At the height of the 16-bit era, an elite group of creators enjoyed creative freedom at Sega that many developers today would kill for. The Sega Technical Institute was the home of some of the brightest minds in the industry, including Mark Cerny, Peter Morawiec, and Roger Hector. Among them was a young artist who would go on to work on one of the most controversial titles in Sega’s history, Sonic Xtreme. Chris Senn saw his fair share of interesting things while he worked at the House that Sonic Built, and he recently chatted with Sega-16 about his experiences.
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Hands-On: Sonic & the Secret Rings (Nintendo Wii)
Sega-16 follows each of the stars who made their debut on the Genesis, no matter where time and new technology may take them. No star in Sega’s line up is brighter than Sonic The Hedgehog, and the wiley little mammal has had more than his fair share of disappointments since making the transition to 3D. The good news is that Sonic & the Secret Rings on the Nintendo Wii may change all that.
Sega Scan: Sonic The Hedgehog: From Cartoons to Comics
We’ve already covered the lengthy game history of Sonic The Hedgehog, but he’s also had a noteworthy career in comic books and cartoons as well. Over the span of his fifteen year career, the famous mammal has appeared in several animated series and a flurry of comic books, including the long-running Archie Comics series (currently at almost 170 issues and counting).
E3 2006: Sonic’s Rebirth?
Also in the news: It wouldn’t be E3 without a Sonic-related announcement from Sega. This year, the company has revealed that not one, but three titles are in the works for all next gen consoles and the PSP. While one is a Wii exclusive, the other, aptly titled Sonic The Hedgehog, suggests something of a new beginning for the struggling franchise. Could this be the 3D Sonic game we’ve all been waiting for? We take a look at what’s been shown in our analysis of the latest trailer in the second of our Genesis-related E3 bonus articles Sonic’s Rebirth? Check it out and then pray like the rest of us.
Interview: Sandy Cressman (Working Designs Voice Actor)
You hear her voice every time you boot up Sonic CD and that animated intro shoots across your screen. Sandy Cressman is the voice behind the classic theme song, and she was kind enough to share her gaming experience with Sega-16.
