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This page has a list of articles for ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and covers short magazine articles not deserving of their own page.
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{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachines UK 05.pdf
 
| page=13
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-02
 
| source=''Mean Machines'' #5
 
| type=News
 
| title=Pricks at the Speed of Sound
 
| comment=Brief article about the game's appearance at the [[sega:Winter CES 1991|January 1991 CES]] at Las Vegas.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachines UK 08.pdf
 
| page=92
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1991-05
 
| source=''Mean Machines'' #8
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Preview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Three-page article about the upcoming game, which it states is expected in September. Gameplay is briefly described, though most of the pages are taken up by screenshots, which are from a prototype version. In particular, [[Spring Yard Zone]] on the second page is very different. ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' is also a cover article on this issue.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 115.pdf
 
| page=122
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1991-06
 
| source=''Computer and Video Games'' #115
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Preview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Two-page article about the upcoming game, where many of the images are from an early prototype. It mistakenly says there are 15 levels split into 5 acts, even though 5 zones are shown total. The first page also mentions a power-up which gives Sonic invincibility and Speed Shoes at once, which is probably a reference to the unused S-monitor which has been found in the game. It also mentions that [[U.S. Gold]] has bought the rights to publish home computer versions.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachines UK 10.pdf
 
| page=42
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-07
 
| source=''Mean Machines'' #10
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Review: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Three-page review of the game. The reviewers praise the game's graphics, with its large sprites and detailed backgrounds, as well as its speed and gameplay. Overall they give ''Sonic'' a glowing review with a score of 92%.
 
| writer=Paul Glancey, Richard Leadbetter
 
| score=92
 
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{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachines UK 10.pdf
 
| page=103
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-07
 
| source=''Mean Machines'' #10
 
| type=News
 
| title=Sonic Clampdown
 
| comment=Short article describing Sega's efforts to prevent American copies of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' being sold in Europe, before the game's official European launch.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 117.pdf
 
| page=16
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-08
 
| source=''Computer and Video Games'' #117
 
| type=Review
 
| title=CVG Hit: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Four-page review of the game. The article is poorly written, as incorrect names are used and there is even an upside down image in between pages 3 and 4. They give the game a 96 for graphics, 93 for sounds, 94 for playability, and 91 for "lastability", with a 94 for the overall score.
 
| writer=
 
| score=94
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachines UK 16.pdf
 
| page=37
 
| cover=
 
| date=1992-01
 
| source=''Mean Machines'' #16
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Tips: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Article explaining the [[debug mode]] and how to access it.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega10UK.pdf
 
| page=108
 
| cover=
 
| date=1993-08
 
| source=''[[sega:Mean Machines Sega|Mean Machines Sega]]'' #10
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Lookback: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Half-page review, referencing a previous review in ''Mean Machines'' #10 (where the game was given a score of 92%). The writers now say the game is too easy, and has aged poorly in comparison to the newer ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.
 
| writer=Julian "Jaz" Rignall, Richard Leadbetter
 
| score=77
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega30UK.pdf
 
| page=47
 
| cover=
 
| date=1995-04
 
| source=''[[sega:Mean Machines Sega|Mean Machines Sega]]'' #30
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=The Complete Sonic Tips Guide
 
| comment=Single paragraph explaining the [[level select]] code. Part of a retrospective of codes on Mega Drive ''Sonic'' games.
 
| writer=Paul Bufton
 
}}
 
}}
 
  
 
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==Full-length articles==
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==Electronic Gaming Monthly==
 
==Electronic Gaming Monthly==
===Review (July 1991)===
 
A review for the game ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', where each reviewer gives the game a nine out of ten.
 
 
{{magthumb|Electronic Gaming Monthly Issue 024 July 1991 page 024.jpg}}
 
 
===Cheat Codes (August 1991)===
 
These two clips from Electronic Gaming monthly give away cheat codes.
 
 
{{magthumb|S1 ElectronicGamingMonthly August1991 Issue025 01.jpg}}
 
{{magthumb|S1 ElectronicGamingMonthly August1991 Issue025 Page96.jpg}}
 
 
 
===Overview (November 1992)===
 
===Overview (November 1992)===
 
This magazine gives a small overview of the game.
 
This magazine gives a small overview of the game.
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==Game Players==
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==[[sega:Mega Play (magazine)|Mega Play]]==
===Pack-ins===
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===Press Start (Jan/Feb 1991)===
This clip from gameplayers is from the 1991 issue of Gameplayers Sega Genesis Strategy Guide. It explains how there were two different Genesis pack-in games, ''Altered Beast'' and ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. The ''Altered Beast'' package comes with a coupon for a free ''Sonic 1'' game. The bottom letter contains a silly mock-up.
 
 
 
{{magthumb|Game Player's Sega Genesis Strategy Guide Vol 2 1991.JPG}}
 
 
 
==Game Pro==
 
===Cheat Codes  (December 1991)===
 
This clip from the same issue as the previous clip explains how to enable the debug mode. Note the "GP" written with Springs.
 
 
 
{{magthumb|GamePro Issue029 December 1991 DebugClip.jpg}}
 
 
 
===Game Genie Codes (April 1993)===
 
This includes a few Game Genie codes which affect jumping ability.
 
 
 
{{magthumb|GamePro Issue 045 - April 1993 173.jpg}}
 
 
 
==[[sega:Mega|Mega]]==
 
===Top 100 (October 1992)===
 
The original ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' is featured as one of the top 100 games for the Mega Drive. There is also a small blurb about ''Sonic 2''. It also mentions ''Sonic CD'' and ''Sonic 3''.
 
  
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==[[sega:Mega Play (magazine)|Mega Play]]==
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===May/June 1991===
===Sega CD Release (August 1992)===
 
Info on this Sega CD release can be found [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Mega CD)|here]].
 
  
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==[[sega:Sega Magazine (UK)|Sega Magazine]]==
 
==[[sega:Sega Magazine (UK)|Sega Magazine]]==
 
===Deleted Features===
 
===Deleted Features===
This clip from United Kingdom's ''Sega Magazine'' (which later became [[Sega Saturn]] magazine) discusses things which were deleted from the final version of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', including his air punch end of level animation, the [[Marble Zone]] UFOs, and the rolling ball from [[Green Hill Zone]].
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This clip from United Kingdom's ''Sega Magazine'' (which later became [[Sega Saturn]] magazine) discusses things which were deleted from the final version of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', including his air punch end of level animation, the [[Marble Zone]] UFOs, and the rolling ball from [[Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Green Hill Zone]].
  
 
{{magthumb|Sonic1OfficialSEGAMagazinearticleGB.jpg}}
 
{{magthumb|Sonic1OfficialSEGAMagazinearticleGB.jpg}}
  
==[[sega:Sega Visions|Sega Visions]]==
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==Wiz==
===Contest (Fall 1991)===
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===Sonic Comic===
This is an article detailing a contest to draw a Sonic Comic book for ''Sega Visions''.
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Wiz 20 IL Sonic Comic 1-2.jpg|Print advert in ''Wiz'' (IL) #20 (1992-xx-xx)
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Wiz 20 IL Sonic Comic 2-2.jpg|Print advert in ''Wiz'' (IL) #20 (1992-xx-xx)
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Wiz 21 IL Sonic Comic 1-2.jpg|Print advert in ''Wiz'' (IL) #21 (1992-xx-xx)
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Wiz 21 IL Sonic Comic 2-2.jpg|Print advert in ''Wiz'' (IL) #21 (1992-xx-xx)
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Wiz 22 IL Sonic Comic 1-2.jpg|Print advert in ''Wiz'' (IL) #22 (1993-xx-xx)
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Wiz 22 IL Sonic Comic 2-2.jpg|Print advert in ''Wiz'' (IL) #22 (1993-xx-xx)
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</gallery>
  
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==User==
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===Sonic Comic===
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|User GR 22.pdf|user|22|12
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}}
  
 
==Unknown Magazine==
 
==Unknown Magazine==
 
===Madonna===
 
===Madonna===
This clip details Sega's business strategy around 1991. It also makes mention of Sonic's scrapped love interest in the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', called Madonna. Images of her can be found in the [[Game Development:Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Game Development]] section.
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This clip details Sega's business strategy around 1991. It also makes mention of Sonic's scrapped love interest in the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', called Madonna. Images of her can be found in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Game Development/Development]] section.
  
 
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Beep!

Preview (August 1990)

A preview with early prototype screenshots.

Translation

Title: Sonic the Hedgehog

Sega/Release Date Unknown/Price Unknown/ACT

Subtitle: “Could it be another Alex Kidd?”

“They are trying to create a new original character with this “Sonic the Hedgehog”. Please stay tuned for further details.”

Main text: “For release next Spring comes an original character action game from Sega.

“We don’t have details on what sort of game this will turn out to be but judging from screens it looks quite different from anything we’ve seen to date from Sega. We think the colorful and bright graphics could turn out to be popular.

“It remains to be seen whether this will turn into another Alex Kidd Osaaru for Sega!”

Left picture caption: “The title screen. Will this become another popular original character for Sega?”

Right picture caption: “Will it be cute character graphics with whimsical action?”

Beep sonic1 august1990 1.jpg


Electronic Gaming Monthly

Overview (November 1992)

This magazine gives a small overview of the game.

S1 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue40 November1992 Page149.JPG

Games TM

Retrospective

This clip from "Games TM" features a retrospective of Eggman and dwells on what makes him a memorable villian.

GamesTMEggmanArticle.jpg

Mega Play

Press Start (Jan/Feb 1991)

MegaPlayJanFeb1991V2N1-1.jpg

May/June 1991

MegaPlayMayJune1991V2N3-1.jpg
MegaPlayMayJune1991V2N3-2.jpg

Sega Magazine

Deleted Features

This clip from United Kingdom's Sega Magazine (which later became Sega Saturn magazine) discusses things which were deleted from the final version of Sonic the Hedgehog, including his air punch end of level animation, the Marble Zone UFOs, and the rolling ball from Green Hill Zone.

Sonic1OfficialSEGAMagazinearticleGB.jpg

Wiz

Sonic Comic

User

Sonic Comic

Unknown Magazine

Madonna

This clip details Sega's business strategy around 1991. It also makes mention of Sonic's scrapped love interest in the original Sonic the Hedgehog, called Madonna. Images of her can be found in the Game Development/Development section.

Highscore1.jpg


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