GamesRadar - Sonic Rivals

Which version of Sonic is the best version of Sonic? (Feature)

1 Apr 2009

At first, he was a blue hedgehog sprite with feet that blurred because he ran so fast. But that was 18 years ago (yeah, where's the time gone?) and he's been redrawn over and over again to fit new technology. In fact, unbelievably, Sonic the Hedgehog has appeared on our screens in some 50 guises. Don't believe us? Take a look in here! ...

Revealed: Why Sonic can't swim (News)

23 Feb 2009

VideoGamer.com writes: "Have you ever wondered why Sonic the Hedgehog can't swim? No, neither had we - but that didn't stop us from stumbling across the answer during a brief-yet-bizarre interview with Yuji Naka."

Sonic Underground: Vol. 1 - Netflix Instant Queue (Video)

8 Jan 2009

The best Sonic game of 2006 is ironically the one that plays like one from 10 years ago. If you know how to hold right, you'll have fun with this competitive racer.

The absolute worst Sonic moments (Feature)

23 Apr 2008

Ever since Sonic Unleashed was confirmed earlier this month we've been digging up all kinds of Sonic tidbits for you to chew on, from his rise and fall to the best moments the series has produced over the years. Today we're diving into the cringe-worthy missteps Sonic has taken since his inception. The Rise/Fall article spelled out, in detail, how the franchise has slid since 1991, but ...

Mind-boggling Sonic art lost to the ages (Feature)

10 Apr 2008

This is really weird, so brace yourself. Many years ago, while toiling away in the Toys "R" Us salt mines, I was in charge of the electronics department. This included the glut of cheapo PC software the company carries, from seven-year-old games that will never sell to brand new, hardware-crunching titles that no one shopping in that store could ever install. The amount of unsold software was so choking that some ...

The rise, fall and deafening crash of Sonic the Hedgehog (Feature)

9 Apr 2008

Oh, Sonic. What's happened to you? It's no small secret that Sega's once-dominant mascot has slipped over the years, with awful games making things worse by the month. But worldwide love is still strong, and each time there's a new platformer announced we shuffle in line like a bunch of nice devoted fanboys and pray, deep down, that this will be the Sonic game that doesn't suck. ...

The world's best counterfeit games (Feature)

27 Mar 2008

Not happy with what the devs are doing with your favourite games? Then let the gamers take over production. ...

Sega confirms some release dates (News)

28 Nov 2007

Sega sent out an email today, confirming the release dates for a number of their upcoming games. Among others, relase dates for such highly anticipated games like The Club (Feb 8th '08), Condemned 2 (Feb '08) and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nov 23rd '07) were confirmed.

Sonic Rivals (Review)

28 Nov 2006

It's been a pretty sad anniversary for Sonic the Hedgehog. Nearly every game carrying the "15 years of proud service" badge has been a steaming pile (by our count, only Sonic Rush is worth the cash), and the latest title, the 3D adventure game on PS3 and 360, is the worst yet. Thus, it's a little hard to expect much out of a simple, side-scrolling racer featuring Sonic and his fleet footed pals. But ironically, it's Sonic Rivals' simplicity that makes the best Sonic game in a year. With ...

Sonic Rivals (Screenshots)

13 Nov 2006

Sonic Rivals shots reveal new level (News)

17 Oct 2006

Here's a fresh burst of images from Sonic Rivals, the PSP's brawling footrace, showing off a new level - a loop-tastic fairground arena complete with rollercoaster tracks, zip lines and Tails-shaped ...

Sonic Rivals - trailer (Video)

28 Aug 2006

The best Sonic game of 2006 is ironically the one that plays like one from 10 years ago. If you know how to hold right, you'll have fun with this competitive racer.

Sonic's Rivalry in motion (News)

25 Aug 2006

Friday 25 August 2006 Making a better-late-than-never appearance on Sony's handheld this November, Sonic's 2.5D adventure seems to be running through all the right loops in Sega's new trailer - click the movies tab above to watch it. Though it looks like a traditional Sonic outing at first, Rivals is actually a no-holds-barred race to the finish between Sonic and co-stars Knuckles, Shadow, Silver and more. If staying ahead by fair means and super speed fails, the hedgehogs can break out ...

Knuckles joins roster of Sonic Rivals (News)

18 Aug 2006

When we first saw Sonic Rivals, it looked like the game was going to center entirely on a footrace between Sonic the Hedgehog and his nemesis Shadow as they plowed through the cliffs and loops that make up Sonic's world. Then just this week, a new batch of screens revealed that a third character will join the fray - the telekinetic Silver from the upcoming next-gen Sonic the Hedgehog. Of course, it'd be hard to swallow a game called Sonic Rivals without Sonic's original rival, and so Knuckles ...

Silver footrace (News)

14 Aug 2006

As we all sit back down (or stand back up, whatever the case may be) for another work week, there are few things that can wash away the sad feeling of another weekend lost forever - except, perhaps, just maybe... new Sonic Rivals ...

A blur of Sonic shots (News)

18 Jul 2006

Tuesday 18 July 2006 We've gathered up a bundle of fresh shots of Sonic Rivals, the new blue hedgehog title from Sega coming out for PSP this winter. The game pits our prickly hero against other characters from the Sonic universe in highly competitive racing. The challenge is to race to the end of the tracks while avoiding the myriad of obstacles set up by the villainous Dr Eggman. Racers are allowed to shove and vault over each other in an attempt to reach the finish line first. Sega's aim ...

Sonic Rivals set aside differences (News)

13 Jul 2006

Sonic and Shadow, two of the gaming industry's most recognizable hedgehogs, are racing to the PSP in November in the 2D/3D racing-action game Sonic Rivals. But while the apparent revival of old-school Sonic gameplay is still a few months off, we've just gotten our hands on a new selection of screenshots showcasing one of the game's boss fights. The 11 new screens (which you can view by clicking the Images tab above) apparently show the two hedgehogs briefly setting aside their differences to ...

Sonic almost old enough to drive (News)

23 Jun 2006

It doesn't really matter how long you've been gaming - you know who Sonic the Hedgehog is. Ever since his first appearance on the Sega Genesis in 1991, the hyperactive hedgehog has consistently been one of the most popular characters in video game history. To honor his longevity, SEGA's trumpeting its new, next-gen Sonic the Hedgehog game, due later this year, as well as an enhanced remake of the original Genesis game, only for Game Boy Advance. The new version will incorporate Sonic's spin ...

Sonic Rivals - hands on (Preview)

15 May 2006

When we first heard that Sonic Rivals was going to be more of a competitive racer than a standard, 2D side-scroller, some brows began to furrow. After playing through a race or two, that area of concern seems pretty well founded. The E3 demo of Rivals put Sonic and Shadow the Hedgehogs against each other on a left-to-right raceway that looks right out of the classic Sonic titles - springboards, spiky pits and giant loops all made several appearances, but the most important aspect, speed, was ...

Sonic speeds to PSP (News)

3 May 2006

The world's only, and therefore favorite blue hedgehog will be hurtling around PSP screens this fall, as Sega brings Sonic Rivals exclusively to Sony's handheld. The game pits one of four characters against familiar foes from the series in a side-scrolling race across colorful 3D landscapes, avoiding the usual traps and enemies. Although the beauty of early Sonic games was the way they gave players a choice to either explore slowly or blast through at the speed of sound, hurtling through ...

Sonic's ice suit (Unlockable)

9 May 2007