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Sonic Team head on where the franchise will be in another 35 years — 'Iizuka-san does not think he's…

Sonic the Hedgehog is officially 35 years old this year
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka thinks he might not make it to the franchise's 70th anniversary, but will "definitely be wanting to play" future games if possible
Iizuka also says he is "really proud" of the series

Sonic the Hedgehog is officially 35 years old, with anniversary celebrations kicking off in January of this year, and to mark the occasion I sat down with Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka to discuss all things blue and spiky in a new interview at Summer Game Fest 2026.

The veteran developer explained that he "of course" considers it almost like his own child and revealed that he has "been with Sonic longer than I've been with my own children" in real life. "I'm really proud," he said.

Right now the franchise is undeniably in a strong position, with fans impressed by the recent ...

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Amazon is selling Garmin watches for up to $350 off - and I recommend these models

Wasn't there already a Prime Day this spring? Allow me to remind you that Prime Day is now a quarterly event, as Amazon has gotten even more voracious with these days-long deals events. There's the Spring Sale in March, Prime Day in June, October Prime Day,

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I Found 37 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping Now (2026)

All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more. Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner. This year, the deals officially kick off on June 23 and run through

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Here’s how you can reserve a Steam Machine

The Steam Machine is here, but getting one is a little complicated. Valve is taking preorders using a reservation system, which is intended to make the process more fair and harder for bots to exploit. However, it’s a bit different than the $5 reservations Valve used for the Steam

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Valve is working with AMD to bring FSR 4 to the Steam Machine

Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. The Steam Machine is a cool little console that’s about as powerful as a PlayStation 5, according to my colleague Sean

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Amazon is selling Garmin watches for up to $350 off - and I recommend these models

I Found 37 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping Now (2026)

Here’s how you can reserve a Steam Machine

Valve is working with AMD to bring FSR 4 to the Steam Machine