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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Michael Jackson DID compose Sonic 3 music, Yuji Naka has seemingly finally confirmed
Sega has long danced around the question and has never confirmed Jackson's involvement
The scrapped ‘Ugly Sonic’ movie design has a cameo in the new Chip ‘n Dale film
The design was ditched after the first Sonic trailer was met with backlash
Square Enix says it still ‘recommends Balan Wonderworld with confidence’ following Naka lawsuit
The ousted director recently said it was “a true disgrace" Balan was released in current state
Yuji Naka says he sued Square Enix: ‘It’s a disgrace Balan was released in this state’
Sonic creator accuses the publisher of rushing the release of the 2021 platformer
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