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Sonic the Hedgehog’s creators accidentally made the best Christmas video game ever
30 years ago, Sonic Team's experimental platformer for the new Sega Saturn console birthed a Christmas spinoff that was full of potential
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TheGamer
· Jun 23, 2026
Sonic's Birthday Livestream - Everything Announced
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· Jun 21, 2026
Hollywood Is Having Its Best Box Office Since Before the Pandemic
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· Jul 9, 2026
36 Best Movies on Hallmark (July 2026): ‘Snowbound for the Holidays’ and More
Deck the halls and hang those stockings because Hallmark is celebrating Christmas six months early in July. The cable channel and streamer loves all things holly and bright, and Watch With Us is in the festive mood this month. That’s why we’re recommending two new holiday-themed movies as part of Hallmark Channel’s Christmas in July []
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· Jun 25, 2026
Bears partner with Hallmark Channel for annual NFL-themed Christmas movie
NFL-themed Christmas movies have become an annual staple for Hallmark Channel, and this year the Bears will be the featured team.
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· Jun 30, 2026
Is Summerween really a thing?
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· Jul 8, 2026
Sonic the Hedgehog: 35th Anniversary Special #1 Pays Homage to Everyone’s Favorite Blue Speed Demon (Review)
Sonic the Hedgehog was the little mascot that could. Video games in the 1980s were defined by Mario and Nintendo, with Sega playing second fiddle. While their Genesis was more powerful than the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Super Nintendo was still a glimmer on the horizon, they knew they needed a mascot and everyone’s []
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Related coverage for "Sonic the Hedgehog’s creators accidentally made the best Christmas video game ever": TheGamer — Sonic's Birthday Livestream - Everything Announced. The Wall Street Journal - Business — Hollywood Is Having Its Best Box Office Since Before the Pandemic. Us Weekly — 36 Best Movies on Hallmark (July 2026): ‘Snowbound for the Holidays’ and More. profootballtalk — Bears partner with Hallmark Channel for annual NFL-themed Christmas movie. Salon — Is Summerween really a thing?. ComicBook.com — Sonic the Hedgehog: 35th Anniversary Special #1 Pays Homage to Everyone’s Favorite Blue Speed Demon (Review)