Welcome to the 16-bit Brawl

Sonic the Hedgehog Super Mario World

In the early 90s, the console wars reached new heights as Sega and Super Nintendo battled for control of the living room. Read about the console wars here.

A Brief History of Sonic's Reign of Terror

In 1991, Sega unleashed the Blue Blur upon the world, and the gaming landscape was forever changed. With his lightning-fast speed and attitude, Sonic became the face of Sega's 16-bit console, the Genesis. But at what cost? Only time (and a few bad platformers) can tell.

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Battle Royale with Fire and Steel

Sonic's Greatest Feats

From Green Hill Zone to Chemical Plant, Sonic has saved the world more times than he's had hot dogs. But what makes him truly great? Read the full list