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The heartwarming tale of how Yuzo Koshiro became famous in an era when game developers worked in obscurity also has a Studio Ghibli connection.
People are falling in love with the wide-eyed visitor from abroad who discovers Kabukicho isn’t really like it is in video games.
The Sega star is looking a lot better after a six-month redesign, but game designer Yuji Naka still thinks there’s something “off.”
Blue is Sega’s image color the world over, but fans in different parts of the world see different things.
Sonic the Hedgehog’s live-action movie design is too ugly to live, director and studio promise to make changes.
Sonic’s butt, Jim Carrey’s Snidley Whiplash mustache, and “Gangsta’s Paradise” in a preview that we’re not sure if we’re supposed to take seriously.
It’s one thing to play a crime boss in a game, but when the real life actor starts breaking the law, Sega is ready to pull the plug.
Video game designer Yuji Naka only needs two sentences to explain what’s wrong with this weird-looking version of the Sega star.
Yuji Naka stopped by his old workplace with his kids, but the other people he ran into weren’t necessarily Sega fans.
Video game company’s iconic logo serves as motif for new treat from maker of edible Magikarp Pokémon.
Slip on a headset and let one of three handsome dating simulator stars slip a ring on your finger.
Sega mascot plans to stay at Tokyo branches of the boob-centric restaurant for almost two months.
Paramount Pictures thinks “blue mammal with one giant eyeball who runs really fast” is a fine foundation for a live-action movie.
The Nintendo star is seen getting around like his old rival in Super Mario Odyssey.
One other Sega franchise will join Sonic on the special train, which will be in service in Tokyo for one month.
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