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Sections that could be contributed to included 'Features', 'Fanbase', 'Games', 'Card' and 'Photos', with an additional 'Credits' section that exhaustively listed all websites and fans involved in the project. The website launched in June 2006 and remained open for contributions until late August 2006. It is still available as an archive for visitors to browse. | Sections that could be contributed to included 'Features', 'Fanbase', 'Games', 'Card' and 'Photos', with an additional 'Credits' section that exhaustively listed all websites and fans involved in the project. The website launched in June 2006 and remained open for contributions until late August 2006. It is still available as an archive for visitors to browse. | ||
| − | + | *'''Features:''' Many webmasters were invited to write articles and opinion pieces about the history of Sonic the Hedgehog. Resources such as [[Sonic CulT]] and [[The Shadow Realm]] to the official Jun Senoue website provided written works to the project. The Summer of Sonic website caught the attention of [[Richard Jacques]], [[Jun Senoue]], [[Shun Nakamura]] and [[Masahiro Kumono]], which resulted in various exclusive interviews and Q&As being held. Miscellaneous items such as wallpapers, downloadable cards and remixes were submitted and archived here, and external fan events also set to celebrate Sonic's 15th Anniversary were mentioned. | |
| − | Many webmasters were invited to write articles and opinion pieces about the history of Sonic the Hedgehog. Resources such as [[Sonic CulT]] and [[The Shadow Realm]] to the official Jun Senoue website provided written works to the project. The Summer of Sonic website caught the attention of [[Richard Jacques]], [[Jun Senoue]], [[Shun Nakamura]] and [[Masahiro Kumono]], which resulted in various exclusive interviews and Q&As being held. Miscellaneous items such as wallpapers, downloadable cards and remixes were submitted and archived here, and external fan events also set to celebrate Sonic's 15th Anniversary were mentioned. | ||
| − | + | *'''Fanbase:''' The fanbase category was split into many sections: Artwork, Fiction, Comics, Fangames and Videos. Visitors were invited to submit their creative works via email and have them uploaded onto the Summer of Sonic website shortly after. Most followed the theme of celebrating Sonic's birthday, while many saw fit to include amateur music videos featuring mashups of various themes and Sonic clips. Tweaker's [[Sonic Megamix]] featured alongside the roster of notable downloads. | |
| − | The fanbase category was split into many sections: Artwork, Fiction, Comics, Fangames and Videos. Visitors were invited to submit their creative works via email and have them uploaded onto the Summer of Sonic website shortly after. Most followed the theme of celebrating Sonic's birthday, while many saw fit to include amateur music videos featuring mashups of various themes and Sonic clips. Tweaker's [[Sonic Megamix]] featured alongside the roster of notable downloads. | ||
| − | + | *'''Games:''' As many people visiting the site would probably not be a regular visitor of many Sonic sites, this section was on show to briefly detail the newest and upcoming games of the time. [[Sonic Riders]], [[Sonic Rivals]], [[Sonic and the Secret Rings]] and Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 were mentioned in this section, with a brief info guide and a small offering of screenshots and videos. | |
| − | As many people visiting the site would probably not be a regular visitor of many Sonic sites, this section was on show to briefly detail the newest and upcoming games of the time. [[Sonic Riders]], [[Sonic Rivals]], [[Sonic and the Secret Rings]] and Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 were mentioned in this section, with a brief info guide and a small offering of screenshots and videos. | ||
| − | + | *'''Card:''' Using a PHP script, visitors could sign a virtual birthday card and send Sonic the Hedgehog their best wishes for his 15th Anniversary. This section of the website was so popular multiple virtual cards had to be used. A total of 121 cards containing 2026 different signatures were collated in this section. | |
| − | Using a PHP script, visitors could sign a virtual birthday card and send Sonic the Hedgehog their best wishes for his 15th Anniversary. This section of the website was so popular multiple virtual cards had to be used. A total of 121 cards containing 2026 different signatures were collated in this section. | + | |
| + | *'''Photo:''' Visitors could submit photos of themselves with Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise or in any sort of 'Sonical' situation to celebrate the 15th Anniversary. Every week the best photo submitted would be picked and the contributor would win a special yellow t-shirt with a sprite of Sonic from [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] on the front. They are today a very sought after piece of merchandise. | ||
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==Convention (2008)== | ==Convention (2008)== | ||
Revision as of 18:00, 11 July 2008
The Summer of Sonic is a project that aims to get the entire fan community together and working towards a common goal. Its first incarnation was a website where many fansites contributed material to celebrate Sonic's 15th Anniversary in 2006. In 2008 it was re-imagined as the first ever convention for Sonic the Hedgehog fans. The concept was created by Svend Joscelyne, and is known to have official 'support' from SEGA Europe.
Website (2006)
The original Summer of Sonic concept was built around the idea that while altogether the Sonic community was one, there were many different factions and communities that did not take to each other very well. The website project was an attempt for all fansites involved to bury the hatchet, while collaborating with fellow webmasters of resources large and small. There was also an opportunity for artists, fan game developers, fiction writers and casual visitors to get involved by submitting their works or entering contests.
Sections that could be contributed to included 'Features', 'Fanbase', 'Games', 'Card' and 'Photos', with an additional 'Credits' section that exhaustively listed all websites and fans involved in the project. The website launched in June 2006 and remained open for contributions until late August 2006. It is still available as an archive for visitors to browse.
- Features: Many webmasters were invited to write articles and opinion pieces about the history of Sonic the Hedgehog. Resources such as Sonic CulT and The Shadow Realm to the official Jun Senoue website provided written works to the project. The Summer of Sonic website caught the attention of Richard Jacques, Jun Senoue, Shun Nakamura and Masahiro Kumono, which resulted in various exclusive interviews and Q&As being held. Miscellaneous items such as wallpapers, downloadable cards and remixes were submitted and archived here, and external fan events also set to celebrate Sonic's 15th Anniversary were mentioned.
- Fanbase: The fanbase category was split into many sections: Artwork, Fiction, Comics, Fangames and Videos. Visitors were invited to submit their creative works via email and have them uploaded onto the Summer of Sonic website shortly after. Most followed the theme of celebrating Sonic's birthday, while many saw fit to include amateur music videos featuring mashups of various themes and Sonic clips. Tweaker's Sonic Megamix featured alongside the roster of notable downloads.
- Games: As many people visiting the site would probably not be a regular visitor of many Sonic sites, this section was on show to briefly detail the newest and upcoming games of the time. Sonic Riders, Sonic Rivals, Sonic and the Secret Rings and Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 were mentioned in this section, with a brief info guide and a small offering of screenshots and videos.
- Card: Using a PHP script, visitors could sign a virtual birthday card and send Sonic the Hedgehog their best wishes for his 15th Anniversary. This section of the website was so popular multiple virtual cards had to be used. A total of 121 cards containing 2026 different signatures were collated in this section.
- Photo: Visitors could submit photos of themselves with Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise or in any sort of 'Sonical' situation to celebrate the 15th Anniversary. Every week the best photo submitted would be picked and the contributor would win a special yellow t-shirt with a sprite of Sonic from Sonic the Hedgehog on the front. They are today a very sought after piece of merchandise.
Convention (2008)
The website project was such a success that many emails were received asking to continue as an annual online event. In 2008, Svend decided to change the format of the Summer of Sonic and make it a similar concept where fans of all types collaborated, but on a real life platform. The idea of hosting a convention where attendees can use the space as they will came to fruition after speaking to Kevin 'ArchAngelUK' Eva (Community Manager for SEGA Europe) and the two started to co-organise the first Sonic the Hedgehog fan convention.
Dreams of an Absolution star Lee Brotherton is announced as one of a possible three special guests attending the event.
Venue for the Summer of Sonic Convention 2008 is in London's Covent Garden on 9th August, and attendees must register their interest on the official website (http://www.summerofsonic.com/) before being admitted entry.