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There are new Sonic Adventure DX screenshots available at Next Level Gaming's website.

Source: *Next Level Gaming*

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

Sonic Team have just updated their site with now info on the new animated series, Sonic X. There are some high quality pictures and a little bit of info on new merchandise. Check it out here:

Sonic Team: Sonic X

And lookie here folks, merchandise: www.sonicteam.com/sonicx/goods.html

Source: Sonic Team

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

Beggining this summer, SEGA and McDonalds Fast Food are going to release a series of Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Monkey Ball themed toys to go inside McDonalds Happy Meals.
Full Press release is as follows:

SAN FRANCISCO - (February 18, 2003) - SEGA(R) of America, Inc. today announced it has entered into an affiliation with McDonald's(R) Corporation, the world's largest quick service restaurant to create a new line of McDonald's Happy Meal(R) premiums. Based on two top-selling SEGA franchises - Sonic The Hedgehog(R) and Super Monkey Ball(TM), the premiums will come alive this summer at participating McDonald's restaurants throughout North America. "Sonic The Hedgehog and Super Monkey Ball are two of SEGA's most popular video game franchises," said Mike Fischer, vice president of marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "SEGA's affiliation with McDonald's affords us the opportunity to generate increased exposure for these properties among a growing universe of gamers."

"We believe consumers will have a great reaction to the innovative Sonic The Hedgehog and Super Monkey Ball premiums found only in McDonald's Happy Meals this summer," said Karlin Linhardt, senior director, U.S. marketing, McDonald's Corporation. "SEGA's properties are extremely popular and we look forward to bringing them to McDonald's consumers through this unique Happy Meal offering."

The premiums will be supported by significant marketing campaigns from both companies. Details on the premium items and marketing plans will be announced at a later date.

Source: *Planet Gamecube*

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

From Swirlvision:

Knuckles Wallpaper, Next Right

Nintendo provides the Sega goodness

February 13, 2003
Nintendo have provided everyone with a great Knuckles wallpaper. Click here to check it out.

Source: Swirlvision

Sammy Corporation, makers of games such as Guilty Gear, has announced that they will be merging with SEGA effective October 1st. The resulting company will be led by Sammy president Hajime Satomi. Expect more information shortly, as the two companies will be holding a briefing sometime soon regarding the details of this merger.

Source: *Planet Gamecube*