Yuji Naka

Former Sonic Team lead Yuji Naka hit with $1.2 million fine for insider trading

Naka will also face a 2.5 year prison sentence, suspended for four years.

Yuji Naka admits guilt to Square Enix insider trading charges

The former Sonic Team lead and Balan Wonderworld director was arrested in 2022 for allegedly using confidential company information to buy and sell stocks.

Sonic dev Yuji Naka was the employee arrested for insider trading at Square Enix

Square Enix has released a statement noting that it is cooperating with authorities and has implemented systems to help educate employees.

Yuji Naka seemingly confirms Sonic had music from Michael Jackson

It's been long rumored that Sega worked on music for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 with Michael Jackson, which may be why it was removed in Sonic Origins.

Yuji Naka shares details on lawsuit against Square Enix over Balan Wonderworld

The Balan Wonderworld director reportedly took legal action against Square Enix over releasing the game in an unfinished state.

Yuji Naka has started from scratch to make a mobile game following Balan Wonderworld

For his 56th birthday, former Sonic Team lead and Balan Wonderworld director Yuji Naka went back to learning to code and is working on a mobile game.

Yuji Naka may have left Square Enix after the underperformance of Balan Wonderland

The Sonic co-creator is reportedly done at Square Enix after the disappointing performance of Balan Wonderland.

Balan Wonderworld revealed by Square Enix & former Sonic Team lead Yuji Naka

Square Enix and former Phantasy Star and Sonic the Hedgehog lead Yuji Naka are coming together to launch a new theatrical-inspired RPG, Balan Wonderworld.