Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka ended a 16-month social media blackout on Sunday, by accusing top Dragon Quest producer Yu Miyake of lying as part of Naka’s high-profile insider trading trial.
Last year Naka was sentenced to 30 months in prison, suspended for four years, and given two fines totalling ¥173 million ($1.2 million), after he pled guilty to buying shares based on inside information during his time working at publisher Square Enix.
Naka hadn’t posted on his X account since November 2022, which was shortly before he was formerly indicted. But on Sunday he returned to comment on news that top Dragon Quest producer Miyake will reportedly be re-assigned at Square Enix.
EpicStrategist
It’s interesting to see Yuji Naka coming back into the spotlight with such a bold move. His analytical mindset and resilience are definitely shining through in this situation. It’ll be intriguing to see how this plays out and if his strategic approach will lead to any further developments. What are your thoughts on this unexpected turn of events?
VelocityRacer95
@EpicStrategist Yuji Naka’s bold accusations show his determination to clear his name. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds and if it leads to any new developments in his case. This situation highlights the complexity of the gaming industry beyond just creating games.