Tag Archives: Takashi Iizuka

Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 17:15 BST

Sonic Lost World boss is aware of comparisons to Super Mario Galaxy

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Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka has said he is aware of the comparisons being made between Sonic Lost World and Super Mario Galaxy, but said not to worry: the new Nintendo exlcusive title is still distinctively Sonic.

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Wed, Mar 14, 2012 | 11:49 GMT

Team Sonic interested in “doing something completely new” with Sonic 3D for next-gen

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Team Sonic boss Takashi Iizuka has said in a Eurogamer interview the studio is keen in making “something completely new” with the 3D perspective of Sonic the Hedgehog for next-gen.

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Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | 15:51 GMT

Physics for Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 based on Mega Drive games

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Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka has told Eurogamer Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2′s physics were based on the Sonic games released during the Mega Drive era.

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Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | 11:37 GMT

Sonic Team “not planning” more Sonic 4 episodes after II

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Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka has confirmed there are no current plans to make a third episode for Sonic 4.

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Fri, Nov 04, 2011 | 14:58 GMT

Expect “a new standard Sonic” for 2012, says Team Sonic producer

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Team Sonic head Takashi Iizuka has promised an all-new “standard” Sonic the Hedgehog for next year.

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Mon, Oct 24, 2011 | 01:25 BST

Sonic Generations to include unlockable Sonic 1

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The original 16-bit era Sonic The Hedgehog will be playable in the upcoming Sonic Generations.

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Fri, Jun 24, 2011 | 03:07 BST

Sonic Generations is two genres in one game

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Sonic Team leader Takashi Iizuka has said Sonic Generations aims to appeal to the blue hedgehog’s two very different types of fans.

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Wed, Jun 15, 2011 | 07:25 BST

PSA: Summer of Sonic takes place on June 25 in London

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Fan-organised, yearly Sonic convention, Summer of Sonic, will take place on June 25, its been announced. Sega’s supporting the event, which will also be around the time of the blue fella’s 20th anniversary on June 23. The head of Sonic Team and long-time producer and director, Takashi Iizuka, as well as Yuji Naka, the programmer behind the original Sonic game all those years ago will be in attendance as well. It all takes place at the Camden Centre on Bidborough Street, Camden, London. For more information, check out the official website for the event.

Mon, Jan 02, 2012 | 21:37 GMT

Sonic 4 Ep II casting to “please” fans

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Sega’s Takashi Iizuka has hinted that Episode II of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 could expand beyond the llittle blue man himself. Or not. Who knows?

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