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Shadow the Hedgehog speeds through "Act 1" of the Kingdom Valley zone. "Sonic X Shadow Generations" was released last month featuring stories around Sonic the Hedgehog and Shadow the Hedgehog. (SEGA under Fair Use)

‘Sonic X Shadow Generations,’ a perfect representation of two icons

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | November 4, 2024

Our favorite edgy hedgehog returns to face friends and enemies who haunt him from his past in “Sonic X Shadow Generations.”  Released Oct. 25 as a re-release of the original “Sonic Generations,” “Sonic X Shadow” generations is the newest...

Shadow the Hedgehog walks away from an explosion and toward a shuttle. "Dark Beginnings" is a short YouTube series that acts as a prelude to the story of "Sonic X Shadow Generations" releasing on Oct. 25. (SEGA under Fair Use)

‘Dark Beginnings’ a prelude to the unknown

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 24, 2024

The Year of Shadow reaches its apex with the release of the “Dark Beginnings” series to promote the next “Sonic the Hedgehog” game.  “Sonic X Shadow: Dark Beginnings” is a short, three episode YouTube series on the official “Sonic the...

Mephiles the Dark stands menacingly with his fist clenched. A new story trailer revealed that additional old characters would appear in "Sonic X Shadow Generations." (Sony Under Fair Use)

Beloved characters return in ‘Sonic X Shadow Generations’

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 8, 2024

The next “Sonic” game is fast approaching and excitement is high as three more characters will make an unexpected appearance in the game.  On Sept. 24, another trailer was released for the upcoming game “Sonic X Shadow Generations,” revealing...