Sonic Adventure 2 may have come out in 2001, but that hasn't stopped players from flocking to it after the premiere of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The live-action film franchise was something of a surprise hit, seeing a decent amount of success despite a long history of video game movies struggling to live up to their source material. Publicity around the latest Sonic movie was enough to drive fans back to a 20-year-old title.
Video game movie adaptations may be breaking their years-old curse thanks to entries like the Sonic franchise and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The former has performed so well that Paramount confirmed Sonic the Hedgehog 4 before the third film even debuted. That wasn't the only effect the movie had, though, as fans are also turning to the games as the nostalgia wave reaches new heights.
A gamer with a knack for wood carving creates a custom box for Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, adding a unique twist to the game’s classic cover art.
As reported by TheGamer, Sonic Adventure 2 broke its concurrent player count record on Steam in December 2024, with 1,061 players. While just over 1,000 players may not be...
