Various entertainment outlets have used "vs" comparisons to analyze Sonic's place in modern media:
: VICE designers have also looked at the "information overload" in newer games, debating whether the fast-paced features help or hinder the user experience. Mario vs Sonic in 2017 Is Looking Mightily One-Sided - VICE Sonic+vs+vince
In the Sonic Underground animated series, Vince is a recurring minor antagonist and a black marketeer. Their most notable interaction occurs in the episode "The Price of Freedom" (Season 1): Various entertainment outlets have used "vs" comparisons to
: Critics from VICE have historically compared Sonic's franchise health against competitors like Mario, often highlighting the "hit or miss" nature of modern Sonic titles compared to Nintendo's consistency. : Sonic's brother, Manic, sells a stolen orb
: Sonic's brother, Manic, sells a stolen orb to Vince for 2,000 Mobium, unaware that the orb is actually a bomb.
: When Sonic and his siblings try to buy the bomb back to save the city, a selfish Vince refuses to cooperate because he has already sold it to Bartleby. A frustrated Sonic uses his trademark speed to rapidly whirl Vince around , forcing him to reveal the buyer's identity. Vincent "Vince" in Paladin Team Sigma-Alpha 2