Sonic creator to speak on current projects at October event

Yuji Naka confirmed for Eurogamer Expo 2010

Sonic the Hedgehog creator Yuji Naka is speaking at the Eurogamer Expo 2010, taking place at Earls Court’s Brompton Hall this October 1 – 3.

Naka will discuss his latest project, Ivy The Kiwi?, on the second day of the event. The game was developed by Naka’s Prope studio, funded by Sega as part of a support program for independent developers. It will be published in North America and Europe this autumn by Rising Star Games.

"We’re delighted to announce Yuji Naka will be taking part in a Developer Session at Eurogamer Expo this year," said Rising Star MD Martin Defries.

"It’s a major coup for us and testament to the importance on the upcoming release of Ivy The Kiwi? on Nintendo Wii and DS.

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