The new character design was cooler ... A taller profile helped Sonic stand out better in 3D, as did grey soles on his shoes.

Last week, video game modders in the Sonic the Hedgehog fan community ... a midriff-baring red jumpsuit (matching the character’s iconic shoes), a trans flag-colored armband, and of course ...

“They said ‘OK.’” In the redesign, the team brought back Sonic’s iconic white gloves and classic red shoes. They reinfused the character with some of his cartoon roots, and six months ...