Doctor Eggman

Before The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a global sensation, Sonic the Hedgehog had already done it twice. The first two Sonic movies grossed almost $900 million globally so, of course, a third one is on the way. But will the main villain return? The answer is yes.How Invincible's Omni-Man Joined Mortal Kombat 1Variety confirms that despite the character seemingly dying in the second film, Jim Carrey will return as Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which is set for release on December 20. Jeff Fowler, who helmed the…

Netflix announced that it was branching into games back in November 2021, but so far the streamer remains far better known for its movies and TV series. The company hopes to change that in 2024, with four new games on the way it announced today, and dozens more in the works—as well as a push toward making Netflix games accessible on TV and computers rather than just on mobile.Google’s AI Isn’t a Gimmick, It’s the Future | AI UnlockedAccording to a company press release, “by year’s end, we’ll have 86 games available —all…

When I was 9 years old, shortly after my cousin reintroduced me to Sonic Adventure 2: Battle on the GameCube, I had a dream that triggered my love for Sonic forever once I woke up. In that dream, Eggman kidnapped me for some heinous purpose, encasing me in acapsule for a weapon that could potentially destroy the planet. The details of that dream are fuzzy — most dreams are — but I recall Sonic rushing in to defeat Eggman and rescue me, putting an end to his evil plans once and for all. Twenty years later, the trailer…

Image: WildBrain Studios/NetflixMultiverses have been all the rage as of late, to the point that even Sega got in on it with its iconic mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog. In last year’s Sonic Prime series for Netflix, the Blue Blur (voiced by Devon Mack) ended up breaking the Paradox Prism, which in turn created an assortment of alternate realities collectively dubbed the “Shatterverse.” While hopping from reality to reality and meeting new versions of his friends like Tails (Ashleigh Bell) and Amy (Shannon Chan-Kent), Sonic…

With 802-pieces this is the largest of the new Sonic Lego sets introduced today, and in addition to Sonic, Amy, Flicky, Becky, Pocky, and Pecky minifigures, it includes buildable Badniks Chopper and Newtron baddies, and our first proper Dr. Eggman minifigure, complete with claw-fisted hands. With 802-pieces this is the largest of the new Sonic Lego sets introduced today, and in addition to Sonic, Amy, Flicky, Becky, Pocky, and Pecky minifigures, it includes buildable Badniks Chopper and Newtron baddies, and our first…

Ahoy, Sonic!Image: NetflixChristmas comes a little early for fans of Sega’s speedy hero: new series Sonic Prime arrives December 15 on Netflix, and it’ll be taking the hedgehog on an adventure across multiple universes—or as the show will be calling it, the “Shattervese.” io9 has some exclusive stills to share today!First up, here’s an extended synopsis for the show:“Sonic the Hedgehog thinks he’s seen it all before, but when his latest clash with Dr. Eggman shatters the Paradox Prism, he’s sent spinning through time and…

Image: NetflixIf there was a pop culture trend that Sonic the Hedgehog could unleash a homing attack and hop a ride on, the Sega mascot could do a lot worse than speeding through a multiverse. And that’s exactly what he’ll be doing in the upcoming Sonic Prime animated series, which is looking remarkable in its newest trailer, and also reveals some some of the universes he’ll be visiting. There’s even a Dr. Eggman-filled Illuminati, too.Sonic Prime | Official Trailer | Netflix After SchoolIf you’ll recall, early summaries…

Image: NetflixFollowing the first, mysterious teaser for the new Netflix-produced new Sonic show, the streaming service has finally released a second trailer, and this one does a much better job at letting us know what exactly is in store for our fleet-footed hedgehog friend—the multiverse.Sonic Prime - Teaser Trailer #2As Dr. Eggman shatters the Prime Crytal, he sends Sonic—and all his friends—into different parts of the multiverse. It’s not clear if Sonic lands in an apocalyptic, ultra-urbanized future that’s led by the…