Yuji Naka
Yuji Naka is a Japanese programmer and producer, best known as the co-creator of Sonic the Hedgehog. Naka programmed the original Sonic game, before becoming a producer on the series and the head of Sonic Team. He joined Square Enix in 2018.
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Yuji Naka returns to X by accusing Dragon Quest producer of ‘lying to court’
The Sonic co-creator is serving a 30-month suspended sentence for insider trading
Yuji Naka gets a $1.2 million fine and a suspended prison sentence for insider trading
The developer will go to jail if he breaks the terms of the order over the next four years
Yuji Naka could be sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for insider trading
The developer could also be fined $1.2 million but his defence wants to reduce this
Yuji Naka admits guilt in Square Enix insider trading case
The developer says he made around $145,000 selling stock
Yuji Naka re-arrested over alleged Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier insider trading scheme
Its claimed the former Sonic Team head got confidential info on the game before it was announced
Yuji Naka has reportedly been arrested as part of the Square Enix insider trading investigation
Two former Square Enix employees have already been arrested
Yuji Naka launches another attack on Square Enix after removing his former colleague from a photo
The former Sonic Team head is still angry about the release of Balan Wonderworld
Square Enix says it still ‘recommends Balan Wonderworld with confidence’ following Naka lawsuit
The ousted director recently said it was “a true disgrace" Balan was released in current state
Yuji Naka says he sued Square Enix: ‘It’s a disgrace Balan was released in this state’
Sonic creator accuses the publisher of rushing the release of the 2021 platformer
Yuji Naka confirms Square Enix departure reports and says he ‘might retire’
Sonic co-creator says he’ll reveal reasons for his exit “when the time comes”