In the dim glow of my room’s nightlight, I’m zooming through the new levels in Sonic. The looped music kicks up, but it’s got this catchy beat that makes you want to move your fingers faster on the controller. Each level is a challenge, with those tricky blue loops and spikes. I’ve got to perfect my timing; if you press too early or late, you end up back at the start. But hey, that just means more practice! There’s this one part where Sonic has to slide down a hill and avoid all the baddies—Manhatten must have had some issues naming things. The camera angles are so cool, they switch around making it feel like I’m really running through these zones. I’ve unlocked the first secret zone, and now I’m eager to see what comes next. Can’t wait until morning when my parents aren’t nagging me to go to bed; maybe I can get a bit more time in before turning off the light.