FAQs
Luckily, from what I've heard, SEGA incentives fan games, aka, they encourage it. However, don't try to profit from it. Otherwise, you're pretty safe in terms of copyright. You can probably try finding free to use fan-made models online but in terms of sega's models.
What was the first Sonic fan game? ›
Sonic Boom was a fan game released in 1995, and is one of, if not the oldest full-fledged Sonic fan game. Made in Klik & Play, it was the first of many Sonic fan games made in this fashion.
What company owns Sonic games? ›
Sonic Team is a video game developer owned by the Japanese video game company Sega as part of its Sega CS Research and Development No. 2 division. Sonic Team is best known for its namesake Sonic the Hedgehog series and games such as Nights into Dreams and Phantasy Star Online.
What happened to Green Mountain Sonic? ›
At the end of the game, his appearance becomes more darker, his face and underbelly melt into a black hole, followed by his arms, legs and ears, turning into End.
Are fan games illegal? ›
Original copyright holders can order a cease and desist upon fan game projects, as by definition fan games are unauthorized uses of copyrighted property. Many fan games go as far as taking music and graphics directly from the original games.
What is Sonic's real name? ›
SEGAbits.com 💥 SEGA News on X: "Sonic's real name is Ogilvie Maurice Hedgehog.
What is Tails' full name? ›
Yamaguchi ended up with a compromise, using "Miles Prower" as the character's real name; "Tails" would be his nickname, giving the character the full name of Miles "Tails" Prower. The character debuted as Sonic's tag-along partner in the franchise's second game and has remained an important character since.
Which Sonic game sold the most? ›
The best-selling title is Sonic the Hedgehog, first released in North America on June 23, 1991. Due to being bundled with the console, it sold 15 million copies. The second best-selling game is its sequel, 1992's Sonic the Hedgehog 2, with 6 million copies sold.
Why did Sonic turn yellow? ›
After Sonic and Tails team up with Knuckles, they finally regain the Master Emerald, but it doesn't take long for it to break. This results in Sonic being exposed to the seven Chaos Emeralds inside. It is only after harnessing the power of these rare artifacts that Sonic turns gold and emerges in his Super Sonic form.
Why was Sonic 3 Mobile cancelled? ›
Why it Was Cancelled. Christian Whitehead couldn't hold the Sonic 3 Mobile's rights.
After a racing around the world, Sonic returns to Green Hills and battles Robotnik, eventually gaining a power boost and sending Robtonik to another planet with a ring. Sonic, as a reward, remains on Earth to enjoy a newfound life with the Wachowski family.
Does Nintendo allow fangames? ›
Fangames. Fangames that reuse or recreate Nintendo assets also have been targeted by Nintendo typically through cease and desist letters or DMCA-based takedown to shut down these projects.
Is Sonic Boom copyrighted? ›
"Sonic Boom" - By Sega Sound Team - Copyright Hinge Neck Publishing o/b/o Johnny Gioeli - Song Copyright Information - Easy Song.
What is Sonic not allowed to do? ›
According to fans, Sega's rules state that Sonic can't "show excessive emotion", or even lose against the bad guys.
Is the Sonic EXE game safe to play? ›
It is graphic in nature, includes scenes that are bloody and is designed to generate jump scares. Some children will be disturbed by it.