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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.

File Date Source Title and comments
Logo-pdf.svg "Mega CD Sonic Update"
Short article describing the game as an enhanced version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 called "Super Sonic".
Logo-pdf.svg "Sonic Speaks!"
Short article about the game, still called "Super Sonic" at this point, and how voice acting will be included.
Logo-pdf.svg "Super Speedy Sonic"
Short preview of the game, with comments about Sonic speaking, animated cutscenes and CD music.
File:MeanMachinesSega12UK.pdf Logo-pdf.svg "Preview: Sonic CD"
Five-page preview and cover article. Topics covered include the soundtrack, Sonic's girlfriend "Rosy", the time travel game mechanic, and all six zones. Oil slicks are visible on the Special Stage floor, which were removed before the final release. The game is estimated to be 70% complete, with an expected October release date.
Logo-pdf.svg "Review: Sonic CD"
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%.
Logo-pdf.svg "Review: Sonic CD"
A two-page review for the game. It gets a 85% for graphics, 88% for sound, and a 89% overall.
File:VideoGames DE 1993-11.pdf Logo-pdf.svg "Warpzone: Sonic the Hedgehog CD"
Logo-pdf.svg "ROM Test: Sonic CD"
Logo-pdf.svg "Mega-CD Tips: Sonic CD"
Short paragraph describing the level select code.
Logo-pdf.svg "Tips: Sonic CD"
Short paragraph describing the level select code, repeated from issue #17.
Logo-pdf.svg "The Complete Sonic Tips Guide"
Single paragraph explaining the level select code. Part of a retrospective of codes on Mega Drive Sonic games.


Full-length articles

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.

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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.

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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.

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Mega

3 Sonic the Hedgehog (October 1992)

Mega had this small blurb about Super Sonic.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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