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It feels like only yesterday that I saw Sonic tearing his way through Green Hill Zone at a speed that made my head spin. Astonishingly that first brush with Sega’s blue blur was actually 30 years ago and now I’ve made myself rather sad.

If you’re a fan of Sega’s mascot you certainly won’t feel sad about this latest issue because we’ve pulled out all the stops to ensure that the speedy superstar gets the anniversary celebration he deserves. Sonic Team’s boss, Takashi

Iizuka chats to us about the defining aspects that have made Sonic the star he is today and we’ve also got an incredible 32-page mini magazine that includes 40 of his best and most interesting games. Nick’s even written a My Retro Life on how the spiky star has shaped his life. I didn’t even know he was a fan!

If blue hedgehogs aren’t your thing, there’s still plenty of other great articles to get stuck into, including a look at the

Spy Vs Spy series, the glorious Ninetiesthemed Battle Axe and an article on the Pico-8, a virtual console that emulates the retro aesthetic of old. Oh, and if you need a new game pad make sure you check out our subs offer on page 30.

Stay safe and enjoy the magazine