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This page has a list of articles for ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' and covers short magazine articles not deserving of their own page.
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{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf
 
| page=101
 
| cover=
 
| date=1992-10
 
| source=''[[sega:Mean Machines Sega|Mean Machines Sega]]'' #1
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Mega CD Sonic Update
 
| comment=Short article describing the game as an enhanced version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' called "''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 CD|Super Sonic]]''".
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega05UK.pdf
 
| page=11
 
| cover=
 
| date=1993-02
 
| source=''[[sega:Mean Machines Sega|Mean Machines Sega]]'' #5
 
| type=News
 
| title=Sonic Speaks!
 
| comment=Short article about the game, still called "''Super Sonic''" at this point, and how voice acting will be included.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega11UK.pdf
 
| page=10
 
| cover=
 
| date=1993-09
 
| source=''[[sega:Mean Machines Sega|Mean Machines Sega]]'' #11
 
| type=News
 
| title=Super Speedy Sonic
 
| comment=Short preview of the game, with comments about Sonic speaking, animated cutscenes and CD music.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega12UK.pdf
 
| page=25
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1993-10
 
| source=''[[sega:Mean Machines Sega|Mean Machines Sega]]'' #12
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Preview: ''Sonic CD''
 
| comment=Five-page preview and cover article. Topics covered include the soundtrack, Sonic's girlfriend "[[Amy Rose|Rosy]]", the time travel game mechanic, and [[:Category:Sonic the Hedgehog CD levels|all six zones]]. Oil slicks are visible on the [[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog CD)|Special Stage]] floor, which were removed before the final release. The game is estimated to be 70% complete, with an expected October release date.
 
| writer=
 
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{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega13UK.pdf
 
| page=76
 
| cover=
 
| date=1993-11
 
| source=''[[sega:Mean Machines Sega|Mean Machines Sega]]'' #13
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Review: ''Sonic CD''
 
| comment=Three-page review, detailing the game's story (including Sonic's girlfriend "Rosy"), time travel, and CD-quality soundtrack. Overall the review is positive, although the writers criticise the lack of innovation and monotonous levels. The soundtrack is received favourably, with a score of 94% for sound, and an overall score of 83%.
 
| writer=Tom Guise, Richard Leadbetter
 
| score=83
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaMagazin DE 02.pdf
 
| page=74
 
| cover=
 
| date=1993-11
 
| source=''[[sega:Sega Magazin|Sega Magazin]]'' #2
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Review: ''Sonic CD''
 
| comment=A two-page review for the game. It gets a 85% for graphics, 88% for sound, and a 89% overall.
 
| writer=
 
| score=89
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=VideoGames DE 1993-11.pdf
 
| page=24
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1993-11
 
| source=''Video Games'' #1993-11
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Warpzone: ''Sonic the Hedgehog CD''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=VideoGames DE 1994-01.pdf
 
| page=44
 
| cover=
 
| date=1994-01
 
| source=''Video Games'' #1994-01
 
| type=Review
 
| title=ROM Test: ''Sonic CD''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=81
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega17UK.pdf
 
| page=38
 
| cover=
 
| date=1994-03
 
| source=''[[sega:Mean Machines Sega|Mean Machines Sega]]'' #17
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Mega-CD Tips: ''Sonic CD''
 
| comment=Short paragraph describing the [[level select]] code.
 
| writer=Paul Glancey
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega19UK.pdf
 
| page=43
 
| cover=
 
| date=1994-05
 
| source=''[[sega:Mean Machines Sega|Mean Machines Sega]]'' #19
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Tips: ''Sonic CD''
 
| comment=Short paragraph describing the [[level select]] code, repeated from issue #17.
 
| writer=Paul Glancey
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=VideoGames DE 1994-07.pdf
 
| page=62
 
| cover=
 
| date=1994-07
 
| source=''Video Games'' #1994-07
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Interface: ''Sonic CD''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega30UK.pdf
 
| page=48
 
| 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==
===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''.
 
 
{{magthumb|EGMAugust1992Page 04.jpg}}
 
 
===Da Miscellaneous Zone (December 1992)===
 
This clip refers to ''Sonic CD'' as ''Sonic 2 CD''.
 
 
{{magthumb|S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue41 December1992 Page183.jpg}}
 
 
 
===Sega 1993 and Beyond (May 1993)===
 
===Sega 1993 and Beyond (May 1993)===
 
This clip contains a quote given to the press on what to expect of ''Sonic CD''.
 
This clip contains a quote given to the press on what to expect of ''Sonic CD''.
  
 
{{magthumb|Sonic ElectricGamingMonthly Issue46 May1993 Page52.jpg}}
 
{{magthumb|Sonic ElectricGamingMonthly Issue46 May1993 Page52.jpg}}
 
===The Rankin Rap (August 1993)===
 
This letter addresses the music of ''Sonic CD''. The game was referenced as ''CD Sonic the Hedgehog''.
 
 
{{magthumb|Scd ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue49 August1993 Page18.jpg}}
 
  
 
===The Q-Man Presents...Sonic CD (August 1993)===
 
===The Q-Man Presents...Sonic CD (August 1993)===
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{{magthumb|Scd ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue49 August1993 Page34.jpg}}
 
{{magthumb|Scd ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue49 August1993 Page34.jpg}}
 
===Q-Man Update (August 1993)===
 
This clip mentions how ''Sonic CD'' is over 70 levels large.
 
 
{{magthumb|Scd ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue49 August1993 Page50.JPG}}
 
  
 
==[[sega:MegaTech|MegaTech]]==
 
==[[sega:MegaTech|MegaTech]]==
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==[[sega:Mega|Mega]]==
 
==[[sega:Mega|Mega]]==
===3 Sonic the Hedgehog (October 1992)===
 
''Mega'' had this small blurb about ''Super Sonic''.
 
 
{{magthumb|S1-2 MEGA 01 - Oct 1992 - Page76.jpg}}
 
 
===Mega Mouth (October 1992)===
 
This magazine speculates if ''Sonic 2'' will be released on Sega CD.
 
 
{{magthumb|S2 MEGA 01 - Oct 1992 - Page90.jpg}}
 
 
===Super Sonic (January 1993)===
 
The clip here shows a image of ''Sonic 1'' but the article talks about ''Sonic CD''.
 
 
{{magthumb|S2 Mega Issue4 - January1993 Page22.JPG}}
 
 
 
===Sonic CD (July 1993)===
 
===Sonic CD (July 1993)===
 
This clip contains a long [[Al Nilsen]] quote on his expectations for ''Sonic CD''.
 
This clip contains a long [[Al Nilsen]] quote on his expectations for ''Sonic CD''.
  
 
{{magthumb|S2 Mega Issue10 - July1993 Page9.JPG}}
 
{{magthumb|S2 Mega Issue10 - July1993 Page9.JPG}}
 
===Sonic CD Looking Good (September 1993)===
 
This clip mentions how the game is being displayed at Sega's London Headquarters.
 
 
{{magthumb|Scd Mega September1993 Issue12 Page9.jpg}}
 
 
===Sonic 2===
 
This clip mentions ''Sonic 2'' for the Sega CD as having cartoon quality slideshows.
 
 
{{magthumb|Sonic2PrevUKMagazine.jpg}}
 
 
==[[sega:Sega MegaZone|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.
 
 
{{magthumb|Scd MegaZone June1993.jpg}}
 
 
==[[sega:Sega Force|Sega Force]]==
 
===Sonic CD Slips Up (April 1993)===
 
This clip reveals that ''Sonic CD'' sales have not reached expectations in Japan.
 
 
{{magthumb|Scd-SegaForce April1993.jpg}}
 
 
==[[sega:Sega Visions|Sega Visions]]==
 
===Sonic the Hedgehog 2===
 
This clip briefly mentions ''Sonic 2 CD'', which of course was ''Sonic CD''.
 
 
{{magthumb|Segavisionssep1992naka2Cropped.jpg}}
 
  
 
==[[Sonic the Comic]]==
 
==[[Sonic the Comic]]==
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{{magthumb|Scd SonicTheComic.jpg}}
 
==Super Sonic==
 
===Le Mega CD===
 
This page has a few images of a early ''Sonic CD''.
 
 
{{magthumb|Supersonic Issue07 - Page 004.jpg}}
 
  
 
==Unknown Magazine==
 
==Unknown Magazine==
 
===Sonic-CD The Latest News===
 
===Sonic-CD The Latest News===
This clip reveals Sonic's voice actor in ''Sonic CD'' to be [[Keiko Utoku]].
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This clip mistakes Sonic's voice actor in ''Sonic CD'' to be [[Keiko Utoku]].
  
 
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Electronic Gaming Monthly

Sega 1993 and Beyond (May 1993)

This clip contains a quote given to the press on what to expect of Sonic CD.

Sonic ElectricGamingMonthly Issue46 May1993 Page52.jpg

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.

Scd ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue49 August1993 Page34.jpg

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.

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Mega

Sonic CD (July 1993)

This clip contains a long Al Nilsen quote on his expectations for Sonic CD.

S2 Mega Issue10 - July1993 Page9.JPG

Sonic the Comic

Contest

This article shows a prototype picture of Sonic CD.

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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.

Scd SonicTheComic.jpg

Unknown Magazine

Sonic-CD The Latest News

This clip mistakes Sonic's voice actor in Sonic CD to be Keiko Utoku.

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