Takashi Iizuka Says SEGA Asked Him to Help Save Sonic During Franchise Low Point

Post published:June 18, 2026
Post category:Sonic News

Takashi Iizuka has reflected on Sonic’s ups and downs in a new GamesRadar+ interview, revealing that SEGA once asked him to move to America and help rebuild the franchise during one of its lowest moments.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Almost Had No Items, Says Takashi Iizuka

Post published:July 2, 2025
Post category:Games Sonic News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

The Sonic Team producer reveals CrossWorlds was originally designed around pure racing mechanics before items were added with strict balancing in mind.