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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds review | Even more frantic than Mario Kart World

Sega's new racer is rewarding, fun and a welcome change from Mario Kart, but still feels like it's at the beginning of something bigger. Review by Justin Towell Video by Hal Dimond

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