Yuji Naka
Yuji Naka is a Japanese programmer and producer, best known as the co-creator of Sonic the Hedgehog. Naka programmed the original Sonic game, before becoming a producer on the series and the head of Sonic Team. He joined Square Enix in 2018.
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2021’s worst reviewed games include GTA Trilogy and eFootball
Metacritic aggregate scores reveal this year's most criticised releases
Yuji Naka has gone indie following Balan Wonderworld disappointment
The Sonic programmer says he's now making a small mobile game on his own
30 years later, Sonic’s composer has given the Green Hill Zone song lyrics
Masato Nakamura's band Dreams Come True have released a 30th anniversary song
Yuji Naka confirms Square Enix departure reports and says he ‘might retire’
Sonic co-creator says he’ll reveal reasons for his exit “when the time comes”
Yuji Naka has left Square Enix following Balan Wonderworld disappointment
UPDATE: Sonic co-creator confirms his departure and says he might retire
Balan Wonderworld review: Sonic’s creators return with a defiantly dated platformer
Yuji Naka's latest could appeal to a niche audience, but everyone else will find it far too antiquated
Square Enix announces digital showcase featuring Life is Strange, Tomb Raider news
Outriders, Marvel’s Avengers, Balan Wonderland and more will also feature
A Balan Wonderworld demo will be released on January 28
Offering two hours with the new 3D platformer from Sonic’s co-creator
Sonic’s creator says he has ‘one chance’ to make a new platformer with Balan
Wonderworld is the first time Sonic's co-creators have worked together in over 20 years
Phil Spencer says he’s ‘humbled’ by Japanese Xbox Series X/S sellouts
But exec calls pre-order performance “the first step in a much longer marathon”