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Legendary Sega creative Rieko Kodama has passed away at 58

Sometimes credited as 'Phoenix Rie,' Kodama had a heavy hand in the development of some of Sega's biggest hits, such as Sonic and Phantasy Star.

Rieko Kodama, Pioneering Sega Developer Behind Phantasy Star, Skies Of Arcadia, And More, Has Died

Rieko Kodama, the pioneering Sega developer behind titles like Phantasy Star and Skies of Arcadia, has died at 58. Nick Thorpe, features editor for Retro Gaming Magazine, noticed that in…

Sega Confirms Rieko Kodama Has Died After Fans Spot Tribute

Rieko Kodama, the pioneering develop behind Phantasy Star, Skies of Arcadia, and other famous RPGs, has died. Reports of her death emerged after a tribute was spotted on the Sega…