Sega's journey into the world of video games began with the release of the first 8-bit console, the SG-1000, in 1983. By the end of the 1980s, the company had established a strong position in the gaming industry, and in 1988, it introduced the 16-bit Mega Drive, on which the game Sonic the Hedgehog made its debut in 1991. This blue hedgehog became a true symbol of Sega and gained immense popularity.
The creator of the Sega Mega Drive, Hideki Sato, has died.
Under Sato's leadership, the 32-bit Sega Saturn was also released; however, it suffered defeat in the competitive battle against the Sony PlayStation.
In 1998, Sega introduced its last console — the Dreamcast. After 2003, the company changed its business strategy and, merging with Sammy, formed the holding Sega Sammy Holdings.
Sega became known as the publisher of games such as Total War, Yakuza, and Football Manager, significantly expanding its horizons in the gaming industry.
