The Sonic Blog
Characters, iconic levels, lore and adaptations: 240 articles to explore the Sonic universe, from Green Hill Zone to the far edges of the multiverse.
Dive into the complete Sonic universe
Whether you have been chasing Sonic since the Mega Drive, have a soft spot for Tails, a fascination with Shadow or unwavering loyalty to Knuckles, you are in the right place. This blog covers the characters of the saga, from the headliners to the most obscure Badniks, and lays out Dr Eggman’s schemes game after game.
It also walks through the iconic levels — Green Hill Zone, Chemical Plant, Angel Island, Studiopolis — and the lore that ties them together: the Chaos Emeralds, the Master Emerald, the Chao, the classic era and the modern one, from Sonic Adventure to Sonic Mania.
And because Sonic reaches far beyond the games, we follow his other lives: the Sonic X series, Sonic Prime, the Archie comics and their Freedom Fighters. Plus, for collectors, gift ideas and buying guides: plush toys, figures, clothing and home decor.
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Sega Nomad: The Mega Drive in Your Pocket
The Nomad put the entire Genesis game library in your pocket... but it arrived too late. Its true specs, its price, its battery life, and its place in Sega's history.
Sega Nomad: The Mega Drive in Your Pocket
The Nomad put the entire Genesis game library in your pocket... but it arrived too late. Its true specs, its price, its battery life, and its place in Sega's history.
Sega Game Gear: Sega's Color Handheld
Color backlit screen versus the Game Boy's monochrome: the Game Gear had a huge advantage... and catastrophic battery life. Its history and its Sonics.
Sega Game Gear: Sega's Color Handheld
Color backlit screen versus the Game Boy's monochrome: the Game Gear had a huge advantage... and catastrophic battery life. Its history and its Sonics.
Sega 32X: the 32-bit extension for the Mega Drive
Grafted onto the Mega Drive to give it 32-bit capabilities, the 32X was a flash in the pan. Its specs, its games (mostly ports), and its Sonic link: Knuckles Chaotix.
Sega 32X: the 32-bit extension for the Mega Drive
Grafted onto the Mega Drive to give it 32-bit capabilities, the 32X was a flash in the pan. Its specs, its games (mostly ports), and its Sonic link: Knuckles Chaotix.
Sega Mega-CD: When Sega Switched to CD-ROM
A Mega Drive CD-ROM add-on, the Mega-CD (Sega CD) focused on video and CD technology. Its price, its failure, and its killer app Sonic CD decoded — without the myths.
Sega Mega-CD: When Sega Switched to CD-ROM
A Mega Drive CD-ROM add-on, the Mega-CD (Sega CD) focused on video and CD technology. Its price, its failure, and its killer app Sonic CD decoded — without the myths.
Sega Mega Drive: The Console That Sonic Built
16-bit, the Mega Drive (Genesis in North America) is Sega's best-selling console and the home of Sonic. Its true specs, its war against Nintendo.
Sega Mega Drive: The Console That Sonic Built
16-bit, the Mega Drive (Genesis in North America) is Sega's best-selling console and the home of Sonic. Its true specs, its war against Nintendo.
Sega Master System: The 8-bit that challenged t...
A rival of the NES, the Master System was a triumph in Europe and Brazil. We decrypt its true release dates, specs, cult games, and 8-bit Sonic titles.
Sega Master System: The 8-bit that challenged t...
A rival of the NES, the Master System was a triumph in Europe and Brazil. We decrypt its true release dates, specs, cult games, and 8-bit Sonic titles.
FAQ – About the Sonic blog
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What does the Sonic blog cover?
Five main families: character profiles, from the heroes to the most obscure Badniks; the iconic levels, zone by zone; the lore of the saga and its artefacts; the world of the games, from the classic era to today; and the adaptations, from Sonic X to the Archie comics.
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How often are new articles published?
The blog grows in themed waves: several articles appear together whenever a corner of the universe is covered in full. The most recent posts always appear at the top of this page.
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Do I need to have played the games to follow the blog?
No. Every article places the character, the level or the item in its game and sums up what matters. Veterans find little-known details, newcomers find a way in.
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Does the blog also cover Sonic merchandise?
Yes. Articles link through to the matching shop departments — plush toys, figures, clothing, home decor — and guides help you choose a gift by age, budget and favourite character.
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How do I find a specific article?
The search bar at the top of this page filters all 240 articles live, from two letters onwards. Shortcuts cover the most requested topics, such as the zones, the games, Eggman and Sonic Prime.