Les plus grandes communautés de fans Sonic : forums, Discord, wikis…

The largest Sonic fan communities: forums, Discord, wikis…

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For over three decades , the Sonic fan community has remained one of the most active and passionate in the gaming world. From historic forums and vibrant Discord servers to comprehensive wikis and fan creations of all kinds, the world of the blue hedgehog continues to inspire generations. Here's a look at the biggest Sonic fan communities , where discussions, theories, fan art and collective passion meet.

Summary

1. Historical forums and community sites

The first Sonic fan gatherings took place on discussion forums in the 90s and 2000s . These platforms saw the birth of passionate debates , lore theories, but also fan game projects and art competitions .

  • SSRG (Sonic Stuff Research Group) : pioneer in the 2000s for rom-hacks, now integrated into Sonic Retro.
  • Sonic Retro : Probably the most respected forum, known for its in-depth analysis of games and lore.
  • Sonic Stadium : Active since 2000, this British site offers news, reviews and a very lively forum.

2. Major Discord Servers

As usage has evolved, Discord has become a central hub for fans. It features channels dedicated to every aspect of the Sonic universe: news, fan art, lore, speedruns, and even roleplay.

  • Sonic Retro Discord : Modern extension of the forum, very active.
  • Sonic Speed ​​Community : Focused on speedruns and competition.
  • Sonic Wiki Discord : Managed by the editors of the Sonic Fandom Wiki, discussions about the official canon.

3. Collaborative wikis and databases

The most dedicated fans maintain ultra-comprehensive wikis that gather information on every character, game, series, location, and transformation in the Sonic universe.

  • Sonic News Network (Fandom): The largest general Sonic wiki.
  • Sonic Retro Wiki : Very technical, development oriented, beta versions and hacking.
  • Sonic Archie Wiki : Dedicated entirely to American Archie and IDW comics.

4. Modern social networks and platforms

Sonic fans are also found in large numbers on social networks:

  • Reddit : r/SonicTheHedgehog has hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
  • Twitter/X : Accounts like @sonic_hedgehog (official) and many fans share news and original creations.
  • YouTube : Channels like Cybershell and SomecallmeJohnny offer retro analysis and reviews of Sonic games.
  • Tumblr : A platform rich in fan art and theories about Sonic lore.

5. Summary table of Sonic communities

Community Name Kind Specificity Link / access
Sonic Retro Forum & Wiki Development and hacks sonicretro.org
Sonic Stadium Site & Forum News & Community sonicstadium.org
Sonic News Network Wiki Complete database sonic.fandom.com
r/SonicTheHedgehog Reddit Free discussions Reddit
Sonic Speed ​​Community Discord Speedruns & challenges Via Discord invitation
Sonic Wiki Discord Discord Canon & Wiki Discussions Via Discord invitation

6. FAQ

  • Where can I find Sonic fan games? On Game Jolt , Sonic Retro , or Itch.io , many projects are available for free.
  • Which Sonic community is the most active? Reddit and Discord are the most active today.
  • Are there any physical Sonic fan events? Yes, conventions like Sonic Revolution (US) or Summer of Sonic (UK) were created by fans.
  • Can you contribute to a Sonic wiki? Yes, Fandom or Retro wikis are open to all serious contributors.
  • Is there moderation on Sonic Discord? Yes, each server has strict rules and active moderation teams.
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