SonicJPNews archive blog: 03/27/19

2019/03/27

Space Channel 5 is coming to PaxEast2019 as VR!

News from 2019.03.27
Archived on 2019.04.17

Hey there! Cool news on Space Channel 5!
It's coming to PaxEast2019 as VR!
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SEGA Official's Casual Poll - which Sonic pose do you like the most?

News from 2019.03.27
Archived on 2019.04.17

As you already know, SEGA Official is holding a Casual Poll with theme Sonic - and today is the last day to vote!
What's your favorite pose out of the 5? Choose and vote!

It's also tied to a giveaway campaign of Sonic Jacket, a collaboration product vetween Sonic the Hedgehog and jacket brand XLARGE (the campaign is only available for people living in Japan).


And Sonic-related people also chose their favorites!
Interestingly, they all chose a different pose!!





This is getting interesting. Which one is your favorite?

Also, this poll made Sonic a trending word in Japan this day! Woo-hoo!


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SEGA Official shows around the arcade center Ikebukuro GiGO!

News from 2019.03.27
Archived on 2019.04.17

SEGA Official shows around the largest arcade center of Ikebukuro, Tokyo: "Ikebukuro GiGO".
It's really huge and colorful!
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Mazin-san celebrates birthday of various games of Mega Drive!

News from 2019.03.27
Archived on 2019.04.17

Mazin-san celebrates birthday of various games of Mega Drive!
"Mega Drive's Turbo OutRun, Cosmic Phantasy Stories, Pit Fighter, Thunder Pro Wresling, Shadow of the Beast, Storm Road, and Art ALIVE, happy birthday! Cheers!"

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Kotodaman's revival event for SEGA FES! Get Soinc, Eggman and SEGA Hardware Girls!

News from 2019.03.26-27
Archived on 2019.04.16

SEGA's online word puzzle game app "Kotodaman" will have a special comeback event in preparation to SEGA FES!

Players will be able to obtain characters which were available at the release of the game, such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Dr. Eggman, and six SEGA Hardware Girls in the one-week event.

Play the game and get the exclusive characters now!




Watch & listen to character voices! Yes, that's him!
Kanemaru-san's Sonic voice is simply perfect.

"[Character introduction] Sound of Speed Hedgehog: Sonic
'I'm Sonic. Sonic the Hedgehog!'
Nothing can keep him and he won't stay at one place. A cool and spiky hedgehog who runs at the speed of sound."

"[Character introduction] Ultra speed: Super Sonic
'Can you catch up to my speed?'
Sonic who transformed by the power of Chaos Emeralds. With every stats powered up and the ability fly in the air, he is the fastest and strongest hedgehog."

"[Character introduction] Dr. Eggman
'I am the world's most superior genius, Dr. Eggman!'
A self-centered and self-indulgent, self-proclaimed evil genius. He likes mechas over anything."
"[Character introduction] Explosive armor: Dr. Eggman
'Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho!'
The evil genius with IQ of 300.
He plans to conquer the world for building his own Eggmanland."


"[Character introduction] SG-1000
'Game center's excitement at home!'
A home console game machine released on July 15th, 1983. Removing the PC-function from SC-3000 released at the same time, this machine is specialized for gaming."
"[Character introduction] SEGA Hardware Girls: SG-1000
'Ohh, I'm sorry...'
Crybaby, shy and clumsy girl. But once she becomes truly angry, the suppressed power will be released from the monolith on her back, no one will be able to stop her."

"[Character introduction] SEGA Mark III
'Game leader!'
Released on October 20th, 1985. A new machine powered up on graphics and more from SG-1000 series."

"[Character introduction] SEGA Hardware Girls: SEGA Mark III
'Alright, it's showtime!'
Lively and cheerful mood maker. She likes to entertain people, and always prepares various tricks with her."
"[Character introduction] Mega Drive
'The 16-bit of the age'
Released on October 29th, 1988. This 16-bit home video game system was a great hit worldwide and spread the name of SEGA around the world."
"[Character introduction] SEGA Hardware Girls: Mega Drive
'Uh-huh, I see.'
A high-achiever who is respected by everyone with her vast knowledge and precise analysis skills. But sometimes she fails because of her augumentative nature."

"[Character introduction] Game Gear
'Lot's of colors, that's why it's fun!'
Japan's first handheld game console with full color display released on October 6th, 1990. You can even watch TV with TV tuner pack!

"[Character introduction] SEGA Hardware Girls: Game Gear
'......I'm Game Gear, so what?'
A reticent, chill and easy-to-tire introvert. She likes to talk about things negatively and is not good at getting along with others."
"[Character introduction] SEGA Saturn
'Right onto your head! SEGA Saturn!'
SEGA's 6th home video gaming console released on November 22nd, 1994. A 32-bit machine which can show enhanced expression on 3D and movie scenes."

"[Character introduction] SEGA Hardware Girls: SEGA Saturn
'Well...I can help out, if it's really necessary.'
She never take things the way they are and shows she has emotional leeway, but when somebody plays a funny-man, she can't help but play the straight-man."
"[Character introduction] Dreamcast
'Connect our dreams!'
A home video game console carrying modem released on November 27th, 1998."
"[Character introduction] SEGA Hardware Girls: Dreamcast
'Remember, we are always connected!'
A gentle girl full of sense of justice. She values connection between people, and she can become friends with anyone."

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Team Sonic Racing is coming to Apple Arcade later this year

News from 2019.03.26-27
Archived on 2019.04.17

The rumor and leaks were true: Team Sonic Racing is coming to smartphones!

... Sad to be an Android user...


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Sonic's official GIF are now on Giphy!

News from 2019.03.26
Archived on 2019.04.17

Sonic's official GIF are now on Giphy!

Which one do you like the most?

Mine is the following:

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Another Sonic art by Eguchi-san

News from 2019.03.26
Archived on 2019.04.17

Another Sonic art by Eguchi-san!
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Aoi Yuki-san's birthday! SEGA Official celebrates her with Shadow latte art!

News from 2019.03.27
Archived on 2019.04.17

Today is Aoi Yuki-san's birthday! Happy birthday!
+ she is also the voice of Sticks in Sonic Boom series.
And a huge fan of Sonic series. Especially Shadow is her favorite character!

SEGA Official is aware of it, so they gave her a present!

"Aoi Yuki-san, happy birthday!🎈🎂🎈
Please take care of yourself and have some coffee break. We wish the best for your continued success...☕️"


"Wow! Wow! Wow! Look at this!! Such an awesome latte art!!! Shadow, were you locked into a  coffee? That's adorable!! His fluffy chest hair is foam and so fluff!! Thank you SEGA-san!!"

Yuki-san seems to really enjoy the present, that makes me glad :D

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