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Sega’s Sonic Rolls Onto Verizon Phones

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Fans of Sega’s long running Sonic the Hedgehog gaming franchise will be interested to know that the gaming company today announced a deal with cellular carrier Verizon Wireless to bring a version of the game to users who own select “Get It Now” enabled phones.

Sonic the Hedgehog, which first appeared as a game over 15 years ago, will be available for download from Verizon for $3.49 monthly access or $7.99 for unlimited use purchase. Customers will need a “Get It Now” enabled phone and Verizon Wireless digital service to access to the virtual store where the game can be downloaded.

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“Sonic The Hedgehog is by far the killer app we have been waiting for from Sega and showcases our commitment to bring the best video gaming experience to the market,” said Bill Stone, vice president of market segmentation for Verizon Wireless. “The release of Sonic on Verizon Wireless Get It Now-enabled handsets marks a milestone in wireless mobile gaming and we are delighted to be the first North American wireless company to deliver this video game icon to our customers.”

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“When Sonic The Hedgehog first appeared on the Sega Genesis video game system 15 years ago, he quickly became an icon for a generation and changed the video game world forever,” said Glenn Wissner, senior producer at Sega Mobile, a division of Sega of America. “Verizon Wireless’ Get It Now service is the first in North America to offer the Sonic experience: world-famous speed, snappy jumps, and iconic attitude.”

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