Long before he was a spiny blue hedgehog with an attitude, Sonic was a bright idea in the mind of the very talented Mr. Yuji Naka. Recently we had the opportunity to interview Mr. Naka - here's what he had to say about the world's most famous hedgehog:

	What inspired Sonic - both the character and the gameplay?
	How was a blue hedgehog decided to be the hero of the game?
	Did you have any idea at the time you first developed Sonic that he would become a huge success and the symbol for Sega? What do you think made Sonic so popular?
	How did Tails, Knuckles and Dr. Robotnik get developed?
	How long have you been creating games?
	How long does it typically take to develop a new Sonic game?
	What's a typical day like for you?
	How about on your days off?
	Which is your personal favorite Sonic game?
	Do you have Sonic everything around your house?
	What is in store for Sonic in the future?

First Question