Sonic the Hedgehog 35th birthday live stream set for June 23 [Update]
SEGA celebrates 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with a birthday livestream, new merchandise, and themed music.
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Sega celebrated Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary with a birthday livestream on June 23. The event coincided with the reveal of a new anniversary song, "Speed Is My Life," and the release of a new merchandise collection.
Price cuts were also implemented for various Sonic games and Lego sets.
Epilogue added 78d ago, after coverage quieted.
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SEGA scheduled a birthday livestream for June 23 to mark the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog. The celebration includes the reveal of a new anniversary song titled "Speed Is My Life," as well as the launch of a Sonic 35th Anniversary Collection of merchandise.
Coverage from Gematsu, TechRadar, and Pixelkin highlights promotional activities, including price cuts on Lego sets and various Sonic games. Nikkei Asia notes the franchise's ongoing efforts to compete with Mario in the IP business.
Attention remains on the details emerging from the June 23 livestream. Reports from SEGA and Nintendojo emphasize the event's timing at 9:30 AM PT.
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Speed is My Life Lords of Gaming · 92d ago
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Feature: In The Zone Nintendo Life · 92d ago
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Sonic the Hedgehog 35th birthday live stream set for June 23 [Update] Gematsu · 92d ago broke it first
Quick answers
When was the Sonic birthday livestream scheduled?
The livestream was set for June 23 at 9:30 AM PT.
What is the name of the 35th anniversary song?
The anniversary song is titled "Speed Is My Life" according to Nintendo Insider.
Are there any discounts associated with the anniversary?
TechRadar reports that prices for Lego sets and several Sonic games have been slashed.
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