Sega Nearly Ended Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise a Decade Ago, Iizuka Reveals
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Sam Sepiol
Summary
Sega nearly ended the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise about 10 years ago, telling Takashi Iizuka they were done with Sonic games. However, Iizuka played a crucial role in saving the franchise, which has since grown into a massive entertainment brand spanning video games, movies, TV series, and merchandise.
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bskySega Nearly Ended Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise a Decade Ago, Iizuka Revealsinsider-gaming.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSega told Takashi Iizuka that they were done with Sonic games.
The franchise experienced a very challenging period when the developers considered not moving forward.
Takashi Iizuka played a crucial role in saving it.
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