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'Sonic the Hedgehog': Sega working on 'completely new game,' 'full movie'

By Wade Sheridan
Developer Sonic Team has announced that they are working on a "completely new game" and "full movie." Photo courtesy of Sega/Twitter
Developer Sonic Team has announced that they are working on a "completely new game" and "full movie." Photo courtesy of Sega/Twitter

TOKYO, June 24 (UPI) -- As Sega celebrates the 25th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, developer Sonic Team has revealed they are working on a new game and full-length movie.

"We at Sonic Team – are developing a completely new game, as well as developing a full movie, actively done by Sony Pictures, and animation on Sonic Boom," Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka said of the blue speedster's future to Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu as translated by Soah City.

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"We are also ready to improve sponsor ties. The most important thing is not the fact the series survived for 25 years, but how many games [were] developed. Our goal – add something new and overcome any potential hardships," he continued.

Sonic Boom referenced by Iizuka, is the currently ongoing animated and game series of the same name not developed in-house by Sega. Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice, the next entry in the series, is set to arrive for the Nintendo 3DS on Sept. 27.

The announcement of a new proper Sonic game and film comes as the iconic video game character celebrates his 25th anniversary. The characters first title Sonic the Hedgehog was released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis.

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A new video celebrating the character's history was released Thursday highlighting all the different titles and looks Sonic has undergone the past 25 years. "Happy 25th Anniversary, Sonic! Thank you to all the fans who helped us run this far," noted Sonic's offcial Twitter account alongside the clip.

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