Poor old Sonic, he's not really getting the care and attention he deserves, is he? We think Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 is revving up for release, as an ESRB rating for the game has been spotted by Joystiq. But nobody at SEGA is talking about the little blue lad, sadly.

Usually an indication that a release date announcement is imminent, the ESRB rating lists Episode 2 as "E for Everyone," which also means they've cut that proposed Sonic the Potato Knife Killer content, thank God.

The only official word on the game from SEGA, meanwhile, was that teaser vid that came out before Christmas. Other than that, just a lonely Korean Ratings board story. I'm no marketing expert, but that's a sad way to treat your mascot, innit? Let's hope for a big fanfare reveal soon. Or at least just a proper trailer.