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From Sonic Team's site, the Sonic Mega Collection List

"Sonic the Hedgehog"
"Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3"
"Sonic & Knuckles"
"Sonic 3D Blast"
"Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine"
"Sonic Spinball"

EDIT: Sorry, but I can't help but comment on how disappointing this is. Every one of these games has already been ported multiple times already. I sincerely hope that this is only a partial list because this selection is really only useful for players who don't have a Genesis / Mega Drive. Many were hoping for Sonic CD, Sonic R, Chaotix, the Game Gear games, or the Arcade games. - Vec

Also, the Sonic Advance 2 Page is up with a few more screens than IGN Pocket had. The three levels are Leaf Forest, Hot Crater, and Music Plant.

Source: Sonic Team

Famitsu magazine has revealed some new info on the upcoming GBA title. The game's zones include Leaf Forest (the introductory zone), Hot Crater, and an unnamed, colorful music-themed zone. The level art is VERY impressive and just as stylized as that of any of the classic Sonic games.

IGN Pocket is also reporting that the game is apparently being developed by DIMPs, just like the first Sonic Advance.

This business-side info on Sega comes from Gamespot:

The company may be looking to purchase other publishers to bolster its position in the market.

According to a recent story on Reuters, Sega is currently considering the purchase of other publishers in North America and Europe to strengthen its position in the market and move it closer to the achievement of its goal to be the top publisher in the world. The only company completely ruled out is Electronic Arts, but there are several companies rumored to be involved in Sega's plans, including THQ and Infogrames, which saw a significant increase in stock value after the news was released.

We'll have more as it becomes available.

By Giancarlo Varanini

Source: Gamespot

Archie's Sonic The Hedgehog #112 hits comic shops today.

Source: Diamond Comics

GameCube-Europe has posted a list of the different Sonic games that will be included in the Sonic Mega Collection game for the GCN.

Here is the list of vintage Sonic titles which will appear on the upcoming ‘Sega Mega Collection,' exclusively for the GCN.

- Sonic The Hedgehog (Megadrive - 1991)
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Megadrive - 1992)
- Sonic CD (Sega CD - 1993)
- Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (Megadrive - 1994)
- Sonic & Knuckles (Megadrive - 1994)
- Sonic 3D Blast (Saturn - 1996)
- Sonic R (Saturn - 1997)
- Sonic Shuffle (Dreamcast - 2000)
- Speculated: Sonic Drift (Gamegear - 1995)

Source: Planet Dreamcast

From IGNCube:

The company clarifies which "new" Sonic title is GCN bound.

July 02, 2002 - Yesterday Sega announced that it would deliver GameCube owners two new Sonic branded titles. The first, Sonic Mega Collection, would appear to be a compilation of classic Sonic games. The other, originally called a new Sonic Adventure title by Sega, is in fact not the case at all, according to the firm.

Sega clarified earlier today that its US and Japanese branches had a "miscommunication" yesterday and that the previously announced upcoming Sonic Adventure title is really a port of Sonic Adventure 1 to GameCube.

Sonic Adventure 1 first appeared on Sega's ill-fated Dreamcast console in September of 1999, already making the offering nearly three years out of date. The title, which neatly situated Sonic the Hedgehog into smooth-rolling 3D environments and injected lots of speed into the fairly straightforward play mechanics, earned a modest 8.6 rating by our notoriously overzealous sister site IGN Dreamcast.

When asked what changes would be made to the title for its GameCube debut, Sega said that it could not offer specifics at this point in time.

More as it develops.

Source: IGNCube

Hello.

I was just over at FUS, and apparently, it looks as if there will be more Sonic SatAM DVD's on the way. Sonique Hedgehog had written a letter to DiC Entertainment's Don Gold, looking for information on the subject, and got this reply.

"Hi. Yes, there will be more Sonic DVD's coming. Hopefully by the end of the year.

She also went on to ask, for confirmation's sake, which series it would be from, either AoStH, SatAM, or SU, and Don replied, "No problem. From Sonic the Hedgehog."(SatAM's actual title)

Now, it is not known exactly which eps will be next for release, but I'd be safe to say that the eps from the "Hooked On Sonics" tape that was released as part of the original set of SatAM tapes in the Spring of 1994 will be involved somehow.

Well, that's it for me for now. Credit goes to Fans United for SatAM for this information, and to Sonique for posting the story to begin with.

I'm out. See ya!

This info comes from Gamespot:

The next installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and more are coming Nintendo's platforms.

Sega has announced that it will release the next installment in its Sonic the Hedgehog franchise for the GameCube. According to a representative from Sega of America, the game will be a brand-new addition to the franchise instead of a remake of the original Sonic Adventure for the Dreamcast, as was first suspected. In addition, Sega is also developing Sonic Mega Collection for the GameCube and Sonic Advance 2 for the Game Boy Advance.

"Building upon the excellent worldwide sales and incredible success of Sonic Adventure 2 Battle and Sonic Advance, Sega is determined to develop and release new titles in the Sonic the Hedgehog series that will appeal to the growing audience of gamers worldwide," said Tetsu Kayama, chief operating officer, Sega Corporation.

While no details on the games have been disclosed, Sonic Advance and Sonic Mega Collection are expected for a release within this year in Japan. Both games will also be showcased at the upcoming World Hobby Fair held later this month in Japan.

Sonic Team also announced that Sonic Adventure 2 Battle for the GameCube and Sonic Advance for the Game Boy Advance have shipped 1 million copies each worldwide.

By Staff, GameSpot VG

Source: Gamespot

From Gamespot:

Mark your calendars for this year's giant console event in Japan.

The Computer Entertainment Software Association (CESA) has announced the date for its upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2002. A total of 74 companies are expected to be at the show, including game companies like Bandai, Capcom, Enix, Hudson, Koei, Konami, Namco, Square, Sega, and Tecmo.

The Tokyo Game Show 2002 will be held September 20-22 at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Japan. September 20 will be a business day, and it will not be open to the general public. CESA expects 150,000 visitors at this year's show. Anyone interested in attending can visit the show's official Web site.

By Staff

Source: Gamespot

New information about the comic convention has finally been released. Go to the following address and bookmark it, because this is the address where the comic convention will be held:

www.svtcc.cjb.net

We already have comics enlisted in this coming event: Other-M, Shadow the Comic, SU2 and Sonic Shadows to name a few. I've heard of other's interest to join, but no confirmation yet. Christine Chong's comics may make an appearance there.

This page I just linked you to should explain all. Thanks for listening.