As of today, June 23rd, it has been 17 years since Sonic The Hedgehog blazed across the TV screen through the power of the Sega Genesis game system. Though there have been some hard times in the Sonic Community, there have also been a fair share of great times brought to gamers of all ages by Sonic's adventures. So, with that said, it's time to celebrate 17 years of one of the most incredible gaming icons ever conceived. Happy 17th Birthday, Sonic The Hedgehog. May you continue to speed along into the hearts and minds of gamers everywhere.

17th Anniversary Tribute Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXK3Ow7BRuM

Official Nintendo Magazine,the chief nintendo mag in the UK has revealed some tantalizing new tidbits about the upcoming sonic game,Sonic Unleashed!

- Screenshots of the Wii version basically identical to what we have seen on the net of the game so far
- Wii version described as "Shiny next-gen visuals"
- The werewolf Sonic sections are "slightly slower, yet a more agile beast" than the ordinary Sonic sections
- A one page interview with the games Lead Designer, Yoshihisa Hashimoto. Describes the game as no relation to Secret Rings or original 360/PS3 Sonic title- "more in common to Sonic Adventure titles".
- Yoshihisa says that as well as the Wii Remote "players will also be using the Nunchuck"
- They admit to the leaked footage but claim to have been shown more than what has already been leaked.
- They confirm the whole game is definitely not on rails like Secret Rings, even for the 3D parts.
- Positive reactions to gameplay and camera from 'hands-on' experience.
- Confirm that Sonic Unleashed is being developed by Sonic Team Japan and is not spread out between production teams as some sources claim.
- Sonic and 'Were-Sonic' are split into two levels, day and night respectfully. Sonic has normal high-speed running and jumping and Were-Sonic is slightly slower and more agile. Sonic dodges past obstacles whereas Were-Sonic manhandles them out of the way and can toss enemies around, plus his overly-long arms let him traverse the levels by swinging instead of running 'in an almost Donkey Kong feeling at times'.
- Were-Sonic is confirmed as NOT being evil but simply being a hulk version of Sonic.
- According to ONM what they have seen so far of the two different gameplay **** they have melded together nicely.
- They have been informed that Tails and Amy 'pop up' but suspect other regulars such as Knuckles and Shadow may creep in as well.

Plus,some tidbits from an interview with Yoshihisa Hashimoto!

- Great adventure all around the world. Various new action systems and new abilities.
- Project started planning to create Sonic Adventure 3 and in the developers minds the game will have more in common with the Adventure games. No relation to Sonic 360 or Secret Rings.
- Trapped by Dr. Robotnik's evil plan, the power of the chaos emeralds is misused and something changes in Sonic's body.
- Nunchuk is included in the control method this time.
- Three new moves include Sonic Boost (by collecting rings, Ring Energy will fill up, which you can use to dash through the course at high speed), Sonic Drift (players will be able to take a short turn at any sharp curves while running through the course) and Quick Step (when running in high speed with an obstacle ahead, players will be able to move left or right rapidly). Other actions will be revealed later.

This new info is making me very excited.

Today,a new teaser trailer surfaced for the upcoming sonic game,Sonic Unleashed. To watch the teaser,click on the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-H5c-9-ImM

As many of you already know,information on a new sonic game called "sonic unleahed" was recently leaked through SEGA's FTP server. Both screens and a trailer were found on the FTP and quickly spread throughout the internet. SEGA,after realizing their mistake,took all information and media concerning the game from their FTP. Today,SEGA officially announced the game and released an extended trailer with new gameplay footage. SEGA also unveiled a press release that details information on the game's storyline. Check out the press release,extended trailer,and a link to the official site below.

Press Release

Latest Installment to Extend Sonic's Signature Style... but with a Twist!

SAN FRANCISCO (April 3, 2008 ) - SEGA® of America and SEGA of Europe, Ltd. today announced that everyone's favorite hedgehog is once again breaking new ground in the upcoming title, Sonic UnleashedTM. The latest installment in the multi-million selling franchise starring the beloved blue hedgehog will take players on an unforgettable high-speed journey around the globe in a way never before experienced in the world of Sonic. Fans will be treated to an array of new, exciting and unique next generation features to heighten their experience. Sonic Unleashed is currently under development for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, WiiTM home video game system from Nintendo and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.

"It is an exciting time for the Sonic franchise as we look to reinvent our hero while staying true to the spirit of what made him an industry icon," said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing at SEGA of America. "Sonic Unleashed will introduce a new, unexpected storyline along with innovative gameplay that compliments traditional skills and features, allowing players to experiment and engage in new ways."

Having been broken apart by the evil Dr. Eggman, it's up to Sonic to put the pieces of the world back together again by retrieving the power of the chaos emeralds! In doing so, Sonic will find himself in a race against time and faced with an unusual situation that will challenge him in ways never before seen. Both day and night play different, yet important, roles in Sonic's newest quest... as the sun sets, a new adventure awakens. By completing a wide variety of action-packed stages, spanning the seven broken continents of the world, gamers will need to unleash Sonic's amazing abilities to save the world, and himself!

Players will have an opportunity to engage in ways never before done with the Sonic franchise, so in addition to running at high speeds, which will be highlighted in four new speed mechanics, combat fighting now becomes possible. New combat, movement, functional abilities and platforming will be introduced to offer increased depth and variety.

Sonic Unleashed will offer a re-defined experience for fans and newcomers of the franchise alike by combing picturesque & detailed scenery, an expansive world with multiple paths to choose from and dynamic viewpoints for an immersive and renewed gaming atmosphere. Along with seamless 3D to classic 2D camera transitions, the game is built on a powerful, new proprietary "Hedgehog Engine," which introduces impressive lighting abilities and new technology tailor made for Sonic's new speed capabilities. Under development for approximately three years, the Hedgehog Engine will help to produce a visually rich next generation look and feel with elements of classic Sonic gameplay components.

Currently in development by Sonic Team, Sonic Unleashed is scheduled for release worldwide for holiday 2008.

Official Site - http://www.sega.com/gamesite/sonicunleashed/us/index.php

Extended Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ibJ9v1-lAI

Hopefully,more information will surface on this highly anticipated game!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK92T24gMu0

A new trailer for the upcoming game,Sega Superstars Tennis,has been released! The trailer shows the first footage of the game in action and just how awesome the graphics are!