SONIC WEEKLY: Chaotix Casefiles ep 2 Review + Mailbag
This week’s news, Rings of Saturn, a review for The Chaotix Casefiles episode 2, and a return to the Mailbag await you on this week’s episode of Sonic Weekly!
SEGA Talk #179: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-Bit) (1992)
We’re taking a trip back to 1992 for this week’s episode of SEGA Talk! We are revisiting Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-Bit), a game that many of us played in the back of the car on a battery-draining Game Gear.
Unlike the speed-focused Genesis version, this game was all about precision, exploration, and some seriously unforgiving platforming. From the Underground Zone to the Crystal Egg, this title proved that you didn’t need 16 bits to create a challenge.
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Isabela Merced Cast as Lead in Paul W.S. Anderson’s The House of the Dead Film
SEGA’s The House of the Dead is once again stepping into the spotlight of Hollywood, this time with a major casting announcement that signals a very different approach from past adaptations. According to a new report from Deadline, actress Isabela Merced has been cast as the lead in Paul W.S. Anderson’s upcoming film adaptation of The House of the Dead. Isabela Merced has steadily built an impressive résumé in recent years.
She starred in several films such as the Alien: Romulus and Superman, directed by James Gunn. Her casting suggests the film is aiming for a higher profile than previous attempts to bring The House of the Dead to the big screen. The announcement marks a significant step forward for the project, which is being positioned as a “high priority” for SEGA following the success of the Sonic the Hedgehog film series.
Check more details regarding her role and plans for the film further in the article!
Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles Episode 2 Out Now! Sends the Detectives Into an Extreme Gear Chase!
Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles continues to pick up speed with the release of Episode 2, now available on the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel and wherever you listen to podcasts.
This time, a new lead sends Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee straight into the high-octane world of Extreme Gear racing. In Episode 2, the Chaotix Detective Agency finds themselves chasing answers and rivals as they cross paths with the infamous Babylon Rogues.
Can the detectives keep up with the fastest thieves around and uncover the truth behind the case? Fans can find out now in the latest episode of The Chaotix Casefiles. Listen to The Chaotix Casefiles on your favorite podcast here!
SONIC WEEKLY: Chaotix Casefiles Ep 0+1 Review + Sonic R &R w/ ALTSYNTH
Altsynth returns for a packed episode this week, featuring Bo’s special mod for Sonic R; episodes 0 and 1 of The Chaotix Casefiles; and a special interview with Altsynth’s grandmother! There’s more too but you’ll have to listen to find out exactly what else!
Prize Fighter – Heavyweight Edition announced, releases February 20, 2026
From our friends at Screaming Villains comes the announcement of another Digital Pictures FMV remaster! Prize Fighter – Heavyweight Edition has been announced to release February 20, 2026 digitally to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Prize Fighter originally released to the SEGA CD in 1993, and is described as taking players “closer than a ringside seat” as the game “puts you right in the game”. Interestingly, the digital release is being developed by and published by Screaming Villains, with no mention of Limited Run Games. However, given Limited Run Games did tease Prize Fighter as well as other Digital Pictures titles last year, a physical release is sure to be announced soon.
Check out the trailer above and stay tuned for more details about the remaster as we hear it!
SEGA News Bits Live: Yakuza Kiwami 3 is Fixing the Water!
This week! Virtua Fighter 5 comes physically (sort of) on the Switch 2! Also, RGG Studio is fixing the biggest problem fans have with Kiwami 3… the water!
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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Nintendo Switch 2 Launch on March 26 + Open Beta & Pre-Orders Announced
SEGA revealed Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on March 26, 2026, marking the debut of the beloved 3D fighting series on a Nintendo platform!
Pre-orders are open for the digital and physical version of the game. Additionally, the Nintendo Switch 2 Open Beta Test will kick off on February 18 at 7pm PT / 10pm ET, and can be downloaded directly from the Nintendo eShop.
Full details can be found in the press release below!
Listen to Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Files Episode 0 & 1 Today!
Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Files is finally here, letting fans listen on the go via the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel and other podcast platforms, starting with Episodes 0 and 1. Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee return as the Chaotix Detective Agency, ready to crack new cases once again.
In Episode 0 – “Chaotix Are on the Case!”, the team’s latest investigation takes an unexpected turn when they receive a surprise visit from Sonic the Hedgehog himself. The mystery deepens in Episode 1 – “The Case of the Two-Faced Thief”, which centers on a museum heist near Station Square, with early clues pointing to a familiar face Sonic fans may recognize.
If you’re interested in how the sound design was created for the podcast series, check out Sonic content creator, Sam Procrastinates video interview with the band leader and arranger for the 8-bit Big Band, Charlie Rosen.
SONIC WEEKLY: The Sonic Adventure Era w/ AARON LONG
Our friend Aaron Long (creator of Sublo and Tangy Mustard; directed on Tuca & Bertie, BoJack Horseman) returns to the show to share thoughts about Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2, and Sonic Heroes. Plus the weekly news and Rings of Saturn, as always!
Pre-Order: G FUEL x Sonic reveals Tornado Collector’s Box inspired by Tails
G FUEL and SEGA have teamed up again for another Sonic franchise flavor, this time inspired by Tails! Dubbed Tornado, the flavor is Orange Creamsicle and comes in a fancy collector’s box complete with a Tails shaker and sticker.
You can pre-order today by visiting their online shop and enter promo code SEGABITS to save an additional 30%!
SEGA Talk #178: US Box Art Design (1989-2001)
In this episode of Sega Talk, we track the radical evolution of SEGA’s North American branding, from the clinical “graph paper” grids of the Master System to the high-tech “black box” era of the Genesis. We dive deep into why Sega abandoned its uniform look for the iconic red-stripe rebrand of the 90s, the switch to the massive plastic long-boxes of the Saturn, and finally, the Dreamcast’s sleek transition from bright orange swirls to the edgy “SegaNet” black. It’s a nostalgic look at how Sega used graphic design as a weapon in the console wars, shifting from a toy company aesthetic to a lifestyle brand that defined a generation.
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SEGA and Realm Announce First Ever Sonic the Hedgehog Audio Drama Series – Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles
SEGA today has announced Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles, a brand-new narrative podcast from SEGA of America, Inc. in partnership with Realm. The series debuts on January 27, 2026, with Realm managing distribution everywhere that podcasts are available and representing the show for ad sales.
The Chaotix Casefiles features the official Sonic video game voice cast reprising their roles, including Roger Craig Smith as Sonic the Hedgehog, Keith Silverstein as Vector the Crocodile, Matthew Mercer as Espio the Chameleon, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Charmy Bee, with many other fan-favorites to appear throughout the season.
The production is helmed by a team of creative talent deeply rooted in the world of animation and gaming. Directed by Ian Jones-Quartey (OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes, Steven Universe), with lead writer Dan Jolley (Transformers, Dying Light, Superman), and a writers’ room with Ian Flynn and Evan Stanley, who have extensive experience with the Sonic franchise. Check out the full press release for the upcoming podcast below!
SONIC WEEKLY: The Origins of Sonic Adventure
Sonic Adventure, the legendary Dreamcast launch title — how did it come to be? We discuss the stories surrounding the game’s development — and you don’t want to miss this week’s Rings of Saturn…
SEGA News Bits Live: The Dreamcast 2026 Revival
NAOMI ports in Yakuza Kiwami 3, Power Smash online gameplay restored, SEGAbits.com viewable on the Dreamcast? Truly 2026 is the year of the Dreamcast revival. Let’s run through the past week’s news!
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