>>531746152
Yeah apparently it's "co-developed" between Sonic Team and Rovio, but I'm pretty sure Sonic Team is just overseeing development like they did with the Dimps games

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>>529053219
....In non canon material

Miles "Tails" Prower
Real name: Miles Prower
Gender: Male
Age: 8
Nickname: Tails

>He admires and respects Sonic.
>My head is full of thoughts of becoming like Sonic.
>He loves Christmas and mint candy.
>As you can see, he has goggle-eyes.
>HE LOVES TO TINKER WITH MACHINES AND HAS INVENTED MANY THINGS
>Driving a car or flying an airplane is his biggest specialty.
>His favorite car is Lotus Super Seven.
>He's always chasing after Sonic.
>When he was little, everyone bullied him for his two tails. But thanks to Sonic, the two tails have become a "sign of vitality."

Sonic 2 Japanese manual

Tails built the engine, and he was an inventor from inception