SegaSonic the Hedgehog
Runtime: 59 Minutes
History Topics (At-A Glance):
SegaSonic the Hedgehog (1993)
Episode Summary:
Today, we're look back at SegaSonic the Hedgehog, an arcade cabinet released by Sega in May of 1993. As part of its story, we'll look at where the SegaSonic name came from. We'll also talk about the 1st game in which Sonic was voiced, a popcorn vending machine starring Sonic and Tails, and a Sonic game in which you run on a treadmill. There is so much to learn about the SegaSonic brand. So put on your running shoes and join us for a supersonic trip down Memory Card Lane.
| Video Games Discussed in this Episode: | |
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| SegaSonic the Hedgehog (1993) | |
| Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car (1991) | |
| SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter (1993) | |
| SegaSonic Popcorn Shop (1993) | |
| SegaSonic Cotton Candy Scramble (unreleased) | |
| Sonic the Fighters (1996) | |
| Sonic Athletics (2013) | |
| Sonic Blast Man (1990) |
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SegaSonic The Hedgehog – Hardcore Gaming 101. |
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Gryson. (2018, October 16). The Sega vs. Taito Trademark Dispute: Why Sonic was Rebranded as SegaSonic in Japanese Arcades. Mega Drive Shock. |
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Martin, L. (2015, September 21). A forgotten Sonic the Hedgehog arcade game is found in a Spanish mall. Digital Spy |
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| Audio Sources: | |
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| Cold Open Music |
Bleeping Demo by Kevin MacLeod Link: Free Download Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license |
| Podcast Intro Music |
Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod Link: Free Download Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license |