It’s been discovered by Unseen 64 that the name of Jaleel White, who voiced Sonic in three different animated series in the 1990s (those being Sonic the Hedgehog/”SatAM,” The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, and Sonic Underground), was briefly suggested for the voice of “Classic Sonic” in Sonic Generations. However, the idea for a talking Classic Sonic was dropped very early in development and White was never approached for the role.

Furthermore, Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic were originally to be joined by a “Dreamcast Sonic,” and Ryan Drummond was invited back to re-audition for and reprise his role from the Sonic Adventure titles and Sonic Heroes. Drummond eventually turned down the offer, as Sega was asking him to leave his union and work for almost no compensation.

Basically, Sonic Generations could have been infinitely more awesome to the eyes and ears of longtime Sonic fans. Anyone else’s morning ruined?

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