Sonic turns 18 tomorrow, Sega giving you all his presents

It's Sonic's birthday tomorrow. He's turning 18 and leaving the awkwardness of puberty behind to become an adult hedgehog. To celebrate this special time in every blue speed-demon's life, Sega is going to hold a bash and give away many Sonic-related gifts to all of his fans. On Tuesday, June 23 (that's tomorrow), keep your eyes glued to both @sonicgames on Twitter and Sonic on Facebook for a chance to win any one of the 15 prize packs up for grabs (see after the break for deets).

All prizes are available to win worldwide -- there's no silly regional restrictions it would seem (except for Quebec because you're too good for foreign goods*). The Sega Blognik has the full rules on how (and when) to enter the contests, so make sure you hit that up.

*Not an actual restriction
Twitter:

NiGHTS Cameo Pack - NiGHTS Journey Of Dreams Soundtrack Sampler & SEGA Circular Keyring
Summer Of Sonic T-Shirt (L) - from the 2008 Sonic Convention.
Sonic 3 360 Marketplace Redemption Code
Sonic Chronicles Pack: Archie's Sonic The Hedgehog Comic - #191 and Sonic Chronicles DS Tin(UK version)
Sonic Christmas Chaos Pack - Sonic Chocolate Advent Calendar and SEGA Circular Keyring
Sonic X Kids Pack - Cream Mini-Plush Toy, MatchBox Convoy Rig and Sonic X Kid's Toothbrush
Mario & Sonic Prize Pack 1 - M&S Summer A3 Poster and Enamel Pin Badge
Sonic Riders: Zero GravityPack - SR:ZG T-shirt (L) and Sticker Set
The Old & The New Pack - Sonic Unleashed (PS2) & SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection (360) (Europe/PAL only)

Facebook:

Sega Stationary Pack- Sega Writing Block, Post-It Block & Sega Circular Keyring
Sonic 06 Pack - Sonic 06 Mug & Sonic Kids T-Shirt (M)
Super PS3 Unleashed DLC Pack - Redeemable PS3 DLC Codes for Apotos, Holoska, Chun-Nan & Spagonia
Sonic Rush Adventure Pack - Sonic Rush Adventure, Skull & Crossbones T-Shirt (M) and Compass Keyring
Mario & Sonic Prize Pack 2 - M&S Summer A3 Poster, Enamel Pin Badge & Red M&S Tracksuit (S)
Sonic & The Secret Rings Pack - SatSR T-Shirt Signed by Sonic Team members and SatSR Soundtrack Sampler

Reader Comments (54)

Meh, he was cool back when I was 10 but not anymore, I don't think today's 10 year olds want his swag anyways, much less his recent games....

Gimme any Rush for the DS, skip the rest. PLEASE.

Man,

FUCK SEGA

Interesting, I didn't know that WINterfang. I guess I can't give much of an opinion since its been a long time since I have played a Sonic game.

Ah, I just installed the Joystiq Comment Killfilter below.

http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/51770

I forgot who created it and brought it to our attention but thanks so much.

Now all I can see is.

Sprinkles: Derp de derp derp derp de derpderp.

Beautiful!

Damn, I had no idea. I had really thought that only us kids from the 80s and 90s had cared about Sonic and most interest in the franchise had waned down, none of the current kids really care about it, etc. But I'm sadly not a kid anymore so what would I know?

cosmo, it was John Z who made it.

I wuv you John Z. : )

Can we try him in court as an adult now for crimes against videogames for the next Sonic game that comes out?

They grow up so fast T_T

But perhaps its time to retire

That's right, French Canadians, you're joke material!

do not want.

hopefully it's his last

And so it began...the Sonic Hentai revolution

Yeah I hate hentai but the very first thought when I saw the headline was "oh so he's legal now"

optimistic of you to think it's just beginning now

You haven't been around the internet very long have you?

Whatever you do, don't google Rule 34 on Sonic.. you might not make it back alive

I know rule 34...and as long as I live I will never type Sonic and Rule 34 in a search engine ever

NSFW and not sonic related: http://knowyourmeme.com/i/2691/original/Rule34_lunch.jpg?1243118046

Back when Sonic: The Dark Brotherhood came out, I heard a joke about Shade: "They've got a new Sonic character! I MUST! DRAW! PORN OF IT!"

Doesn't need to be 18 to have hentai o_o

meh

hes finally gonna get some action. Legally this time

I'll pass. I already have a Sonic shirt. My 6 year old brother, on the other hand, would be on this like ugly on a gorilla if he was old enough.

Gorillas are beautiful creatures, Tre.

Charles Hamilton would be proud, if he was still alive

Hey Ludwig, Sonic's finally legal, if you know what I mean... What are the laws of South Africa regarding Hedgehog lovin'?

You actually enjoyed that game?

I know i have posted it here every time they are mentioned, but i am fucking tired of this twitter and facebook crap.

Wait, if sonic is just turning 18, does that the multiple rapes that sega has done to him have also been statutory? Now im not only pissed off for the warehog, but that sonic wasnt even of legal age to realize that it was a terrible mistake, and he was being used.

I really couldn't care for any of that stuff. I love Sonic (he kicks Mario's ass any day), but most Sonic (and Sega in general) games have sucked ever since Sega went third party. The last good Sonic game was Sonic Adventure 2 for the Dreamcast in 2001.

sonic adventure 2 wasn't good

It was passable, and after playing Sonic and the Secret Rings, I would f***ing LOVE passable.

Man, really? I remember when Sonic turned 10 and they released that special edition of Sonic Adventure 2 with the soundtrack compilation CD and the "10 Years of Sonic" sticker that is still on my Dreamcast to this day. The time, she is flying.

And the Dreamcast's 10th anniversary North American launch isn't far away, its on September 9th, wonder if anyone will celebrate.

Cosmo: I'll just celebrate by playing Dreamcast all day. lol

shreadhead, that works just fine! : D

I hate you.

you really bought a new tv and 360 just to play that pile of crap?

i think sonic still has a long way to go to "walk" again.

What exactly did you like about that game? The uncontrollable Sonic parts or the insanely boring stretchy arm beat-em up parts

Now if they gave out good Sonic games.

Oh, a fanboy can dream...

That's way too much work!

The best thing the Sonic team could do for me rather than give me a bunch of swag is allow someone else to make the next sonic game and keep it straight old school. No Tails, No Knuckles no other annoying friends just Sonic vs Robotnic (NOT EGGMAN) in 2D platforming goodness. Don't try and be slick in throw in some gameplay changing gimmick just straight up platforming.

That or let Miyamoto make the next Sonic game.

Well if he had anything to do with the excellent Mario Galaxy then I say let him have a go at it.

Eggman > Robotnik. Robotnik was just a cold-war relic.

death to sonic !

http://thechez.net/2009/06/17/slowing-down-and-terminally-ill/

Wow....that was insightful to say the least.

I have to agree. The Sonic day stages were a blast to race through, and the game was worth playing for that alone. Never felt too fast or unwieldly. The werehog stages were meh, but no worse then playing some Lego game in terms of the beat-em-up style.

Yeah, and many dont want to remember that even before him there was Final Fantasy, and Metal gear... do they need to retire too?
Oh, great, you played Sonic as a kid, they grew up...Sonic not cool anymore for them......but also many turn 10 years old right now...

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