Sonic the Hedgehog 35th birthday live stream set for June 23 [Update]
Sega celebrates the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog with a birthday livestream, new music, and brand expansion.
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Sega scheduled a birthday livestream for June 23 to celebrate 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog. The anniversary featured the reveal of a song titled "Speed Is My Life" and price cuts on Lego sets and games.
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The brief
Sega scheduled a birthday livestream for Sonic the Hedgehog on June 23 at 9:30 AM PT to mark the character's 35th anniversary. The celebration includes the reveal of a commemorative song titled "Speed Is My Life." Coverage from Gematsu, SEGA, and Nintendojo focuses on the livestream event, while TechRadar reports price reductions on Sonic games and Lego sets.
Nikkei Asia notes the brand's IP business competition with Mario, and Saiga NAK reports that Sega discussed the growth of the Sonic brand at the Cannes Lions creative festival. Attention remains on the updates provided during the June 23 livestream and the continued performance of the Sonic IP business.
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The reporting (10)
- Speed is My Life Lords of Gaming · 67d ago
- Sonic 35th Anniversary Song "Speed Is My Life" Revealed Nintendo Insider · 67d ago
- Sonic the Hedgehog chases Mario in IP business, 35 years since debut Nikkei Asia · 67d ago
- Loads of Sonic games and Lego sets have had their prices slashed in time for the hedgehog's 35th anniversary TechRadar · 67d ago
- Sega Holds First Official Session as a Japanese Game Company! The company discusses the story behind the growth of the “Sonic” brand at “Cannes Lions,” one of the world’s largest creative festivals. Saiga NAK · 67d ago
- TUNE IN TODAY AT 9:30AM PT FOR SONIC'S BIRTHDAY LIVESTREAM SEGA · 67d ago
- Feature: In The Zone Nintendo Life · 67d ago
- Tune in Tomorrow for Sonic’s Birthday Stream Nintendojo · 67d ago
- 35 Years Ago Today, Sega Released One of the Greatest Video Games of All Time Men's Journal · 67d ago
- Sonic the Hedgehog 35th birthday live stream set for June 23 [Update] Gematsu · 67d ago
Quick answers
When was the Sonic birthday livestream scheduled?
The livestream was set for June 23 at 9:30 AM PT.
What new song was revealed for the anniversary?
The 35th anniversary song is titled "Speed Is My Life."
Are there any related sales occurring?
According to TechRadar, prices have been slashed for various Sonic games and Lego sets.
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