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Sega Co-Founder David Rosen Passes Away at 95

Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Guardian

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Source: The Guardian

David Rosen, co-founder of Sega and a pivotal figure in the arcade and home video game industry, has died at age 95. He played a key role in establishing Sega's dominance in arcades and its efforts to compete in the home console market, notably with the Master System and Mega Drive, and was instrumental in shaping the company's innovative approach and marketing strategies. Rosen's influence extended from Japan to global markets, leaving a lasting legacy in the gaming world.

Yuji Naka Opposed Sega's Shift to Mature Games

Originally Published 26 days ago — by Time Extension

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Source: Time Extension

The article discusses internal conflicts at Sega during its transition from hardware to third-party publisher, highlighting Yuji Naka's strong opposition to creating mature and adult-themed games, preferring family-friendly titles, and the industry's shift towards longer, narrative-driven, multiplayer, and adult-themed games. Despite resistance, some of the recommended approaches, like Nagoshi's Yakuza series, eventually proved successful.

Yakuza 3 Remake Backlash Resurfaces Over Actor's Sexual Harassment Controversy

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Push Square

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A backlash has emerged against SEGA for casting actor Teruyuki Kagawa in Yakuza Kiwami 3 due to his past sexual misconduct allegations, with fans demanding his removal as the game's trailer features him prominently, raising questions about the company's response as the release approaches.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Team Teases More DLC and Future Plans

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Nintendo Life

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Source: Nintendo Life

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' series producer Takashi Iizuka indicated that the game could receive more DLC beyond the current year, depending on fan interest and feedback. The next free update, arriving on October 22, 2025, will add Joker from Persona and a themed festival. Sega is open to suggestions for new characters, tracks, and game adjustments, with potential for multiple years of additional content.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Announced for Switch 2 and PS5

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Nintendo Everything

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties have been announced for Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on February 12, 2026. The remake of Yakuza 3 features enhanced visuals and gameplay, while Dark Ties offers a new story focusing on Yoshitaka Mine, exploring themes of bonds and darkness in the yakuza world.

Sonic 'Live and Learn' Lawsuit Resolved, but Rights Dispute Continues

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Nintendo Life

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The lawsuit filed by Johnny Gioeli against Sega over the song 'Live And Learn' has been dismissed due to time limitations, but Gioeli asserts he still owns the song, which remains in legal limbo. Despite the dismissal, Gioeli emphasizes his ownership and recent interest from Epic Games to use the track.