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A one page article previewing a number of [[sega:Sega Mega Drive|Sega Mega Drive]] games, including ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''. | A one page article previewing a number of [[sega:Sega Mega Drive|Sega Mega Drive]] games, including ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''. | ||
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This clip from "Electronic Gaming Monthly" mentions the unused Music Track, number 10 in the Sound Test, and [[Hidden Palace Zone]]. | This clip from "Electronic Gaming Monthly" mentions the unused Music Track, number 10 in the Sound Test, and [[Hidden Palace Zone]]. | ||
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This clip from the Qman article mentions that the ''Sonic 2'' development is underway, Time travel included. | This clip from the Qman article mentions that the ''Sonic 2'' development is underway, Time travel included. | ||
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Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly July1992 Issue036 Page36.jpg | Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly July1992 Issue036 Page36.jpg | ||
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This letter from a reader of the magazine gets a response that mentions that Sonic can time travel, the past being inhabited by dinosaurs, the future having pollution and being machine controlled. It sounds like ''Sonic 2'' and ''Sonic CD'' descriptions getting mixed up, [[Hidden Palace Zone]] contains dinosaurs. | This letter from a reader of the magazine gets a response that mentions that Sonic can time travel, the past being inhabited by dinosaurs, the future having pollution and being machine controlled. It sounds like ''Sonic 2'' and ''Sonic CD'' descriptions getting mixed up, [[Hidden Palace Zone]] contains dinosaurs. | ||
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This magazine clip contains a screenshot of the beta Title Screen. | This magazine clip contains a screenshot of the beta Title Screen. | ||
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This preview comes from the Sega Force insert of the EGM magazine. | This preview comes from the Sega Force insert of the EGM magazine. | ||
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This preview also comes from the Sega Force insert of the EGM magazine. This one focuses on the supposed Mega Drive port. | This preview also comes from the Sega Force insert of the EGM magazine. This one focuses on the supposed Mega Drive port. | ||
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This letter from a reader of the magazine asks about Sega's so-called [[Blast Processing]]. | This letter from a reader of the magazine asks about Sega's so-called [[Blast Processing]]. | ||
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Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly March1993 Issue44 Page012.jpg | Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly March1993 Issue44 Page012.jpg | ||
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This describes how to input various cheat codes. | This describes how to input various cheat codes. | ||
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This displays the 3 different ending cutscenes. | This displays the 3 different ending cutscenes. | ||
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This magazine clip reveals that Michael Jackson first played ''Sonic 2'' on December 15th, 1992. | This magazine clip reveals that Michael Jackson first played ''Sonic 2'' on December 15th, 1992. | ||
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This clip shows how to perform the 14 continues cheat code. | This clip shows how to perform the 14 continues cheat code. | ||
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This clip from "Games TM" magazine talks about the anticipation for the release for ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' and also explains the concept and usage of [[Blast Processing]]. | This clip from "Games TM" magazine talks about the anticipation for the release for ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' and also explains the concept and usage of [[Blast Processing]]. | ||
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This clip from GameFan's first issue (October 1992) shows once again the mockup of [[Dust Hill Zone]]. | This clip from GameFan's first issue (October 1992) shows once again the mockup of [[Dust Hill Zone]]. | ||
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This clip from the December 1991 issue of "GamePro" magazine indicates that Sega had started planning for ''Sonic 2'' by the publication of this issue. | This clip from the December 1991 issue of "GamePro" magazine indicates that Sega had started planning for ''Sonic 2'' by the publication of this issue. | ||
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This is from the April Fools section of GamePro called Lamepro. It includes an "epic" cheat code. | This is from the April Fools section of GamePro called Lamepro. It includes an "epic" cheat code. | ||
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Image:GamePro Issue 045 - April 1993 017.jpg|Cover | Image:GamePro Issue 045 - April 1993 017.jpg|Cover | ||
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This page shows cheats for both versions of ''Sonic 2''. | This page shows cheats for both versions of ''Sonic 2''. | ||
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This letter asks about the scrapped Hidden Palace Zone and Dust Hill Zone. The response mentions Hidden Palace Zone, and doesn't use the name of Dust Hill, but describes it. | This letter asks about the scrapped Hidden Palace Zone and Dust Hill Zone. The response mentions Hidden Palace Zone, and doesn't use the name of Dust Hill, but describes it. | ||
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This article talks about Tiger LCD games. A picture of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (LCD game)|Sonic 2]]'' is shown. | This article talks about Tiger LCD games. A picture of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (LCD game)|Sonic 2]]'' is shown. | ||
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This gives a few cheat codes for ''Sonic 2''. | This gives a few cheat codes for ''Sonic 2''. | ||
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Sonic acquires the #4 ranking in Q's latest popularity poll. | Sonic acquires the #4 ranking in Q's latest popularity poll. | ||
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This article talks about the pros and cons of purchasing the Genesis. It also posts about the ''Sonic 2'' System package, the Genesis with ''Sonic 2'' packed-in. | This article talks about the pros and cons of purchasing the Genesis. It also posts about the ''Sonic 2'' System package, the Genesis with ''Sonic 2'' packed-in. | ||
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This clip contains nothing but mock-up screenshots and mentions the game having 35 levels, the final game has 20 levels (not including special stages). If the special stages and 2 player stages are added in the number could be closer to 35 levels but it isn't sure what the magazine meant when it posted the number of levels. It is also mentioned that time travel will be part of the game, which is achieved when when Sonic reaches top speed. The Sega CD port is also mentioned which will have enhanced sound and cartoon quality slideshows. | This clip contains nothing but mock-up screenshots and mentions the game having 35 levels, the final game has 20 levels (not including special stages). If the special stages and 2 player stages are added in the number could be closer to 35 levels but it isn't sure what the magazine meant when it posted the number of levels. It is also mentioned that time travel will be part of the game, which is achieved when when Sonic reaches top speed. The Sega CD port is also mentioned which will have enhanced sound and cartoon quality slideshows. | ||
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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''. | 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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A letter in this clip asks if there will be a Mega CD port of ''Sonic 2''. The answer was favoritive of the games release. | A letter in this clip asks if there will be a Mega CD port of ''Sonic 2''. The answer was favoritive of the games release. | ||
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This is a contest Mega held to give away free copies of ''Sonic 2''. | This is a contest Mega held to give away free copies of ''Sonic 2''. | ||
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This is the contents page of the Novemeber 1991 issue of "Mega" magazine and mentions that ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' will be covered later in the issue. | This is the contents page of the Novemeber 1991 issue of "Mega" magazine and mentions that ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' will be covered later in the issue. | ||
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This is another clip that talks about ''Sonic CD'' when it was thought to be a port of ''Sonic 2'' and called ''Super Sonic''. | This is another clip that talks about ''Sonic CD'' when it was thought to be a port of ''Sonic 2'' and called ''Super Sonic''. | ||
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Sonic was placed #1 in the Q popularity poll. Tails gained #4. | Sonic was placed #1 in the Q popularity poll. Tails gained #4. | ||
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Sonic 2 mockup pictures with time travel mentioned. | Sonic 2 mockup pictures with time travel mentioned. | ||
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Image:S2 MegaPlay Issue11 August1992 Page024.jpg | Image:S2 MegaPlay Issue11 August1992 Page024.jpg | ||
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===Preview (September 1992)=== | ===Preview (September 1992)=== | ||
This small clip from the September 1992 issue of "Megazone" mentions the release of the upcoming [[Mega Drive]], [[Sega Game Gear|Game Gear]], and [[Mega CD]] versions of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''. Of course, the Mega CD version actually became ''Sonic the Hedgehog CD''. | This small clip from the September 1992 issue of "Megazone" mentions the release of the upcoming [[Mega Drive]], [[Sega Game Gear|Game Gear]], and [[Mega CD]] versions of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''. Of course, the Mega CD version actually became ''Sonic the Hedgehog CD''. | ||
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===Cheat Page=== | ===Cheat Page=== | ||
This clip is from an issue of "Megatech" magazine. It covers cheat codes of several Mega Drive Sonic games. | This clip is from an issue of "Megatech" magazine. It covers cheat codes of several Mega Drive Sonic games. | ||
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===Baseball Jacket Contest=== | ===Baseball Jacket Contest=== | ||
This page from an issue of "Megatech" magazine announces a contest to win one of three Baseball Jackets with the ''Sonic the Hedgeghog 2'' Logo on it. In addition to the baseball jacket first place would also win a ''[[Ecco the Dolphin]]'' gamepack. The answers to the contest were: {{B}},{{C}}, and {{A}}. | This page from an issue of "Megatech" magazine announces a contest to win one of three Baseball Jackets with the ''Sonic the Hedgeghog 2'' Logo on it. In addition to the baseball jacket first place would also win a ''[[Ecco the Dolphin]]'' gamepack. The answers to the contest were: {{B}},{{C}}, and {{A}}. | ||
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===Preview (July 1992)=== | ===Preview (July 1992)=== | ||
This article is from the 1992 issue of "Sega Force" magazine. It's a small one page preview of the upcoming ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''. | This article is from the 1992 issue of "Sega Force" magazine. It's a small one page preview of the upcoming ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''. | ||
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===Preview=== | ===Preview=== | ||
These clips span different issues of "Sega Guide" magazine. In the letters section before the release of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' it uses screens from scrapped levels [[Dust Hill Zone]] and Hidden Palace Zone. After the release of the game they issue a response about the use of those images in the second clip. | These clips span different issues of "Sega Guide" magazine. In the letters section before the release of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' it uses screens from scrapped levels [[Dust Hill Zone]] and Hidden Palace Zone. After the release of the game they issue a response about the use of those images in the second clip. | ||
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This announces that Sega Visions will preview this game in the next issue. | This announces that Sega Visions will preview this game in the next issue. | ||
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This covers various Sega merchandise, including the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (LCD game)|Sonic 2 LCD game]]''. | This covers various Sega merchandise, including the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (LCD game)|Sonic 2 LCD game]]''. | ||
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File:S2 SegaVisions June-July1993 Page84.jpg | File:S2 SegaVisions June-July1993 Page84.jpg | ||
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This covers yet more Sonic merchandise. | This covers yet more Sonic merchandise. | ||
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File:Sega Visions issue 14 pag 96.jpg | File:Sega Visions issue 14 pag 96.jpg | ||
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===Preview=== | ===Preview=== | ||
The clip from this magazine describes Sonic's popularity which was quite high at the time. It talks about the merchandise being distributed such as Sonic Soda and the new television series. It also mentions ''Sonic the Hedgehog CD'' when it was thought to be a port of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''. | The clip from this magazine describes Sonic's popularity which was quite high at the time. It talks about the merchandise being distributed such as Sonic Soda and the new television series. It also mentions ''Sonic the Hedgehog CD'' when it was thought to be a port of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''. | ||
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===Clip #1=== | ===Clip #1=== | ||
This clip describes on how pre-orders of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' were greater than the pre-orders for Madonnas book, named "Sex". It also beat out the "Terminator 2" video and the CD "Simply Red" in terms of pre-orders. | This clip describes on how pre-orders of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' were greater than the pre-orders for Madonnas book, named "Sex". It also beat out the "Terminator 2" video and the CD "Simply Red" in terms of pre-orders. | ||
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===Clip #2=== | ===Clip #2=== | ||
This article from an unkown German magazine contains concept art for Sonic. The text on the image translates to Mr. Hedgehog, or Mr. Needlemouse. | This article from an unkown German magazine contains concept art for Sonic. The text on the image translates to Mr. Hedgehog, or Mr. Needlemouse. | ||
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===Clip #3=== | ===Clip #3=== | ||
This clip mentions a promotion in which Sonic games would be given away if a small 25 word essay were sent to the address provided in the clip. | This clip mentions a promotion in which Sonic games would be given away if a small 25 word essay were sent to the address provided in the clip. | ||
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This small clip has a image of the ''Sonic 2'' arcade cabinet used by Nick Arcade. The people in the image are the shows host and the worlds oldest contestant on the show. | This small clip has a image of the ''Sonic 2'' arcade cabinet used by Nick Arcade. The people in the image are the shows host and the worlds oldest contestant on the show. | ||
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[[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Magazine Articles]] | [[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Magazine Articles]] | ||
Revision as of 10:15, 30 October 2011
This page has a list of articles for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and covers short magazine articles not deserving of their own page.
Contents
- 1 Full-length articles
- 2 Ação Games
- 3 Electronic Gaming Monthly
- 3.1 Sound Test
- 3.2 Q-man (July 1992)
- 3.3 Letters (July 1992)
- 3.4 International News (November 1992)
- 3.5 Small Preview (November 1992)
- 3.6 Small Preview (November 1992)
- 3.7 Letters (March 1993)
- 3.8 Cheats (March 1993)
- 3.9 Game Over (March 1993)
- 3.10 Michael Jackson (April 1993)
- 3.11 14 Continues Cheat Code (May 1993)
- 4 Games TM
- 5 GameFan
- 6 GamePro
- 6.1 Clip #1 (December 1991)
- 6.2 LamePro (April 1993)
- 6.3 Stage Select and More (May 1993)
- 6.4 Letter section (June 1993)
- 6.5 Tiger puts the bite on handheld games (November 1993)
- 6.6 Hot Swat '93 (November 1993)
- 6.7 Sonic tops Mario in Latest Kids' Popularity Poll (November 1993)
- 6.8 Special Feature (System Shopper)
- 7 Mega
- 8 Megaplay
- 9 Megazone
- 10 Megatech
- 11 Sega Force
- 12 Sega Guide
- 13 Sega Visions
- 14 Sega Zone
- 15 Unknown Magazine
Full-length articles
- Advertisements - Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- An Amusement Park called Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Video Games and Computer Entertainment, October 1992)
- As Mil Faces De Sonic (Ação Games)
- Backstage with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Game Players Sega Guide, December 1992)
- Bonus Section - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (GamePro, April 1993)
- Bonus Section - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (GamePro, March 1993)
- Cheat Codes - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Megatech)
- Game Feature - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Visions, November-December 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Electronic Gaming Monthly, August 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Electronic Gaming Monthly, December 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Electronic Gaming Monthly, November 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Electronic Gaming Monthly, October 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Game Power, November 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (GamePro, January 1993)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (GamePro, November 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Gamers, May 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mean Machines Sega, October 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mean Machines, August 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Megaforce, November 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Megaforce, October 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Megatech, 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Player One, October 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Force, January 1993)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Power, November 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Visions, September 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Zone, Issue 7)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Supergame, February 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Supergame, November 1992)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Unknown Magazine, Unknown Date)
- Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Videogame, Issue 20)
- Inside a Video Game Company - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Disney Adventures, October 1992)
- Interview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mega, June 1993)
- Le createur de Sonic - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Megaforce, December 1992)
- Review - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Consoles Plus, October 1992)
- Review - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Electronic Gaming Monthly, December 1992)
- Review - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mean Machines Sega, November 1992)
- Review - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mega, November 1992)
- Review - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Megazone, January 1993)
- Rip N Tip - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mega, December 1992)
- Sonic the Hedgehog Guide
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Official Players Guide Preview (Sega Visions, March 1993)
- Special Booklet - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Megatech)
Ação Games
Sega Ataca De Sonic 2 E Diabo De Tasmania
A one page article previewing a number of Sega Mega Drive games, including Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
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Electronic Gaming Monthly
Sound Test
This clip from "Electronic Gaming Monthly" mentions the unused Music Track, number 10 in the Sound Test, and Hidden Palace Zone.
Q-man (July 1992)
This clip from the Qman article mentions that the Sonic 2 development is underway, Time travel included.
- S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly July1992 Issue036 Page36.jpg
Letters (July 1992)
This letter from a reader of the magazine gets a response that mentions that Sonic can time travel, the past being inhabited by dinosaurs, the future having pollution and being machine controlled. It sounds like Sonic 2 and Sonic CD descriptions getting mixed up, Hidden Palace Zone contains dinosaurs.
- S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly July1992 Issue036 Page16.jpg
International News (November 1992)
This magazine clip contains a screenshot of the beta Title Screen.
- S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue40 November1992 Page77.jpg
Small Preview (November 1992)
This preview comes from the Sega Force insert of the EGM magazine.
- S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue40 November1992 Page149.jpg
Small Preview (November 1992)
This preview also comes from the Sega Force insert of the EGM magazine. This one focuses on the supposed Mega Drive port.
- S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue40 November1992 Page167.jpg
Letters (March 1993)
This letter from a reader of the magazine asks about Sega's so-called Blast Processing.
- S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly March1993 Issue44 Page012.jpg
Cheats (March 1993)
This describes how to input various cheat codes.
- S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly March1993 Issue44 Page80.jpg
Game Over (March 1993)
This displays the 3 different ending cutscenes.
- S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly March1993 Issue44 Page158.jpg
Michael Jackson (April 1993)
This magazine clip reveals that Michael Jackson first played Sonic 2 on December 15th, 1992.
14 Continues Cheat Code (May 1993)
This clip shows how to perform the 14 continues cheat code.
- S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue46 May1993 Page80.jpg
Games TM
Preview
This clip from "Games TM" magazine talks about the anticipation for the release for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and also explains the concept and usage of Blast Processing.
GameFan
Preview
This clip from GameFan's first issue (October 1992) shows once again the mockup of Dust Hill Zone.
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GamePro
Clip #1 (December 1991)
This clip from the December 1991 issue of "GamePro" magazine indicates that Sega had started planning for Sonic 2 by the publication of this issue.
- GamePro Issue029 December 1991-Clip.JPG
LamePro (April 1993)
This is from the April Fools section of GamePro called Lamepro. It includes an "epic" cheat code.
Cover
Page 19
Stage Select and More (May 1993)
This page shows cheats for both versions of Sonic 2.
- S2 GamePro Issue046 May1993 Page158.jpg
Letter section (June 1993)
This letter asks about the scrapped Hidden Palace Zone and Dust Hill Zone. The response mentions Hidden Palace Zone, and doesn't use the name of Dust Hill, but describes it.
- S2 GamePro Issue47 June1993 Page14.jpg
Tiger puts the bite on handheld games (November 1993)
This article talks about Tiger LCD games. A picture of Sonic 2 is shown.
- S2 GamePro Issue52 November1993 Page192.jpg
Hot Swat '93 (November 1993)
This gives a few cheat codes for Sonic 2.
- S2 GamePro Issue52 November1993 Page244.jpg
Sonic tops Mario in Latest Kids' Popularity Poll (November 1993)
Sonic acquires the #4 ranking in Q's latest popularity poll.
- S2 GamePro Issue52 November1993 Page244.jpg
Special Feature (System Shopper)
This article talks about the pros and cons of purchasing the Genesis. It also posts about the Sonic 2 System package, the Genesis with Sonic 2 packed-in.
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Mega
Preview (October 1992)
This clip contains nothing but mock-up screenshots and mentions the game having 35 levels, the final game has 20 levels (not including special stages). If the special stages and 2 player stages are added in the number could be closer to 35 levels but it isn't sure what the magazine meant when it posted the number of levels. It is also mentioned that time travel will be part of the game, which is achieved when when Sonic reaches top speed. The Sega CD port is also mentioned which will have enhanced sound and cartoon quality slideshows.
- Sonic2PrevUKMagazine.jpg
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.
Mega Mouth (October 1992)
A letter in this clip asks if there will be a Mega CD port of Sonic 2. The answer was favoritive of the games release.
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Contest (October 1992)
This is a contest Mega held to give away free copies of Sonic 2.
Contents (November 1992)
This is the contents page of the Novemeber 1991 issue of "Mega" magazine and mentions that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will be covered later in the issue.
- MegaNovember1992.jpg
Super Sonic (January 1993)
This is another clip that talks about Sonic CD when it was thought to be a port of Sonic 2 and called Super Sonic.
- S2 Mega Issue4 - January1993 Page22.JPG
Sonic and Tails top US chart (October 1993)
Sonic was placed #1 in the Q popularity poll. Tails gained #4.
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Megaplay
Preview (August 1992)
Sonic 2 mockup pictures with time travel mentioned.
- S2 MegaPlay Issue11 August1992 Page024.jpg
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Megazone
Preview (September 1992)
This small clip from the September 1992 issue of "Megazone" mentions the release of the upcoming Mega Drive, Game Gear, and Mega CD versions of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Of course, the Mega CD version actually became Sonic the Hedgehog CD.
- MegazoneSeptember92-1.jpg
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Megatech
Cheat Page
This clip is from an issue of "Megatech" magazine. It covers cheat codes of several Mega Drive Sonic games.
Baseball Jacket Contest
This page from an issue of "Megatech" magazine announces a contest to win one of three Baseball Jackets with the Sonic the Hedgeghog 2 Logo on it. In addition to the baseball jacket first place would also win a Ecco the Dolphin gamepack. The answers to the contest were: 
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Sega Force
Preview (July 1992)
This article is from the 1992 issue of "Sega Force" magazine. It's a small one page preview of the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
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Sega Guide
Preview
These clips span different issues of "Sega Guide" magazine. In the letters section before the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 it uses screens from scrapped levels Dust Hill Zone and Hidden Palace Zone. After the release of the game they issue a response about the use of those images in the second clip.
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Sega Visions
Coming Up
This announces that Sega Visions will preview this game in the next issue.
- SEGA Visions issue 8 pag 62.jpg
Totally Sonic (June-July 1993)
This covers various Sega merchandise, including the Sonic 2 LCD game.
- S2 SegaVisions June-July1993 Page84.jpg
- S2 SegaVisions June-July1993 Page85.jpg
Totally Sonic (August 1993)
This covers yet more Sonic merchandise.
- Sega Visions issue 14 pag 96.jpg
- Sega Visions issue 14 pag 97.jpg
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Sega Zone
Preview
The clip from this magazine describes Sonic's popularity which was quite high at the time. It talks about the merchandise being distributed such as Sonic Soda and the new television series. It also mentions Sonic the Hedgehog CD when it was thought to be a port of Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
- SegaZoneIssue61.jpg
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Unknown Magazine
Clip #1
This clip describes on how pre-orders of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 were greater than the pre-orders for Madonnas book, named "Sex". It also beat out the "Terminator 2" video and the CD "Simply Red" in terms of pre-orders.
- SonicSex.jpg
Clip #2
This article from an unkown German magazine contains concept art for Sonic. The text on the image translates to Mr. Hedgehog, or Mr. Needlemouse.
Clip #3
This clip mentions a promotion in which Sonic games would be given away if a small 25 word essay were sent to the address provided in the clip.
- SonicGiveaway.jpg
Clip #4
This small clip has a image of the Sonic 2 arcade cabinet used by Nick Arcade. The people in the image are the shows host and the worlds oldest contestant on the show.
