Yuji Naka – 2000 Developer Interview This lengthy interview with Yuji Naka was originally featured in Game Maestro volume 2. Here Naka recounts his otaku-origins and how he came to work at Sega, followed by musings on his selected works, including Girl’s Garden, Phantasy Star, and of course, Sonic the Hedgehog. Finally, an amusing anecdote… Continue reading Yuji Naka – 2000 Developer Interview
Month: April 2025
Sega 1991 Developer “Relay Essays”
In 1991, Megadrive FAN magazine published a monthly feature on Sega history which included these charming “relay essays” by various Sega developers.
Ape Escape 2 – 2002 Developer Interview
This fun Ape Escape 2 interview with director Naoto Ohta and designer Toshiyuki Yonekura was originally featured in The Playstation magazine.