Reading: ‘The ultimate gamers’ mascot’: Sonic the Hedgehog at 35 – from 2D to 3D to a billion-dollar film franchise

As I read about Sonic's enduring legacy, a wave of nostalgia washed over me - I couldn't help but think back to lazy Sunday afternoons spent playing Sonic 2 on my dad's Sega Mega Drive, the sounds of Green Hill Zone still echoing in my mind like a forgotten childhood melody. The article's themes of resilience and attitude resonated with me on a deep level, probably because, as a maths nerd who spends most of her time indoors staring at screens, I've always felt a kinship with Sonic's unapologeti

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