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SEGA issued a statement mourning Hideki Sato, the hardware visionary behind iconic consoles like the Mega Drive/Sega Genesis, Saturn, and Dreamcast, who led the company as president from 2001 to 2003. The firm credits him with foundational contributions to SEGA and the broader gaming industry and extends condolences to his family and friends.
Sega pays tribute to Hideki Sato, the long-time hardware designer who led Sega’s R&D and helped create pivotal consoles from SG-1000 to Dreamcast, saying his leadership laid the company’s foundation and left a lasting impact on the gaming industry; Sato died February 13.
Hideki Sato, the influential Sega hardware designer behind the SG-1000, Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, Saturn and Dreamcast and former Sega president, has died at 75, prompting tributes from colleagues and fans.
OutKick honors SEGA hardware pioneer Hideki Sato by highlighting five Dreamcast classics—Skies of Arcadia, NFL 2K, Crazy Taxi, Shenmue, and Sonic Adventure 2—celebrating how the console showcased forward-thinking tech and storytelling.
Legendary Sega hardware engineer Hideki Sato, who steered development from the SG-1000 to the Dreamcast and helped Sega contend with Nintendo, died on February 13, 2026 at age 77; as Sega’s director of R&D from 1989, he oversaw the Mega Drive/Genesis, Saturn, and Dreamcast, shaping the look and capabilities of Sega’s consoles and leaving a lasting mark on the industry.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has surpassed 1 million copies sold, with Sega projecting roughly another million units to be sold within the current fiscal year, boosted by a forthcoming Switch 2 physical release and strong Steam reception. Despite earlier underwhelming performance, Sega remains optimistic about long‑term sales and continues to mine classic IPs for future hits.
A fan-made open-source recompilation of Panzer Dragoon Saga is semi-playable on Windows up to the Arachnoth battle, signaling potential for a native PC port though the project's current development status is uncertain.
SEGA says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has sold over 1 million copies worldwide but its initial performance didn’t meet expectations. The company plans to support the game with additional DLC and aims to sell about another 1 million units within the current fiscal year, leveraging strong Metacritic ratings and positive Steam reviews. The title released on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with a physical release for the newer console coming next month.
SEGA says Sonic Racing CrossWorlds has strong critical reception (Metacritic around 80+ and Steam 'Overwhelmingly Positive') but sales did not meet internal expectations. Cumulative sales surpassed 1 million worldwide; the company plans to sell approximately one more million units within this fiscal year and sustain long-term interest through ongoing DLC updates and a Season Pass.
Sega released a surprise free PS5 demo featuring Yakuza Kiwami 3 and the new Dark Ties, available tonight at 9 PM PT / 12 AM ET with no PS Plus requirement; save data can’t be transferred to the full game, which launches February 12 on PS5 and PS4.
A Switch 2 eShop demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties lets players try both games in one free download; however, demo save data won’t transfer to the full game when it releases next month, with players exploring Ryukyu and Kamurocho, testing combat styles, and enjoying side activities in both titles.
David Rosen, a Brooklyn-born entrepreneur who transformed a photo booth venture in Japan into Sega Enterprises, died Dec. 25 in Los Angeles at 95. Over four decades, he helped elevate arcade and home gaming, contributing to a burgeoning industry now valued at about $200 billion with iconic titles such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Streets of Rage.
A former Sega of Japan producer recalls Nintendo insisted Mario be shown slightly ahead of Sonic in the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games artwork; Sega changed the artwork to satisfy Nintendo’s demand, highlighting the Japanese company’s protective stance over its IP and fueling talk about the series’ future.
Ryoichi Hasegawa of SEGA says Nintendo demanded that Mario’s foot be ahead of Sonic’s in official artwork for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, and Sega had to change it after an error. The collaboration bridged former rivals, but the series may be winding down, with plans for a bigger crossover (Zelda, Dragon Ball) that never materialized; the 2020 entry was touted as a major crossover.
Sega reveals three retro Model 3 arcade titles—Magical Truck Adventure, Emergency Call Ambulance, and SlashOut—will join Yakuza Kiwami 3 on Switch 2, expanding the retro lineup alongside existing Game Gear releases.