Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-28986801-20170212232334/@comment-679780-20170214014809

SarahSpyborg259 wrote: Over 25 years?! Just because a film or game is released in a year, doesn't always mean it takes place in that year. The games don't specify when their events take place other than the occasional recall of past events but that doesn't mean the games take place in the far off times. Since the majority of domestic technology is comparable to our modern technology (such places as Station Square, Central City, Soleanna, Apotos, Spagonia and Empire City being human communities do not appear as advance as territory established and maintained by Dr. Eggman) it can be pressumed that the games take place roughly the present time the game is released. Sonic Unleahsed is a good example given locations that were cultural to Sonics world show what kind of technology the people are dependant on, usually just standard services and household appliances available for them in their countries that we can relate to, such as televisions, computers, cars and so on.

I believe the reason why Sega have not specified dates is simply because they want their games to appeal to the modern audience while still have enjoyable stories and experiances regardless how old the game itself is.