Here's something that you'll probably either love or hate -- SEGA has launched a new campaign in which it will share Sonic the Hedgehog news on the 20th day of every month this year. Aptly named 'Sonic 2020', the publisher will be making Sonic-related announcements each month, starting with the reveal of the initiative itself.
It's not made clear what any of this news will be, exactly. We wouldn't expect news on upcoming games every single month; instead, there's likely to be talk of the comics, merchandise, and of course, the much talked about movie. However, we're fairly sure SEGA will use this format to announce a new interactive adventure for its mascot. The company does say it will be holding various Sonic-related events throughout the year, and it sounds as though the character's 30th anniversary in 2021 will be a big deal.
To celebrate the launch of the Sonic 2020 campaign, SEGA has released PC and mobile wallpapers as well as a series of character icons for use on social media.
What do you think of this Sonic 2020 initiative? Are you excited to see what hedgehog-related announcements SEGA has up its sleeve? Will a new game be revealed? Rush into the comments below and tell us your thoughts.
[source prtimes.jp, via sonic.sega.jp, gematsu.com]
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Anyone else bothered about this!?
@Angelus3K Nah, not bothered at all. It's Sega's prerogative to cash in on that sweet, sweet movie tie-on cash.... I mean, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their most recognized mascot.
Hog wash!
Ahem. Yeah it will be interesting to see what comes, but i reallly hope Sega have learnt from the last few years that they dont need gimmicks. The Mania formula clearly worked, whilst Forces just seemed unecessary. The tragedy is, they had nailed it with Sonic Generations imo, but they had to mess with the formula.
I truly believe that there is still a great 3d sonic game to be made. But they need to scrap the gimmicks and focus on Sonic's USP.
Can't read Japanese, so don't know if there is a 'translate' button lol.
That's twelve chances for Sonic Mania 2. I like those odds.
25 years ago this would have been exciting, since then the only truly great Sonic game has been Mania
🙄🙄🙄 This is one series I wish would just go away.
A proper Generations 2, Mania 2 and Adventure 3 would get Sonic back on track. I honestly would love them to recreate the awful camera and terrible voice acting in an Adventure 3 but have the gameplay be as tight as ever. My main problem with Sonic after Adventure 2 was that it felt like you were on rails. Unleashed had genuinely good day levels, other than Eggmanland (seriously f*ck Eggmanland). If they can strike a balance between nostalgia and QoL, they could make a pretty good game.
I think they should go full body horror and embrace the hellscape that is the original movie Sonic and just have him freaking people out. That's January's announcement done and dusted. Next...
With Sonic, I pretty much always end up buying the new game somehow... then selling it. I still have my original MD Cart though, and my Japanese Saturn version of Sonic Jam.
Paging @RogerRoger
Unless one of those announcements is the death of the franchise, I don't care.
Very interested to see what the next games will look like. SEGA surely can't ignore the extremely positive reception of Mania.
like a football mascot, nobody cares
February: Sonic is still a joke
March: Sonic is still a joke
April: Sonic is still a joke
Etc. Ah, remember when Sonic could sell systems?
I would not expect much in terms of game announcements due to the announcement of 2021 being the next big year for Sonic. Maybe a mobile game or even a port/remaster of Sonic Colours to celebrate it's 10th anniversary? Nothing new (or Adventure remakes) though.
Can we opt out? Thanks.
As much as it makes sense that I'd love Sonic, I
just never got into the games.
@Rudy_Manchego
Yes, ratchet it up even. Have him go through a Fukashima level to explain it. Make him freaky and grotesque as hell, with giant human teeth, random humps and bulges that make no anatomical sense, and patches of fur falling off as well as being a total mental. Give him a club. I'd watch it, I'd play it.
@Powerpellet You are speaking my language - full on body horror.
Announce a remaster of Sonic Colours. Oh and remake the mega drive and master system games with HD 3D backgrounds but still as a sidescroller.
Sonic Mania 2 and a re-release of Sonic Racing Transformed, please. Cheers.
Oh wow! Not a bad marketing move. SEGA’s learning lol. Now if they stop using the year after sonic....
Sonic 2006
Sonic Forces was formerly called Sonic 2017
Now Sonic 2020.... I’m excited but a little scared.
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