Sonic busts ghosts in upcoming 'Night of the Werehog' short

by Griffin McElroy { Nov 2nd 2008 at 2:00PM }

If you're a fan of Sonic the Hedgehog's non-video game outings, you'd be wise to check out the trailer for an upcoming animated short featuring Sega's spiny mascot, titled Night of the Werehog. The movie, which will be available online sometime before the launch of Sonic Unleashed, features the speedster (in his new, lupine form) battling all manner of unmannerly ghosts. Though the trailer (which we've courteously posted after the break), doesn't do much to tell how the short relates to the story of Unleashed, the CGI is extremely well done -- though we're somewhat disappointed by the movie's apparent lack of Jaleelitude.

Tags: night-of-the-werehog, sega, sonic-the-hedgehog, sonic-unleashed

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

redninja @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:14PM

first

Lionbacker @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:16PM

Fuck you.

sicsided @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:17PM

your father was, in your mom. lose.

Moptimus Slime @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:26PM

eat shit and die

Jakka @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:27PM

Fifth!

SytheMaster @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:30PM

These comments are all related to the story...

Moptimus Slime @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:32PM

you banned ESC but this asshat gets to run around and hide beneath his bridge only to jump out and shout first? WTF Joystiq??

Lionbacker @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:41PM

Why did Mr. ESC get banned in the first place? I never found out.

Jakka @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:51PM

@ Lionbacker

Don't even ask.Doing so is an even bigger mistake than asking Ninjakamster/Chin-Poh what happened to his PS3.

Jakka @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:58PM

Speaking of which, I've also been banned...six times? and so far I only know or suspect why in only three cases.

Threatning to cut my wrists due to the broken comment system ftw!

Tiptup300 @ Nov 2nd 2008 3:34PM

Okay, joystiq add this.

if($post_message == "first" && $post_position == 0)
{
die("Please wait a few minutes, and try again later.");
}

FAT MAN @ Nov 2nd 2008 3:50PM

sarcasm//

ah, Qbasic i know that language. very easy :)

The Fatass of Kickassness @ Nov 2nd 2008 3:55PM

Joystiq, I've reported every single one of this guy's posts, as have several other people. Look at his post history. How is this dumbfuck not banned?

redninja @ Nov 2nd 2008 3:59PM

Wow it just amuses me how worked up you guys get over a "first" post i mean SERIOUSLY grow the fuck up, when you were a child (you probally still are) and when you finished a race FIRST me you got all excited and yelled FIRST!!! and showed off to your friends? did you? alright stfu its the same deal here kid

Cesaria (Gamertag: Cesaria360) @ Nov 2nd 2008 4:07PM

Did you really just compare a physical endurance test to commenting on a fucking Sonic the Hedgehog blog article? If you feel you've achieved something, you've got some deeply rooted emotional problems. Have fun rolling in the e-p***y.

Moptimus Slime @ Nov 2nd 2008 5:03PM

wait, did you just call me a kid cause I'm black? Even Chin-Poh thinks thats racist. Also, you tell us to grow up, then you reference something that we might've done when we were children. What.The.Fuck.

its curtains for you redninja (or as your profile says "teh ninja"). Lacy, gently wafting curtains.

Slaziman @ Nov 2nd 2008 5:45PM

I bet you'd show off to your friends too that you got the first post... if you had any.

ZING KAPOW

Anticrawl @ Nov 2nd 2008 6:06PM

@ Lionbacker

Mr. ESC was banned not only because of that post but because his mindless personal attacks on the people of this blog got to the point that the bloggers had to edit out parts of his comments or delete them entirely. To put it simply he had it coming to him.

Moptimus Slime @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:27PM

Dear SEGA,

Nobody gives a fuck about Sonic and his shitty friends, and we sure as hell dont care about his alter-egos

bvhj @ Nov 2nd 2008 4:09PM

mr nimblewick @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:28PM

Wait... so Sonic was the werehog? Where was the spoiler alert?!?!

Obie @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:35PM

Wow,super epic, mondo, failtacular.

Sonic, I am sorry but I am cutting you off...don't call, don't message me...you are dead to me.

The Fatass of Kickassness @ Nov 2nd 2008 3:56PM

Yeah, this footage totally proves that Unleashed is gonna suck.

...

Zertoss @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:42PM

Is this Luigi's Mansion?

jimmygotsmack @ Nov 2nd 2008 3:38PM

Luigi's mansion mixed with some One piece and Castlevania. Kind of like if you where to mixed a chocolate sunday, with a 12 oz steak, and some pasta Alfredo. You end up with this horrible tasting meal that soul purpose is to watch the reaction of anyone who actually tries to eat it for the chief sick pleasure.

Obie @ Nov 2nd 2008 7:58PM

MaAaAaAarioooo!

GearSecond!! (Gamertag: xGearSecondx ) @ Nov 2nd 2008 8:06PM

I'm mad this guy can stretch like me

Slayer @ Nov 2nd 2008 2:46PM

Umm...wow..what the hell?

ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Nov 2nd 2008 3:10PM

Nice animation indeed, but all of the 3D rendering in the world can't save this "werehog" concept.

Hattes @ Nov 2nd 2008 3:25PM

Werehog, huh? Were-hog.

I might just shoot myself.

"Were" means "man". It is not shorthand for something that is half wolf.

I know people in general are stupid and use this term, but I had honestly hoped Sega would do better.

jimmygotsmack @ Nov 2nd 2008 3:40PM

Doesn't hog mean pig?

So sonic turns into a man pig? Does he turn into man bear pig?

Jakka @ Nov 2nd 2008 4:03PM

So a more correct term would be a Hedgewolf or Wolfhog, amirite?

No sarcasm btw.

Shmil @ Nov 2nd 2008 5:07PM

quick whats the word for bear? baloo?
werebaloohog?

riggs @ Nov 2nd 2008 5:58PM

tailspin!

Shmil @ Nov 2nd 2008 6:16PM

or the jungle book, either one take your pic, i'd take tailspin though because Darkwing Duck was on after that

Anticrawl @ Nov 2nd 2008 7:16PM

I'm glad someone said it, hilarious post Hattes, plus one.

JeSuZ Cicle @ Nov 2nd 2008 3:29PM

I really wish they would retire sonic, once and for all.

Maybe they should switch to Awesome possum! ( I kid)

Cubfan786 @ Nov 2nd 2008 3:46PM

Sonic Adventures 3d FTW.

p.s. I even have the theme song as my ringtone ;)

FAT MAN @ Nov 2nd 2008 3:56PM

the only thing i want sonic fighting in my sonic games is Dr.Robotik (thats right, Fuck Eggman) at the end of the level and only at the end (no teaming up shit), i really have no hope for this franchise, even Bioware couldn't save this franchise.

end rant//

MowDownJoe @ Nov 2nd 2008 6:28PM

Dude, outside of Sonic becoming a Werehog, this short probably has NOTHING to do with Sonic Unleashed. I can guarantee that the little furry friend that accompanies Sonic in that video won't make an appearance. Hell, you want to see the intro video for Sonic Unleased? Here ya go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfg3tsoECTw

Lijik @ Nov 2nd 2008 6:56PM

@MowDownJoe:
You can guarantee eh? Thank god you didn't make any bets or anything, man would I be rolling in the win.

Allow me to make everything you say from here on out to be held over heavy scrutiny:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ighS4Hczfew
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jphUlCVjCnE
http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicWorldAdventure/#/character

Yeah, don't guarantee something ever again.