Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. It has been a long time since I actively looked forward to a new ...

Mania opens with a sliver of plot: Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) is back, and he has a variety of robotic assistants to help him wreak havoc on a mix of familiar and brand-new environments. The game's ...

Sonic Mania marks a return to form for Sonic the Hedgehog, harkening back to the character's glory days on Sega's Genesis and Mega Drive console. The graphics and music are delightfully retro, and ...

Sonic the Hedgehog is back in Sonic Mania, a brand-new, retro-themed addition to Sega's storied franchise. Sonic's the fastest gaming mascot around, but his Super Sonic form amps up the speed to 11.

When Sega invited me behind closed doors to get an early look of Sonic Mania at GDC last month, I wasn't expecting much. I'd seen the trailers and indeed, it looked like a grand homage to franchise, ...