Sonic the Hedgehog CD/Magazine articles
From Sonic Retro
This page has a list of articles for Sonic the Hedgehog CD and covers short magazine articles not deserving of their own page.
File | Date | Source | Title and comments |
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"Mega CD Sonic Update" Short article describing the game as an enhanced version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 called "Super Sonic". |
Contents
Full-length articles
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Sega Summer Catalogue, 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Hobby Consolas, August 1993)
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Sonic 2 on Sega CD (August 1992)
This clip from "Electronic Gaming Monthly" has an announcement for Sonic CD but announces the game as a port of Sonic 2.
Da Miscellaneous Zone (December 1992)
This clip refers to Sonic CD as Sonic 2 CD.
Sega 1993 and Beyond (May 1993)
This clip contains a quote given to the press on what to expect of Sonic CD.
The Rankin Rap (August 1993)
This letter addresses the music of Sonic CD. The game was referenced as CD Sonic the Hedgehog.
The Q-Man Presents...Sonic CD (August 1993)
This clip mentions the game having sharp intermissions which probably refers to the cutscene of Sonic riding a CD.
Q-Man Update (August 1993)
This clip mentions how Sonic CD is over 70 levels large.
MegaTech
Super Sonic on CD (1992)
This clip from MegaTech mentions Sonic CD under the name of Super Sonic and as a enhanced Sonic 2.
Sonic CD: Next Month
This clip refers to Amy as Rosy and also mentions the fact that the Sonic game on Sega CD isn't Sonic 2. Many magazines had refered to a Sonic 2 for Sega CD but it turns out it was Sonic CD.
NEWS Incredible
This clip refers to Sonic CD as Super Sonic.
Mega
3 Sonic the Hedgehog (October 1992)
Mega had this small blurb about Super Sonic.
Mega Mouth (October 1992)
This magazine speculates if Sonic 2 will be released on Sega CD.
Super Sonic (January 1993)
The clip here shows a image of Sonic 1 but the article talks about Sonic CD.
Sonic CD (July 1993)
This clip contains a long Al Nilsen quote on his expectations for Sonic CD.
Sonic CD Looking Good (September 1993)
This clip mentions how the game is being displayed at Sega's London Headquarters.
Sonic 2
This clip mentions Sonic 2 for the Sega CD as having cartoon quality slideshows.
MegaZone
CD Sonic Time Attack (June 1993)
This clip mentions the cartoon animation that takes place between levels. This was not used in the final game.
Sega Force
Sonic CD Slips Up (April 1993)
This clip reveals that Sonic CD sales have not reached expectations in Japan.
Sega Visions
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
This clip briefly mentions Sonic 2 CD, which of course was Sonic CD.
Sonic the Comic
Contest
This article shows a prototype picture of Sonic CD.
NewsZone - Sonic Booms
An article from issue five of Sonic the Comic showing the "first ever picture of Amy Rose".
NewsZone - Dark Sonic
An article from issue eight showcasing Metal Sonic.
Super Sonic
Le Mega CD
This page has a few images of a early Sonic CD.
Unknown Magazine
Sonic-CD The Latest News
This clip reveals Sonic's voice actor in Sonic CD to be Keiko Utoku.