Legendary Sega developer Reiko Kodama dies at 58

[Yurinka]

She was artist, designer, director or producer in series like Alex Kidd, Sonic, Fantasy Zone, Phantasy Star, Altered Beast, Shadow Dancer, Virtua Racing, Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II, Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse, Quartet and many more.

Her last game was the recent Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX remake, developed by a few friends in Spain. In that game she overviewed the job of the team and provided feedback.

Renowned Sega developer Rieko Kodama dies at 58

Kodama inspired female developers and gamers all over the world.

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Rieko Kodama Video Game Credits and Biography - MobyGames

Rieko Kodama has been credited on games developed by the following companies: SEGA Corporation, Overworks, Sonic Team, Digital Eclipse Software, Inc., imageepoch Inc., Sega Technical Institute, SEGA CS3, Japan Art Media Co., Ltd., Team Shinobi, SEGA AM Research & Development No. 2, Sega...

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[Bryank75]

Rest in peace.

 

[Airbus]

rip man

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Just found out yesterday. Just played Phantasy Star IV earlier in the year, loved every moment. She apparently had a hand in a lot of choice cuts from the MegaDrive library that I'd consider among the best games on the system and in that generation.

RIP and condolences to her family, friends & colleagues.