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Archie's Sonic The Hedgehog #121 comes out today.

Source: Diamond Comics

From XenGamers:

Sega has cemented plans for its upcoming "GameJam Storm Expo" in Japan. Scheduled for April 5-6 at the TFT Hole in Tokyo, Sega plans to have kiosks featuring games scheduled for release this spring and summer in Japan including: Initial D: Special Stage (PS2), J-League Pro-Soccer Club 3 (PS2), Sonic Adventure DX (GameCube), Sonic Mega Collection (GameCube), Sonic Pinball Party (GameBoy Advance), Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution (PS2) and Virtual On: Marz (PS2), among others. It's currently unknown whether upcoming arcade titles such as F-Zero and Virtua Cop 3 will be on display at the event. For reference, the GameJam Storm event will be open to public with free admission.

Source: XenGamers

From XenGamers:

THQ has begun shipping Sonic Advance 2, the latest installment in Sega's handheld platform game series for the GameBoy Advance, to retailers in America. In the game, Dr. Eggman is up to his old tricks again, and the world's fastest hedgehog must put a stop to it. Sonic, Tails and Knuckles are back with new character Cream the Rabbit, racing through new environments and battling new foes. Sonic Advance 2 features multiplayer play for up to four GameBoy Advance systems using the Game Link Cable. Players can raise their favorite Chaos and play mini-games within the Tiny Chao Garden. Players can also play with their Chaos in Sonic Adventure 2 Battle on Nintendo GameCube, by connecting a GameBoy Advance to the Nintendo GameCube console.

"We are delighted to publish this sequel to the 2002 smash hit, Sonic Advance," said Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American Publishing, THQ. "Sonic Advance 2 exemplifies Sega's talent and devotion to the Sonic brand and THQ is thrilled to be bringing this triple-A Game Boy Advance title to North America."

Source: XenGamers

From XenGamers:

Sammy president Hajime Satomi recently revealed preliminary details regarding the proposed structure of his company's merger with Sega. Under the terms of the deal, both companies would retain their own brand identities. However, the merger would call for the integration of properties held by both Sega and Sammy. Specifically, Sega would support Sammy's low-cost arcade platform AtomisWave with several of its popular brands of software. Likewise, Sammy would release Pachinko products that would be branded with Sega characters. The ideal scenario, according to Satomi-san, would be a merged company that allowed for a fusion of product lines and retained brand identity. For reference, Sega's proposed merger with Sammy is expected to be complete by October 2003.

Source: XenGamers

From Swirlvision:

Sega's annual GameJam show will play host to a bevy of titles this year. To be held at the Ariake Hall in Tokyo, Japan, Sega will displaying such titles as Initial D: Special Stage (PS2), Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution (PS2), Virtual-On: Marz (PS2), F-Zero (Arcade/GC), Sonic Adventure DX (GC), Panzer Dragoon Orta (Xbox), and many more which will be playable.

In addition, Sega will hosting competitions for some of their arcade titles, like Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution, Initial D: Arcade Stage - Version 2, World Club Championship Football 2, and more.

The GameJam Storm event will be held from April 5th to April 6th.

Source: Swirlvision

For some reason spoilers for Sonic #124 weren't released, but if you want to know the story for #125...

From XenGamers:

Sega has reportedly signed a deal with TV Tokyo to develop a new animated series entitled 'Sonic X' in Japan. Scheduled to debut on April 6, the storyline of the series will follow Sega's Sonic Adventure game series, in which Sonic and his pals battle the evil Dr. Eggman for control of the legendary chaos emerald. According to Sega representatives, the half-hour show will be broadcast weekly at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Promotional advertisements for the series including television commercials are scheduled to begin airing early next month. It's currently unknown whether the new animated series will be distributed outside Japan.

Source: XenGamers

Archie's Sonic The Hedgehog #120 is out in comic shops today. The shipping list has a notice for those who live on the East coast that comics may be delayed because of the blizzard earlier this week.

Source: Diamond Comics

From Swirlvision:

THQ have a page regarding Sonic Advance 2 with these wimpy screens and some info. Click here to check out said page.

Note: Check the article or THQ's site for the screens.

Source: Swirlvision