There's been a lot of anticipation surrounding Sonic x Shadow: Generations since its announcement. Sonic Team's 'Year of the Shadow' has excited many as Shadow the Hedgehog has always been a fan-favourite.

Sonic Team has released a few more screenshots of their upcoming title, one a render of Black Doom, the archenemy of Shadow, and two featuring Sonic romping around Sky Sanctuary. Black Doom has been slightly re-designed to reflect the more colourful art style of Sonic Generations, he's now sporting colourful crystals.

Year of the Shadow

sonic running from a boss in sonic x shadow generations
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Black Doom is the main antagonist of 2005's Shadow the Hedgehog, the first game to feature Shadow as a protagonist. The inspiration behind Shadow the Hedgehog was to capitalise on his popularity, and demystify his mysterious past for fans. As it turns out, in a Darth Vader-esque move Black Doom was the one who helped Gerald Robotnik create Shadow.