We Raced Across London Because Sonic Told Us To... | Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content: Sonic Superstars is out now on Xbox, Playstation, Switch and PC. To celebrate we've been tasked with a 'Sonic Says' Scavenger Race across London. Four-player co-operative teamwork is a big deal in Sonic Superstars, so in honour of that two teams will have to find Sonic-themed landmarks across the city, with the finish line at the Sonic Superstars display that was in Westfield London ahead of Christmas.
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[@Nakker42]

Team Amy-Rose approaching this race like children being let loose by their parents, Team Tails approaching this like 2 old men let out by their children

[@coyoteartist]

Well that works for my early '80s vs late '80s comment

[@landonewts]

That’s the vibe exactly.

[@cyanimation1605]

Jane approaching this as a telepathic overlord

[@bretthake7713]

Team amy rose are friends, team tails are coworkers

[@SirTraleen]

Jane simply must be cast as the Diana in the next Hitman, I will hear no arguments to the contrary

[@LMixir]

You certainly won't be hearing them from me, at any rate!

[@TheLiamster]

I agree

[@micahnewby7964]

I will miss her when the resultant glow up means she misses chunks of every Oxventure like Ashley Johnson when she had to do Last of Us or whatever, but she will absolutely nail it

[@Joelseph2001]

Luke & Ellen pulling up to a brick and mortar games store only to find that it is closing its doors for good is a perfect little vignette of what modern gaming has become

[@suikofan]

Yeah that little taste of reality hurt. Glad they kept it in.

[@Psalm23_4]

Luke looked so bummed out by that.

[@crescentmoonrising4852]

Also the Sega world no longer existing. Half expected them to be sent to Alton Towers to get a photo of the leftover Sonic Statue there

[@micahnewby7964]

The thing that I don't get is it said store closING, not closED, so why did they not go in?

[@suikofan]

@@micahnewby7964 since it’s closing they probably won’t have ordered new games. Plus they weren’t going to buy anything and didn’t want to walk in take pics and just leave.

[@BananaAARON]

Can’t decide if it would be funnier if Olympian was paid to be there by Sega as part of the scavenger hunt or if he was just coincidentally hanging about in a Sonic hoodie

[@consolescrub4031]

I'd laugh a bunch if they didn't get a runner and got a cyclist or fencer instead as they tried to tie that into the game.

[@tarnim80]

he was defintly there as a part of the promotional event

[@bretth342]

Sega actually Usain Bolt to be there but by pure luck Mr Thomas was there in a Sonic shirt

[@G0rgar]

@@tarnim80 Yeah by no means a criticism, at least not from me, but some money changed hands for sure. Those Pixel 8s in clear cases sure are prominent too. Good for them, get paid.

[@otterblau5253]

I prefer the idea that Jane sent him an encrypted message that morning, instructing him to be there, or she would release the evidence...

[@N.BR500]

Luke talking abt Big Ben, and Ellen trying to correct him has the same energy as _''Frankenstein is the name of the doctor!''_ 😂

[@BogeyTheBear]

"There is only _one_ Solar System in the universe! It's a proper noun, because Sol is the name of the star that anchors the system!"

[@vinni88lv]

The fact they sorta colour match the 4 characters Andy (yellow hat for tails) Mike (red hoodie for knuckles) Ellen (pink coat for Amy) Luke (blue hat for sonic) No idea if it's intended but it's kinda cool

[@jocosesonata]

12:37 - "I feel like life's a little _too_ easy..." The emotionless delivery of that line with that deadpan stare is probably one of the last things you want to hear and see, and that's why Jane Douglas is the greatest supervillain in Oxboxtra Lore. Countless clones of her minions, and whatever manner of experimentations she's done in her basement lab. Truly a figure to be feared.

[@nightmarethrenody8232]

At that point I was waiting for her to say that she was going to release the attack drones to make the game more exciting.

[@BogeyTheBear]

⁠"I am about to release a swarm of ill-behaving bloodthirsty kittens to hunt them down. In other words, just kittens."

[@awmperry]

*sees potential Olympic sprinter running* “Let’s see if we can catch up with him!”

[@davidioanhedges]

What's amazing is they all do ...

[@Dollightful]

This must have been a monster of a video to edit, but it came out so good! Luke winding up Ellen about "Big Ben" was very funny 😆

[@jayflores4360]

So many clips of these will be made

[@NynaAzura]

41:05 I love how Jane ignores the question if they may leave with their lives, and instead just laughs and congratulates the winning team 🤭

[@davidioanhedges]

Leave with you lives ... she laughs as Prudence ...

[@abydosianchulac2]

If she wanted them to leave with their lives, she wouldn't have had them eating chili dogs

[@catoninetales]

I'm pretty sure she was in Robotik's mech the whole time and they cut out a boss fight at the end.

[@pjsell]

Luke opens by wishing Mike harm. Love the energy!

[@LungsOutJem]

20:24 Andy and Mike take a pub break, while Ellen and Luke take a pedantry break. 😂 Perfection.

[@JezzyCatProductions]

and yet it's Luke and Ellen we see 5 mins later actually having a pint. who let the kids drink?

[@isaactimmins8959]

​@@JezzyCatProductionsLuke on a Guinness no less that's quite a grownups drink.

[@laterkater4213]

Ahhhh so this is what y'all were doing when you had to stop and react to the GTA6 trailer. 🤣

[@speedy316uk]

I had the same thoughts, but good they were using their limited time effectively, and frankly, that looked like so much fun!

[@dallydaydream]

Ohhh, so THAT'S why Control Centre Jane looked so familiar!

[@CindyHelms]

That's a good usage of green screen for Jane!

[@Kalah_]

Kudos to Andy and Mike for the genius idea of actually ordering a chili dog online and having it delivered. :D I love these races. I make them for my students. :)

[@KaraDennison]

Cannot believe I'm hearing about Christopher Wren in Sonic the Hedgehog sponcon. He designed a building at my alma mater. It burned down three times.

[@phantomeyebrow]

That was a lot of fun; I enjoyed the mix of calm and panicked urgency throughout. Stopping for pints was a bold play!

[@JuviaaLoxar]

Now this is some sponsored content I can get behind. Great job to both teams, very entertaining and such a close one!!

[@poodlemuffin]

I really want an Andy history of London video!

[@riv3rfox]

I would happily pay for an Andy history store of London

[@kadosho02]

That would be fun to explore. Andy has that chill narrator energy, and delivery. Plus it is fun and engaging With Mike 😅

[@cherrybombstudios1671]

As someone who loves these people, English history, and architecture, I would so binge a playlist on that.

[@15Rystad]

Came here to say the same thing

[@ellathompson6052]

If they wanted to keep it video game related he could do it in AC Syndicate, and point out anything the game got wrong

[@Ollee88888]

Ellen: "I've got a little trick up my sleeve..." Luke: "Killing...Mike?" This has totally caught me off guard

[@hyuii08]

Love it when you do these IRL adventure videos along with the ones like when you went to Disneyland. ❤

[@jyjy111]

That was very Regal of Ellen, “I’ve watched you do races, you’re very good”. I could practically hear the late queen saying exactly that 😂

[@sonofliberty1]

For sponsored content, this actually seems really fun. Shan't be getting this game any time soon but will probably play Sonic Origins Plus later.

[@adiemuller5422]

Iwan Thomas was so nice and gracious! That was so wholesome!

[@GardinerAlan]

Yeah he's a good lad. No ego, always up for a laugh or a chat. Met him on the mall at the London 2012 athletes parade and then at a couple of events I was working a few years later.

[@frodobaggins7710]

I could picture Ellen's rage when Luke was referring to the Elizabeth Tower as Big Ben

[@danlaw1991]

A really great & fun watch. Luke still saying Big Ben after Ellen had corrected him was such sibling energy and I love it.

[@andrewstean2983]

I would love a Farrant Talks London History tour video

[@TheRealCodeBlack]

I love how the first line after the intro was "now, I don't want to compare Jane to Dr. Eggman, but...", combined with Jane's hilarious "dance puppets, dance" vibe this whole video. XD.

[@DodderingOldMan]

I know it's not entirely the point, but as I sit here in Australia sweating my arse off in the heat and humidity, I really envy them running around a chilly, rainy London, rugged up in their winter clothes.

[@saoirsedeltufo7436]

If it helps, us Londoners in the dark, wet, sub-zero conditions envy you lot

[@lordofuzkulak8308]

23:47 - Mike: “What is he - approaching forty?” Older-mid Millenials: “Ah, like us, Sonic has one foot in the grave.” 💀

[@alexsitar1453]

Andy’s nod of resignation when Mike says “what is he approaching 40?” 23:40

[@deannelson7027]

Now this is how you do a sponsored video. Make it a fun and exciting race across London.

[@nickkowal619]

Today I learned from Luke that Big Ben is in fact the entire clock tower, not just the bell like Ellen is lying about

[@PLAYER_42069]

11:52 - So, what *did* Ellen have up her sleeve that was going to give Team Amy Rose an advantage? I guess some mysteries of the universe were never meant to be solved...

[@alexharrison2743]

Andy's history mockumentary was my standout favourite part of this

[@boomustdie3406]

Jane: There is a sonic wrap on a plane destined for Vienna, please buy a ticket and board the plane.

[@AndyD773]

Becoming an omniscient Gamesmaster in a state-of-the-art panopticon control room feels like Jane achieving her final form 😂

[@BogeyTheBear]

Final form? I'm sure that was her internship in her gap year.

[@brandenplesh9889]

I’m curious how close we were to having a “Team Charmy Bee”

[@RossHick]

I can only guess Team Cream the Rabbit and Team Charmy Bee were vetoed by the sponsor.

[@mattball8622]

Luke's right, they broke Marble Arch and they threw a tablecloth over it while they hire Gru from Despicable Me to steal the Arc de Triomphe to replace it

[@renegadetla9331]

What a thing to edit! This was great fun, amazingly done to both teams (and the camera folks, and Jane, and the editors!)

[@remembertostayhydrated]

I felt that desperation Luke felt over his Guinness pint🥲

[@GardinerAlan]

I wonder if they actually wasted half an hour drinking it properly though. Some pints you can finish before the guinness has even settled.

[@redflost]

Fun video. Would love to see more stuff like this from you guys but without the slightly stiff structure of the sponsored video. Obviously that was the point of this but I’d love to see a series of video game themed challenges in the wild that come from you and not pre-planned by another company.

[@isaactimmins8959]

Prehaps a looser collab a Loading Bar to Loading Bar race, they already have a semi-pro tie to them bars so that with a couple challenges in Brighton & London would be a great challenge for them in the summer prehaps,

[@luketsimmons1982]

Oh wow what an awesome video this was and so much fun to watch. To see Team Tails rock up on Paul St to my old haunt of The Fox was amazing, I spent many many evenings there years ago, it was super nostalgic to see it again. Well done gang! 🙌

[@Crossyonthetube]

This seems as good a video as any to say, I love them all so much. They all make me feel the warm and fuzzies exactly when I need it.

[@philtrauferson]

This video has reminded me that there are vegan hot dogs in my freezer that are about to go out of date. So that's lunch sorted. Thanks!

[@candy-scorn]

love that they genuinely stopped in the middle of the race for a pint

[@aramanon]

Catching the bus is a great way to catch up on emails, finish a long novel or complete several hundred sudoku

[@Hellwyck]

If Nellie Rose wasn't on Team Amy Rose it'd be a travesty!

[@leonardquirm]

What a fun watch this was 😂 loved Andy's impulse to turn it into a walking tour/spin off episode of Map Men

[@horvathneo]

I can't believe Mike is just going to dredge up ancient memory: Samurai Pizza Cats

[@gruggerduggerhoose]

19:05 andy “time for a couple of pints.” *aggressive agreement from the crowd 😂

[@lordofuzkulak8308]

1:52 - I like how when Jane said she was Sonic’s representative and I immediately thought surely she’s more like Robotnik, the vid cut to Mike comparing her to Eggman. 😆

[@chrisward5682]

Ellen getting angry about big ben/the queen elizabeth tower is the kind of stuff i live for 🥰

[@laurenl4512]

Trocadero arcade. You just brought back childhood memories. Also, Ellen turned Australian at the 21 minute mark.

[@issacfaraday9644]

Now i want a real documemtry about London as presented by Andy

[@kristiansmith7737]

YAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! Team AmyRose won!!!!! I throughly enjoyed y'all Sonic themed Amazing Race. I bet y'all had fun and I just enjoy seeing y'all doing things like this. It's a nice break from the normal content.

[@N.BR500]

Ok, that ending was fantastic, kinda a plot twist to show Mike & team coming, only to find Luke and Ellen already there 😎

[@mclarge90]

"bye big ben, nice to see ya. what a great big ben"

[@N.BR500]

25:43 * Team Amy Rose gets another task * Luke, an avid beverage enjoyer still waiting for his drink to settle: * look directly to the camera in a disappointing sad face * Same Luke, still staring at his drink back and forth in despair for more a few seconds.

[@IvanTo88]

Three videos in one day? Wow, that's an unexpected birthday gift 😃 Thank you guys for all the fun 😃😄

[@JeremiahFrye]

This video made me have a chili dog from Sonic Drive-In for dinner. Thank you.

[@AdamusPrime24]

Ahh, so this is what they were doing when that trailer dropped... Ooh! I was just in that LEGO Store in April ^^

[@micahnewby7964]

On the one hand, I completely feel for Luke not getting a successful Top Gun high five, but on the other hand usually to get the high _and_ low you have to be walking towards each other... in motion, it doesn't flow as well if you're standing still

[@lizyarikus]

The CHANCES of meeting an Olympian runner in Sonic merch, damn.

[@Alieta134]

Amy-Rose's special move is smacking stuff with a giant pink mallet! That's why she was the most fun to play as in Sonic Adventure!

[@christophergreenwell2564]

One of the best live things you guys have ever done. And Jane was a sports broadcaster in another life lol

[@MichaelBrown-tv6qx]

Mike and Andy “Walk. Walk, yes it’s slippy, safety first.” Luke “Run! Run, run Ellen!” 😂😂😂

[@BOABModels]

Say 'No' to peer pressure, guys! Even if it is from a hedgehog with attitude.

[@JohnWilliams-cr2sz]

This was an absolutely delightful video. I love it when you guys break from the usual format for special treats like this! Also, seeing you all run around London got me even more excited for the vacation I am taking there next year with my sister!

[@johannord4778]

Don’t know if you Have been there many times before or not but as someone who has plan out your trip in advance.

[@kamzrade5477]

Genuinely going to buy this game now. This is advertising done right. Every youtube channel out there could learn a thing from team oxtra! Love you guys❤

[@karichhoy]

After watching this, I kinda want a chilidog now. Mike, I also remember Samurai Pizza Cats.

[@gwts1171]

This is great! Literally last week I re-watched the video of Luke & Ellen playing Pokemon Go and was longing for more real-world adventures! Thanks to all involved! I haven't started this yet, so I can't congratulate anyone, but I'm sure you all do great. Happy Holidays, all!

[@CabVideoz]

My favorite part was seeing Big Ben, which definitely happened. LOL

[@bping777]

If i could like it twice, i would.

[@BakerReviews]

The opening of this video with Jane talking to both teams had an unexpected response from me. Instead of laughing out loud (per usual from the OX team) I was just left thinking "Wow, you can really tell in this moment how much these five amazing humans love each other and what they do for a living." I think they're happier now that they're not playing Mario party. Haha! Poison that mole and keep Peach poor!!!

[@ChangelingLady]

This was so so much fun to watch! I was in London last summer, but following you along made it much more entertaining. I'd have loved one of Andy's London history tours! Also, all of your selfies are cute selfies😄

[@katfromthekong414]

Love watching oxboxtra out and about in the wild! Too bad Jane was stuck in the mines!

[@AngelBeatYunara]

Chilli dog, what a wonderful thing you've done!

[@csabalako1788]

Virtual tour of London, wooo! One day i'll visit too, and try some english chilli dogs

[@TheDragonOfWhi]

Got to complement Luke for that fantaic shot of Big Ben.

[@adamjohnson4463]

Was not expecting an Oxboxtra scavenger hunt (for want of the proper term), but absolutely loved this.

[@robodogmech]

Can't believe Jon started pointing out mario legos during a sponsored sonic video lol

[@laurenl4512]

Ah, this is when you filmed the GTA 6 reaction 😂

[@Awsompick]

So kind of Luke to get Big Ben on video!

[@martyclakson9226]

I can't believe that Andy and Mike didn't 'Lady & The Tramp' that chilli dog 🤨

[@Brasc]

New Sonic companion: Thames the River Eel, who lives in Big Ben. A Tower? A Big Bell? Who can say?

[@WrathOfDragon.]

of all the sponsored videos: one of my favorites of all time for anyone!!. get to see london, some funny acting and hang out with the oxtra teams

[@iamdinosaur4245]

Soooo that’s what they were doing when the GTA trailer dropped! Super fun video as always! Happy Holidays everyone!

[@kcollier2192]

A scavenger hunt? Hope they caught plenty of scavengers...

[@wlwlvr]

Wait... Chili dogs are considered "Hipster" and hard to find in the UK?? Wow, crazy.

[@albertot1857]

A day of out and about in London and Jane said "not for me thanks"

[@emilyc6728]

Don't worry Mike, I too remember Samurai Pizza Cats! One of my poor forgotten absolute favorites.

[@zacharysmith4856]

So much fun. I would watch an entire series of this.

[@sleepytime999998]

As a Jacket fan, Love Ellen's look. Appreciate the pedantry, but it's Big Ben. So... turns out the bell is named after Sir Benjamin Hall, Commisioner of Works when the bell was cast in 1860. There was objection to the naming, but was argued down to a convention of giving Bells their own short names. So, Ellen is correct.

[@humbug6464]

I really enjoyed this. Watched it with the biggest grin on my face all the way through.

[@lkdenve]

So much fun to watch. Thanks from Texas.

[@esteban280889]

As someone who has never been to london this was a nice change of pace

[@robodogmech]

can we do a patreon reward where its just andy and ellen taking us on a tour of london

[@arenasviscatanius]

Exactly!!

[@GravitasM]

For a paid ad this was very good.

[@Storm0483]

Amazing, really enjoyed the tour of London, even if Andy didn’t have time to describe the history of every place lol. I love that they’re having fun as well, and it really was so close at the end, I was on the edge of my seat.