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File	Date	Source	Title and comments
	1994-1x-xx	Game Players (US), "Vol. 7 No. 12 December 1994"	Game Players misinforms its readers about a 32X Sonic game, using images from Sonic Ride.
	199x-xx-xx	Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "January 1995"	"Gaming Gossip" EGM reports that Sonic Chaotic, a 32X game in development for over a year and "programmed on Silicon Graphics workstations" will be released in June 1995. According to the magazine, it will feature Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and "Red Sonic".
	199x-xx-xx	Super Juegos (ES), "Enero 1995"	Knuckles' Ringstar
	1995-01-30	Mean Machines Sega (UK), "March 1995"	"Chaos Over Knuckles" Two-page preview of the game, which is referred to as "Knuckles Ringstar", although the title screen with the correct name is visible. The article mentions the graphics and special effects which take advantage of the 32X hardware, the elastic band mechanic, and the polygonal Special Stage.
	1995-xx-xx	CD Consoles (FR), "Février 1995"	News
	1995-0x-xx	Game Players (US), "Vol. 8 No. 2 February 1995"	"Game Gossip: We Got it Right" Game Players reports that it was contacted by Sega for its earlier print of Sonic Chaotic. The firm confirms a Sonic game will be released for the 32X and that they'll "be 'red' with envy".
	1995-0x-xx	SuperGamePower (BR), "Fevereiro 1995"	Winter CES 1995
	1995-0x-xx	Todo Sega (ES), "Febrero 1995"	Knuckles' Ringstar
	199x-xx-xx	Sega Visions (US), "February/March 1995"	News
	1995-02-08	Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "March 1995"	"Hyper Mega Express" Preview
	1995-02-08	Saturn Fan (JP), "1995 March"	"New Space" 2 pages
	1995-02-15	Computer & Video Games (UK), "March 1995"	"Preview: Knuckles Ringstar" Two-page preview of the game, which is referred to as "Knuckles Ringstar", and is said to be 70% complete. Development is stated to have begun as far back as January 1994.
Cover article	1995-02-15	Sega Magazine (UK), "March 1995"
	1995-02-16	Sega Power (UK), "April 1995"	"Work in Progress: Chaotix" a single page feature giving a preview of Chaotix in an issue of Sega Power. The level title card shows that this is a prototype as Espio is listed above Knuckles and Heavy is listed as Heaby.
	1995-02-28	Mean Machines Sega (UK), "April 1995"	"Work in Progress: Chaotix" Four-page preview of the upcoming game. The article discusses topics such as graphical improvements over previous Mega Drive games, the elastic band connecting two characters, the tutorial level at the start of the game, and the falling bonus stage. It is said to be scheduled for release in June or July.
	1995-0x-xx	Consoles + (FR), "Mars 1995"	"Previews: Chaotix"
	1995-0x-xx	Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "March 1995"	Preview
	1995-0x-xx	Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "1995 Video Game Preview Guide"	Winter CES 1995
	1995-xx-xx	GameFan (US), "Volume 3, Issue 3: March 1995"
	1995-0x-xx	Sega Megazone (AU), "March 1995"	"Chaotix"
	1995-xx-xx	Select Round (FR), "Mars 1995"
	1995-03-08	Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "April 1995"	"Mega・Gear dog race" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score NTSC-J 7/10   7/10   5/10   4/10 58 [Info]
Cover article	1995-xx-xx	GameFan (US), "Volume 3, Issue 4: April 1995"	"Game Preview - Chaotix" Six-page feature of Chaotix in a issue of GameFan. Some prototype screens are shown, including a prototype title screen which shows the star of the game was Espio the Chameleon at the time.
	1995-0x-xx	Game Players (US), "Vol. 8 No. 4 April 1995"	"Game Gossip: Sega's Virtua Land" Game Players reports a change of name to Knuckles Chaotix.
	1995-0x-xx	Game Players (US), "Vol. 8 No. 4 April 1995"	"Previews: Knuckles Chaotix"
	1995-0x-xx	Games World: The Magazine (UK), "April 1995"	Preview
	1995-xx-xx	Mega Console (IT), "Aprile 1995"	Preview
	1995-0x-xx	Sega Megazone (AU), "April 1995"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score 87% 87 [Info]
	1995-03-23	Sega Pro (UK), "Easter 1995"	"Preview"
	1995-0x-xx	Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "April 1995"	Preview
	1995-04-07	Saturn Fan (JP), "1995 May"	"New Space" 2 pages
	1995-04-12	Sega Magazin (DE), "Mai 1995"	"Special: Chaotix"
	1995-0x-xx	Games World Magazin (DE), ""	Preview
	1995-04-19	Video Games (DE), "5/95"	"Preview: Chaotix"
Cover article	1995-04-28	Mean Machines Sega (UK), "June 1995"	"Cover Story: Chaotix" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 84% 84 [Info]
	1995-0x-xx	Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "May 1995"	"Review Crew: Knuckles: Chaotix" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score NTSC-U 7.5/10   7/10   7.5/10   7.5/10 74 [Info]
	1995-xx-xx	GameFan (US), "Volume 3, Issue 5: May 1995"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score 98%   98%   97% 98 [Info]
	1995-xx-xx	GamePro (US), "May 1995"	"Short ProShots: Chaotix"
	1995-xx-xx	Sega Visions (US), "May 1995"
	1995-0x-xx	SuperGamePower (BR), "Maio 1995"	"Pré-Estréia: Chaotix"
	1995-05-03	GamePro (DE), "Juni 1995"	News
	1995-05-10	MAN!AC (DE), "06/95"	"Spiele-Tests: Chaotix" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 81% 81 [Info]
	1995-05-11	Sega Pro (UK), "June 1995"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 84% 84 [Info]
	1995-05-15	Sega Magazine (UK), "June 1995"	"Mega Drive 32X Showcase: Ultimate Chaotix"
	1995-05-15	Sega Magazine (UK), "June 1995"	"Mega Drive 32X Review: Chaotix" Later in the magazine, a review. The game is given a 93 for presentation, 86 for graphics, 83 for sound, 79 for challenge, 82 for playability, 78 for lastability and a 81 for the overall score. Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 81% 81 [Info]
	1995-05-17	Sega Magazin (DE), "Juni 1995"	"Review: Knuckles Chaotix" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 82% 82 [Info]
	1995-05-17	Video Games (DE), "6/95"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 78% 78 [Info]
	1995-05-18	Sega Power (UK), "July 1995"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 86% 86 [Info]
	1995-05-23	Next Generation (US), "June 1995"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score 25 [Info]
	1995-05-24	Mega Fun (DE), "06/95"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 72% 72 [Info]
	1995-xx-xx	CD Consoles (FR), "Juin 1995"	"Les Critiques: Chaotix" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 44 [Info]
	1995-0x-xx	Consoles + (FR), "Juin 1995"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score 75% 75 [Info]
Cover article	1995-05-xx	Computer & Video Games (UK), "June 1995"	"Review: Chaotix" Three-page review of the game. Writer Steve Merret praises the game's graphics, but complains that once the player is used to the unusual controls, the game becomes too easy. Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 75% 75 [Info]
	1995-xx-xx	GamePro (US), "June 1995"	"ProReview: Knuckles Chaotix" GamePro awards a less-than-favourable 3.0 for Graphics, 3.0 for Sound, 2.5 for Control, and 2.0 for Fun Factor, criticising the empty levels and the Ring-tethering mechanic. Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score NTSC-U 53 [Info]
	1995-0x-xx	Gamers (DE), "Juni 1995"	"Preview: Chaotix"
	1995-0x-xx	Game Players (US), "Vol. 8 No. 6 June 1995"	"32X Review: Knuckles' Chaotix" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score NTSC-U 41% 41 [Info]
	1995-xx-xx	Hobby Consolas (ES), "Junio 1995"	"Preview: Chaotix"
	1995-0x-xx	VideoGames (US), "June 1995"	"Capsule Reviews: Knuckles Chaotix" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score NTSC-U 8/10 80 [Info]
	1995-06-08	Saturn Fan (JP), "1995 July"	"Ranking Street" Game Seisekihyou Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score NTSC-J 4.09/5   3.41/5   3.09/5   2.91/5   3.36/5   3.55/5 68 [Info]
	1995-06-07	GamePro (DE), "Juli 1995"	"MD 32X Test: Chaotix" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 2- 67 [Info]
	1995-06-10	Sonic the Comic (UK), "23rd June 1995"	"Review Zone" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 88% 88 [Info]
	1995-06-14	Gamers (DE), "Juli 1995"	"MD 32X Test: Chaotix" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 2- 67 [Info]
	1995-07-01	Power Up! (UK), "Saturday, July 01, 1995"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score 87% 87 [Info]
	1995-0x-xx	Electronic Games (1992-1995) (US), "July 1995"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score NTSC-U B- 67 [Info]
	1995-xx-xx	Hobby Consolas (ES), "Julio 1995"	"Lo Más Nuevo: Chaotix" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 87% 87 [Info]
	1995-0x-xx	Todo Sega (ES), "Julio 1995"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score 88% 88 [Info]
	1995-0x-xx	Top Consoles (FR), "Julliet/Août 1995"	"Test: Chaotix" Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score PAL 14/20 70 [Info]
	1995-0x-xx	Player One (FR), "Septembre 1995"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score 75% 75 [Info]
	1995-xx-xx	Freak (IL), "4/95"	Review Version Rating Awards Calculated score 88% Graphics-89% Sound-85% Gameplay-90% Lifespan-87% Overall-88% 88 [Info]