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NEWS: SEGA shadow-dropped an 'Episode 0' of its narrative podcast The Chaotix Casefiles a day before its official launch. There was much surprise!
You can learn more about the shadow-drop and the resulting episode reveal in the links in the comments below!
#SonicNews
You can learn more about the shadow-drop and the resulting episode reveal in the links in the comments below!
#SonicNews
Late November was Listener Appreciation Week on SEGASonic Radio, one of the few times when I open the floodgates on listener requests.
(Also, apologies, I missed uploading yesterday's Sonic Talk podcast VOD. Those will continue tomorrow.)
Enjoy today's VOD!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nhg...
(Also, apologies, I missed uploading yesterday's Sonic Talk podcast VOD. Those will continue tomorrow.)
Enjoy today's VOD!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nhg...
January 27, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Late November was Listener Appreciation Week on SEGASonic Radio, one of the few times when I open the floodgates on listener requests.
(Also, apologies, I missed uploading yesterday's Sonic Talk podcast VOD. Those will continue tomorrow.)
Enjoy today's VOD!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nhg...
(Also, apologies, I missed uploading yesterday's Sonic Talk podcast VOD. Those will continue tomorrow.)
Enjoy today's VOD!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nhg...
Early reward stats from Sonic Racing CrossWorlds' latest Legends Competition have sparked discussion among players - particularly around balance and RNG. 👇
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Early Reward Stats Spark Player Scrutiny in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds' Latest Legends Competition
The second Legends Competition is currently underway in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, and from the sounds of player feedback it seems that SEGA still has some balancing work to do. In response to a series...
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January 27, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Early reward stats from Sonic Racing CrossWorlds' latest Legends Competition have sparked discussion among players - particularly around balance and RNG. 👇
#SonicNews
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#SonicNews
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NEWS: SEGA shadow-dropped an 'Episode 0' of its narrative podcast The Chaotix Casefiles a day before its official launch. There was much surprise!
You can learn more about the shadow-drop and the resulting episode reveal in the links in the comments below!
#SonicNews
You can learn more about the shadow-drop and the resulting episode reveal in the links in the comments below!
#SonicNews
January 27, 2026 at 9:38 AM
NEWS: SEGA shadow-dropped an 'Episode 0' of its narrative podcast The Chaotix Casefiles a day before its official launch. There was much surprise!
You can learn more about the shadow-drop and the resulting episode reveal in the links in the comments below!
#SonicNews
You can learn more about the shadow-drop and the resulting episode reveal in the links in the comments below!
#SonicNews
True, The Chaotix Case Files did confirm this. #SonicNews
Unironically is this the first confirmation we have that Sonic characters shit and piss
BREAKING: The debut episode of The Chaotix Case Files is now out on podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and I Heart Radio. #SonicNews
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January 27, 2026 at 4:14 AM
True, The Chaotix Case Files did confirm this. #SonicNews
BREAKING: The debut episode of The Chaotix Case Files is now out on podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and I Heart Radio. #SonicNews
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Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles
A SEGA Production: Join Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee as the Chaotix Detective Agency gets tapped to solve their biggest mystery yet! Find out what kind of trouble Sonic is...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:15 AM
BREAKING: The debut episode of The Chaotix Case Files is now out on podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and I Heart Radio. #SonicNews
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BREAKING: They just confirmed on stream that the theme song for The Chaotix Case Files was written by *Rebecca Sugar*, the creator of Steven Universe! #SonicNews
Alongside the debut episode, @samprocrastinates.bsky.social and @gamescage.bsky.social's streams also revealed what will be The Chaotix Case Files theme song. #SonicNews
You can get a listen here:
You can get a listen here:
January 27, 2026 at 2:34 AM
BREAKING: They just confirmed on stream that the theme song for The Chaotix Case Files was written by *Rebecca Sugar*, the creator of Steven Universe! #SonicNews
Alongside the debut episode, @samprocrastinates.bsky.social and @gamescage.bsky.social's streams also revealed what will be The Chaotix Case Files theme song. #SonicNews
You can get a listen here:
You can get a listen here:
January 27, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Alongside the debut episode, @samprocrastinates.bsky.social and @gamescage.bsky.social's streams also revealed what will be The Chaotix Case Files theme song. #SonicNews
You can get a listen here:
You can get a listen here:
BREAKING: The Chaotix Files has debuted on Sam Procrastinate's Youtube and GamesCage's Twitch stream. #SonicNews
You can check out Sam's Youtube stream below:
www.youtube.com/live/sxDZdQI...
You can check out Sam's Youtube stream below:
www.youtube.com/live/sxDZdQI...
THE CHAOTIX CASEFILE - EPISODE 0 PREMIERE & MORE CROSSWORLDS!
YouTube video by Sam Procrastinates
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January 27, 2026 at 2:12 AM
BREAKING: The Chaotix Files has debuted on Sam Procrastinate's Youtube and GamesCage's Twitch stream. #SonicNews
You can check out Sam's Youtube stream below:
www.youtube.com/live/sxDZdQI...
You can check out Sam's Youtube stream below:
www.youtube.com/live/sxDZdQI...
The Files are being released!
The Shadow Files, that is. Longtime Archie Comics author and artist Ken Penders has announced a new 280-page hardcover collection packed with legacy stories about Shadow the Hedgehog.
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The Shadow Files, that is. Longtime Archie Comics author and artist Ken Penders has announced a new 280-page hardcover collection packed with legacy stories about Shadow the Hedgehog.
#SonicNews
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Ken Penders Reveals New Sonic Comic Legacy Collection, 'The Shadow Files'
Longtime Sonic comic author, Ken Penders, has announced the release of a new hardcover book chronicling his past work on the legacy Archie series, with a 280-page tome dedicated entirely to Shadow the...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:32 PM
The Files are being released!
The Shadow Files, that is. Longtime Archie Comics author and artist Ken Penders has announced a new 280-page hardcover collection packed with legacy stories about Shadow the Hedgehog.
#SonicNews
www.sonicstadium.org/articles/son...
The Shadow Files, that is. Longtime Archie Comics author and artist Ken Penders has announced a new 280-page hardcover collection packed with legacy stories about Shadow the Hedgehog.
#SonicNews
www.sonicstadium.org/articles/son...
Just got to this room and can't figure it out. Am I just softlocked here?
January 26, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Just got to this room and can't figure it out. Am I just softlocked here?
35th Anniversary pitch:
New cosmetic DLC for Sonic X Shadow Generations.
New cosmetic DLC for Sonic X Shadow Generations.
January 25, 2026 at 2:59 PM
35th Anniversary pitch:
New cosmetic DLC for Sonic X Shadow Generations.
New cosmetic DLC for Sonic X Shadow Generations.
Today's SSR VOD, we've made it to late November with a musical factory tour!
Stay safe, stay sane, stay warm, and enjoy:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue3N...
Stay safe, stay sane, stay warm, and enjoy:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue3N...
January 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Today's SSR VOD, we've made it to late November with a musical factory tour!
Stay safe, stay sane, stay warm, and enjoy:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue3N...
Stay safe, stay sane, stay warm, and enjoy:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue3N...
Just finished the Sonic & Tails LEGO sets! Feels a bit too complex for the 8+ age rating on the box, but still a fun build. Like he says in the game, "We're Sonic Heroes, transform and roll out!"
January 24, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Just finished the Sonic & Tails LEGO sets! Feels a bit too complex for the 8+ age rating on the box, but still a fun build. Like he says in the game, "We're Sonic Heroes, transform and roll out!"
RUMOR: Paramount is apparently developing a third "Sonic Universe Movie" that hasn't been announced yet.
As is typical for these rumors, the source is DanielRPK's Twitter account subscription. #SonicNews
As is typical for these rumors, the source is DanielRPK's Twitter account subscription. #SonicNews
January 24, 2026 at 4:36 PM
RUMOR: Paramount is apparently developing a third "Sonic Universe Movie" that hasn't been announced yet.
As is typical for these rumors, the source is DanielRPK's Twitter account subscription. #SonicNews
As is typical for these rumors, the source is DanielRPK's Twitter account subscription. #SonicNews
Today's Sonic Talk VOD comes from early September, right after the CrossWorlds Open Network Test, and the release of the animated short. There's also discussion of the LEGO Genesis controller, and IDW #81
Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJk_...
Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJk_...
January 24, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Today's Sonic Talk VOD comes from early September, right after the CrossWorlds Open Network Test, and the release of the animated short. There's also discussion of the LEGO Genesis controller, and IDW #81
Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJk_...
Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJk_...
Sam Speed is one of our favorite Sonic OVA characters. We hope he makes it into CrossWorlds.
January 23, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Sam Speed is one of our favorite Sonic OVA characters. We hope he makes it into CrossWorlds.
BREAKING: Mat Piscatella posted Circana's US sales, and #SonicRacingCrossWorlds has charted for a fourth month! #SonicNews
It charted on both the all platform charts (13th) and on the Switch charts (8th), meaning this is likely driven by Switch sales.
It charted on both the all platform charts (13th) and on the Switch charts (8th), meaning this is likely driven by Switch sales.
January 23, 2026 at 8:48 PM
BREAKING: Mat Piscatella posted Circana's US sales, and #SonicRacingCrossWorlds has charted for a fourth month! #SonicNews
It charted on both the all platform charts (13th) and on the Switch charts (8th), meaning this is likely driven by Switch sales.
It charted on both the all platform charts (13th) and on the Switch charts (8th), meaning this is likely driven by Switch sales.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:41 PM
I think we need to update Dead Internet Theory.
Clearly 80% of all internet traffic is Sonic fans discussing what characters should be in things.
Clearly 80% of all internet traffic is Sonic fans discussing what characters should be in things.
January 23, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I think we need to update Dead Internet Theory.
Clearly 80% of all internet traffic is Sonic fans discussing what characters should be in things.
Clearly 80% of all internet traffic is Sonic fans discussing what characters should be in things.
Will YOUR favorite obscure Sonic character appear in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds? Probably not, but Iizuka says the series is "open to including the ‘deep cut’ characters if the opportunity feels right" in an interview with MCVUK. #SonicNews
Full Story:
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Full Story:
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January 23, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Will YOUR favorite obscure Sonic character appear in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds? Probably not, but Iizuka says the series is "open to including the ‘deep cut’ characters if the opportunity feels right" in an interview with MCVUK. #SonicNews
Full Story:
www.sonicstadium.org/articles/son...
Full Story:
www.sonicstadium.org/articles/son...
BREAKING: In an interview with MCVUK Magazine, Takashi Iizuka confirmed that deeper cuts from the Sonic franchise would be considered for #SonicRacingCrossWorlds.
Examples mentioned in the interviewer's question include Sonic's 1993 show, Sonic Boom, and IDW.
Via Video Games Chronicle:
Examples mentioned in the interviewer's question include Sonic's 1993 show, Sonic Boom, and IDW.
Via Video Games Chronicle:
January 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
BREAKING: In an interview with MCVUK Magazine, Takashi Iizuka confirmed that deeper cuts from the Sonic franchise would be considered for #SonicRacingCrossWorlds.
Examples mentioned in the interviewer's question include Sonic's 1993 show, Sonic Boom, and IDW.
Via Video Games Chronicle:
Examples mentioned in the interviewer's question include Sonic's 1993 show, Sonic Boom, and IDW.
Via Video Games Chronicle:
Sage makes her #IDWSonic comics debut in Issue 84, check out the preview pages and synopsis on our #SonicNews article here:
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Comic Preview: Sage Makes Her Debut in IDW Sonic Issue #84, Out in February
Get ready for Sage's debut in the IDW Sonic the Hedgehog comics. Dr. Eggman's digital 'daughter' will finally grace the pages of the official book with the release of Issue #84, which is slated to hit...
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January 22, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Sage makes her #IDWSonic comics debut in Issue 84, check out the preview pages and synopsis on our #SonicNews article here:
www.sonicstadium.org/articles/son...
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It's not just Sonic's 35th Anniversary! It's also Puyo Puyo's!
SEGA has announced a "Sonic x Puyo Puyo Collaboration Festival" in Japan where attendees can bag some exclusive artwork and merchandise!
#SonicNews
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SEGA has announced a "Sonic x Puyo Puyo Collaboration Festival" in Japan where attendees can bag some exclusive artwork and merchandise!
#SonicNews
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Japanese Sonic x Puyo Puyo 35th Anniversary Collaboration Event Kicks Off in February 2026
Sonic the Hedgehog and Puyo Puyo are two gaming franchises that often go hand in hand with one another, with the blue blur often giving cameo appearances in the bubble-bursting puzzle series. But in 2...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:47 PM
It's not just Sonic's 35th Anniversary! It's also Puyo Puyo's!
SEGA has announced a "Sonic x Puyo Puyo Collaboration Festival" in Japan where attendees can bag some exclusive artwork and merchandise!
#SonicNews
www.sonicstadium.org/articles/son...
SEGA has announced a "Sonic x Puyo Puyo Collaboration Festival" in Japan where attendees can bag some exclusive artwork and merchandise!
#SonicNews
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Knock Knock! First4Figures has unveiled its latest project - a resin statue of Knuckles the Echidna!
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First4Figures Unveil New Knuckles the Echidna Statue for 2026
Knock knock, a new First 4 Figures statue is on the way! The high-end figure company has formally unveiled its next project, a solo piece focusing on Knuckles the Echidna.The painted resin statue feat...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Knock Knock! First4Figures has unveiled its latest project - a resin statue of Knuckles the Echidna!
#SonicNews
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#SonicNews
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Our August 20th episode followed on from the announcement of the PAC-MAN crossover, and many MANY other CrossWorld reveals. We also wrapped up Bananza with some (timestamped) spoiler discussion!
Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4fA...
Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4fA...
January 22, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Our August 20th episode followed on from the announcement of the PAC-MAN crossover, and many MANY other CrossWorld reveals. We also wrapped up Bananza with some (timestamped) spoiler discussion!
Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4fA...
Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4fA...