Watch the First Sonic Advance 2 Footage Here

Over the weekend, we discovered the first footage of Sonic Advance 2! We suspect this video was taken during one of the recent Japanese events that showcased the new GBA game. It shows Sonic darting through the first Zone, Leaf Forest, and features new enemies, faster gameplay and new running animations. Continue reading Watch the First Sonic Advance 2 Footage Here

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TSS UPDATE: Sonic Underground & SatAM Video Petition ON THE WAY TO SUCCESS

“Let’s talk about Yosh, baby!” See the banner below, that leads to a petition to bring SatAM and Underground to home video and DVD (especially in the United Kingdom)? Well, thanks to the combined power of The Sonic Stadium and BS Freakzone, a website run by contributor Samba 9000, we are on the road to success! Continue reading TSS UPDATE: Sonic Underground & SatAM Video Petition ON THE WAY TO SUCCESS

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Submission Deadline Announced for SonicVerse Team Comic Convention

It’s only late July, but work on SonicVerse Team’s inaugural Comic Convention in December continues apace! The Sonic Stadium has been given some new information on the upcoming Winter fan event, including a new deadline for comics that are looking for a place on the site. Continue reading Submission Deadline Announced for SonicVerse Team Comic Convention

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TSS UPDATE: Interviews Section Revamped

Interview junkies, rejoice! I’ve re-designed the Interviews section, into easy-to-digest section-nettes. As it were. Remember, only The Sonic Stadium gets the most important interviews with the biggest people in the Sonic Online Community. Also, a brand new interview between Andrew and fantastic EmuZone head Andy Wolan has been added. Hmmm… retro, baby…

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Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #117

Sonic faces a blast from the past in Sonic the Hedgehog Issue #117, as a childhood friend returns to Knothole and ends up causing trouble. Robotnik and Snively also get their own side story, and Knuckles’ seemingly-endless ‘Ultimate Power’ arc continues as well. Check out the details, and cover, in the new solicitation below.

Continue reading Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #117

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‘Sonic Bowling’ is the Next Sonic Cafe Mobile Game, Landing July 22

Sonic might be fighting Eggman on home consoles, but on Japanese mobile phones he’s having all sorts of fun. Following the release of a Golf, Tennis, Fishing and Billiards game, SEGA is launching a Bowling application for DoCoMo i-Mode phones featuring everyone’s favourite blue blur.

Continue reading ‘Sonic Bowling’ is the Next Sonic Cafe Mobile Game, Landing July 22

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Yuji Naka: We’re Stopping The ‘Sonic Adventure’ Series

Sonic Team leader and co-creator of Sonic the Hedgehog, Yuji Naka, has revealed that the Sonic Adventure series is currently on hold as the studio looks to “do something different” for the next mainline game in the Sonic franchise. Continue reading Yuji Naka: We’re Stopping The ‘Sonic Adventure’ Series

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New SatAM-Based Fan Cartoon, ‘Fight 4 Freedom’, Announced

Information has been passed to The Sonic Stadium of an upcoming future Sonic animation appearing on your screens. Except, this animation will be showing on your PC Screens, not your Television. Enter the latest (if there was any previous) Sonic Fan Animation to hit the Internet, Fight 4 Freedom. Continue reading New SatAM-Based Fan Cartoon, ‘Fight 4 Freedom’, Announced

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TSS Exclusive: New Sonic 2 Game Genie Discovery – The Key to Wood Zone?

The Sonic Stadium has uncovered an alternative version of Emerald Hill Zone without the use of ROM hacking tools – simply using a Game Genie and a retail copy of Sonic 2 plugged into a Mega Drive. This version is playable with Wood Zone-style graphics, leading some to believe that this could be the start of uncovering the truth behind one of Sonic 2’s long-lost levels.  Continue reading TSS Exclusive: New Sonic 2 Game Genie Discovery – The Key to Wood Zone?

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Finally, You Can Play Knuckles Chaotix Via Emulation

One of the most sought-after Sonic series games can now be played via emulation, as the latest update to popular Mega Drive/Genesis emulator GENS includes 32X support for the first time. Continue reading Finally, You Can Play Knuckles Chaotix Via Emulation

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Dreadknux’s Diaries: A Fresh Start

Oh my god. Sonic_Hedgehogs has left me in the dwang to fend this website all by myself. Erm… cheers for that S_H. Yep, S_H quit the website for good it seems, and left it all to me. Which is nice. Why? Because of the lack of sleep he had when updating the SSNG website for the short period it had been open. Plus, the action in the last 2 months haven’t helped.

Continue reading Dreadknux’s Diaries: A Fresh Start
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TSS UPDATE: The Sonic Site Awards 2002!

Yeay! I know I’m late with everything these days, but The Sonic Site Awards 2002 is finally underway, with PHASE 1 in full swing! Click here to visit the SSA page and find out what you need to do to take part! Continue reading TSS UPDATE: The Sonic Site Awards 2002!

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Sonic Team Shares New Sonic Advance 2 Stage Details and Screenshots

We got our first taste of Sonic Advance 2 just the other day with some screenshots of the game’s opening stages, but today Sonic Team has launched the official Sonic Advance 2 minisite with some more images and bit more info.

Continue reading Sonic Team Shares New Sonic Advance 2 Stage Details and Screenshots

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Here’s the Official Sonic Mega Collection Game List

Sonic Team has announced the official list of games that we can expect to find on Sonic Mega Collection. And if you were expecting a lot of Sega Mega Drive titles, well… you’d be right! Continue reading Here’s the Official Sonic Mega Collection Game List

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SITE UPDATE: SSNG = The Sonic Stadium

Dreadknux here! You may have read about the new site change-over happening at SSNG Towers. Because of all the problems that we have been having recently, this site will now be known as The Sonic Stadium (a hark back to my old Sonic website), to give this place a fresh start. Continue reading SITE UPDATE: SSNG = The Sonic Stadium

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First Sonic Advance 2 Screenshots and Details Revealed

The first details on Sonic Advance 2 have just been unleashed, courtesy of Famitsu magazine in Japan. We have a few screenshots of the opening stages of the Game Boy Advance sequel, along with the Zone names to boot. Continue reading First Sonic Advance 2 Screenshots and Details Revealed

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SEGA Looking to Buy Up Other Publishers

It sounds like SEGA is in a bit more of a stable situation since exiting the console business a year or so ago, as according to a new report the company is interested in purchasing some third-party publishers to add to its list of development studios. Continue reading SEGA Looking to Buy Up Other Publishers

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Reminder: Sonic the Hedgehog #112 Is Out Now

We last talked about it back in March, but Archie Sonic Issue #112 is reportedly out now on US store shelves. You can pick it up at your local comic book store in person, or if you like getting these sorts of things by post, it’ll no doubt arrive today or sometime soon. Continue reading Reminder: Sonic the Hedgehog #112 Is Out Now

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Dreadknux’s Diaries: It… All Fell To Pieces

So much stuff has gone on in the two weeks since SSNG launched. And none of them have been good things. Controversy galore surrounds us now about what truly truly happened, so I’ve taken some time off to confide in you lot and tell you what the beef was…

Continue reading Dreadknux’s Diaries: It… All Fell To Pieces
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SSMB UPDATE: SSNG Complaints Addressed, Closure, TSS Coming Back!

=TSS= Legacy Note: This forum post is really a product of it’s time, eh? We felt it was important to salvage this from the long lost archives of TSS (or as it was known at the time, Sonic Stadium News Group – a merger of this site and fellow fansite ‘Sonic News’), as it was a key moment in reviving TSS itself (which would otherwise have become another dead fansite). Continue reading SSMB UPDATE: SSNG Complaints Addressed, Closure, TSS Coming Back!

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DiC Confirms More SatAM DVDs Coming to USA

Still feeling super-nostalgic for the 1993 Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon series? Well get ready, because it sounds like DiC is not quite done re-releasing the animation on DVD, with more box sets apparently on the way before the end of the year. Continue reading DiC Confirms More SatAM DVDs Coming to USA

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Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #116

Solicitations for the next issue of Archie Sonic have been published, and with Issue #116 comes the inclusion of some Sonic Adventure 2 characters. Namely, Rouge the Bat, who gets into a tussle with Bunnie Rabbot during a secret mission that spans two stories! Knuckles also sees some attention in this issue, take a look below. Continue reading Comic Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog #116

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SEGA Announces ‘Sonic Party’ Summer Festival in Japan

With plenty of new Sonic games now incoming, SEGA is celebrating by hosting a number of Sonic the Hedgehog parties in Japan. The ‘Sonic Party – 2002 Summer Festival’ will see a number of SEGA stores participating in special events to promote new and recent games in the series. Continue reading SEGA Announces ‘Sonic Party’ Summer Festival in Japan

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SSNG UPDATE: SSNG Online Store Makeover

The new and improved version of the Online Store is up, with easier navigation and updated links. Expect more to be added later today to other great Online stores.

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Sonic Adventure 1 Coming to Gamecube, SA2 Battle & Sonic Advance Ship 1 Million

SEGA keeps coming out with the hits this month, and it’s only the 2nd of July! The company has revealed that Sonic Adventure 2 Battle and Sonic Advance have shipped over one million units. Because of the two games’ success, a version of the original Sonic Adventure will now also be released for Gamecube. Continue reading Sonic Adventure 1 Coming to Gamecube, SA2 Battle & Sonic Advance Ship 1 Million

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SSNG UPDATE: SAGE Exclusives!

Yeah yeah, we were late _again_ with this SAGE 2002 wrap-up. But, overall our SAGE coverage is very special indeed. You can see our coverage from back in March and April already here. But, while we didn’t manage to get all the games individually covered, we got interviews with most of the developers, exclusive previews updated regularly, and a SPECIAL SAGE COMPETITION!, on top of the usual SAGE report. Enjoy! Continue reading SSNG UPDATE: SAGE Exclusives!

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SAGE 2002 Preview: ShenSonic

One of the most ambitious titles on show at SAGE, this. Promising a 2D version world of Shenmue, but with Sonic at the forefront rather than Ryo Hazuki. It’s certainly an interesting project, and the Sonic Fan Club checks on its progress… Continue reading SAGE 2002 Preview: ShenSonic

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Sonic Mega Collection and Sonic Advance 2 Announced!

Hold on to your butts – SEGA has announced not only a sequel to Sonic Advance on the Game Boy Advance, but also a special compilation of classic Sonic games on Gamecube called ‘Sonic Mega Collection’! Continue reading Sonic Mega Collection and Sonic Advance 2 Announced!

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Fan Team Aims to Revive Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog With New Animation

A Sonic fan cartoon, NAoStH is being created! It’s been in development for quite a while but now it’s finally getting into the animation production stage. The episodes will be downloadable in .exe format with DVD style menus and features. Continue reading Fan Team Aims to Revive Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog With New Animation

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Sonic Robo Blast 2 Version 4.5 Will Debut at Next Sonic Amateur Games Expo

It sounds like we won’t have to wait too long for the next version of Sonic Robo Blast 2, as Sonic Team Junior has revealed that the much-anticipated 4.5 update will debut at the next Sonic Amateur Games Expo later this year. Continue reading Sonic Robo Blast 2 Version 4.5 Will Debut at Next Sonic Amateur Games Expo

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Dreadknux’s Diaries: It… Is Going Fantastic!

The 23rd of June, and our visitors love SSNG! We’re so proud of what we’ve achieved. And, after his recent interview with Zifei, founder of none other than Sonic HQ, Sonic_Hedgehogs and I were offered proper website hosting!

Continue reading Dreadknux’s Diaries: It… Is Going Fantastic!
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SAGE 2002 Preview: Beyond Sonic

SAGE 2002 saw the debut of a triple threat from Gameplay Studio – a development outfit formed by Matt the Yak. The first of the bunch, called Beyond Sonic, naturally does not include Sonic as a playable character in the demo. Makes total sense. Yep. Continue reading SAGE 2002 Preview: Beyond Sonic

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SAGE 2002 Preview: Badnik Hunt 2

A cool effort by Gamersmix – a game in which you are completely… small? Well, that’s saying something. … Actually, well… no I guess it’s not. This game featured in February 2002’s SAGExpo, and was nearly complete at the time, so we decided to give it a spin. Let’s take a look. Continue reading SAGE 2002 Preview: Badnik Hunt 2

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SonicVerse Team Announces Online Fan Comic Convention

Fan comic production group SonicVerse Team has announced that it will be launching a brand new online event that is being tipped as, ‘SAGE for Comics’. The convention, called SVTcc (SonicVerse Team Comic Convention), will take place every March, June and December – with the first show kicking things off just before Christmas 2002. Continue reading SonicVerse Team Announces Online Fan Comic Convention

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TSS and Sonic News Update: Sonic Stadium News Group Is Open!

Hi there – expecting The Sonic Stadium or Sonic News here, were you? Wondering where Andrew’s and Dreadknux’s sites have gone? Well, you’re looking at them! Dread and Andrew have become such massive buddies over the past year, that we decided to ‘merge’ both Sonic News and The Sonic Stadium – together! All the greatness you’d expect from a double team combo such as us two. Continue reading TSS and Sonic News Update: Sonic Stadium News Group Is Open!

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OFFICIAL SSNG ANNOUNCEMENT: A New Site Emerges

We have finally landed on your screens! The Sonic Stadium News Group takes off, and promises a lot of coolness! To all of you that have just visited, welcome. Launched on the date of 23rd June, which is Sonic’s birthday no less, this Sonic site is something special indeed. It is the result of months of hard work from webmasters Dreadknux and Sonic_Hedgehogs, after they decided that two of the most popular up-and-rising websites, The Sonic Stadium and Sonic News, should be merged together. Continue reading OFFICIAL SSNG ANNOUNCEMENT: A New Site Emerges

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