The Latest Breaking News from Yuji Naka

Sonic co-creator Yuji Naka is "the most miserable person I have ever worked with," says former Sega VP

Mike Fischer says "You can quote me on that"

GamesRadar · May 29

The most mid Square Enix game in existence, Balan Wonderworld, shocks the nation and sells a single copy in the US this September: "Somebody made the conscious decision to pick up that game"

Balan Wonderworld lives

GamesRadar · Oct 23, 2025

Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator returns after insider trading scandal to announce update to obscure pirate-themed coin pusher game: "I had to update a lot of things"

Pirates of Coin was developed by the studio Yuji Naka founded after leaving Sega

GamesRadar · Feb 10, 2025

Pushing Buttons: Video game addiction is real – but parents shouldn’t worry too much

Gaming is a huge force for good, but developers using gambling industry tactics are causing nothing but harm

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

Yuji Naka, Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator, fined $1.2 million for insider trading

Yuji Naka has been found guilty of insider trading by a Tokyo District Court and has been fined $1.2 million with the possibility of jail time.

TechRadar · Jul 7, 2023

Sonic co-creator slapped with $1.2M fine after being found guilty of insider trading

Yuji Naka was also issued a 2.5-year prison sentence, suspended for four years.

PC Gamer · Jul 7, 2023

Sonic co-creator reportedly sentenced to two and a half years following insider trading allegations

The former Square Enix developer was also reportedly fined millions

GamesRadar · Jul 7, 2023

Sonic creator Yuji Naka faces two years in prison for latest insider trading arrest

Yuji Naka, Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator, has been hit with jail time and a hefty fine following his arrest for insider trading.

TechRadar · Jun 1, 2023

Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator may face jail over alleged insider trading

Prosecutors are reportedly seeking a prison term and a near-£1m fine for ex-Sega developer Yuji Naka

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023

'No signs of remorse'—Sonic creator faces prison sentence and over $1 million fine in ongoing trial

Yuji Naka's defence will try to reduce the sentence and the fines.

PC Gamer · Jun 1, 2023