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https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/10/10/how-sonic-the-hedgehog-3-became-two-games-sonic-and-knuckles-lock-on-technology.aspx
https://www.gamerevolution.com/features/498359-michael-jackson-sonic-the-hedgehog-3
https://www.vg247.com/sonic-3-ost-michael-jackson-history
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqfSBnqUDcg (Brad Buxer interview, sheds a ton of insight on Jackson's (minimal) contributions)
"The Making of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & + Sonic & Knuckles" in Retro Gamer #249

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New interview translation

There's quite a juicy interview with Naka about the development of various early Sonic games here: http://shmuplations.com/sonic/

Origins' replacement tracks allegedly being "new" remixes made by Jun Senoue

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Michael Jackson image used

An editor keeps changing the image without explanation, and seemingly doesn't even appear to have one? Regardless, to try to not edit war, I figured I would start a discussion.

I'm impartial to the original image. One, it was the one use in the GA process, so its been reviewed/approved. Secondly, the new image seems to emphasize his live performance and outlandish dress, something that isn't particularly relevant to his role in Sonic 3. Sergecross73 msg me 18:02, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I understand the reasoning as the other image is clearly the more recognizable version of him (as compared to casual wear in a hat), but I don't feel strongly about changing it either. Did this article ever used this or this as the image or am I just thinking about Sonic Retro's article on this? ~ Dissident93 ^(talk) 17:26, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]