Just a reminder guys, the next installment to the popular episodic series is here. You can buy Episode 2 on PSN, XBLA, and PC for about $15. iOS version available on the 17th, and Android and Windows Phone versions available in June and July respectively. And remember, if you purchase both episodes on the same system you can play through Episode Metal, A secret add-on that lets players blast through redesigned stages of the 4 zones from Episode One, as Metal Sonic. Episode One was pretty neat, will you guys be picking up the sequel?

Get excited for this one guys! As recently announced by SEGA on their blog, the team has opened up a contest whereas fans can get their art feautred in the Jet Set Radio themed stage in All-Stars Racing Transformed. While JSR fanart is what SEGA will primarially go over, any SEGA-related fan-art will be considered. We’ve got some awesome artists here in the forums, if you’re interested in entering just head on over to the link above for full details and submission requirements. Be sure to check out Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed when it hits stores later this year.

Well, its about time! Here we finally have our first look at Episode 2 in action, and its looking real good. Graphically you could say it hasn’t changed much, but Tails’ abilities seem to help out Sonic in a number of ways, and of course Metal Sonic is back as the main villain. Looks like Episode 2 is coming along pretty well, so keep checking back for new trailers and of course a review of the game when it releases May 16th!

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Every Friday SEGA will be uploading photos of concept art for StH: Episode Two on their blog and Sonic page on Facebook. You may remember back a few years ago SEGA would release photos of concept art for StH: Episode One, and as you can see they are continuing to do so for Episode Two in a similar fashion. Keep checking the links above every Friday for pics of brand-new badniks to be featured in the game. (and check their facebook page for exclusive photos!)

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Earlier today, Yuji Naka, former head of Sonic Team and series co-creator, teased the possibility of a Sonic film in development. The tweet posted is in Japanese though, and many translators come up with all different kinds of results. Danny Russell, a japan based reporter helping out TSSZ News posted an accurate translation of Mr. Naka’s tweet.

“Marza Animation Planet is made up of members from VE R&D (http://sega.jp/corp/saiyo/csjob/ve.shtml), which is a division he had a hand in creating. It looks like they’re working on a Sonic movie. Their offices seem nice, and they have a screening room / theatre there.” (Source: TSSZ)

Who those who might have forgot, Marza Animation Studios (formerly Sega VE Animation Studio) is the same team that produced the Sonic: Night of the Werehog short and also helped out on the CGI work in Generations, Colors, and more. Many other translations also state that Mr. Naka is simply working on ‘Sonic-related footage’. So, do we have a film on its way to the big screen, another 15-minute short, or CGI work on the next Sonic title? Your guess is as good as mine.

[UPDATE (again)]: Sonic 4: Episode One is live at Steam now, pick it up for $10! Episode Two will also be released on home computers along with its console counterparts.

Although not officially confirmed by Sega, the chances of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode Two on PC is likely. Recently the ESRB rated Episode Two with an E for Everyone rating, ready for release on Windows PC, PlayStation 3, Windows Phone, and Xbox 360. It appears to be even more likely as Episode One was discovered on the Steam registry a few weeks back. Seeing as how Generations was released on PC after previously being added to the registry, it wouldn’t be too surprising to see Episode One follow suit, and maybe even Episode Two. It would make sense for Sega to bring Sonic the Hedgehog 4 onto Steam as a whole, with Episodes One and Two to boot. As usual though, we’ll have to wait and see to know for sure!

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Jaleel White, the blue blur’s voice actor in the animated cartoons, will be hosting SyFy’s next game show, but with a surprising twist. Total Blackout will have contestants complete various tasks, but in complete darkness. That’s right, pitch black will be all the contestants will see once the games begin, with spooky surprises to be thrown into the mix.

Mark Stern, Syfy’s President of Original Content states that “Total Blackout brings to life, in a wonderfully clever, intense and funny way, what can happen when your imagination runs away with you.” Crawlers like tarantulas and other arachnids will also be some of the objects used to scare the contestants. “Really the biggest surprise will be the contestants behavior, whether they maintain their composure or not, because the darkness brings out something in all of us,” White states in an interview.

Will you tune in to Total Blackout when it premieres on October 18th this year? At least you can keep the lights on…

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After almost two years of waiting, SEGA has finally announced the long-awaited sequel to 2009’s Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1. Everyone get ready for Episode 2!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KhMsQij8H0

Besides the insanely cool trailer shown, not many details have been given regarding the game’s development. As shown in the trailer however, it has been confirmed that Metal Sonic will appear as the primary villain, and Tails returning as a playable character, along with Sonic himself. In an interview with Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka, he stated that episodes after Episode 2 are unlikely, and that this year’s installment to the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 era will most likely be its last. Keep a lookout for Episode Two as it his the Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network, along with iOS, Android, and Windows Phone 7 releases in mid-2012, and keep checking back here at FUS for the latest news and updates regarding the blue blur.

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