Toshihiro Nakaya On His Love For ‘Virtua Fighter’ And The Future Of The Series
Toshihiro Nakaya, Head of IP Promotion at Sega's RGG Studio, discusses his love for the Virtua Fighter series and its future. Nakaya shares his background and how he came to work at Sega, highlighting his fondness for Virtua Fighter 3.
Toshihiro Nakaya is Head of IP Promotion at Sega's RGG Studio, overseeing business development and community management for the Virtua Fighter and Super Monkey Ball series. Nakaya was born in 1974 in Kochi Prefecture, Japan, and grew up surrounded by gaming due to his parents' toy shop. He joined Sega in the mid-90s after graduating from university during Japan's Employment Ice Age. Nakaya's favorite Sega game is Virtua Fighter 3, released in 1996, which he praises for its 3D graphics and gameplay innovations. A new Virtua Fighter game is reportedly in development. Nakaya's experience spans amusement facility management, equipment sales, and marketing within Sega.
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