Translation: SEGA’s Sonic × Shadow Generations: Creating “Show-Stopping” Character Animation and Event Direction with Maya

Translation: SEGA’s Sonic × Shadow Generations: Creating “Show-Stopping” Character Animation and Event Direction with Maya

SEGA’s flagship character, Sonic the Hedgehog, returned in October 2024 with Sonic × Shadow Generations, a powerful new entry in the franchise. The game remasters 2011’s Sonic Generations for modern…

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Famitsu Translation: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Hatsune Miku’s Participation Sparks Major Buzz Overseas. Takashi Iizuka Shares Passionate Message: “We Want to Deliver a Definitive Experience for Fans Without Worrying About Other IPs”
Famitsu Translation: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Hatsune Miku’s Participation Sparks Major Buzz Overseas. Takashi Iizuka Shares Passionate Message: “We Want to Deliver a Definitive Experience for Fans Without Worrying About Other IPs”

Famitsu Translation: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Hatsune Miku’s Participation Sparks Major Buzz Overseas. Takashi Iizuka Shares Passionate Message: “We Want to Deliver a Definitive Experience for Fans Without Worrying About Other IPs”

Starting June 6, 2025 (local time), Summer Game Fest 2025 kicked off in Los Angeles, California. During the event, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds executive producer Takashi Iizuka sat down for an interview in LA. Having lived in the United States for many years, Iizuka is fluent in English (though that last bit isn’t relevant to the main article)...

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Translation: [Interview] SEGA’s Arcade Initial D Team Also Working on Sonic Racing CrossWorlds — A Racing Game Full of Excitement and Surprises

Translation: [Interview] SEGA’s Arcade Initial D Team Also Working on Sonic Racing CrossWorlds — A Racing Game Full of Excitement and Surprises

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, scheduled for release on September 25, 2025, is a collaborative title between Sonic Team and SEGA’s arcade game development team. Drawing heavily from the expertise cultivated through arcade titles, the game reflects a deep attention to detail. We spoke with the developers to learn more about their approach and design philosophy.

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Famitsu Translation: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Preview and Interview: Powered by the Initial D Team. Customization Meets Player Skill in a High-Tension Battle of Wits
Famitsu Translation: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Preview and Interview: Powered by the Initial D Team. Customization Meets Player Skill in a High-Tension Battle of Wits

Famitsu Translation: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Preview and Interview: Powered by the Initial D Team. Customization Meets Player Skill in a High-Tension Battle of Wits

The new racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is scheduled for release on September 25, 2025. Here's our hands-on preview and an interview with the development team!

Continue ReadingFamitsu Translation: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Preview and Interview: Powered by the Initial D Team. Customization Meets Player Skill in a High-Tension Battle of Wits