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This expanded collection is the perfect compliment to the recently released Sonic Heroes action game. In Sonic Mega Collection Plus, players of all ages will enjoy working through Sonic s early adventures, experiencing the classic titles that turned the blue dude with a tude into one of the first videogame superstars.

-Includes seven of the most-loved Sonic games of all time, including: Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball and Dr. Robotnik s Mean Bean Machine, plus three Sonic lock-on games (from Sonic & Knuckles)

-Unlockable SEGA Genesis games include The Ooze, Comix Zone, Flicky, and Ristar

-Six hidden SEGA Game Gear games: Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Chaos, Sonic Drift, Sonic Labyrinth, Dr. Robotnik s Mean Bean Machine, Sonic Blast

-Re-designed interface and additional all-new bonus materials.

Release: November 2, 2004

Source: EB Games

SatAM is coming to the UK on monday the 2nd of August. It comes on at 7:35am, 1:00pm and 4:00pm on POP which is on 619 on sky.

A quick reminder that the Sonic Underground DVD's (Volumes 3 and 4) are coming out 2 weeks earlier than mentioned before. They are now coming out on the 16th August and not the 30th August

Source: Anchor Bay Release Dates

A new Plug and Play system has been relised in the UK featuring 6 Mega Drive (Genisis) Games including Sonic the hedgehog 1 and Dr Robotniks mean bean machine

Confirmation:

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG # 143

Ships 11/17. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US.

"The Original Freedom Fighters" Part 2 of 2: All good heroes have their own heroes, and this story tells the tale of the heroes Sonic and the Freedom Fighters looked up to. It's a tale of inspiration but also deception... the story of a traitor from within... and a potential warning for our heroes of today! SCRIPT: Romy Chacon. ART: Art Mawhinney (pencils) and Jim Amash (ink). "Father's Day": The latest installment of the popular "Mobius 25 Years Later" series-within-a-series. In perhaps the most emotionally charged chapter of the series so far, the story of Locke and Knuckles is explored. How will their relationship affect Knuckles' daughter, Lara-Su; Mobius, and the future of the Guardians? SCRIPT AND ART: Ken Penders.

Source: ComiX-Fan

Not really news but if anyone is interested, the commercials for the McDonalds Sonic Happy Meals are freqently aired between 4 and 5pm on ITV (UK, channel 3)on weekdays. It appears to feature the Sonic Heroes CG model and Sonic's official voice actor.

WB's Post

I figured I should link this for those who don't frequent the forum. WB reveals the correct dialogue for page 14, the origin of General Kage, and character designs.

Sonic the Comic 231

http://www.stconline.co.uk

At Arcadetown.com/ There's a game Based on Sonic Advance 2(Thanks to Master of Power for Finding the Game).

Source: Arcade Town.

Vec: I'm not sure this counts as news since the game was released in 5/04, but this is VERY impressive for a fan-made flash Sonic game.

The Sega handheld toys that McDonlads gave away with Happy Meals last year in the US will be available in the UK from 16th July according to store displays.