SEGA Schedules Sonic 35th Birthday Stream for June 23, Backing St. Jude Fundraiser

3 articles · Updated · Gematsu · Jun 23

June 23 at 9:30 a.m. PT, SEGA will air a Sonic the Hedgehog 35th birthday livestream on YouTube and Twitch.
The broadcast is set to feature gameplay, activities and music marking 35 years of the franchise, with Jacki Jing, GamesCage and RogersBase hosting.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be the charity beneficiary, and the guest lineup includes creators and community figures such as Evan Stanley, Angelica Trae and Sonic_1992.
SEGA also cautioned fans not to expect every future Sonic update in the show, signaling a celebration-focused event rather than a full slate of announcements.

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