Sonic the Hedgehog Just Broke a World Record in a Way That Has Fans SPEECHLESS
Move over, Mario—the blue blur is officially unstoppable. Sega just dropped a seismic bombshell that has the internet absolutely losing its mind. Sonic the Hedgehog has shattered the Guinness World Record for the fastest time ever in a video game category, and it’s not even close. But here’s the kicker: the run wasn’t done by a pro gamer or a streamer—it was achieved by a 12-year-old fan using a classic Genesis controller on a live broadcast. The footage, which shows Sonic zipping through Green Hill Zone in under 18 seconds, has racked up 3 million views in less than 12 hours. Twitter is on fire with “SonicSpeedRun” trending worldwide, and fans are demanding Sega make this kid an official tester. But wait—the twist? It turns out the kid was actually using a glitch that Sega never patched, and now the company is promising to pay him to find more exploits. This is the ultimate power-up for a new generation of speed demons.