Sonic the Hedgehog's latest outing can best be compared to 2D Mario's new look from 2006. ... has curved walls along the background, and Sonic can run sideways on them while collecting rings.

F or as long as Mario and Sonic have been around, fans have discussed what it would be like if the two ever shared a game together. From the days of Super Smash Bros. Brawl to going on an ...

What to play: Mario, Sonic and Spider-Man highlight a packed week in gaming “Super Mario Bros. Wonder,” “Sonic Superstars” and “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” are all worthy of your weekend.

However, one fact has remained constant: Mario is the top dog, and Sonic is (ironically) leagues behind, both in terms of sales and cultural appreciation. The announcements of “Super Mario Bros.

Sonic Superstars, which was released on Tuesday, and Super Mario Bros Wonder, which came out on Friday, are both about returning to the series' roots. Image source, Sega Image caption, ...