Since many human characters in the Sonic franchise tend to be a little one-note, either being loyal allies or full-on villains, it's nice to see someone who's a bit more unpredictable and mysterious.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been the subject of leaks recently. The head of Sonic Team warns that leaks about third-party guest characters could destroy any deals they've made with other companies.

Sure, the Sonic-starring racer might be releasing in the same year as Mario Kart hits Switch 2, but this time the hedgehog's brought backup. And yes, that is Hatsune Miku behind the wheel. Related ...