Sonic the Hedgehog tears up next-gen

Via CVG

We've known that Sonic Team has been slaving away on a next-gen game starring everyone's favourite blue hedgehog for a while now - and we've even seen some sumptuous pre-rendered footage, initially shown behind closed doors at TGS last year. Now though, Sega has revealed the first in-game footage of Sonic the Hedgehog for PS3 and Xbox 360 - and we've got the trailer right here.

Featuring a leaner, meaner looking Dr. Robotnik and a whole host of animal chums accompanying Sonic on his latest adventure, it seems that the usual running and jumping platform antics are intact, alongside some bouncy buggy-and-blasting action too.

It's all looking mighty pretty - as you'd expect on next-gen - and hopefully it'll have the gameplay to match. Check back later in the week for first impressions, just as soon as E3's doors swing open this Wednesday.

Check out the vid at the link above