Last September Sega announced the code name for a new 2D, Sonic the Hedgehog title. The title was called “Project Needlemouse,” but is now known as “Sonic 4,” where the blue hedgehog is the only playable character. It was revealed “Sonic 4” would be a direct sequel to 1994’s Sonic & Knuckles on Sega Genesis. Gamespot has the first look of the new downloadable XBLA, PSN and WiiWare adventure, reporting that “episode 1” will be available on all three platforms “this summer.”
