HQ NETWORKXbox One | Xbox | C64 8,828 HQ Network UsersHQ Network: 8,828 | Members OnlineGuests: 5642 |Guests OnlineMembers: 0

  Active Topics  | Achievements  | Cheats  | Downloads  | Feedback  | Forums  | Games  | Hardware  | My Profile  | News  | Reviews  | Tutorials  | Leaderboards  | Videos

Xbox 360 News

Catch up on everything Xbox including the latest Gaming News, Release Dates, DLC, Xbox Live and Modding..

Browse All News |  Write for Us |  Most Popular |  Browsing: 397 SEARCH XBOX NEWS:      
Get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Xbox 360 News Selector

Sonic Origins heading to consoles and PC on June 23rd

Sonic Origins heading to consoles and PC on June 23rd
Published by: forahobby on Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Tagged: Gaming, Live Marketplace, Xbox Live, Xbox One,

SEGA announced that Sonic Origins is set to release digitally on Sonic’s birthday, June 23, 2022, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, the Nintendo Switch and PC.

Sonic Origins coming to consoles and PC on June 23rd

Sonic Origins is an all-new multi-game collection reintroducing the fan-favourite 2D Sonic titles that were originally released on the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive platform - Sonic The Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD, digitally remastered for current generation platforms.

Developed by SEGA, Sonic Origins delivers the legendary, non-stop Sonic action found in the original games, while providing a fresh twist with remastered visuals, added features, new content and modes and more. Sonic fans can pre-order Sonic Origins and get access to exclusive pre-order incentives.

Sonic Origins - Digital Pre-Order Bonus

  • 100 Medallion Bonus
  • Mirror Mode Unlocked
  • Letter Box (Mega Drive Pattern)

Sonic Origins- Digital Standard - £32.99

  • Main Game

Sonic Origins - Digital Deluxe - £36.99

  • Main Game
  • Difficult Missions Added
  • Letter Box
  • Characters in Main Menu
  • Island Camera on Main Menu
  • Character Animation in Music Playback
  • Exclusive Tracks from Mega Drive Titles

Sonic Origins - Premium & Classic Sound Packs - £2.99

  • Exclusive Tracks from Mega Drive Titles

To accompany the news, SEGA has debuted a new trailer providing fans with a look into what’s to come this summer. Take a trip down memory lane and experience the beginnings of Sonic in the all-new trailer for Sonic Origins.

In Sonic Origins, players will join Sonic, Tails and Knuckles to race at lightning speeds across remastered versions of iconic levels like the Green Hill Zone and Chemical Plant Zone, for a classic supersonic experience modernized for current generation platforms. Players can switch between the Classic or Anniversary Modes to spin through loop-de-loops and score rings on a mission to save the world from the evil Dr. Eggman. With Sonic Origins, Sonic fans new and returning can celebrate the classic Sonic games that built the legendary franchise into what it is today. With new remastered visuals, characters, game modes, game zones and more, Sonic Origins brings the best of the original Sonic titles to the modern day.

Game Features:

  • Classic Mode
    • Go old school with the Classic Mode and experience the multi-game collection of legacy Sonic games in their retro form with classic challenges. This mode features the original game presentation and will play in the classic finite live and game over style.
  • Anniversary Mode
    • The Anniversary Mode provides a full screen display and offers players an infinite number of lives to keep the fun going without any game overs.
  • Missions, Medallions and Museum
    • Put your skills to the test and earn medallions by competing for various missions throughout the games. Players can spend medallions to unlock new content from the vault, try the Special Stage and more.
  • ​​Better Than Ever
    • Reset, reloaded and remastered — Sonic Origins is playable on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, the Nintendo Switch family of systems and PC with an all-new visual presentation, animation and enhancements for the current generation. Experience the excitement as Sonic, Tails and Knuckles.

Sonic Origins is set to release digitally on Sonic’s birthday, June 23, 2022, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC.

To pre-order Sonic Origins, please visit http://origins.sonicthehedgehog.com/

News Source: XBOXONE-HQ.COM

Discuss this article in our Xbox 360 Forums

SEGA Delists Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD This Week

SEGA Delists Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD This Week
Published by: forahobby on Monday, May 16, 2022
Tagged: Gaming, Live Marketplace, Xbox Live, Xbox One,

SEGA (@SEGA) announced today that the company will delist the digital versions of the stand-alone titles that will be featured in the upcoming game, Sonic Origins on May 20, 2022.

SEGA Delisting Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD on May 20

This will include Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD. There are a couple of exceptions - Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 will remain available via SEGA AGES on the Nintendo Switch and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will still be playable via Sega Genesis on Nintendo Switch Online +.

Sega's upcoming Sonic compilation featuring Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic & Knuckles, and Sonic CD, will be available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch and PC on June 23, 2022.

Discuss this article in our Xbox 360 Forums

Sega Classic Sonic CD out now on Xbox LIVE Arcade - 400 MSP

Sega Classic Sonic CD out now on Xbox LIVE Arcade - 400 MSP
Published by: forahobby on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tagged: Gaming, Live Arcade, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

It’s time to usher the past into the future with the enhanced recreation of Sega classic Sonic CD, now available for download from the Xbox LIVE Arcade for 400 Microsoft Points.


Content: Sonic CD
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Sonic travels to the distant shores of Never Lake for the once-a-year appearance of Little Planet – a mysterious world where past, present, and future collide through the power of the Time Stones that lie hidden within it. His arch-nemesis, Dr. Eggman, has come for the Time Stones and with them, will soon have the power to control time itself In order to put an end to Dr. Eggman’s nefarious schemes, Sonic must use the power of Little Planet to travel through time; breaking Dr. Eggman’s hold over the future by destroying his machines in the past and recovering the missing Time Stones! Featuring 16:9 widescreen, achievements, leaderboards and both the US and Japanese soundtracks, experience the adventure through time that introduced the world to Amy the Hedgehog and Eggman’s most evil creation, Metal Sonic.

Add the free "Sonic CD" demo to your xbox 360 download queue

File Size: 308.68 MB
360-HQ Games Hub: Sonic CD

Discuss this article in our Xbox 360 Forums

Sega's Yuji Naka Talks!

Sega's Yuji Naka Talks!
Published by: hq_hacker_girl on Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Tagged: Gaming,

GameSpy's exclusive interview with Yuji Naka reveals the future of Sonic, where babies come from, and just what the deal was with the Hidden Palace.

Talk about a big year for Sonic Team! Not only are Shadow the Hedgehog, Phantasy Star Universe, and Sonic Rush all in the pipeline, but we've also seen an onslaught of other new announcements from them: Where do Babies Come From, Puyo Puyo Fever Chu, Sonic Riders, and an all-new, next-gen Sonic game. We were able to sit down with the head of Sonic Team and Sega Global Entertainment Software R&D, Yuji Naka, to discuss both the future and the past of Sonic Team -- and were treated with several surprises!

Read More... | 25748 bytes more | Discuss this article in our Xbox 360 Forums
McAfee US
Get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1

Latest Xbox 360 News

Xbox 360 NewsMetro Simulator 2 is coming soon for Xbox and PlayStation consoles
Ultimate Games (@ULTGames) confirmed that Metro Simulator 2, the realistic and relaxing simulator with faithfully reproduced subway realities and train control mechanics from KishMish Games, will laun..

Terminator: Survivors confirmed for Xbox Series..

Build Your Empire: 'Rise of Industry 2' Coming ..

Epic Fantasy RPG 'Dungeons of Hinterberg' is co..

Delta Force: Hawk Ops gets a brand new trailer..

Xbox 360 News | Submit News

Xbox 360 News Archive


   Thursday, April 11
 TMNT: Wrath of the Mutants Hits XBOX, PlaySta
 GIC’24 Early Bird Tickets Now Available

   Wednesday, April 10
 Xbox360Mars 2120 launches out of Early Access onto a

   Tuesday, April 09
 Xbox360Die by the Blade Slashes Its Way onto PC in M

   Monday, April 08
 Xbox360Strike Gold with the Call of Duty Gold & Silv
 Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters Arrives May 21st

   Thursday, March 28
 Xbox360FALLEN LEAF Teams Up with STUDIOS EXTRAORDINA

   Tuesday, March 26
 Xbox360Explore the World of Ink Painting in Realm of

   Monday, March 25
 Xbox360JSAUX’S Black MODCASE for the ROG Ally Is Ava

   Friday, March 22
 Xbox360Barton Lynch Pro Surfing Update v1.07 is LIVE
 RuneScape developer Jagex joins CVC Capital P

   Thursday, March 21
 Xbox360Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open coming to

   Wednesday, March 20
 Xbox360Dark JRPG Graphic Adventure 'Neon Blood' debu

   Tuesday, March 19
 Xbox360Hauntii hits Xbox Game Pass for console and P

   Monday, March 18
 Xbox360Discover the Sound of Life in The Lullaby of

   Thursday, March 14
 Xbox360WWII-based strategy epic Classified: France '
 Night Slashers: Remake confirmed for XBOX, Pl

   Wednesday, March 13
 Xbox360Highwater is coming soon for Xbox X|S, XB1, P

   Tuesday, March 12
 Xbox360Terra Memoria is set to launch on Xbox Series
 Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland releases in M

   Monday, March 11
 Xbox360Sonic X Shadow Generations hits Xbox One, Xbo

   Friday, March 08
 Xbox360Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator out now f
 Sci-fi adventure 'Sky of Tides' announced for

   Thursday, March 07
 Xbox360Planet Zoo: Console Edition arrives on March

   Wednesday, March 06
 Xbox360MLB The Show 24 launches later this month on
 FLIPGO: A portable dual monitor that you can

   Tuesday, March 05
 Xbox360EARTHLOCK 2 Reveals New Details On Desert Shi

   Monday, March 04
 Xbox360Reverse-city builder, Flooded Out Now on Xbox
 REVEIL launches this week on Xbox Series, PS5

   Friday, March 01
 Xbox360Realm of Ink's Developer Walkthrough Reveals

See All Xbox 360 News | Xbox 360 News Archive

HQ Network Affiliates

Xbox One Games
Xbox One X Games
MrModChips.Co.Uk
Xbox360RepairService
Commodore Cardboards
Play-Asia.Com
Xbox Achievements
Xbox One Forums
Xbox Series X|S News
Xbox 360 Cheats
Xbox Cheats
Xbox 360 Achievements
ConsoleWizard.Co.Uk
Xbox 360 Cheats
View All HQ Affiliates
Get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1