The long-rumoured new title, code-named 'Project Needlemouse', hasn't been unveiled yet. However a few details are starting to slip out.

Apparently, Needlemouse will see Sonic returning to his 2D roots - bolstered by HD graphics - while the blue hedgehog himself will star in the new game alone.

No new characters will be offered, nor will any older playable characters appear - focussing in on what makes Sonic himself so popular.

We're hoping for a full game title and more details very soon, now. More as we get it.

By Luke Guttridge