In 1993, Sega rolled out SegaSonic the Hedgehog, a fast-paced arcade adventure that put Sonic and friends in the hands of a trackball. In this episode, we explore Sega’s push to bring its console mascot to arcades, the surprising trademark dispute that gave the game its name, and how it introduced characters like Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel. We also cover Sega’s oddball lineup of SegaSonic-branded machines, from popcorn and cotton candy dispensers to children’s rides that taught traffic safety. Join us as we spin, sprint, and snack our way through the quirky world of SegaSonic the Hedgehog on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.
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A Trip Down Memory Card Lane