Just over a week ago I wrote about the announcement of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1, returning to the franchises famous 2D roots. Well, now some 'leaked' footage has found its way onto the web for your viewing pleasure......

It's back to roots for Sega's Sonic. After a decade of disappointments, the developer has taken a hint and is shifting focus back to what made the franchise and it's star character so iconic. The game will officially be known as Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1, poised as a direct sequel to 1994's Sonic & Knuckles, and will arrive on Xbox Live Arcade, the PlayStation Network, and WiiWare sometime mid year...