So, SEGA has thrown in its lot with Microsoft and Sony. What does it say for their faith in Nintendo’s new system when Sonic has made the jump to the next-generation power houses, rather than Nintendo’s modest grave marker. I find it strange - and humourous - that this game will be released on Sonic’s 15th anniversary, and it will not be gracing Nintendo’s system.

Didn’t Nintendo shelter SEGA after their company imploded?

Of course. But SEGA knows when a ship is sinking. They vaulted off their dingy onto Nintendo’s crippled battleship. Now, torpedos are cutting through the water and warheads are raining down, so SEGA jumps ship. A wise move. After they’ve escaped the wreckage, perhaps they can put some research into why Nintendo blew itself up.