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Naoto Ohshima
(born February 26, 1964) is a Japanese video game designer and artist, best known for designing Sonic the Hedgehog and Dr. Eggman from Sega's ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise. Although Yuji Naka made a tech demo around which ''Sonic'' gameplay was based, the character in his prototype was a ball that lacked any specific features and was based on Ohshima's game proposal. Sonic Team considered numerous potential animal mascots before deciding on Ohshima's design, with an armadillo or hedgehog being the top choices because their spikes worked well with the concept of rolling into enemies. After leaving Sonic Team, Ohshima formed an independent game company called Artoon in 1999. There he went on to work on such games ''as Pinobee'' (2001), '' Blinx: The Time Sweeper'' (2002), and '' Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space'' (2004). In 2010, Artoon was absorbed into AQ Interactive, and Ohshima and other key members of Artoon left to form Arzest. Early in his career, he was credited und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osaka
is a Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the List of cities in Japan, third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 million in the 2020 census, it is also the largest component of the Keihanshin, Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, which is the List of metropolitan areas in Japan, second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th-List of urban areas by population, largest urban area in the world with more than 19 million inhabitants. Ōsaka was traditionally considered Japan's economic hub. By the Kofun period (300–538) it had developed into an important regional port, and in the 7th and 8th centuries, it served briefly as the imperial capital. Osaka continued to flourish during the Edo period (1603–1867) and became known as a center of Japanese culture. Following the M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Family Name
In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several given names and surnames are possible in the full name. In modern times most surnames are hereditary, although in most countries a person has a right to name change, change their name. Depending on culture, the surname may be placed either at the start of a person's name, or at the end. The number of surnames given to an individual also varies: in most cases it is just one, but in Portuguese-speaking countries and many Spanish-speaking countries, two surnames (one inherited from the mother and another from the father) are used for legal purposes. Depending on culture, not all members of a family unit are required to have identical surnames. In some countries, surnames are modified depending on gender and family membership status of a person. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonic Jam
''Sonic Jam'' is a video game compilation developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Sega Saturn. It was released in Japan in June 1997 and in North America and Europe the following August. It contains the four main ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games released on the Sega Genesis: ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991), '' Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' (1992), ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' (1994) and ''Sonic & Knuckles'' (1994). It also features a 3D environment, "Sonic World", which doubles as an interactive museum of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' content. Development began after the Japanese release of '' Nights into Dreams'' in July 1996. ''Sonic Jam'' was announced at the Spring 1997 Tokyo Game Show as part of a project to increase market awareness of Sega and the ''Sonic'' brand. It received mostly positive reviews, and was praised for its value, though some criticized the exclusion of '' Sonic CD'' and ''Sonic Spinball''. "Sonic World" was praised for its range of content, though its graphics gath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonic 3D Blast
, known in PAL regions as is a 1996 platform game in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series for the Sega Genesis and Sega Saturn. As Sonic the Hedgehog, the player embarks on a journey to save the Flickies, birds enslaved by Doctor Robotnik. The player must guide Sonic through a series of themed levels to collect Flickies and defeat Robotnik. Though it retains game mechanics from prior ''Sonic'' games, ''Sonic 3D Blast'' is differentiated by its 2D isometric perspective, with pre-rendered 3D models converted into sprites. The concept for ''Sonic 3D Blast'' originated during the development of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' (1994). Most of the programming was outsourced to the British studio Traveller's Tales, as the Japanese Sonic Team staff was preoccupied with '' Nights into Dreams'' (1996). Development lasted eight months, and the team drew inspiration from ''Donkey Kong Country'' (1994) and '' Sonic Labyrinth'' (1995). ''Sonic 3D Blast'' was developed alongside the Saturn game ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nights Into Dreams
is a 1996 action game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Sega Saturn. The story follows the teenagers Elliot Edwards and Claris Sinclair, who enter Nightopia, a Dream world (plot device), dream world where all dreams take place. With the help of Nights, an exiled "Nightmaren", they begin a journey to stop the evil ruler Wizeman from destroying Nightopia and consequently the real world. Players control Nights flying through Elliot and Claris's dreams to gather enough energy to defeat Wizeman and save Nightopia. The game is presented in 3D computer graphics, 3D and imposes time limits on every level, in which the player must accumulate points to proceed. Development began after the release of ''Sonic & Knuckles'' in 1994, although the concept originated in 1992, during the development of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''. Development was led by Sonic Team veterans Yuji Naka, Naoto Ohshima, and Takashi Iizuka (game designer), Takashi Iizuka. Naka began the project with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knuckles' Chaotix
''Knuckles' Chaotix'' is a 1995 platform game developed and published by Sega for the 32X. A spin-off from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series, it features Knuckles the Echidna and four other characters known as the Chaotix, who must prevent Doctor Robotnik and Metal Sonic from obtaining six magic rings and conquering a mysterious island. The gameplay is similar to previous ''Sonic'' games: players complete levels while collecting rings and defeating enemies. ''Knuckles' Chaotix'' introduces a partner system whereby the player is connected to another character via a tether; the tether behaves like a rubber band and must be used to maneuver the characters. While Sonic Team is sometimes credited with creating ''Knuckles' Chaotix'', it was developed by another Sega team. Production began with ''Sonic Crackers'', a 1994 prototype for the Sega Genesis which experimented with the tethering system and featured Sonic and Tails. ''Knuckles' Chaotix'' was planned as a ''Sonic'' game fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonic CD
is a 1993 platform game developed and published by Sega for the Sega CD. As Sonic the Hedgehog, the player attempts to protect an extraterrestrial body, Little Planet, from Doctor Robotnik. Like other '' Sonic'' games, Sonic runs through themed levels while collecting rings and defeating robots. ''Sonic CD'' introduces time travel as a game mechanic. By traveling through time, players can access different versions of stages, featuring alternative layouts, music, and graphics. ''Sonic CD'' features the debuts of the characters Amy Rose and Metal Sonic. ''Sonic CD'' began as a port of the Sega Genesis game ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991), but developed into a separate project. Led by ''Sonic'' co-creator Naoto Ohshima, the developers sought to showcase the technical capabilities of the Sega CD, with animated cutscenes by Studio Junio and CD-quality music. The soundtrack, influenced by house and techno, was composed by Naofumi Hataya and Masafumi Ogata. For North America, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonic The Hedgehog (1991 Video Game)
is a 1991 platform game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. It was released in PAL regions on June 21, North America two days later on June 23 and in Japan the following month. Players control Sonic the Hedgehog, who can run at supersonic speeds. Sonic sets out on a quest to defeat Dr. Robotnik, a scientist who has imprisoned animals in robots and seeks the powerful Chaos Emeralds. The gameplay involves collecting rings as a form of health, and a simple control scheme, with jumping and attacking controlled by a single button. Development began in 1990 when Sega ordered its developers to create a game featuring a mascot for the company. The developers chose a blue hedgehog designed by Naoto Ohshima after he won an internal character design contest, and named themselves Sonic Team to match their character. It uses a novel technique that allows Sonic's sprite to roll along curved scenery which was based on a concept by Oshima from 1989. ''Sonic the Hedgeho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fatal Labyrinth
''Fatal Labyrinth'', titled in Japan, is a 1990 roguelike role-playing video game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. Originally available exclusively on the Sega Meganet multiplayer gaming service in Japan, it was later released physically in 1991. The game is similar to and shares assets with ''Dragon Crystal'', which was released around that time. The game appears in ''Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection'' for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and was later included in '' Sega Genesis Classics'' for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Gameplay The player controls an undistinguished hero who has agreed to enter a forbidden labyrinth, battle various monsters, and make their way up to the 30th floor where an evil dragon guards a stolen Holy Goblet. The hero can walk around town and talk to villagers for advice before entering the labyrinth. Upon defeating the dragon and reclaiming the Goblet, the player flies back to the village to speak to the inhabitant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Battle (video Game)
''Last Battle: Legend of the Final Hero'' is a side-scrolling martial arts beat 'em up released for the Sega Genesis, Mega Drive/Genesis in 1989 by Sega. It was one of the six games that were available as part of the Genesis launch lineup in the U.S. The Japanese version, titled , is based on the manga and anime series ''Fist of the North Star'' (''Hokuto no Ken'' in Japanese). Since the international version did not retain the ''Hokuto no Ken'' license, the graphics and characters' names were altered. It was the second ''Hokuto no Ken'' game released by Sega, following the Master System, Mark III original, released internationally as ''Black Belt (1986 video game), Black Belt''. Versions for the Commodore 64 and Amiga based upon ''Last Battle'' were developed and released by Elite Systems, Elite in Europe in 1991. Gameplay ''Last Battle'' is a side-scrolling action game similarly to its predecessor ''Black Belt''. The player takes control of Aarzak (Kenshiro in the Japanese origi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Lasorda Baseball
''Tommy Lasorda Baseball'' is a 1989 baseball video game developed and published by Sega as one of the six launch titles for the Sega Genesis in the North America and for the Sega Mega-Tech arcade system. It is a follow-up to the arcade game ''Super League'' (1987). It prominently features former Major League Baseball, MLB player Tommy Lasorda, who was manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers at the time. In the game, players compete with either AI-controlled opponents or against other players across single exhibitions, open matches or a 30-game season. ''Tommy Lasorda Baseball'' was part of a marketing campaign to build a library of titles using recognizable names and likenesses of celebrities and athletes to emphasize the arcade experience available on Sega Genesis. The game garnered mixed to positive reception from critics since its release; praise was given to the addition of season play, use of multiple perspectives, sound, two-player component and gameplay, but criticism was gear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
