re the SEGA of American”
Posted by JanieTheTigress on February 7th, 2014 at 2:12 pm
Comment # 213
Well I’m officially done with Sonic. Yes, there have been mistakes and failures before in this franchise,(All of which most of us fans have gotten over) but this is it for me, as well as many others I believe. Jesus Christ Sonic’s new design looks like a 10 year old’s failed drawing of the REAL Sonic. And Knuckles look disgusting. Well Sega, you really did it this time.
Posted by hana on February 7th, 2014 at 3:16 pm
Comment # 214
Everybody hate the BLUE ARMS of Sonic, but the game look like awesome to play!
It’s good to change the design”accesorys”, bu not the colors of the characters, for sure, trust me SEGA!
And Knuckles’s look is horrible! “The size”
OMG, Sonic have 15 years old and Knuckles 16… I scare to see Sonic one year later…
The design of Amy is very cool! And she have peach arms X3 She’s safe.
Tails, he’s just normal after all, but can he fly with her tails? I just view the video for this question.
Hey SEGA, if you have more fans just remember, don’t change the colors and size of the originals characters. “I know than you’re the SEGA of American”
Posted by JanieTT on February 7th, 2014 at 3:58 pm
Comment # 215
PLEASE SGEA FOR GODS SAKE PUT ONLINE MULTIPLAYER IN SOME WAY. STOP IGNORING YOU CONSOLE GAME’S DESPRATE NEED FOR SOME ONLINE PLAY. And please no bullshit like a leaderboard I’m talking about REAL ONLINE PLAY because the handheld games are the only games getting it and it’s not really fair. Not everyone can have both consoles for both versions ;-;
Posted by LG456 on February 7th, 2014 at 4:12 pm
Comment # 216
I like everything can’t wait for all of it but i got problems like y is knuckles so huge and sonic with blue arms and all the bandages like really my biggest problem is that i want ALL the sonic characters to be there like shadow and rouge and cream and vector etc if u do that then I’ll be completely happy
Posted by Christian on February 7th, 2014 at 4:14 pm
Comment # 217
While I like how that made Knuckles look as strong as he really is, They could have improved upon Sonic and Amy’s designs a bit more. Tails has been improved big time tho.
I too am longing for the 2D Sonic who was Chubby to make a real return as well.
Posted by KnucklesFan26 on February 7th, 2014 at 4:28 pm
Comment # 218
I honestly can’t wait for this. ^^ Yeah some of the designs are not the best choices, but hey, it’s nice to see they have plans for a new TV show. I loved Sonic X when it was on, and I think I’ll love this too. 😀 True fans stick with the new, not just the old. People who sit there and say the original Sonic games were always better, just need to stop, or the ones who sit there and say Sonic Adventure was the last, best Sonic game. -_- It annoys me to see so called ‘true’ Sonic fans hate on the new, but love only the old. If you were a true fan, you would stick with it till the end, nut just up and say “I’m done, Sega sucks. I’m out, Fail.” I have been a fan since I was 5, I’m 19 now and I’m still excited to hear new info about Sonic games. I didn’t sit there and yell that Sonic went down the drain along with Sega, because that would be a lie on my end.
Posted by wolfysypite on February 7th, 2014 at 5:29 pm
Comment # 219
I love everything except knuckle’s new look. He looks like an ogre. If they even him out a bit, it would be okay.
Posted by Seth Lowery on February 7th, 2014 at 5:44 pm
Comment # 220
I only have a few things to say… I LOVE IT! Really, I love it! I can’t wait! I am a very long standing Sonic fan, having played Sonic games all my life since Sonic the Hedgehog 3. I have played and loved every single Sonic game I could get my hands on, even ones that a lot of people have problems with. Anyway, I’ve been waiting, WAITING, for a new Sonic game that had a huge adventure-driven plot behind it like Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2. I love this. I LOVE the new designs, especially Knuckles and Amy; I think the new looks really suit them in my personal opinions. I also love how Sonic looks in that little scarf, and the blue arms are perfectly fine with me (It’s funny, I didn’t even notice them until I saw someone else talking about them. They don’t make any sort of difference to me). I’m looking forward to this very, very much. I can’t wait to see the Sonic Boom series kick off with these models!
Posted by TailsDoll97 on February 7th, 2014 at 6:15 pm
Comment # 221
please change sonics arms back to normal at least it just bugs me
Posted by itzell on February 7th, 2014 at 7:05 pm
Comment # 222
please change sonics arms back to normal at least it just bugs me
Posted by itzell on February 7th, 2014 at 7:05 pm
Comment # 223
y u change sonics look :,(
Posted by itzell on February 7th, 2014 at 7:07 pm
Comment # 224
They are grown up
Posted by ultimate_sonic_fan93 on February 8th, 2014 at 7:34 am
Comment # 225
To all the people who cry “This sucks” and “Sonic is dead” and “Wii U is a waste of potential” and “I’m done with Sega”… I have one thing to say:
BYE! =D
Glad we have not to deal with you guys anymore!
And don’t let the door hit you on the way outside 😉
As for the rest… THIS IS AMAZING! I’m really hyped for this. After Lost World yet another
cool game. Sega, start the pre-order service ’cause I’m No. 1 to order it XD
Posted by Glorikus399 on February 8th, 2014 at 7:48 am
Comment # 226
I don’t really mind the blue arms. I think they only did that for contrast with the bandages. Looks like they are treasure hunters. I give them credit for making such a big investment on Sonic and taking it to a fresh direction. I only wish I could play Sonic on a top end console (XB1/PS4). I hope (and assume) that is what Sonic Team is workimg on.
Posted by bonl on February 8th, 2014 at 7:56 am
Comment # 227
Everybody. STOP. PANICKING. Untwist your knickers for a second and CALM DOWN. SONIC BOOM is NOT, I Repeat, NOT Replacing the old franchise. The old franchise is still continuing.
http://www.sonicstadium.org/2014/02/sonic-boom-will-not-be-replacing-the-old-universe/
And my opinions? I’m psyched for Sonic Boom. Show looks great, game looks cool. My only nitpick is the blue arms, and that’s it. Ohh, and the cutscene animation in the game looks a bit off, but hopefully they’ll fix it in the final product.
Posted by Pacifist-Paradox on February 8th, 2014 at 8:55 am
Comment # 228
Personally I don’t have a problem with the designs, who cares is Sonic’s arms are BLUE?
You people seem to have forgotten that Sonic’s eyelids were tan too, remember? http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/xblah/somethingsmall.jpg REMEMBER?
It’s not a big deal with Sonic’s design, they’ve changed a lot of things on him in the past and you people didn’t have problems with that!
Knuckles, however. I’m still a bit unsure about his design. He looks like he’s on steroids, as others have said. Though, that doesn’t take away from his character I suppose.
Tails is by far my favorite, his new design matches his character completely and I’m looking forward to seeing how his story goes from this reboot.
Keep it up, SEGA.
Posted by Danielle on February 8th, 2014 at 8:57 am
Comment # 229
It’s funny you said that Sonic Lost Worlds was the direction you were taking sonic, thanks for the bull-sh*t you think if you were going to hold on to an ancient character like sonic you would have rebooted in a way that didn’t make him look worse then before.
Posted by DeadPixel99 on February 8th, 2014 at 9:34 am
Comment # 230
Being a huge Sonic X fan and a die-hard Tails fan, I really hope they can get the rights to bring Cosmo back. I know plenty of fans who would love to see her again.
Posted by Connór Ó Coileáin on February 8th, 2014 at 10:46 am
Comment # 231
SEGA DONT DO DIS TO US KEEP US GOING WITH THE OLD SONIC AND THE ZONES!!! not this sonic with guns,tails with guns,knukles on steriods,and amy with guns!!! what im saying is if u do this the sonic franchise will become a piece of crap
Posted by Mario&Sonicfan on February 8th, 2014 at 12:35 pm
Comment # 232
When are the game, and the show, comming out??
Posted by Haylee on February 8th, 2014 at 3:09 pm
Comment # 233
Is Silver going to make an appearance in at least the game or the show?
Posted by Haylee on February 8th, 2014 at 3:10 pm
Comment # 234
https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1654061_262154807281345_57296303_n.jpg
Pretty please?
Posted by HiFiHedgehog on February 8th, 2014 at 4:30 pm
Comment # 235
Tether mechanic…
Knuckles’ Chaotix, is that you?
Posted by iamgamer215 on February 8th, 2014 at 5:19 pm
Comment # 236
looks horrible why this change? is it easier to animate in that ugly look or what? i removed the bandages and the extra crap in Photoshop and they look even more ridiculous way to long legs for example knuckles, tails is fine though i guess. I dont mind different styles but this looks like awful fanart design.
Posted by eh on February 8th, 2014 at 7:29 pm
Comment # 237
Please, dear Sega, don’t do this with thouse cute looking characters, Knukles is look so weard ( even if i’ll omit Sonic’s new hands color), please, i understand that you losing your inspiration about Sonic Universe (Even if it is Team Sonic’s responsability), or working with more serious projects, but please, i beg you, and all fans will agree with me, don’t change the animation of characters. Sonic on the verge of forgetting, maybe not much of people will look this serial, and same count would play the game on Nintendo platforms, but please, even if you’ll do it this time, don’t do it again. It’s a shame and the verge to oblivion of Sonic The Hedgehog.
Posted by Nikita Lakhovskii on February 8th, 2014 at 7:30 pm
Comment # 238
Guao el cambio estotalmente radical, como sera la dificultad he jugado casi la mayoria de sonic ahora con este que biene me preparare para jugarlo
Posted by Luigi on February 8th, 2014 at 8:26 pm
Comment # 239
Am I the only one who loves how Knuckles looks?
Posted by Mr.Pepper on February 8th, 2014 at 9:31 pm
Comment # 240
Sonic’s arms are not fucking blue. Knuckles doesn’t have gloves, he has kits. That fucking ascot needs to go.
Posted by Jerry Pacheco on February 9th, 2014 at 3:28 am
Comment # 241
For the sonic fans that keep saying “this sucks” or “is this how sonic is going to be?” Let me just tell you that this IS NOT a reboot, just think of it as another universe, in fact it is another universe. Old sonic is still with us. So please stop harping on SEGA for this, they’re trying to cater to new fans as well, they want EVERYONE to know about sonic. If you are indeed a fan, you can put that hate somewhere else, not where it’ll affect the new fans coming in. You just look at the seemingly bad and weigh it more than all the good stuff they did over the years, that’s why you were fans in the first place. And if you still want to harp and “give up SEGA” then do so, a few people leaving for no good reason won’t compare to the existing fan base and the new ones that will come. SEGA I look forward to this new development and what you will be doing in the future.
Posted by MobiusWonderer on February 9th, 2014 at 8:13 am
Comment # 242
really guys STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT THE BLUE ARMS AND EVERYTHING
Posted by Luigi on February 9th, 2014 at 9:01 am
Comment # 243
Why are there no more games for the 360, One, PS4, or PS3. If the games where for those platforms, I wouldnt hesitate to spend good money on that. But i wont spend $300 on the game and the Wii U just to play Sonic.
Posted by Christian on February 9th, 2014 at 9:40 am
Comment # 244
after looking at and reading so much about it i’m look forward to it, i was sour about it but it seems like some to look forward too i want to know when the episodes and the game comes out i want to see and play it
Posted by ricardo on February 9th, 2014 at 1:29 pm
Comment # 245
I am SO pumped for this. Seeing the news slowly be released the day of the announcement has had me more genuinely hyped than ever before for a Sonic title.
My first thought after seeing the trailer was where Sonic Boom 2014 was going to be held, just so I know where I have to travel to give this game an early try!
Posted by Ogilvie on February 9th, 2014 at 2:32 pm
Comment # 246
Will there be a metal sonic and if so could you show some concept art please
Posted by Sonicrocks242 on February 9th, 2014 at 6:14 pm
Comment # 247
Please show metal sonic I am a big fan of the idea but without a true rival to sonic I don’t think there is going to be as much tension between the two after the series is over
Posted by metal sonic friend on February 9th, 2014 at 6:19 pm
Comment # 248
Guys i made a petition for the playermodels to be changed if sega can see this wee have a chance to get them changed so guys start signing.
https://www.change.org/petitions/big-red-button-change-sonic-booms-player-models
Posted by rylee on February 9th, 2014 at 9:08 pm
Comment # 249
I have a question about the TV show. When will it be released in Australia? Or will it even be released in Australia at all? Cause I am a MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR Sonic fan, and I am in Australia, so I will be very annoyed if it doesn’t show up on Australian TV…
Posted by Blaze Sol on February 9th, 2014 at 11:13 pm
Comment # 250
Also, are Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy and Eggman, they ONLY characters that will make an appearance? Or will characters such as Shadow, Blaze and Rouge make appearences as well? Because I believe they should be in the show too, due to the fact that the only other show some characters were in was Sonic X, which was based off Sonic Adventure 2. I would especially enjoy seeing Blaze and Silver being in the show, because they don’t get many main story appearences in the games.
Posted by Blaze Sol on February 9th, 2014 at 11:18 pm
Comment # 251
Okay, last post for today…
I wanna say something very important to SEGA…
You guys are the people that changed my life. Without you guys, I probably wouldn’t be who I am today… A lot of people are just really annoyed with this new style, but that shouldn’t stop you. I think this will be great, but even if it isn’t, I will ALWAYS, I repeat, ALWAYS be a Sonic fan… Thanks for everything SEGA! Don’t ever, ever, EVER stop making Sonic stuff. 😀
Posted by Blaze Sol on February 9th, 2014 at 11:22 pm
Comment # 252
The Sonic’s blue Arms is a very Good idea ! It’s more harmonious like that !
I want blue arm for modern Sonic too ! Please Sega keep the blue arms for Next sonic games !
Posted by Kaprim33 on February 10th, 2014 at 1:10 am
Comment # 253
No matter what you guys do with Sonic, (except merging him with Disney) I will always stand by you guys! I have been a loyal fan of the games and the comics for as long as I can remember! Keep juice’n!
P.S. I hope characters like Shadow, Silver, and (hopefully) Sally Acorn make appearances. I know Sally would be tough, but it would be a good addition! Also, make a Sonic the Hedgehog Movie out of the newly designed Freedom Fighters! 😀
Posted by ShardtheMetal on February 10th, 2014 at 8:13 am
Comment # 254
Can you please post an update on Phantasy Star Online 2? I’d rather play a western release if one is still forthcoming, and there has been no news in around a year.
Posted by Marou on February 10th, 2014 at 8:53 am
Comment # 255
Well there be a return of the chao gardens?
Posted by james on February 10th, 2014 at 9:06 am
Comment # 256
@Blaze Sol, That Is Such A Sweet Thing To Say Because I Think The Same Way Too Your Just My Man They Will Love This Comment I’m Sure Of It! 😀
Posted by Shawndell Rivers on February 10th, 2014 at 9:18 am
Comment # 257
@Blaze Sol, I Love This Comment Becuase I Feet The Same Way Too Your Just Like Me Man They Will Love It I’m Sure Of It! 😀
Posted by Shawndell Rivers on February 10th, 2014 at 9:23 am
Comment # 258
@Blaze Sol, I couldn’t agree more. SEGA is doing a good job, and anyone who hates them for it really needs to reconsider. Keep up the good work SEGA! 😀
Posted by Tailsmo Luver on February 10th, 2014 at 10:08 am
Comment # 259
Digging the new design. Tales makes it look like it may have a somewhat steam punk feel? I can only hope, It would actually work very well with the Sonic concept me thinks. I’m guessing knuckles is more if a tank by his buffer appearance. As for Sonics arms being blue? Who cares? I didn’t even notice until you babies started griping. Franchises update, experiment, and evolve to stay relevant. Happens all the time. Only time will tell if this is a good or bad thing. Who knows? Maybe we’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Posted by ToxicSambo on February 10th, 2014 at 10:20 am
Comment # 260
They release games, but they don´t release the old remake games when the fans ask in the past! PC Gamer here waiting for your answer…
Shenume answer….
Jet Set Radio Future answer….
Skies of Arcadia answer….
Bayonetta answer….
and many more .___. Sonic as been dead on Classic XBOX 1!
Posted by CrispX on February 10th, 2014 at 2:56 pm
Comment # 261
Forget sonics arms..look at knuckles’ big arms!!!
Steriods!
Posted by Spacecunt on February 10th, 2014 at 9:57 pm
Comment # 262
So are you guys bringing Sonic Boom 2014 (the party) back to California this year to celebrate it (since big red button is in CA?)? 😀
Posted by Jix Hedgehog on February 11th, 2014 at 12:58 am
Comment # 263
You know who would look good with a bandit scarf, bandages, hat, boots and gun in the sandy dunes setting in the TV series or even the game. Nack the Weasel aka Fang the Sniper. Bring him back Sega!! Please!! Don’t just leave him in the comics, so much wasted potential, and such a unique design. Plus he’s a baddy! The series could use an animal character that won’t go all rival/friend.
Bounty Hunter Nack
Posted by Tenko TAiLS on February 11th, 2014 at 3:13 am
Comment # 264
This is full of NOPE.
I have been a HUGE Sonic fan ever since I was freaking born. I have no idea what this is. First off, Sonic’s arms are blue. The fans always bash toy companies and things for making his arms blue on mistake, and now SEGA is doing it? Shame. Second, Amy looks like a slut. Which hardly fits her. Knuckles looks like a full blown retard, I’ve never seen anything like it. I am a HUGE Knuckles fan and I like his normal non-mutated self. The characters (non-female) just don’t wear clothes. (Unless for special occasion) This is retarded all the way, and I hope it’s not a permanent change to the Sonic franchise.
Posted by Sydney Surella the Echidna on February 11th, 2014 at 3:37 pm
Comment # 265
Awesome SEGA!!!!I can wait to see the new series!!I always be a Sonic Fan:)
Posted by GirlSonicfan on February 11th, 2014 at 5:33 pm
Comment # 266
Wow, not bad. I feel like this will be a sonic adventure 3 ! Honestly can’t wait !!
Posted by kexvyon on February 11th, 2014 at 6:09 pm
Comment # 267
Can some of you calm down and hold judgement until the demo comes out first…you know give it a fair shot.
Posted by Ragi on February 11th, 2014 at 7:17 pm
Comment # 268
I think it will go to the East Coast, Jix Hedgehog; it seemed like they wanted to make it rotate regionally so as to allow all fans to go at least once.
Posted by Ogilvie on February 11th, 2014 at 7:50 pm
Comment # 269
I was bouncing off the freaking walls. I want to play and watch this so bad. Yeah, SEGA has tried to make games and shows that tried to get our attention, but this… Well, the only problem is big buff knux. I never liked him… But if you tone it down a bit with his build, ill be hooked.
Posted by Tristan on February 11th, 2014 at 8:09 pm
Comment # 270
Really? Are people REALLY complaining about Sonic’s arms? No one is even bringing up why Sonic would need medical tape…. around his shoes?
Posted by ZombeWthAJetPak on February 12th, 2014 at 5:25 am
Comment # 271
I like it but please do not make big new changes. I don’t wanna see a romance thing between sonic and amy unless sonic isn’t into it. And this better have all the other important characters like shadow, silver, they saved the world you know, and maybe even bring up the past to create a new plot it would be awesome to see a bit of the past in this. But still love that you guys are trying and I cant wait to try out the game and see the tv series. if I don’t like it, im going to do my best to not buy or watch anything related to this ever!
Posted by christopher on February 12th, 2014 at 11:57 am
Comment # 272
that fantastic
Posted by josefa on February 12th, 2014 at 2:27 pm
Comment # 273
I am a HUGE fan, ever sence Shadow’s game debut in Sonic Adventure 2 Battle on the Game Cube. SEGA, as far as I care, you guys can f**k up the ENTIRE series, just dont ruin The Ultimate Lifeform’s bad a$$ personality and look, just make him even MORE awesome (I dont think it is even possible though), like more awesome than the most awesome thing you can imagine.
Posted by zoa on February 12th, 2014 at 6:14 pm
Comment # 274
Why does Sonic and Tails sound lame, but egghead sounds the same? And what up with the bandana? I mean looks cool, but they better make Amy sound good and still be in love with sonic and all.
Posted by Kayla on February 12th, 2014 at 8:08 pm
Comment # 275
@Shawndell Rivers – I am actually a girl… a 12-year-old girl for that matter, but still, thanks!
@Tailsmo Luver – Exactly!
Posted by Blaze-Sol on February 12th, 2014 at 10:17 pm
Comment # 276
@Jix Hedgehog: They don’t need to. There’s this instead. The Sonic Revolution convention will be much better.
http://www.sonic-revolution.net/home/
Posted by Hifihedgehog on February 12th, 2014 at 11:59 pm
Comment # 277
I’m really excited but they need to make another game about shadow I thought the first was cool considering you could choose your path.
Posted by KYRSP33DY on February 13th, 2014 at 1:38 pm
Comment # 278
Why CHAOS ESMERALDS don’t exist? CHAOS ESMERALDS are a basic part of Sonic saga. You CAN’T delete them from Sonic’s universe, and besides, where is Knucles from if Chaos Emeralds and Angel Island don’t exist?
I want you to fix that, because the game seems amazing (but the character design), but Sonic’s universe is not Sonic’s universe if CHAOS ESMERALDS don’t exist!!!
If you decided to delete the CHAOS ESMERALD from Sonic’s universe (even if you only do it in this saga) it would be a terrible mistake and you would be destroying all Sonic history!!!
PLEASE FIX IT!!!!!!
Despite all these terrible mistakes, the game seems amazing!!
Posted by SonicFan9197 on February 14th, 2014 at 7:10 am
Comment # 279
You people are UNBELIEVABLE
And i’m not talking about SEGA, I’m talking about the people in the comments, stop acting like SUCH little children, THE GAME HASN’T EVEN COME OUT YET!
When was the last time we got to seriously play as knuckles huh? Think about that, When was the last time we got to play as more characters then JUST sonic, think about that?
Stop complaining like this is the only thing that matter in life? BLUE ARMS does not effect game play! Such little children,
Wind Waker, remember? When it was first revealed everyone panned it because, guess what! LINK, LOOKED, DIFFERENT! Different style, everyone was different, game came out, people GAVE IT A TRY, and they loved it! It;s now a classic. DO NOT JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER, GROW UP!
Posted by Istillmakesense on February 14th, 2014 at 3:48 pm
Comment # 280
I didn’t like the design. People complained about the designs of all the characters (except Eggman) as if it’s not them anymore. They loved the older Sonic because it was him in the first place. The fans, the judges, they all didn’t like it that much. It didn’t suit them they said.
Amy looks like she’s all but I know she’s always ready to fight. Tails looks like he grew up from being ” Old Tails ” to ” New Tails ” it was good though. Sonic. Now Sonic is what I’m focusing. They expected him to be more him and not a wanderer from the desert. Where did the Green Hills Sonic go? I liked his fur in his spikes but the bandages in his legs made him look taller. Those blue arms are not fitting. They were peach in the first place. Now Knuckles’ face is like it’s been pasted in his new body. Knuckles was better before. Every fan loved him because it was good.
The reason why SEGA is losing his fans because of the designs. It was no longer them. Now people are saying goodbye old Sonic gang because they miss them. That’s my saying.
Posted by Lauren Albornoz on February 14th, 2014 at 6:38 pm
Comment # 281
segadreamcat 2 would be better and much more exciting
Posted by jame on February 15th, 2014 at 11:58 am
Comment # 282
Im soo exited for the new game and series 😀 P.S SEGA NICE WORK!!! 😀
Posted by Sonic biggest fan on February 16th, 2014 at 3:21 am
Comment # 283
I wonder if it will be on Hulu Plus
Posted by NintendoFanBeefJerky on February 16th, 2014 at 10:47 am
Comment # 284
Why sonic must have a new look? i hate it. Did this design will affect the new games?
Posted by Juan Cruz on February 16th, 2014 at 1:27 pm
Comment # 285
sonic booom um jogo que vai prometer para os jogos da sega. 😀
Posted by samuel on February 17th, 2014 at 10:27 am
Comment # 286
SonicMaster23 i’m with you. Sonic as been dead on classic xbox.
We need Jet Set Radio Future, we need Shenmue, we need Skies of Arcadia, we need Otogi and maybe SEGA GT!
I will not buy this game!
Posted by CrispX on February 17th, 2014 at 2:31 pm
Comment # 287
I know it’s a very different design to what we are all used to but guys come on. If anything the new designs or Sega’s attempt to save the Sonic franchise. As of know, sales are at an all time low and they realized some things need to change. How many times has Sega done that? How about never. I’ve watched the game trailer and tv trailer several times and after awhile I wasn’t bothered so much by the character designs. Sure, Knuckles is a big shock but after watching the trailers 3 or 4 times I didn’t even notice anymore. I was too amazed by the the sheer detail of the world these people are building. They are spending so much on their fans right now and all you can think about is how much drugs they gave Knuckles? That trailer for the show is what it’s actually going to look like. I don’t know about you but this is crazy wonderful for modern television. Cheer up and keep you opinions open because I did and I realized how hard they are trying to please us all. (^_^)
Posted by Katie on February 18th, 2014 at 11:14 am
Comment # 288
Sega,please make the 3DS version as identical as possible.I hated sonic lost world 3DS ver.
Posted by Pixel perfect on February 18th, 2014 at 1:35 pm
Comment # 289
@2BIT Ok, this might be old news, but i just found out about it yesterday. Reading your comments, I can tell that you are horribly informed. Who even said “completely rebranding the franchise”? What they are doing is creating a new brand for a new sub franchise. Thats it. Stop overreacting. Like seriously, “This made my skin cancer spread”… really? Stop trying to make people feel bad for no reason. (Although i’m sure you failed at that)
Sonic and everyone else looks different because this is a different world. It IS an alternative universe; a sub-franchise; a spin-off. Therefore, its also not replacing Sonic Team’s Sonic universe. Notice that they aren’t developing this one? I going to assume that this will end up being like Activision’s style with CoD. As much as I hate saying that, I am glad to say that they WILL actually be different games because the Sonic franchise is much more versatile than a shooter franchise. Sonic Team will have a title for next year, then Big Red Button has the one for the year after.
This is not the year for Sonic, this is the beginning of a new era for Sonic. /end rant
Posted by Sonic4Life on February 18th, 2014 at 3:36 pm
Comment # 290
That’s……
I don’t know what to call it. Oh, found the word!
Logic.
I mean, I’ve been screaming and running in circles for the designs, and now…this?
Posted by Yami no Sora on February 20th, 2014 at 12:45 pm
Comment # 291
their not rplacing the sonic seris
Posted by sonic on February 21st, 2014 at 2:17 pm
Comment # 292
well I understand why they wanna redo the whole thing. One question though… wtf happend to knuckles? Treasure hunter? more like sreriod hunter jk. Watch out its the treas-inator lol. So…. any chaos? If no than please make a chao game! For like apps or game consoles! But its gotta be like the one from adventure 2 battle, you twist that up no onesgonna buy it.. maybe few.. but trust me keep it similar…
Posted by earl on February 22nd, 2014 at 5:39 am
Comment # 293
Am I the only one that is bothered by the fact that knuckles is all of a sudden on steroids and REALLY tall???
Posted by Nick on February 22nd, 2014 at 4:12 pm
Comment # 294
oh my goodness, this is just awful. I will always be a sonic fan till i die, liking it even more than Naruto or any other game, anime or anithing. But this is… it’s… i cant take it. Sonic your hair… your hair ;( , your shoes your arms your rags… your, your shoes even, i can almost overlook these things. BUT WHY THE HECK ARE YOU WEARING A FREAKING SCARF?!? DID NO BODY ELSE NOTICE THAT? I realy am irritated by the other things though… but i like his new build, it makes him look, better. and all of you out there saying, “you just want classic sonic!” well i dont, i’m a 2000 baby (early) and i liked it all. from the first game to the latest comic. i used to want to leave my entire life so that i could live on mobius (before i relized it was impossible) i still do… but not as much, i mean, what happened sega? Where’s the dreamy shadow? the awesome Miphilis? the (slow) amusing silver? And sonic? where did he go, the funny, easy going, cool, afraid of water blue hedgehog that i know and (obsess over) Love. I would sooner die than refuse to try a sonic game, or watch the show. but please, my four year old nephew is already playing and beating the old sonic games, he loves them. do not have the new generation hate sonic, leaving only people like me as fans.
Also, Amy does not need to be a short slut to be cute, and knuckles, we all know he could be sonic is a battle of strength, be we dont need him to beat eggman in a battle of size, now do we?
I HEARD “DONT JUDGE A BOOK BY IT’S COVER, WELL, I’M NOT, I’M JUDGING A GAME!
Posted by Miphilisfangirl on February 25th, 2014 at 2:56 pm
Comment # 295
One more thing, where is eggmans mustash… and this is hard for me to prosses, but where is eggman period?!? what happened to him?!? That is all, i feel better, having had released my distress.
Posted by miphilisfangirl on February 25th, 2014 at 3:01 pm
Comment # 296
Looks great cant wait to play it but just a few questions.
1. Why did you Sega change the look of eggman so much
2. Where did the idea for the power up that tails used in the trailer come from
3. Are there power ups for the other characters
4. Why is there bandages on everybody on almost everything the four characters are wearing
5. WHO IN THERE RIGHT MINDS DECIDED TO PUT KNUCKLES ON FLIPPING STEROIDS? HE LOOKS WAY TOO OUT OF PROPORTION.
Other than that I am excited. Just dont screw it up.
Posted by sam on March 2nd, 2014 at 9:22 pm
Comment # 297
WTF SEGA!?!?!?!!?!?! what’s with sonics arms and knuckles on steroids and Amy well…Amy looks like a whore!?!?!?!?why did u kill sonic for me and for all of us!!! DAMN!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?I prefer the old sonic the hedgehog!
Posted by Olivia workman on March 4th, 2014 at 6:43 pm
Comment # 298
For those who say they hate this and want the old sonic, play the genesis games and stop complaining, I love the evolution of sonic and other games. My thoughts, this looks great, sega is doing a great job, you can’t have the old Sonic, it’s not the 90’s the systems are different, enjoy that. Sonic, hes grown just like the new systems, we can’t go back to that era, it’s gone, stop wishing for the past and speed into the future. Not all the games are going to be like the genesis games, the genesis had it’s day, did you think that sonic was really going to stay 16 bit forever?
Posted by Jester on March 10th, 2014 at 11:27 pm
Comment # 299
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?
Posted by DarkShadow123 on March 11th, 2014 at 11:02 am
Comment # 300
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE? I LOVE SONIC, IN FACT HES MY FAVOURITE VIDEOGAME CHARACTER, BUT LETS FACE IT. THE SONIC FRANCHISE HAS BEEN BOMBING FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS AND NOW THEY HAVE OFFICIALLY DONE IT. THEY JUST RUINED SONIC FOREVER. SONIC UNLEASHED, SONIC COLOURS AND SONIC HEROES WERE THE BEST RECENT TITLES BUT THIS IS JUST UNACCEPTABLE. HOW DARE THEY. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER TO JUST CUT THE FRANCHISE THAN TO RUIN THE HELL OUT OF IT. OH, AND BY THE WAY, I GAVE A FAKE NAME. EAT IT!
Posted by Daniel clennel on March 25th, 2014 at 8:08 pm
Comment # 301
All I can say is that it looks interesting so far, but im gonna reserve judgement on it until I see more on the Show and game. At the moment it looks very well done, and im really looking forward to more info!
Hope more of the characters appear too, like Shadow, Rouge, or the Chao ^^
Posted by Belmontzar on March 28th, 2014 at 4:31 pm
Comment # 302
Dear sega
I really like your designs and there was a lot of heart put into them and that’s what I really like although if you COULD it would be nice to make knuckles a bit smaller and I look forward to this. But what I look forward to the most is that there might just be a chance the freedom fighters will be in sonic boom it may not mean a lot but I just wanted a say in this because I feel like this could be something new. But there is one thing I do not want I heard something is going to happen between sonic and amy I do not support this because I bothers me to see sally never in a game with sonic and the cartoon was it and it went to the comics because maybe if we tried the freedom fighters people will really enjoy them. In the past too the comics were not as good and feel it was like a whole fan base war and that ever since Ian Flynn took over I think just maybe Archie is trying to get the Satam characters in the games. All I want and many others want is maybe a shot for them and maybe they can stay for a few years and see how it plays out.
Thank you, Jessica
Posted by Jessica on April 12th, 2014 at 2:25 pm
Comment # 303
Dear sega
I really like your designs and there was a lot of heart put into them and that’s what I really like although if you COULD it would be nice to make knuckles a bit smaller and I look forward to this. But what I look forward to the most is that there might just be a chance the freedom fighters will be in sonic boom it may not mean a lot but I just wanted a say in this because I feel like this could be something new. But there is one thing I do not want I heard something is going to happen between sonic and amy I do not support this because I bothers me to see sally never in a game with sonic and see her just kinda forgotten and just kinda stand by the comics because maybe if we tried the freedom fighters people will really enjoy them because there are more amy,knuckles and tails fans than sally, bunnie and Antoine fans as you know were never in a game and never really got screen time. In the past too the comics really messed up sally and as you should know got a bad reputation and people call her names. I also enjoy the new designs the freedom fighters got and they look like they could actually be in a game and the comics are trying very hard to get Satam in the games Sega if you are just reading this it means a lot to me. All I want and many others want is maybe a shot for them and maybe they can stay for a few years and see how it plays out.
Thank you, Jessica
Posted by Jessica B. on April 12th, 2014 at 4:51 pm
Comment # 304
sega, what is up with you and nintendo, you used to be enemies with each other and now you are only making games with them, what happened to Sony and MicroSoft, but the tv show on cartoon network thats a great touch but whats up with nntendo?
Posted by shaxi6 on May 8th, 2014 at 3:55 pm
Comment # 305
Looks awesome! However. The sports tape has to go. Sonics arms need to be changed in color. Knuckles is WAYYY to big, and Sonics legs look to long. But Barr that i think it looks great! 😀
Posted by Jack on May 20th, 2014 at 11:33 am
Comment # 306
Ta gra jest do kitu z Sonica zrobili pedała, z Tailsa fajtłapę, Knuckles wygląda jakby przesadził z siłownią, a Amy lodziara po za tym Sonic ma beżowe ręce a nie niebieskie, Knuckles powinien mieć normalny wzrost i swoje rękawice z jednym palcem, a nie takie jak Sonic, Amy mnie nie obchodzi bo i tak jej nie lubię. W team Sonic powinny być tylko trzy osoby a nie cztery Amy do nich nie pasuję i tylko Sonic powinien być szybki a nie wszyscy, a długie nogi niebieskiego jeża tylko go spowalniają.Nie wiem co Sega chciała przez to osiągnąć lecz wyszło im to beznadziejnie i albo niech wycofają tę grę, albo niech zmienią jej fabułę i zrobią na podstawie serialu Sonic X może wtedy zmienię zdanie na temat temat tej gry bo to co zrobili z Sonicem i Knucklesem to gruba przesada, jestem wielką fanką Sonica i jego gier i wszystkie mi się podobały aż do tej pory,lecz gdy zobaczyłam Sonic Boom stwierdzam że nie postacie beznadziejne i fabuła zresztą też nic dodać ,nic ująć.
Posted by anonim on June 7th, 2014 at 1:15 am
Comment # 307
This game sucks with Sonic did pedal, the crock Tails, Knuckles looks like overdone the gym, and Amy lodziara after that Sonic has a beige hands and not blue, Knuckles should have normal growth and its mitts, not the as Sonic, Amy, I do not care because I just do not like her. The Sonic team should be only three and not four Amy does not belong to them, and only Sonic should be fast and not all of them, and long legs blue hedgehog only spowalniają.Nie him know what Sega wanted to achieve with this but it came to them and either hopelessly Let withdraw this game, or let them change her story and will do based on the TV series Sonic X can then change my mind about about this game because it’s what they did with Sonic and Knuckles is a gross exaggeration, I’m a big fan of Sonic and his games and all I liked until now, but when I saw Sonic Boom to say that it’s hopeless characters and plot, moreover, also nothing more, nothing less.
Posted by anonim on June 7th, 2014 at 1:24 am
Comment # 308
I prefer non-aged-up Amy, but hey. Of the redesigns, I like Knuckles best. He looks like a fighter, which suits him. Tails’ goggles are super adorbs too.
Posted by Christa on June 8th, 2014 at 4:53 pm
Comment # 309
These designs are so great!!! They look so cool!!!!
Also, I’ve always wondered why Sonic had skin colored arms and Knuckles was a twig!
Posted by Marcus on August 11th, 2014 at 2:11 pm