Sonic the Hedgehog is for the Children
From Vidjagame Apocalypse by Laser Time
February 6, 2026 · 2h 42m
About this episode
The episode discusses the reasons behind the affection of black people for Sonic the Hedgehog, along with new game releases and the issues surrounding microtransactions.
This week, we are joined by Emmitt Wakins Jr once again. We talk about the Top 5 reasons why black people love Sonic the Hedgehog. Then we talk about new releases, the horrid start of microtransatcions and more.
People in this episode
Guest: Emmitt Wakins Jr
Topics covered
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- black culture
- microtransactions
- video game releases
- gaming community
Keywords
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- black people
- microtransactions
- video games
- new releases
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Sonic the Hedgehog
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