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SEGA Celebrates 35 Years of Sonic with a Stylish Pinball Machine

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June 23, 2026

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SEGA Celebrates 35 Years of Sonic with a Stylish Pinball Machine

Sonic finally has his own pinball machine, and it's worth the long wait.

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