Yuji Naka
Video game designer, created Sonic
Born
September 17th, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Japan
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A prominent video game designer, played a significant role in the creation and development of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Began career at Sega, where contributions to numerous titles cemented his place in gaming history. Served as director and programmer for various projects, influencing the evolution of platform games. Established his own company after leaving Sega, focusing on new game developments utilizing innovative designs and technologies.
Created Sonic the Hedgehog in 1991
Led the development of Sonic Adventure
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