Sonic the Hedgehog 2 CD/Magazine articles
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1992-02-xx | Supergame (BR), "Fevereiro 1992" | "Rola la Fora - Sonic the Hedgehog 2" A single page preview of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in the February 1992 issue of Supergame. A translation can be found here. | |||
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1992-0x-xx | Megazone (AU), "August/September 1992" | "Sonic II" Brief mention of a Mega-CD version of Sonic 2, scheduled for an Australian release in early 1993. | |||
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1992-xx-xx | Sega Visions (US), "August/September 1992" | "Sega Interview" After an interview with Yuji Naka, Sega Visions claims that a Sega Mega-CD version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is coming, with extra levels and "special bonus rounds" between zones. | |||
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1992-0x-xx | Joypad (FR), "Septembre 1992" | "Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Sonic II Sur Mega CD" | |||
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1992-09-xx | Mean Machines Sega (UK), "October 1992" | "Mega CD Sonic Update" Short article describing the game as an enhanced version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 called "Super Sonic". | |||
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1992-09-17 | Mega (UK), "October 1992" | "Top 100: Sonic the Hedgehog" While Mega explains its decision to rate the original Sonic the Hedgehog as the third best Mega Drive game available in the UK, it briefly alludes to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and a Mega-CD game, Super Sonic. | |||
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1992-09-17 | Mega (UK), "October 1992" | "Mega Mouth" Later in the issue, Mega briefly predicts a Mega-CD port of Sonic 2, but is likely speculating at this point. | |||
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1992-09-20 | MegaTech (UK), "October 1992" | "Super Sonic on CD!" A mention of "Super Sonic" in a preview article for Sonic the Hedgehog 2, claiming it will have a CD soundtrack and extra levels. | |||
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1992-xx-xx | Sega Force (US), "1992" | "CD ROM Showcase: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" | |||
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1992-xx-xx | Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "December 1992" | "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" A brief mention at the back of this Sonic 2 preview, suggesting Sonic 2 CD exists. | |||
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1992-12-17 | Mega (UK), "January 1993" | "Super Sonic" Mega reminds its readers of Super Sonic. The magazine pairs this with a screenshot of the original Sonic the Hedgehog, though does not otherwise suggest the two games are linked. The publication merely confirms "high quality" music is on the cards. | |||
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1993-01-28 | Mean Machines Sega (UK), "February 1993" | "Sonic Speaks!" Short article about the game, still called "Super Sonic" at this point, and how voice acting will be included. | |||
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1993-03-04 | Sega Force (UK), "April 1993" | "Gutter Talk!: Sonic CD Slips Up" UK magazine Sega Force reports that sales of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in Japan have fallen below expectations, leading to a rethink in Sonic CD's development. No longer will it be an enhanced version of the Mega Drive game. | |||
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1993-05-15 | Computer & Video Games (UK), "June 1993" | "Super Sonic" Brief mention of the game, still referred to here as "Super Sonic", said to be released in Japan "any week now". | |||
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1993-08-20 | MegaTech (UK), "September 1993" | "Sonic CD: Next Month!" News article that confirms Sonic CD is not a port of Sonic 2. | |||