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- A new movie starring one of gaming's most iconic characters debuts on Valentine's Day.
- "Sonic the Hedgehog" is the first-ever movie to star the speedy blue hedgehog, and it's a light, silly adventure that's clearly aimed at kids.
- Though the film is for kids, it's chock full of references to the classic video game series it's based on, and that means fans of all ages will enjoy it.
- Moreover: There's a post-credits scene that you can't miss if you're a fan of the series.
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The new "Sonic the Hedgehog" movie is a light, goofy adventure that's great for kids.
But Sonic isn't a new character. He's a classic video game character that went head-to-head with Nintendo's own Super Mario as one of the faces of the so-called "console wars," which pit Nintendo's Super Nintendo against Sega's Genesis in the '90s.
As such, Sonic has his own rich history to draw from. That rich history is referenced heavily through the new "Sonic the Hedgehog" film - and a post-credits scene that's worth watching.
Let's dive in:
