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Happy Birthday, Sonic The Hedgehog. Here’s How Not To Suck

Tim Rogers June 24, 2011 2:00 AM

Twenty years ago today, Sega released the first Sonic the Hedgehog video game. It was a joyous occasion – and it was also my dad’s 41st birthday. (Happy 61st birthday, dad.)

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