Originally published at: Sega president says Sonic 'exists as a symbol' for the company | POCG
Sega president Shuji Utsumi has acknowledged what fans have known for decades: Sonic the Hedgehog is more than a mascot, it’s the thread Sega’s fortunes hang by. In a recent interview, Utsumi said Sonic ‘kind of exists as a symbol for SEGA,’ noting that the company’s overall health tracks closely to the blue blur’s success.…