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Sega Once Tried to Cancel Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most beloved icons in gaming, but lead producer Takashi Iizuka says that Sega once considered ending the video game series. Starting life on the Sega Genesis in 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog quickly became the company mascot. In the decades since the original game, Sonic has starred in seque...

Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most beloved icons in gaming, but lead producer Takashi Iizuka says that Sega once considered ending the video game series. Starting life on the Sega Genesis in 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog quickly became the company mascot. In the decades since the original game, Sonic has starred in sequels, spin-offs, cartoons, live-action movies, comic books, and more.

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