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	Friday Jan 29, 2010 The Needlemouse Challenge, Part II: Updates and featured art! Happy Friday Sonic fans, Before getting into the artwork (which is awesome) and the total number of entries (which is just as awesome), I wanted to preface this blog with a quick tip of the hat to the hundreds of people who sent in their artwork – great job! Know first that some of you are going to have yours shown internally at SEGA, so take pride in that. Now then – on to the numbers! Challenge Update How are you guys doing so far in regard to our challenge? Well, let’s just say: If our target had been a ship and your entries arrows, we wanted you to simply fire off one-hundred arrows and hit our ship. That would have been enough. Instead, you shot one hundred arrows, fired two hundred cannons, launched multiple air-to-land missiles, detonated at least three warheads, and sent the ship splintering into the air in a grand explosion of planks and pieces – of what used to be a target – as they fell, smoking, to the ground. (Note: The term ‘blew it out of the water’ just wasn’t accurate.) That makes all of us – including, hopefully, you guys – very happy. *The challenge has been bested within 48 hours, and as a result next week is going to be the Week of the Hedgehog!* The celebration will begin next Tuesday on Hedgehog Day, (step aside, groundhog!) with a special massive swag giveaway and concept art reveal, and will lead into our biggest announcement going live as we approach next weekend. Trust us when we say that February is going to be a very good month. Now then – to celebrate your success, we’d like to offer you guys additional rewards for continuing to send in your concept art – and some very awesome concept art, at that! So,for every 50 pieces of Concept Art (past 100), we will give away one extra piece of Sonic Merchandise during our Hedgehog Day giveaway! Oh, and as another bonus, let’s go ahead and dispel away a little rumor that we’ve noticed in the comments: Project Needlemouse is not an HD version of Sonic 1. These may be old badniks, but when we said all-new adventure, we meant it. Featured Fan Art – Set #1 With so many entries sent in already, it would be impossible for us to go through and rate them, or even narrow it down to a top ten list. So, starting today and over the weekend, we’re going to be featuring some of the pieces of art that we thought really awesome, either from an art perspective or just for being really unique! Here are today’s picks from the folks at SEGA: For reference, here’s the original… now prepare yourself for the win. That’s right. Made purely out of it Cheese-itz. You, sir, win. Motobug – slightly upgraded! From the cool guys at SEGASHIRO – made out of a whole lot of candy hearts, glue, and almost three hours of time! An apparent fan favorite – The Penguinator! Real life Mosqui! Another awesome use of creativity, great work! You know what – this guy might as well be considered a Badnik! (If you don’t get this one, you need to go back and play some more Sonic 3…) Nicely done. Good memories… Note: The author of this blog post is running out of taglines for each of these pieces of art, and is therefore going to stop adding them with the understanding that the below pieces all fit under the ‘awesome’ category. Cheers! Check back over the weekend for even more favorite picks from us at SEGA to see if your artwork gets featured! We’ll also be updating everyone on the total concept art count, which is already at 350+ and rising! Well done, guys – have a great weekend! You can keep on posting your concept art submissions on the first blog, this blog, through private messages or send them to us via e-mail! Posted by RubyEclipse in Project Needlemouse on 9:11:05PM Jan 29, 2010


	310 Responses to “ The Needlemouse Challenge, Part II: Updates and featured art! ” Comment # 1 I’m loving the art so far; there should be a fanart gallery when the game actually comes out. Posted by Raqib12 on January 29th, 2010 at 9:16 pm Comment # 2 The fanart has really been amazing so far. We’re going to take every single entry and put them into a huge flickr set once this is all over. For now, you can also check out our favorites on Flickr already: http://www.flickr.com/photos/segaamerica/sets/72157623186205789/ Very useful if you like any of the images above and want to see them in full quality. Posted by RubyEclipse on January 29th, 2010 at 9:19 pm Comment # 3 So much talent in the SEGA community! Posted by DJ Fob Fresh on January 29th, 2010 at 9:25 pm Comment # 4 I just wanna say that this is a damn good year to be a SEGA fanboy/girl. A damn good year. Posted by RandomBlogReader on January 29th, 2010 at 9:52 pm Comment # 5 I don’t remember who made it (sorry) but I saw one done out of clothes that made me LOL. Posted by kellie on January 29th, 2010 at 9:54 pm Comment # 6 Wow, so many creative and very talented fans in the Sonic and SEGA community. ^_^ Nice work everyone! Posted by sonicfan on January 29th, 2010 at 10:05 pm Comment # 7 sure hope you guys notice that the first post I made in the previous blog was a mistake I made another post saying it was a mistake and another which contained my actual art Posted by zeak the hedgehog on January 29th, 2010 at 10:07 pm Comment # 8 good stuff, indeed. I hope everyone saw my concept art. Hope to see Butterdroid make a return. ^_^ Posted by blu on January 29th, 2010 at 10:11 pm Comment # 9 Holy crap that’s great fan art! I can’t wait till SEGA announces what this game is – good to know its not just sonic HD. Posted by Needlemousefan on January 29th, 2010 at 10:12 pm Comment # 10 JUST AWSOME!!! ANd TAKE THAT!!! IT’S OFFICIAL… IT’S NOT A SONIC 1 REMAKE!!! GREAT JOB SEGA!!! Posted by Blacksonikku on January 29th, 2010 at 10:27 pm Comment # 11 I hope my artwork gets featured, too. I’m not a good artist and my drawing isn’t as good and creative like alot of peoples artwork here but I really really tried my best. Posted by sonicfan on January 29th, 2010 at 10:27 pm Comment # 12 Are we still getting the name monday? Or has that been pushed back to Tuesday as well? Posted by sonicemerald on January 29th, 2010 at 10:30 pm Comment # 13 Strange fact, Groundhog day originated in germany, where it was called HEDGEHOG day, but when germans moved to the US, there were no hedgehogs, so they adopted the groundhog as a substitute. Posted by Dragon Sky Runner on January 29th, 2010 at 10:31 pm Comment # 14 Some these artworks look so amazingly official. PNM is looking really good so far. Can’t wait for some actual game footage. Posted by Blazaking on January 29th, 2010 at 10:35 pm Comment # 15 Gotta love SEGA and their ability to bring all the fans together. Good show, SEGA. You should do these little community gigs more often. In the meantime, I’m going to finish my sketch of Anton and scan it up for you all later. Maybe I’ll even color it! Posted by Indigo Dude on January 29th, 2010 at 10:41 pm Comment # 16 I should also say, that right now, I am near the level of excitement I had for Sonic 2006. I’m almost wary. I can’t wait for next week!!!!!!!!! Posted by sonicemerald on January 29th, 2010 at 10:41 pm Comment # 17 …EXCELLENT! Us Sonic fans truly know how to show their appreciation for this long-awaited game! Those fan pieces are AWESOME. Alot of effort went into those, I can tell! I can’t wait for Hedgehog Week! Posted by RGamer2009 on January 29th, 2010 at 10:43 pm Comment # 18 lol, I can’t believe people still think this is a Sonic 1 remake. In the teaser it already said it’s an ‘All New 2D Adventure’ so SEGA already confirmed that it isn’t a Sonic 1 remake in HD when the teaser is released. But atleast now this settles it. Posted by sonicfan on January 29th, 2010 at 11:04 pm Comment # 19 Oh, and calling it “Hedgehog Day” is absolutely fantastic. This hasn’t happened for over 15 years. Seriously, every time you folks at SEGA reveal or showcase a new Sonic game, do it on “Hedgehog Day.” You did it for Sonic 3, you’re doing it for Needlemouse, you may as well do it from now on! Posted by Indigo Dude on January 29th, 2010 at 11:05 pm Comment # 20 @DJ Fob Fresh: I know… it can be sometimes overwhelming. When I ALWAYS search dA or YouTube for something Sonic, words simply cannot begin to describe what I feel. ”WOW” is what I say. I don’t think any video game fan base has as talented artists, musicians, and writers as the Sonic community. Not even Mario’s “fan club.” The Sonic community rocks! That said, I am building a site to showcase fan creativity: Sonic Subspace. I announced this project earlier on tssz\|news when commenting about a previous venture in the Sonic community. Basically, with the people that I have gathered, I hope to create a fan creativity network. I have been very slow about getting things done lately, but even with many a responsibility in my personal life, I hope to accomplish the following: 1. Video and Audio Channels -Tentative titles: Hedgehog On-Air; Hedgehog HiFi -Talent of every form from around the world 2. Creativity Sharing Center -Codenamed “Bluespace” -dA+Furaffinity+FanFiction-esque posting network -Facebook-like layout w/ blogging feature 3. Showcase -Codename “The Wall of Blue” -Display of THE best creativity from Sonic fans -Includes but not limited to: games, art, film/cartoon, fiction, music -Contest w/ prizes? I am proud of the site plan now. Before, I felt a bit scatter-brained over the matter. Now, I feel I have reached “something.” Although, I may have to postpone the site because of my biggest issue: templating. For the very few followers of the beta (it stinks at the moment), you may have figured out that I am using Joomla. Joomla, though rich in features, makes creating custom templates a chore. I can make a decent template with a software program, but it will ultimately come out “genericy.” However, I have found one route that will allow me to create the templates quickly and easily, but it will still take time. Again, time will tell. There is a certain responsibility in my personal life that needs to be fulfilled, so I may be forced to put the site dev at hiatus. But, I’m excited. The potential that Subspace has at the moment is huge, especially with the excitement in the community from Needlemouse. With all the open hearts of Sonic fans awaiting the blue dude’s next leap in gaming, it’s a better time than ever for Subspace to come alive. Time for me to pull all stops for ya! Posted by HiFiHedgehog AKA Sonichedgehog360 on January 29th, 2010 at 11:39 pm Comment # 21 A little late, but I had fun. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v141/depecheboy/penguinatornl.jpg Posted by dmuselink on January 29th, 2010 at 11:53 pm Comment # 22 Is it just me or does that bottom Motobug look like a toy of awesome? Posted by Jix Hedgehog on January 30th, 2010 at 12:19 am Comment # 23 It’s nice to see how devoted the fans are to this. Hopefully this is the first REAL time of Sonic’s TRUE comeback…..HOPEFULLY Posted by Spax on January 30th, 2010 at 12:23 am Comment # 24 that picture is of the Red Sharp fish that jumps out of the water to catch you. CTRL+”-” to zoom out, and you’ll see. Posted by xino on January 30th, 2010 at 12:25 am Comment # 25 Hehe, though it would be pretty cool if you did a total remake of Sonic 1, 2, 3 and CD one day, Sega! Posted by beckyboc on January 30th, 2010 at 12:39 am Comment # 26 I know it’s probably not very likely, but if you guys put out a PC version, I will purchase 3 copies. Pretty please? Posted by Sylvester Ink on January 30th, 2010 at 12:58 am Comment # 27 A long time ago, I asked for a reason to believe that games can reclaim a sense of wonder and unbridled joy that I enjoyed with the games of my youth, especially with the character which got me into gaming in the first place. I wish the best of luck to the development team on this game. Posted by Phantom on January 30th, 2010 at 1:06 am Comment # 28 Yahoo!!! Next week new info for Needlemouse and my Barrel badnik is up as featured art…. I am on cloud 9 right now!! Posted by Mark J. Adams on January 30th, 2010 at 1:12 am Comment # 29 My Cluckoid made today’s top picks?! Awesome! SEGA, these past few days have made me very happy. You were able to bring out a fantastic side of the community I would absolutely love to see more of in the future. This was truly a brilliant idea and I hope to see more community engaging activities like this in the future. I enjoyed it a great deal, thank you SEGA! Looking forward to Tuesday! Posted by Jon McGuire on January 30th, 2010 at 1:35 am Comment # 30 Looking forward to what next week brings. Haha, my “cheezy” concept made it to the top picks, very cool. =D Posted by woolever89 on January 30th, 2010 at 1:50 am Comment # 31 Here is my work, Crab Meat remaked : http://spownik.net/img/badnik_crabmeat.jpg Good luck for the project : A New Hope ! Posted by Spownik on January 30th, 2010 at 2:16 am Comment # 32 Awesome. Thanks a lot for putting my Turtloids pictures in this selection Posted by Adamis on January 30th, 2010 at 3:23 am Comment # 33 http://i49.tinypic.com/rtp3yh.png I was bored and made ball hog. Posted by HDNFL on January 30th, 2010 at 4:24 am Comment # 34 Thanks for featuring my art work Sega (the buzzbomber/turtloid done in water colours) Much appriciated! Posted by Sharky/Ryan on January 30th, 2010 at 5:27 am Comment # 35 Check out my zones concepts please http://sonic-world.ru/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=4991 Posted by Cstyler on January 30th, 2010 at 5:30 am Comment # 36 …oh no… please tell me thery’re not going to bring back the Barrle of Doom… AND UPGRADE IT!? Posted by TARDIS on January 30th, 2010 at 5:35 am Comment # 37 I Want Metal Sonic in the game Please Sega Posted by Danilo on January 30th, 2010 at 6:11 am Comment # 38 I gotta say the featured artwork is epicly AWESOME. Congratulations, everyone! I TOTALLY agree that there should be a fanart gallery in the game. It would be a good way to commemorate the fans who have shown their devotion and enthusiasm for the Sonic franchise. After all, everyone keeps saying it’s surprising how much fans are reacting to these Needlemouse challenges. And I am SO glad to hear that this game isn’t an HD revamp of Sonic 1! Yay! Hedgehog Day? HELLS YEAH!! Posted by SonicMaster23 on January 30th, 2010 at 6:22 am Comment # 39 Here’s Anton from Sonic CD. http://i47.tinypic.com/21mrzvt.jpg Enjoy! Posted by Indigo Dude on January 30th, 2010 at 7:10 am Comment # 40 Thanks every body Posted by john on January 30th, 2010 at 7:37 am Comment # 41 Hi! This is my design! http://i46.tinypic.com/1ihm5k.jpg Posted by Nerkin on January 30th, 2010 at 7:42 am Comment # 42 http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9770/badz.png This badnick is from sonic cd(stardust speedway) Posted by Andreis on January 30th, 2010 at 7:59 am Comment # 43 With Sonic being 20 in June2011 I hope Sega release a disc featuring 20 of his best games?? Including Sonic 3D – please God!!! People say it’s the best Sonic game……..I must play it now!! ahhahhhhhh! Maybe Sega could ask us to vote for them?? A guy can dream can’t he?? Needlemouse trailer on Sonic’s 19th………………???? Posted by SonicSALES on January 30th, 2010 at 8:13 am Comment # 44 http://ltkay.deviantart.com/art/Needlemouse-Splats-v2-152279246 Second alternate version of Splats, a unused botnik from Sonic the hedgehog 1. http://ltkay.deviantart.com/art/Needlemouse-Splats-152239568 My original concept. Posted by Bustahwolf on January 30th, 2010 at 8:54 am Comment # 45 I really can’t wait for this game. I really hope this will be Sonic’s big break Posted by Janusz on January 30th, 2010 at 9:10 am Comment # 46 Hey SEGA.I wanted to ask you if you can bring a SEGA WORLD in California.If you can please put in Oldskool Sonic not the Green eyed ugly one in Posted by Noah Agrios on January 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am Comment # 47 Here’s my submission- http://hellcat86.deviantart.com/art/Crabmeat-s-Revenge-152283936 Nowhere near some of the awesome work others have submitted, but I totally wanted to get in on this. Posted by HellCat on January 30th, 2010 at 9:40 am Comment # 48 Wait wait wait wait!Metal Sonic counts as a badnick? Also, @#38 some people got use to him wth green eyes, so I got two words for yah! SUCK IT! Posted by Theextremeone on January 30th, 2010 at 9:43 am Comment # 49 This one’s late, but I think I did good on it: http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e300/PuffyTopian_Man/?action=view&current=LanderSonic2enemyProjectNeedlemouse.png Posted by PuffyTopiannMan on January 30th, 2010 at 9:54 am Comment # 50 @39 go suck green eyes qeer Posted by MarioFanBoy on January 30th, 2010 at 10:53 am Comment # 51 I don’t know if my piece made it to mail or the blog on the last page. so here is my submission http://masloff.deviantart.com/art/Badnik-for-project-needlemouse-152096402 Posted by Masloff on January 30th, 2010 at 10:55 am Comment # 52 wow, you guys are fighting? well, you know what, Sega will do what they want.. I will love the game either way, there hasn’t been I sonic game I hav’nt like. Do what you guys are plaining to do, put new Sonic in it, put Old Sonic in it. or Both. Either way , Me, a DieHard Sonic fan, will love this! Thanks for keeping Sonic alive. Posted by Masloff on January 30th, 2010 at 10:57 am Comment # 53 Here goes another badnik the egg hydra: http://max-echidna-bat.deviantart.com/art/Egg-Hydra-27769194 Posted by Max on January 30th, 2010 at 11:01 am Comment # 54 I’m posting these pretty much everywhere, so I’ll post them here too http://stasisdesigns.deviantart.com/art/Whisp-Needlemouse-152078178 http://stasisdesigns.deviantart.com/art/Crawlton-Needlemouse-152089437 http://stasisdesigns.deviantart.com/art/Crawl-Needlemouse-152266177 Posted by Stasis on January 30th, 2010 at 11:02 am Comment # 55 Great job on the artwork everyone, it completely brings me back to memory lane from my childhood! And great job Sega/Sonic Team! I’m pumped for next week to see what’s revealed! Kudos on not doing a Sonic 1 remake, don’t get me wrong I love it but I’m excited for an all-new 2D HD game!!! One Suggestion: I know I’ve said this earlier but maybe put in some remakes of the old Genesis levels, in either as unlockables or DLC??? Kinda like what you did with SA 2 where you could unlock the 3D remake of Green Hill Zone, although maybe make the unlocking not hard as hell, lol ….anyways, bottom line super excited for a new adventure, and would be stoked even more for bonus levels add-ons which are remakes of the old Gensis levels. You rock SEGA!! Posted by sonicfan82 on January 30th, 2010 at 11:04 am Comment # 56 Modern Sonic with green eyes and long droopy quills running through a classic stage(Bridge Zone, Scrap Brain, etc.) would be like Dragon Ball Z characters in the Mushroom Kingdom. Posted by Porcupine Man the Porcupine the Man on January 30th, 2010 at 11:05 am Comment # 57 Wow, you guys are fighting over Sonic’s EYES COLOR?! Sonic’s eyes is anything but important. I like Sonic with green or black eyes. So what? You’re gonna insult me, too? Grow up. ANYWAY, I can’t wait for the weekend to be over. After keeping us in the dark for so long we finally going to see some real info on this game. I just hope that the game lives up to all the hype and anticipation that SEGA is giving us for the pass couple of weeks – or months – rather. I still have faith in you guys! Posted by sonicfan on January 30th, 2010 at 11:08 am Comment # 58 A big congratulations goes out from me to everyone who contributed! Excellent work on everyone’s part! Likewise for me, It would be an awesome honor to have my drawings featured! Posted by CobraRoll on January 30th, 2010 at 11:10 am Comment # 59 “The celebration will begin next Tuesday on Hedgehog Day, (step aside, groundhog!)” Oh wow, I just nostalgia’d hard. I remember the Sonic 3 commercials playing with two men screaming “IT’S GROUNDHOGS DAY”. Posted by Mav on January 30th, 2010 at 11:21 am Comment # 60 I say bring the classic Sonic style due to its originality & that it also had its own sense of innocence back then. There was no realistic world, no slutty bat jewel thieves, no dark/emo anti-heroes committing suicide, & no boring & weak robots; the environments were colorful eye candy, the characters were in the games when they were needed (the classic characters), designs of characters were simple (not complicated & more like ripoffs of DBZ or other anime that never needed to be ripped off/copied), & not to mention the enemies were the Badniks with their own abilities & when defeated a little animal popped out (Sega please bring the little animals back). We don’t see any of these anymore because Sonic Team now thinks in realistic worlds & themes from other games that are popular now. The blazing speed that they, Sonic Team, thinks define him now limits him like the realism. Sonic should be just as fast as he was in Sonic 2 (ex. Chemical Plant Zone). Posted by Derek on January 30th, 2010 at 11:24 am Comment # 61 http://yfrog.com/0esonicbadnikp That should work. Shading isn’t great. Posted by Starlight Rage Zone on January 30th, 2010 at 11:51 am Comment # 62 http://orotheechidna.deviantart.com/art/Project-NeedleMouse-Coconut-152292974 Posted by Oro on January 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am Comment # 63 Seems SEGA really does listen to comments!!! I’ve mentioned the question I have several times if this Project Needlemouse was just a HD version of Sonic 1, this because concept arts, real/fake, and some of the questions before also reffered to sonic 1, and that Sega should let us know if it wasn’t just a HD rerelease….. SEGA: “Project Needlemouse is not an HD version of Sonic 1″ THANK YOU SEGA! First of all thank you for answering my question, or maybe the question of tons of other people, and thanks for not doing a boring remake of a fantastic game with just updated grapics. So this all new adventure is a real new adventure, so now even I as big Sonic fan can’t wait for this new HD release. I mean, sonic 5, who expected something this great to happen. I’m in love already, bring it on! Posted by Peter van Dam on January 30th, 2010 at 12:23 pm Comment # 64 Here is my concept art of Sol from Sonic the Hedgehog 2. http://www.flickr.com/photos/15399636@N06/4316214999/ Posted by Nick on January 30th, 2010 at 1:06 pm Comment # 65 @ Peter van Dam Sonic 4 you mean. S&K was just a continuation of Sonic 3 (they couldn’t fit it all on one cart back in the day) A few ideas of mine………. 1) Sonic 3 Anniversary February 2nd – Trailer…..or big announcement 2) Sonic 1 Anniversary June 23rd – Sonic The Hedgehog 4 released on PSN & LIVE 3) Sonic 2 Anniversary November 24th – More Sonic 4 content (playable Tails and Knuckles) as well as both episodes now released on Wii, PS2, PC??? A guy can dream can’t he?? I do hope I have inspired you SEGA!!! Posted by SonicSALES on January 30th, 2010 at 1:44 pm Comment # 66 lets go sonic 4 yes!!! Posted by George on January 30th, 2010 at 2:00 pm Comment # 67 Dear Sega, i really hope that Sonic 4 will be released on PC, use Steam if you want, but please make PC owners happy too. Concepts are awesome, thank to everybody who took part of challenge and beat it in 48 hours. Sorry for my english. Posted by vetalfox on January 30th, 2010 at 2:17 pm Comment # 68 hoe long are we allowed for the concept art now? I just can’t find the time, I have a sort of practice exam on Monday, and probably won’t have anything in by then. But it seemed to me that you were implying we had until TUESDAY now. Posted by JakeyBoy on January 30th, 2010 at 2:25 pm Comment # 69 I’m loving the fan art, they look so awesome I’m hoping that in project needlemouse appear the old green hill zone Posted by BP G@mer on January 30th, 2010 at 2:42 pm Comment # 70 Here is mine. It’s a boss in Sonic 2 on the Game Gear. http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae102/sonic2D3D/InobutaMechaBySonic2D3D.png Posted by sonic2D3D on January 30th, 2010 at 2:43 pm Comment # 71 hey you think hyper sonic will come back. Posted by danny on January 30th, 2010 at 3:23 pm Comment # 72 Here is my entry! http://www.deviantart.com/download/152326297/Silver_sonic_for_needlemouse_by_ashthedragon.jpg Posted by Perquita on January 30th, 2010 at 3:28 pm Comment # 73 i hope it’s on genesis also. Posted by danny on January 30th, 2010 at 3:42 pm Comment # 74 http://artmagedtom.deviantart.com/art/Project-Needlemouse-Challange2-152328976 I coloured it this time Please Sega bring back the Super Chaos Emeralds and The Hidden Palace they were Awesome. and have more downloadable levels if possible. Posted by Armagedtom on January 30th, 2010 at 3:51 pm Comment # 75 You know, SEGA’s fanbase really is talented. Not mine, by very relevant, is General Meister’s Buzzbomber, http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k149/SonicTH2006/buzzbombercoloredrm9.png =) Found it on Sonic Retro ages ago, and just recently found it once again. Very relevant to Project Needlemouse. Posted by NSIYusuke on January 30th, 2010 at 4:00 pm Comment # 76 THIS IS MY BADNICK ART!!!!!!! I made a coconut with the sonic adventure style colour: http://ayamepso.deviantart.com/art/COCONUT-152324420 Posted by Eva Richarte on January 30th, 2010 at 4:03 pm Comment # 77 Just remeber sonic with black eyes was the iconic character and started the sonic crave in the 90s.. few examples mario hasnt changed look one bit or personaility but sonic since 1998 has changed completely I consider the classic sonic series a different franchise as the modern sonic series its just so different in many ways and I prefer sonic with black eyes if you really want to please the retro fans. he was iconic cute and cool at the same time but modern sonic ugly cocky little grin doesnt compare to the orignal… Posted by John on January 30th, 2010 at 4:09 pm Comment # 78 A tad late and not the best, but… http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u121/Boboberson/Penguinator.jpg Hope you don’t mind so-so 3-d Posted by Mank on January 30th, 2010 at 4:09 pm Comment # 79 @ John HELL YEAH Sonic with BLACK EYES! The new Sonic sucks the big fat one. Posted by Andre on January 30th, 2010 at 4:14 pm Comment # 80 @Andre Yea I have almost every 1991 merch figure /plush of sonic in 1991 i even made a video for it also all the badick figures made if they choose modern sonic for this it will be a huge dissappointment for me but im not the only person so meh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CroVI5OUfzY Posted by John on January 30th, 2010 at 4:20 pm Comment # 81 meh.. here is my horrible drawing of a Roller, lol http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg261/Shadiwulf/rollermeh.jpg Posted by ShadiWulf on January 30th, 2010 at 4:45 pm Comment # 82 Just a thought on the “fan involvement,” I’d love it if you did another fanart contest like was done for Black Knight. Obviously you couldn’t include an in-game gallery like Black Knight, since (I believe?) the game is to be download only, but you could pack them into an XBLA/PSN download (maybe a “screen saver?”) seperate from the game, or even if it were just for the blog it would still be fun. Encouraging fans to draw complete “scenes” instead of just character art was the best thing about the contest, imo. Posted by Michael Stearns on January 30th, 2010 at 4:47 pm Comment # 83 Hello! Here’s my badnik for the contest ^^ http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7616/coconutsbadnikfinal.png Posted by Taila The Fox on January 30th, 2010 at 4:53 pm Comment # 84 Who else should I draw? Posted by Sonictrainer on January 30th, 2010 at 4:58 pm Comment # 85 Heres mine: http://i50.tinypic.com/14wdjd5.jpg Its Jawz if you cant read the text. Posted by CrimsonBlazer on January 30th, 2010 at 5:02 pm Comment # 86 ….wait, is it still one entry per person or has that changed? Posted by Sonictrainer on January 30th, 2010 at 5:08 pm Comment # 87 For those who haven’t yet seen my concept. Here’s what i made out of Clucker Badnik; http://nurboy.deviantart.com/art/Project-Needlemouse-CLUCKER-152208323 I hope SEGA consider this concept. :3 Posted by NurBoy on January 30th, 2010 at 5:19 pm Comment # 88 i made this thing a long ago http://th03.deviantart.net/fs45/300W/f/2009/135/a/c/Mecha_Sonic_by_Radiava.jpg have a nice day :3 Posted by Radiava on January 30th, 2010 at 5:29 pm Comment # 89 Here is Sandworm from Sandopolis Zone http://img686.imageshack.us/i/sandworm.png/ Posted by Nytillion on January 30th, 2010 at 6:12 pm Comment # 90 All of these pieces of art are really making me wish I hadn’t left my drawing tablet at home. Those are some amazing pieces of work! Posted by Daniel Richmond on January 30th, 2010 at 7:00 pm Comment # 91 This probably won’t get accepted since I already submitted an entry, but I baked cupcakes for you guys. http://s760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/natsunohi/?action=view&current=P1010568.jpg Posted by natsunohi on January 30th, 2010 at 7:02 pm Comment # 92 scourge will be the 3rd main antagonist after metal & Robotnik well at least i hope so Posted by BIGBDAMAN4EVER on January 30th, 2010 at 7:33 pm Comment # 93 This game must definitely be on PC cause that would be awesome! Posted by Laxturtle on January 30th, 2010 at 7:39 pm Comment # 94 Y’know, This is a very very very happy moment for me, because MY BIRTHDAY IS HEDGEHOG DAY!WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BABY! It’s my fourteenth. tha’s right February second 1996! OH yeah! awesome! Posted by Matt (the Ultimate Sonic Fan) on January 30th, 2010 at 7:41 pm Comment # 95 ‘Sup? Its yours truly, Sonic the Hedgehog! Now SEGA i hope you get it right, I’ve been through too many bad games, and stop making them like DBZ & Kingdom Hearts combined! Cutting to the chase, if you guys don’t like the new me i can relate but i can’t turn back time now can i? Hedgehogs grow up too ya know! Hmmm maybe the plot of the game will make me go back in time? Well, it’s the only way i’ll be my oldskool self again. Hope your listenin’ SEGA after all, im your mascot! Posted by Sonic the Hedgehog on January 30th, 2010 at 8:49 pm Comment # 96 Hey Sega, enjoy. http://i50.tinypic.com/ibjntl.png Posted by ShinzMastaz on January 30th, 2010 at 10:08 pm Comment # 97 http://sea-salt.deviantart.com/art/Concept-re-design-Newtron-152367477 Hopefully it’s not too late to send mine in! More love for the Newtrons! Posted by Sea-Salt on January 30th, 2010 at 10:48 pm Comment # 98 http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/030/3/3/Newtron_for_needlemouse_by_ashthedragon.jpg Here is my entry, Newtron. Posted by RACCAR on January 30th, 2010 at 11:09 pm Comment # 99 Here’s mine. I realised it was called the Penguinator AFTER I drew it =P http://www.majhost.com/gallery/TTOT/Sonic-Stuffies/waddler.png Posted by Toaster on January 31st, 2010 at 2:04 am Comment # 100 http://sonicthehedgehog4.com/ http://sonicthehedgehog5.com/ http://sonicthehedgehog6.com/ http://sonicthehedgehog7.com/ http://sonicthehedgehog8.com/ http://sonicthehedgehog9.com/ http://sonicthehedgehog10.com/ Sega, seriously you may well have to pay my medical expenses!!! Please don’t mess this up. I am turning 30 soon and would love to have some of my childhood back!!!! Posted by SonicSALES on January 31st, 2010 at 3:17 am Comment # 101 My redesign concept of Mecha-Bu. http://rgxsupersonic.deviantart.com/art/Project-Needlemouse-concept-152389399 Posted by RGX on January 31st, 2010 at 3:17 am Comment # 102 My entry, not as good as most others, but I think I can say that it’s a unique enough Badnik. http://sinister-swiss.deviantart.com/art/Badnik-Concept-Art-152401051 Posted by Swiss on January 31st, 2010 at 6:21 am Comment # 103 @SonicSALES Can we wait untill June for the release of Sonic 4? But I agree with you that such shedule could be a good one. Downloadeble characters as DLC could be nice when those characters work like in Sonic 3 & K. I mean, not that emeral searching with Knuckeld but just a different road and one small difference in the character is enough and is fun enough to play and the reason I would be interested in purchasing. But ever tought about releasing fan-made levels? Look at this page, how much great fan arts and concept arts are made every day for Sonic. Check out those sonic fan sites, or remakes by fans. What if would release a game editor as DLC with sharing options that isn’t just for friends you have on PSN/LIVE I’m not going to mention the game name, but there are some games out there, in this case a racing game, that is just about driving fan-made tracks with a group people online and friends, and that game, free and purchased have a big amount of people playing the game hours a day, now even years later. What if this Sonic HD allowed us to do something similar? But thats not all. After a few weeks/months the fans that really do make good levels should be invited by Sega to make some more levels that will be SOLD as a new DLC for sonic HD. Do this a few times a year and lol SEGA would be floating with money, wich they deserve if they do such thing. And afcorse those creators of those DLC levels should be rewarded as well. So as you can see, we all have been talking about just the characters in the game, and what we don’t want to see in sonic HD, maybe we can help SEGA bring some good ideas for improving the final product with things they never thought of would fit in with SONIC! Oh, and sega…. If there will be a BETA program available for Sonic HD, I would love to join and help you guys out. I’ve been testing products for ages, even the products you’re working with, (unless using a mac). Mail me or let us fans know how to join a beta if we are allowed to get the chance. Not just for getting the game early or something, but being able to give you real feedback about your thoughts and ideas about the game, and improve them along the way to RTM/RTW Good luck, and “May the speed be with you” Posted by Peter van Dam on January 31st, 2010 at 6:44 am Comment # 104 My Badnick: http://i46.tinypic.com/1ihm5k.jpg Posted by Nerkin on January 31st, 2010 at 8:07 am Comment # 105 please come back Classic Sonic! http://twitpic.com/10nv4p Posted by Teknoski on January 31st, 2010 at 8:27 am Comment # 106 I think 8 good levels and 10000 bad is not something I want to experience. Also, “can i be beta tester?” Isn’t going to get you anything. If there is a beta, it’ll likely be like MAG, where it is just free to download for everyone. Posted by JakeyBoy on January 31st, 2010 at 8:56 am Comment # 107 http://AndrewArtist.deviantart.com/art/Caterkiller-152242710 Here mine, not sure if it made it in the last one. Woot great news for Sonic, classic memories are returning! Posted by CartoonistDude on January 31st, 2010 at 10:20 am Comment # 108 Here’s my pic, this time uploaded to photobucket, hope you recived correctly x-x! http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq184/taila_fox/coconutsbadnikfinal.png Posted by Taila The Fox on January 31st, 2010 at 10:23 am Comment # 109 You’re heading in the right direction, so keep at it. Iron out all the bugs and keep it classic, SEGA. It’s also nice to see my concept of Crawlton featured. Posted by ZeppASK on January 31st, 2010 at 10:49 am Comment # 110 I AM THE PENGUINATOR COME WITH ME IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!lol best name ever Posted by koedan on January 31st, 2010 at 11:37 am Comment # 111 So where’s the rest of these fanpics you’re meant to be posting up over the weekend, Sega? C’mon already Posted by Master of Darkness on January 31st, 2010 at 11:44 am Comment # 112 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v327/SefirothDB/mecha_ver.jpg Not really a badnik, but oh well. Posted by Dobkeratops on January 31st, 2010 at 11:52 am Comment # 113 Did my comment not go through yesterday? It said awaiting confirmation from moderator. =/ This is my concept art of Mecha-Bu from Sonic CD. http://rgxsupersonic.deviantart.com/art/Project-Needlemouse-concept-152389399 Posted by RGX on January 31st, 2010 at 12:09 pm Comment # 114 Yes, I want to see more awesome fanart, plz! ^-^ Posted by sonicfan on January 31st, 2010 at 12:32 pm Comment # 115 Lovely. I showed my penguinator to someone else though, and they were like “That’s suppose to be a robot?” I’m not good at even modeling robots, but I like seeing all the awesomeness other people have come up with! Posted by Angnix on January 31st, 2010 at 12:45 pm Comment # 116 So it was on this post or the other one? http://i45.tinypic.com/2gv0n6v.jpg http://i45.tinypic.com/n6c554.jpg Posted by RedMenace on January 31st, 2010 at 12:59 pm Comment # 117 A lot of the badniks posted here would make an awesome toy in a happy meal. XD Just sayin’ Posted by Crystal on January 31st, 2010 at 1:27 pm Comment # 118 Hm… Sweet art! I do have some hopes on this game though. Like… Robotniks battle theme for instance. It would be REALLY sweet if his boss theme was a remixed version of his theme from Sonic 2. That was the best boss theme ever! And Super Sonic… Please let him be playable in the levels again at last! And I wonder if this game will be actually 2D like with just pixels and such or a 2D/3D game kind of like Sonic Unleashed? Posted by Chris K. on January 31st, 2010 at 1:58 pm Comment # 119 Teh Consepts are of teh awsumnezz!!! Heh. Well we sure did epically win this one, didn’t we? I can’t wait for Hedgehog day. And I was SO relieved when they said it wasn’t a remake. And besides, why would they promise concept art of the first zone if it was just gonna be GHZ? Don’t we already know what that looks like? DUH. Anyway, great job Sega, great job Sonic, and GREAT JOB ALL OF YOU!!!!! Posted by SpeedOfSound on January 31st, 2010 at 2:08 pm Comment # 120 My Entry Is Handrawn So It’s Not Really A Good Picture But I Always Liked This Badnik http://slbking.deviantart.com/art/Eggman-Robo-Project-NedleMouse-152454796 Posted by Gameraider51 on January 31st, 2010 at 2:18 pm Comment # 121 good job everyone keep up the good work thanks sega i hope to see more submissions soon. Posted by mark on January 31st, 2010 at 2:27 pm Comment # 122 I’m not much of an artist, but here’s my submission. I call it, “Missed”. http://i46.tinypic.com/2yzm0bp.jpg Posted by Jason on January 31st, 2010 at 2:39 pm Comment # 123 @JakeyBoy I agree with you that i’m not waiting for playing 100’s of bad levels too, so a good rating system and a good amount of good people to start with should make us enjoy those extra levels too. And if you don’t want to spent time finding good level creators, then those DLC’s will help you out, and afcorse those who created it and selected them However, I don’t know how Microsoft/Playstation allow such things to be shared but if Sega wants to I hope they won’t be in there way. It should be as big as the auction house for popular racing game with car designs but then for Sonic But lol, i’m so happy to see SEGA being this active to promote the new sonic. This all make it sound so EPIC (GREAT)! So thanks again SEGA and SONIC TEAM! Posted by Peter van Dam on January 31st, 2010 at 2:40 pm Comment # 124 http://yfrog.com/jacrawltonredesingj another badnik,this time it´s clawltron form sonic 2 Posted by Max on January 31st, 2010 at 3:01 pm Comment # 125 Completely colored: http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4100/sonic2artfpires.jpg Posted by Fernando on January 31st, 2010 at 3:07 pm Comment # 126 pon ” Here is my entry. I didn’t color it but I hope it works! http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/031/8/8/Escarabajo_Moto_Ciera_Sonic_CD_by_rickhedgehog.jpg “ Posted by Alonso on January 31st, 2010 at 3:15 pm Comment # 127 pon ” Here is my entry. I didn’t color it but I hope it works! Posted by Alonso on January 31st, 2010 at 3:16 pm Comment # 128 Joer fernando menudo curro has hechao ahi xDDD dios Posted by Kirs on January 31st, 2010 at 3:49 pm Comment # 129 I already made one, but here’s another: http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/sonicthehedgehog__18/Buzz-1.jpg?t=1264979320 A Buzz Bomber made outta potatoes. Posted by GoombaRing on January 31st, 2010 at 4:10 pm Comment # 130 My art: http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/01/29/the-needlemouse-challenge-part-ii-updates-and-featured-art/ Posted by Eva Richarte on January 31st, 2010 at 4:34 pm Comment # 131 http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8157/tulippon.jpg It’s a bit late but I wanted to find a badnik someone might not have done yet. So heres Tulippon from Angel Island, Sonic 3! Posted by jennytablina on January 31st, 2010 at 4:38 pm Comment # 132 SEGA can you please state that this will be on the Wii or not? Posted by Luke on January 31st, 2010 at 4:45 pm Comment # 133 Sonic The Hedgehog 4 No Doubt! Also Cant Wait For Gameplay Footage! Posted by Gameraider51 on January 31st, 2010 at 5:09 pm Comment # 134 Metal Sonic (Sonic CD) : http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5062/metalmrneedlemouse.png I posted this on the older blog post, but I also posted it here just in case. Posted by Richie621 on January 31st, 2010 at 5:40 pm Comment # 135 About the whole Sonic design thing: Does it really matter? Honestly, why are people fighting about this? There aren’t THAT many differences between old-school Sonic and modern Sonic. And acting like “OMG TEH GAME IS RUINED!!111″ simply because they use a design you don’t like is just plain ignorant (and stupid). I personally think they should just stick with his Unleashed desgin, since it was a nice mix of old-school (short and cartoony) and modern (green eyes and quill size) Sonic. He also wasn’t as skinny (anorexic looking) as Sonic 06 Sonic, but not as fat as old school Sonic either. Although they could also make his old school design an unlockable skin or something. Posted by Ruan on January 31st, 2010 at 5:51 pm Comment # 136 I got something coming in a few minutes, coloring and final touches. Posted by HeavyHorse on January 31st, 2010 at 6:21 pm Comment # 137 http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/SuperSonicYoshi/gatorc.png Another one of the Crocobot/Gator left over from Sonic 2. Very rushed and semi-inconstant, but I was running out of time. Posted by Clutch on January 31st, 2010 at 6:23 pm Comment # 138 Wow!!! I just wanna hug all of these! These people really give Sega a run for their money! (If they were paying the artists lol) Posted by Sarah-Kate on January 31st, 2010 at 6:24 pm Comment # 139 i just hope after all the hard work everyone did it dosen’t turn out bad. Posted by danny on January 31st, 2010 at 7:04 pm Comment # 140 Octus from Sonic 2~ http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j219/Hiro_McCloud/Drawings/Octus.jpg Posted by Hiro on January 31st, 2010 at 7:24 pm Comment # 141 Heres my submission my favorite badnik Turtloid http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o103/koopaman5/SonicFanart2.jpg Posted by Jeff Dupree on January 31st, 2010 at 7:30 pm Comment # 142 I JUST GOT 1 QUESTION: WILL IT COME OUT IN JAPAN FIRST Posted by BIGBDAMAN4EVER on January 31st, 2010 at 7:46 pm Comment # 143 http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/Kiajinn/MozzieFinal.png Whee I’m on such a roll. Posted by Kiajinn on January 31st, 2010 at 7:58 pm Comment # 144 http://tinytomv.deviantart.com/art/Chopper-from-Sonic-1-152496299 If you like candy, then you will like this one! Posted by Tom Veliotis on January 31st, 2010 at 8:25 pm Comment # 145 Can’t wait for this game… It better have super transformation in-game though, not just the final stage Posted by Taiils on January 31st, 2010 at 8:42 pm Comment # 146 I can’t remember this guys name, but i drew him http://hatchetmonkey.deviantart.com/art/SEGA-Blog-Submission-Number-1-152502407 Posted by Hatchet on January 31st, 2010 at 9:10 pm Comment # 147 Oy SEGA! C’mon, the entire weekend has passed now and you’ve not followed up on your promises! MOAR FAN ARTZ PLZ kthanx. Posted by Master of Darkness on January 31st, 2010 at 9:31 pm Comment # 148 I made two posts previously, and previously uploaded a pic, but here’s another version of the fireflies from Sonic CD shooting off their beam. I have to go to work, but I wanted to send this in now. I might make an improved version (with the whole bulb shining, and rendered for a longer time) when I can. But I’ll give you this for now. http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/6258/100129fireflyssbadnik4b.jpg Posted by Ricky on January 31st, 2010 at 9:37 pm Comment # 149 Making a last minute submission! Thanks SEGA for your care and effort. http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af260/serpx/orbinaut_serpx-4.png Posted by serpx on January 31st, 2010 at 10:24 pm Comment # 150 http://efrainshadowsonic.deviantart.com/art/The-Needlemouse-Challenge-152510097 Posted by Efrain on January 31st, 2010 at 10:31 pm Comment # 151 Took longer than I thought it would to finish, but here is my (very late…) contribution! Had to show some love for my favorite badnik, Metal Sonic. http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/7418/metalsonicconceptbyheav.jpg Posted by HeavyHorse on January 31st, 2010 at 10:57 pm Comment # 152 Cutting it mighty close here, but I had to show my support. Two submissions here. I know, we’re only supposed to hand in one each, but my second one didn’t ever get colored, so it doesn’t count as a real entry (or does it?). Presenting my interpretations of Mecha-Bu from Sonic CD, and Coconuts from Sonic 2. http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9302/mechabutru.png http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/9900/conuts.png You have my attention, Sega. Posted by Sancho on February 1st, 2010 at 12:00 am Comment # 153 @Hatchet: It’s called a Hopper, and they’re awesome! Posted by Aitamen on February 1st, 2010 at 1:25 am Comment # 154 found an article through gonintendo saying sonicthehedgehog4.com has been registered as a site. If you put it in, it brings you to the main sega page. WHOO, SONIC 4! Now i say we make a petition to never have the 4Kids/ Sonic X voice actors be in any Sonic game. Ever again (No offense). Posted by thekazeblade on February 1st, 2010 at 1:42 am Comment # 155 http://hitlersauruschrist.deviantart.com/art/Smart-guys-152521779 I made something for you guyyyysss Posted by Branden on February 1st, 2010 at 2:08 am Comment # 156 My contribution: http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3219/orbi2.png I hope we’ll get to see a lot of Needlemouse stuff this week! Posted by tokumaru on February 1st, 2010 at 3:22 am Comment # 157 Alright, I already sent this link in a private message, but I don’t want to take any chances so here is the link again. http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae119/Namdoog/sonic/ fish dude from sonic 2, skittles and construction paper, all night, size of my kitchen table, there ya go. Finally. Posted by Nathan Goodman on February 1st, 2010 at 4:19 am Comment # 158 Not sure where to post this now D: I put it up in the other thread, I guess I’ll put it here too: I went ahead and did Batbot, as there weren’t too many submissions of him, and I love Sonic 3 (& Knuckles) Direct link to image: http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/032/1/b/Needlemouse_Batbot_by_Mit_Man.jpg Deviantart post: http://mit-man.deviantart.com/art/Needlemouse-Batbot-152531986 Took me a bit longer than expected, but I think I’m still on time! Posted by Mit on February 1st, 2010 at 5:57 am Comment # 159 @ Sancho, Your badnioks are really awesome! Congrats Posted by PerroChileno on February 1st, 2010 at 6:25 am Comment # 160 Please publish my drawing! : http://nerkin.deviantart.com/art/New-Blaster-Badnick-152276293 Posted by Nerkin on February 1st, 2010 at 6:42 am Comment # 161 @thekazeblade Man! Last week, I thought about it. I think tried that site and it was for sale! I tried sonic4.com for sure, and I think I tried sonicthehedhehog4.com… good news! Though, maybe they only wanted it to be theirs and the game would have another name. I would prefer the game to be called something like ‘Sonic 1 HD’ (maybe), starting a new series, but in the old good style. But also, leave place for the old series to be re-released in HD… That would be nice! Posted by LehonardEuler on February 1st, 2010 at 7:55 am Comment # 162 Also, the sites sonicthehedgehogX.com, from 4 to 10, redirect to sega! Posted by LehonardEuler on February 1st, 2010 at 7:58 am Comment # 163 http://yorubikari.deviantart.com/art/Asteron-152540966 Posted by yorubikari on February 1st, 2010 at 8:14 am Comment # 164 I hope you like the design of badniks “Orbinaut. http://www.flickr.com/photos/47138207@N07/4321909177/ Posted by Speed the Hedgehog on February 1st, 2010 at 8:46 am Comment # 165 http://fox-gungrave.deviantart.com/art/Needlemouse-contest-Crawl-152544365 A good badnik thant can’t be easily defeated ’cause we can’t hit him directly or smashing his head but had to go behind… Yeah, a good badnik like those in Metropolis Zone. Posted by Fox Gungrave on February 1st, 2010 at 8:59 am Comment # 166 Wasn’t our reward meant to be released at 10am? it’s 4:37pm here now… Unless it’s next week Monday? Posted by Janusz on February 1st, 2010 at 9:38 am Comment # 167 woo Posted by Nikesh on February 1st, 2010 at 9:45 am Comment # 168 I would love a PC version too, there’s a big public (old school gamers) on the platform, and with steam & others digital platforms, theres a good place for this project. I hope you guys consider it. (sorry for the bad english) Posted by Andy on February 1st, 2010 at 9:56 am Comment # 169 Sure why not; here’s another one folks ;p http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/Orengefox/General%20Artwork/Sonic3Buggernaut.png Posted by Orengefox on February 1st, 2010 at 9:56 am Comment # 170 when are they gonna show the name already? Posted by Nikesh on February 1st, 2010 at 10:15 am Comment # 171 Please accept my contribution/submission (I tried to send it twice before the deadline…) http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o174/sploit/tailsdollshaded.jpg Posted by Sploit on February 1st, 2010 at 10:32 am Comment # 172 oh right….tuesday Posted by Nikesh on February 1st, 2010 at 10:35 am Comment # 173 Tuesday??? Posted by Janusz on February 1st, 2010 at 11:02 am Comment # 174 I still think this whole thing is just a dream. It can’t actually finally be happening can it? Posted by mikey from mobius on February 1st, 2010 at 11:23 am Comment # 175 OK SEGA….. I believe you made us wait, anticipate, drool, cry, yell long enough! It’s Time to show us what’s going to be our beloved Sonic’s next adventure!!! I took my Genesis and started playing this weedend… wondering what’s waiting for us, Sonic fans. I Believe in you SEGA! Posted by Philippe on February 1st, 2010 at 11:58 am Comment # 176 Please, for the love of GOD, do not fuck this up. If you do, I will personally take all my Sonic games and throw them in the shredder. And I will film it for all of YouTube to see. If you’re still developing the game, here are some things you can add: Homing Attack Sonic & Tails Mode Debug Mode Super Sonic Posted by Will Pitts on February 1st, 2010 at 12:26 pm Comment # 177 Here is a Photobucket version, just incase, I will make another today and post if i can. http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa141/Maslihoff/?action=view&current=Baddybymasloff.jpg Posted by Masloff on February 1st, 2010 at 12:36 pm Comment # 178 I’m crazy to see the game play of needlemouse, its seems perfect - Posted by KinuSonic on February 1st, 2010 at 1:10 pm Comment # 179 Didnt Sega say if they got over 100 concept arts they wont reffer to the game as PROJECT NEEDLEMOUSE and will reffer to it by it’s actual NAME? Posted by Arabian-Knight on February 1st, 2010 at 1:39 pm Comment # 180 http://turbo-the-hedgehog.deviantart.com/art/SWAT-BOTS-AHOY-152128443 cough Posted by Turbo Thunderbolt on February 1st, 2010 at 1:49 pm Comment # 181 I Love it. XD ^ Though, I say no 4kids voice actors. no voices at all actually. Posted by SuperLightning on February 1st, 2010 at 1:52 pm Comment # 182 thekazeblade that is one of the best ideas i’ve ever heard Posted by danny on February 1st, 2010 at 2:04 pm Comment # 183 “Your comment is awaiting moderation.” Ahhhhh like mine there must be others, I want to see all of them!! Aprove all posts quickly!! Posted by RedMenace on February 1st, 2010 at 2:41 pm Comment # 184 will this giveaway be worldwide or USA only?? Posted by DANCOP25 on February 1st, 2010 at 2:46 pm Comment # 185 Moderation! Ha! I had to deal with this too! Maybe saying “Shadow sucks” is not tolerated here!Oh wait, some fan(atics) don’t, actually! Posted by Philippe on February 1st, 2010 at 3:14 pm Comment # 186 Just finished it. Silver Sonic rocks! <3 http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/axlthehedgehog/drawings/silversonic.jpg Posted by roxiesayswtf on February 1st, 2010 at 3:18 pm Comment # 187 Man I can’t wait for tommorow! The first thing I’m doing tommorow morning is go to SEGA Blog, Project Needlemouse Yes even before I put on my underwear (I sleep naked with chicks) Posted by MarioFanBoy on February 1st, 2010 at 3:37 pm Comment # 188 I know you’re busy in development, but here are some features that I think should be in this game. Super Sonic in-game Homing Attack Sonic and Tails mode Downloadable content Posted by Will Pitts on February 1st, 2010 at 3:51 pm Comment # 189 Here is something I was working on in Photoshop. It’s not a badnik, but I think you’ll like it. http://s962.photobucket.com/albums/ae102/Laxturtle16/?action=view&current=sonic4.jpg Posted by Laxturtle on February 1st, 2010 at 4:12 pm Comment # 190 bring old school sonic design back he was the icon of the 90s you know that yourself SEGA! Posted by John on February 1st, 2010 at 4:12 pm Comment # 191 Awesome. I heard the name of the game was gonna be sonic 4. If the game is sonic 4, bring back hypersonic from sonic 3&k. Hypersonic was really cool, so I dont see why he only appeared once. Also, u should have metal sonic, metal knuckles, and metal tails as bosses. Its probably too late, but sega, u should really consider making tails and knuckles playable. well, at least tails. Posted by pod6 on February 1st, 2010 at 4:28 pm Comment # 192 PEEEEEPPPLLLLLLLLEEE!!! Settle down please.this comment is for EVERYONE looking here.wether your an oldskool sonic fan or a guy who likes the new sonic games ( like me), you should all stop fighting! stop saying ” the new sonic characters are too detailed” and ” sonic was too fat in 92, idiots” ( not that i agree with these comments). like commenys 111 and 123, these posts are only meer OPINIONS and NOT FACTS!!! i am very sorry if this comment offends anyone, but i dont want every stinkin’ person on the planet complaing to SEGA if there is one little flaw in a game also, to SEGA, all of your games ( specifically sonic unleashed ) are perfect, and i, for one, LLOOVVEE sonic the werehog,shadow, metal sonic, sonic, and blaze. i just now – insert name of new sonic game- will be the best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by drew on February 1st, 2010 at 4:30 pm Comment # 193 im too cool Posted by sonic on February 1st, 2010 at 4:40 pm Comment # 194 Just something I think you’ll enjoy… http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/01/29/the-needlemouse-challenge-part-ii-updates-and-featured-art/ Posted by SuperSpeedKnuckles on February 1st, 2010 at 4:46 pm Comment # 195 http://s442.photobucket.com/albums/qq149/pistolthewolf/?action=view&current=EggRobo.jpg&newest=1 i hope you guys like this as much as your other ones…and i have a bit more too… Posted by Devin a. wilson on February 1st, 2010 at 4:49 pm Comment # 196 WHAT SONIC IS BEING REVEALED TOMORROW MG OMG OMG!!! Posted by koedan on February 1st, 2010 at 5:12 pm Comment # 197 HAS ANY BODY MADE A SONIC FAN ART Posted by koedan on February 1st, 2010 at 5:14 pm Comment # 198 After seeing tons of other people’s concept art, I finally decided to make my own. I remade the “Unidus” (ウニダス) badnik from Sonic The Hedgehog (16-Bit), Labyrinth Zone. http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z42/Nez_Man/My%20Concept%20Art/Unidus-1.png Created in Microsoft PowerPoint 2003! Posted by Naean on February 1st, 2010 at 5:15 pm Comment # 199 http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa141/Maslihoff/?action=view&current=Spiderbanik.jpg here is another one, hav’nt seen of the spiders so yes, very um, quick drawing. Posted by Masloff on February 1st, 2010 at 5:21 pm Comment # 200 Check my Sol fan art out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47151933@N02/4323967490/ Posted by Axel Karetna on February 1st, 2010 at 5:44 pm Comment # 201 um what is really going on here any way? Posted by StellaHedgie on February 1st, 2010 at 6:30 pm Comment # 202 only a few more hours till hedgehog day! Posted by danny on February 1st, 2010 at 7:03 pm Comment # 203 Hellooooo, SEGA? Didn’t you guys say you’d reveal the name of the game on Monday (aka, today)? CAPCOM is already revealing things about Megaman 10, and we don’t even get the name, let alone, a screenshot of the game? =/ COME ON, STEP IT UP! YOU’RE TOO SLOW!!! Posted by Tearror on February 1st, 2010 at 7:05 pm Comment # 204 yay Posted by John on February 1st, 2010 at 7:05 pm Comment # 205 I hope its classic sonic, modern sonic been in the spotlight for too long come and bring good old chubby sonic back please is this SONIC 4 or a Prequel to sonic 1 omg I cant wait Posted by John on February 1st, 2010 at 7:07 pm Comment # 206 Agree with 128, if you’re going all retro on this, then can you PLEASE use the Sonic design from the 90’s? It shouldn’t bother the original creator since you guys are still selling the oldschool games, and the DS compilation is coming out on March if I’m not mistaken, so please, take this one step further and try to make this game with oldschool Sonic design in mind, ok? … And add Tails… :3 …. (and knuckles) xD Oh heck, you guys are doing your homework anyway, so I’ll rest assured this is going to be a great game. Posted by Tearror on February 1st, 2010 at 7:12 pm Comment # 207 Great time for XBox360 and PS3 users. If it isn’t released for Wii, however, then I WILL be ticked. Posted by Ryan on February 1st, 2010 at 7:13 pm Comment # 208 Classic Sonic FTW! LONG LIVE CLASSIC SONIC! Posted by TrueDude on February 1st, 2010 at 7:28 pm Comment # 209 finly Tuesday come!!!!!!hope yu soon update dont let us wait too much .. Posted by justdream on February 1st, 2010 at 8:02 pm Comment # 210 Added a few sketches in the final draft. http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/7097/acidtick.png Posted by Acid Tick on February 1st, 2010 at 8:23 pm Comment # 211 Silver Sonic from Sonic 2 I made a small change in it, but here’s it again. http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/axlthehedgehog/drawings/silversonic.jpg Posted by roxiesayswtf on February 1st, 2010 at 8:25 pm Comment # 212 I hope they go with modern Sonic. I actually like it better than his old school design. Posted by Kirk on February 1st, 2010 at 8:40 pm Comment # 213 I agree with all of you guys completely, but Sonic 4 is a horrible name!!! 1. If is would be another sequel to that series, it should be on the Genesis. 2. I have heard of a trilogy, but I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A QUADRILOGY!!!! 3. I’t’s been over 15 years since Sonic 3 came out! 4. None of the kids will understand. In 2006, the game was called Sonic the Hedgeheog, making kids wonder what happened to Sonic 2 and 3 if they havened heard of the original games. 5. If Sega ruins this game, it will ruin that series. (basically, Sonic 4 is a horrible name!) Posted by SONICdaHOG360 on February 1st, 2010 at 8:55 pm Comment # 214 To SONICaHOG360 1. Not at all. The Mario series have sequels on other series and so do many other games. 2. What does that have to do with anything? 3. And I say it’s about time for a sequel! 4. That’s why the game isn’t for KIDS! It is directed right towards the original game players from the genesis days. 5. Agreed. Posted by Anthony on February 1st, 2010 at 9:04 pm Comment # 215 It doesn’t look like it got through the first time, so here we go again: Crawlton from Sonic 2 http://reiaze.deviantart.com/art/Proj-Needlemouse-Challenge-II-152522652 Posted by Kevin Jones on February 1st, 2010 at 9:09 pm Comment # 216 Here’s mine! Hope I’m not too late… http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/5343/badniks1002.jpg I originally drew it with Eggman holding a flicky trapped in an egg-shaped capsule in the middle, but I felt it took the focus away from the badniks too much… Posted by Sparx-1 on February 1st, 2010 at 9:30 pm Comment # 217 I agree with Anthony, comment #140. You’ve never heard of a quadrilogy because that’s quite a specific number. I wonder what exactly the Final Fantasy series would be called now… a triskaidecilogy? Thirteen games to be considered in the classic series, if the numbers are anything to go by. Classic Mega Man, similarly, is about to get #10. So really, I wouldn’t worry too much about what kind of -ilogy that the classic Sonic games will be as a result of this game. If it’s good, then that’s really all that matters to me. (All of this, of course, is dependent on if it really will be Sonic 4) Oh, and, saying Sonic 4 should be on the genesis… I need only refer back to Mega Man for this. Look at 9– nearly identical to its NES predecessors in every facet short of framerate, but available on 360’s and Wiis… and it was a great game. If I were you, I wouldn’t sweat the fridge logic too much, and just keep your fingers crossed that the game will be good, regardless of what its name may be Posted by Hatch on February 1st, 2010 at 9:44 pm Comment # 218 ya sonic 4 is a good game how many people do you think there are that don’t know of the first 3 unless their really young.also just a few minutes till hedgehog day yay! Posted by danny on February 1st, 2010 at 9:47 pm Comment # 219 ”going live”?! going live where? Posted by ryan on February 1st, 2010 at 10:19 pm Comment # 220 classic sonic owns;) Posted by sonichedgehog45 on February 1st, 2010 at 10:39 pm Comment # 221 Somehow my comment isn’t showing up, but I’m going to try again to send my submission: http://yorubikari.deviantart.com/art/Asteron-152540966 Posted by yorubikari on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:03 am Comment # 222 Happy Hedgehog Eve Posted by mikey from mobius on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:05 am Comment # 223 Ugh, I posted mine like 18 hours ago and it still hasn’t been approved by moderation How do so many other people get approved faster? Posted by Mit on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:25 am Comment # 224 sega its headgehog day! Posted by mark on February 2nd, 2010 at 5:57 am Comment # 225 1hr56mins left til hedgehog day Posted by BIGBDAMAN4EVER on February 2nd, 2010 at 6:04 am Comment # 226 so now what will happen.is it going to start soon. Posted by danny on February 2nd, 2010 at 6:17 am Comment # 227 SEGA…. I have my picture posted 3 days ago and has not yet been published. What about moderation?? I put it again (fourth time) http://nerkin.deviantart.com/art/New-Blaster-Badnick-152276293 Thanks Posted by Nerkin on February 2nd, 2010 at 6:30 am Comment # 228 classic sonic is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Posted by John on February 2nd, 2010 at 6:42 am Comment # 229 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sega this is gonna make my week Posted by mark on February 2nd, 2010 at 6:59 am Comment # 230 I don’t think my piece wasn’t sent from the email, so I’m just sending it again…….a bit too late. ^^; http://prestalnic.deviantart.com/art/Nal-Concept-Art-152384790 Hope you guys got it before the due date from email. If not, then I guess enjoy. Also, the other fanart rocks! Posted by PreStalnic on February 2nd, 2010 at 7:09 am Comment # 231 OK…. Hum… SEGA? It’s nearly 9h30 in the morning…. SHOW US SOMETHING!!! PLEASE!!! Posted by Philippe on February 2nd, 2010 at 7:17 am Comment # 232 happy hedgehogs day!!!! Posted by sonichedgehog45 on February 2nd, 2010 at 7:24 am Comment # 233 My request is that if it is indeed part 4, then it is the best time of all to remove 4Kids for great justice! Posted by Dasher on February 2nd, 2010 at 7:46 am Comment # 234 i love to see all 3 metal sonics in the game Posted by Neil on February 2nd, 2010 at 7:58 am Comment # 235 “I’m wwaaiittiinngg” Posted by HiFiHedgehog AKA Sonichedgehog360 on February 2nd, 2010 at 8:16 am Comment # 236 WHAR IS MY NEEDLEMOUSE Posted by INTERNET on February 2nd, 2010 at 8:19 am Comment # 237 Come on SEGA : D Posted by Kirs on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:10 am Comment # 238 we are all here refreshing the main page of the forum every 2 minutes! don’t make all of us wait! XD Posted by Rush88 on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:19 am Comment # 239 Hurry up i don’t wanna refresh all day! Posted by James on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:21 am Comment # 240 They won’t hurry up, they’re Sega. They broke their promise of showing us more fanart over the weekend – there’s been nothing but silence ever since. And we’re now on Tuesday – do you seriously expect them to honour a promise? They’ve done it before y’know. Prove me wrong Sega. Posted by Master of Darkness on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:26 am Comment # 241 Sega you’re too slooooow no but seriously guys it’ll be worth the wait just chill Posted by Jimbob on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:27 am Comment # 242 lol, at everyone freaking out in anticipation of this blog’s update. Relaaaaxx!! Just do some thing slse, or surf for a half hour, and it’ll be on before you know it. ^_^ Posted by blu on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:35 am Comment # 243 I hope Sega doesn’t break their promises & turn this yet into another wanna be “Sonic Adventure”. I hope they put the proper Spin Dash (from the Genesis games) in this, along with the Figure 8 Peel Out from CD. Sega don’t break your promises; please do not repeat Sonic 06 again. Posted by Derek on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:39 am Comment # 244 Maybe they’re making a giant post xD that will toke some time to do…… Posted by Kirs on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:46 am Comment # 245 Here’s my piece. I wonder if this badnik has an official name. http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj168/mopingskull/Bee-zzzt.png Posted by Mopingskull on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:47 am Comment # 246 12:00pm….. Still no news…… I officially no longer have any fingernails on any of my ten fingers… maybe I’ll borrow a coworker’s hand, unless SEGA put something new soon!!! Posted by Philippe R on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:56 am Comment # 247 SEGA are probably busy right now and/or making a very long blog post, LOL. As for the update across the weekend, have you seen how much artwork has been submitted since this blog post was made?! They need a good chance to sift through those, not rush through them. Also, has no-one considered possible technical issues? What if their I.S.P. is having troubles, or something else has interrupted their flow of work? It can happen. I’m not making excuses as such, I’m simply saying, keep an open mind. I think I speak for most people when I say, our rewards should NOT be rushed out to the general public with errors, or whatever. The majority of us probably have no idea what it’s like to be in a big company such as this. Give SEGA some time, people. Patience is a virtue. Posted by Naean on February 2nd, 2010 at 9:58 am Comment # 248 Come on SEGA! X) Posted by Nikesh on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:02 am Comment # 249 SEGA SEGA SEGA GIVE US SONIC! Posted by INTERNET on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:05 am Comment # 250 taps foot I’m waaaaaaaiiiitiiiiiiiiiiing! Posted by Shihe on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:17 am Comment # 251 Im from the UK and it’s 17:30 here. I hope they release something soon coz it might mean ill have to wait till tommorow. Posted by Nikesh on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:28 am Comment # 252 ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Posted by justin (Free P) on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:29 am Comment # 253 We’re waiting… Posted by HiFiHedgehog AKA Sonichedgehog360 on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:29 am Comment # 254 it might be held off till like 12:00/7pm (from UK) Posted by James on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:30 am Comment # 255 Do U Know What Day It Is? Gives Us Our Dues! Posted by justin (Free P) on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:30 am Comment # 256 they promised…they promised…so it better happen today Posted by James on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:31 am Comment # 257 Here is it 18:37/ 06:38 pm. I hope SEGA will give us the real name of project needlemouse today! Posted by Trickymouse on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:39 am Comment # 258 These aren’t bandiks, but they’re all SONIC fan art. Just to pass the time. Bring Sonic back to his classic self… Lately it seems he has forgotten what he used to be… so … #1: Remember who you are, Sonic! http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs45/i/2009/079/4/3/Remember_who_you_are_by_Diegichigo.jpg Sonic fans are NOT exclusively on the HD consoles. If you think there’s a reason why Virtual Console versions of the games haven’t sold that well on the Wii. it’s because most fans already have the MEGA COLLECTION. What fans wanted Sonic in Super Smash Bros. Brawl again? NINTENDO! They love Sonic now! See? #2: Nintendo LOVES Sonic! http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs38/i/2008/344/7/8/Welcome_to_Smash_Bros__Sonic_by_Diegichigo.jpg Posted by Shihe on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:43 am Comment # 259 so I hear 2 new characters are revealed for sonic and sega ASR. Some familiar faces from Virtua Fighter. -yes I’m so bored of refreshing the blog I starting to talk about other stuff. Posted by Nikesh on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:45 am Comment # 260 The real name of the project IS… Sonic and Hansel’s Cookie crumbles. =3 Oh sheesh… what’s taking so long. Posted by Shihe on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:46 am Comment # 261 Next thing, we’re gonna see the Sonic picture say “I’m outta here!” and jump off the page. Posted by DM Ashura on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:48 am Comment # 262 Sega we’re still waiting for our reward, I spent hard work drawing the sonic 3 tree-monkey in MS-Paint just for this day. Posted by Sonic3Rulez on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 am Comment # 263 Sega? Keep promises? BAH! XD Posted by Master of Darkness on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:10 am Comment # 264 SONIC The Hedgehog 4. Confirmed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/305/sonicthehedgehoglogo4nu.png Posted by NurBoy on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:13 am Comment # 265 I’ma waiting for a name. C’mon SEGA, your United Kingdom fans are waiting too. :3 Posted by -Sonic~Boom- on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:16 am Comment # 266 wheres our info? I know they have all day to post it up but whats taking them so long? Posted by sonicfan on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:25 am Comment # 267 SEEEE-GAAAAAAA! Where AAAAAAARE YOOOOOUUUUUUUU??? Posted by Hatch on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:27 am Comment # 268 @NurBoy Where’s that pic/info from? Looks fake: The alignment of the letters is uneven (the “O” is below the line). Posted by LehonardEuler on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:29 am Comment # 269 172@: Is that fake?? Posted by Trickymouse on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:30 am Comment # 270 Quick message from Ruby Eclipse from the Sonic City blog: “Happy Hedgehog Day everyone! We’ve got some exciting stuff prepared for you all, and we’re going to kick it off in the next few hours – thanks for your patience as we prep everything behind the scenes! We’ll be back soon with new concept art, and we’ll be announcing which day this week we’ll be revealing what Project Needlemouse’s real title is!” And there you have it. Posted by sonicfan on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:31 am Comment # 271 @LehonardEuler: Why did you even doubt it was fan-made? XD Very good fan made, though. It almost made me shed a tear of joy. Now seriously, I wonder what SEGA is up to right now… Adding Tails and Knuckles at the last second? Making up a fake/beta in-game screenshot? Working on the new Storybook game instead? ANSWERS! I want them! >=) Posted by Shihe on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:32 am Comment # 272 19:36 in Spain and waiting… Posted by SL Ruiz on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:36 am Comment # 273 I should’ve known not to get my hopes up for the name today. Oh, Sega. I want so much to support you again, but you make it so hard. Posted by TheKazeblade on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:48 am Comment # 274 I think they are up to revealing what systems it will be on. Like i said on the Sonic City Blog it better have a Wii Version in some form DLC or Wii Disc based because i can’t afford a new console for just 1 game right now.Even since this game may indeed be worth hyping for a change as well. Posted by KnucklesFan26 on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:50 am Comment # 275 Guys remember there are many SEGA’s out there, SEGA USA, UK, JP ect….give em time :3 Posted by Dasher on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:58 am Comment # 276 Hmm is that my next stop off the Hype Train over there? This is getting tiresome… You got OUR end of the deal, over 100 concept art pieces. Where’s OUR end of the bargain? Why is it so hard to get a simple NAME… Bah.. I’m off to see how Megaman 10 is doing. Posted by Shihe on February 2nd, 2010 at 11:59 am Comment # 277 come on they didnt say when, at what time. Posted by Dasher on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:11 pm Comment # 278 ^ That really doesn’t make a difference. They’re artificially trying to build the hype and rather than getting excited I’m just getting frustrated. They should know better than to scorn thousands of rabid Sonic fans. Posted by TheKazeblade on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:14 pm Comment # 279 So let me make sure I got this right. Today, we find out what day we will be told the new game’s name?? Fail. Epic levels of fail. Sega, WHY? We did our part! Stop moving the goalposts! TREAT YOUR FANS NEW AND OLD WITH SOME RESPECT. Posted by Master of Darkness on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:16 pm Comment # 280 ^ Right there with you Posted by TheKazeblade on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:17 pm Comment # 281 lol, hey guys, I’m really just as excited and antsy as you are, but let’s try to show some patience Who knows, maybe they are waiting till noon pacific time, or they want to wait till late afternoon…I’m sure they’ll deliver. Posted by Sonicfan82 on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:21 pm Comment # 282 C’MON PEOPLE, WITH ME!! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! Posted by Philippe on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:24 pm Comment # 283 Oh…I never expected the name today. I just wanted to see what they are giving away as prizes. I want one. lol. The only thing I hope not to get as a surprise is JUST the real name. I want to know what this “special thing” is once again. Remember we were promised some prizes, the name, concept art, and one thing special. Today, we hopefully get prizes and concept art. Tomorrow or thursday is name along with more prizes. Friday/Weekend is the extra special. Posted by John Doe on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:25 pm Comment # 284 Come on, there’s no need to get all worked up. They just said they’d be kicking it off in the next few hours. Be patient! Posted by Oyster on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:25 pm Comment # 285 I’m with you! XDD SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SEGAAAAAAAAAAAA COME OON! XD Posted by Rush88 on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:35 pm Comment # 286 Why are you all impatient? We just need to wait a few hours, Maybe they are still counting the concept arts… or maybe they are making sure everything is perfect and so on. So lets just all hope it will be good stuff and stop rushing SEGA. Posted by Dude on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:38 pm Comment # 287 ARRRG I cant wait any longer! It’s 19:40 here in the UK now. C’mon sega. Posted by Nikesh on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:39 pm Comment # 288 Sega still have all day to update this and they promise they will in a few hours. Be more patient people. Also, I don’t care if we don’t get the real name today. I just want to see a screenshot or a trailer or something. Posted by sonicfan on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:43 pm Comment # 289 So, let’s recall what we know this far: -It’s going to be a 2D adventure -It’s only going to star Sonic (Yay!) -It’s an all new adveture “built from the ground up” -No other characters’ going to be in this game, other than Robotnick -It’s NOT a remake of Sonic 1 -We will get some classic badnicks in the futur game (chosen by us, the fans!) What else…? -Oh! It’s probably only going to be a downloadable game in form of chapters on ps3 and x360 (I hope not.. I may be 27, but I’m fine with my Wii) Did I forget anything, guys? Oh! Right, almost forgot! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! Thanks for the support, Rush88!!!! Posted by Philippe on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:44 pm Comment # 290 The name is surely Sonic 4 seeing as they have made the url ’sonicthehedgehog4.com’ active….? Posted by Snowy10r on February 2nd, 2010 at 1:00 pm Comment # 291 All i want out of today is the confirmed platforms that way us Sonic fans can get happy or mad for it not coming or coming to their console. I can’t afford a ps3 or a 360 so unless my older brother has a 360 i am out of luck on this sonic game if it does not come to the Wii. sure we have to wait but you can’t blame people for wanting to know at least what systems this will be on. I mean come on face it there are classic sonic fans on all 3 major consoles and on the DS/DSI and PSP too. We may like or hate this game but only time will tell us that. Posted by KnucklesFan26 on February 2nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm Comment # 292 @193. Yes….Along with sonicthehedgehog5.com sonicthehedgehog6.com…etc. Posted by John Doe on February 2nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm Comment # 293 I agree with Philippe and Rush88. This is a good day to be a Sonic fan, and if Project Needlemouse delivers on even half of its potential it’s going to be a good year. SEGA SCREAM! I also agree that this game really needs to come to the Wii. I can understand Sega being attracted to the HD consoles. Even at their lowest points, Sonic games have always looked great. However, there are plenty of old Sega fans who jumped ship to Nintendo when the Dreamcast went belly-up, and when you consider the size of the user base for the Wii… come on, there’s no reason this shouldn’t be released across all consoles. Posted by Oyster on February 2nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm Comment # 294 Really, if all we’re getting is art today, what is taking them so freaking long? I could’ve done it as follows: Heya Guys! We’re going to flip you off some more by revealing 3 bad sketches for the 400+ pieces of “concept art” (half of which we didn’t actually look at, thanks anyways, suckers!). Image of Badnik Image of Generic Green Hill-type zone Image of a bad tracing of old 90’s artwork of sonic Today we will be auctioning off a sonic baby bib, cerca 1994. It’s an antique collector’s item from the mid 90’s. A must have for all hardcore sonic fans! Yes, we will be charging obscene prices for a cheap piece of cloth we found behind a desk while snorting cocai-er… working on Sonic the Hedgehog 2006. BUY TODAY!!! As for the name… you’ll have to wait till midnight on friday… HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Posted by Sunnysunnysuns on February 2nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm Comment # 295 I’ll blow up like atomic bomb if I don’t see any new stuff about Project Needlemouse, and when i say blow up I mean it, I’m talking my brain going crazy and chainsaw in my hands :I Posted by MarioFanBoy on February 2nd, 2010 at 1:19 pm Comment # 296 I’ve seen some rather obscene comments making it on this board, and I’m still waiting for two of my own to be approved. Both of which are level-headed comments… Anyways, I kinda feel like I’m tracking a UPS shipment at the moment, stuck in the cycle of refreshing, seeing no changes, and refreshing again. My patience is starting to grind away… please give us something already, Sega. Posted by Hatch on February 2nd, 2010 at 1:26 pm Comment # 297 @mariofanboy How Ironic that you’re a mario fanboy and you care so much about this game. Posted by Nikesh on February 2nd, 2010 at 1:32 pm Comment # 298 SEEE-GAAAAAA!! Where AAAARE YOUUUUUUUUU??? Posted by hatch on February 2nd, 2010 at 1:38 pm Comment # 299 I doubt sega would release their numero uno game on a nintendo console HURRYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant take it ANYMOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by aerialsonic spin on February 2nd, 2010 at 2:09 pm Comment # 300 SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! SE-GA! Posted by aerialsonic spin on February 2nd, 2010 at 2:12 pm Comment # 301 http://s442.photobucket.com/albums/qq149/pistolthewolf/?action=view&current=Mechasonic.jpg im posting this here i looks like concept art ( duh thats what this is about but this looks better than my other ones) Posted by Devin a. wilson on February 2nd, 2010 at 8:53 pm Comment # 302 http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7710/sonicthehedgehoglogo4nu.jpg Posted by NurBoy on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:25 pm Comment # 303 My comment never did get approved, Sega >:( It’s waay up there at #133. I went through great lengths to turn that thing in on time… I’ll try and repost it now anyways: http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/032/1/b/Needlemouse_Batbot_by_Mit_Man.jpg Posted by Mit on February 3rd, 2010 at 1:25 am Comment # 304 here is mine from sonic chaos Posted by justin on February 3rd, 2010 at 8:11 am Comment # 305 here is mine the badnik from sonic chaos Posted by justin on February 3rd, 2010 at 8:13 am Comment # 306 http://rgxsupersonic.deviantart.com/art/Project-Needlemouse-concept-152389399 Posted by RGX on February 3rd, 2010 at 10:31 am Comment # 307 Here’s my entry: http://amonicthehedgehog.deviantart.com/art/CE-Caterkiller-Needlemouse-152792185 Posted by Zenab on February 3rd, 2010 at 1:25 pm Comment # 308 Yay, I drew Batbot and he was in the new trailer :3 Posted by Mit on February 4th, 2010 at 1:15 am Comment # 309 http://mambocat.deviantart.com/art/Rhinobot-Coloured-152871801 A bit late to the party and its been done, here’s a nice shiny Rhinobot for ya! Posted by MamboCat on February 4th, 2010 at 7:53 am Comment # 310 HEAR ME OUT SEGA! This assertion is neither from an over-zealous fan nor a young inexperienced child; this is from a learned gamer that understands the subtleties that can make a game MUCH more enjoyable! PLEASE don’t have Eggman impassively chuck his robots at Sonic! Show players his eemotions: specifically his energy, , ruthlessness, indignance, passion! Let him laugh and smirk and act how a fiendish person would when confronting their bane.Show him writhing or crying as he sees an expensive robot crushed to scraps! Remember how BEAUTIFULLY your team characterized him during the opening scenes in Sonic Unleashed—and learn from it! We need a VILLAIN, not stagnant 3-D model! I am not implying you have slacked in any of your games. It is simply that I feel I should take this opportunity to communicate to such a respected team and share my 2 cents. How could I resist?! Posted by Michael David on February 7th, 2010 at 11:56 pm


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