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The game is built by SEGA\u2019s HARDlight Studios and is currently in development, available for purchase later this year on Nex Playground through Play Pass, Nex Playground\u2019s content subscription.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe introduction of a globally recognized character such as Sonic the Hedgehog to Nex Playground represents a significant achievement for our community; it further advances our mission to connect families and friends through active play while ensuring the continuous delivery of fresh content,\u201d said David Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Nex. \u201c\u2019Sonic Forces\u2019 translates the popular mobile title of the franchise into a truly physical experience, giving families a new way to move and play together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=2845\">Leslie Jones Says It Was \u2018Frustrating\u2019 That \u2018SNL\u2019 Writers Always Typecast Her as the \u2018Girl That Was Angry and Beating Up People\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tThis partnership marks a significant moment for Nex Playground, including its international expansion into the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tSee more gaming news from this week below.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tLIVE EVENTS\t<\/h2>\n<p>\n\tK-pop group Le Sserafim will return to gaming convention BlizzCon 2026 to perform as the event\u2019s closing musical act on September 13.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tBlizzCon, held by Blizzard Entertainment, is a weekend-long celebration with esports, panels, cosplay and live experiences to bring together gamers around the world. This year\u2019s event takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center beginning September 12 and ends the following day, with passes already sold out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=2843\">Larry David on Barack Obama\u2019s \u2018Perfect\u2019 Comedic Timing in New HBO Show and Donald Trump\u2019s White House UFC Fight: \u2018I Was Embarrassed to Be an American\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tLe Sserafimv previously performed at BlizzCon 2023 and collaborated with Overwatch the same year. The girl group, who is preparing to launch their U.S. tour, consists of Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha and Hong Eunchae. <\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tPARTNERSHIPS\t<\/h2>\n<p>\n\tNex has announced a new partnership with HYBE to bring a BTS-branded music experience to Nex Playground later this year.<\/p>\n<p>Players will interact with BTS\u2019 music through full-body gameplay, using Nex Playground\u2019s controller-free, motion-tracking technology. Designed exclusively for Nex Playground, the experience reimagines how users can engage with the group at home.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe collaboration marks Nex\u2019s first-ever co-branded edition of Starri, creating an all-new interactive experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMusic has always been one of the most powerful ways to bring people together, and BTS have built a global community through that shared connection,\u201d said Tom Kang, President and Head of International of Nex. \u201cOur partnership with HYBE creates a unique experience that celebrates the energy, creativity, and cultural impact of BTS while bringing all ages together through \u2018Starri,\u2019 one of our most popular games. 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