Sega Confirms Rieko Kodama Has Died After Fans Spot Tribute - IGN

Rieko Kodama, the pioneering develop behind Phantasy Star, Skies of Arcadia, and other famous RPGs, has died. Reports of her death emerged after a tribute was spotted on the Sega Mega Drive Mini 2, and they were subsequently confirmed by Sega.
Rieko Kodama, the pioneering developer behind Sega classics including Phantasy Star and Skies of Arcadia, has died. She was 59. The rumors began after a memorial message to Kodama was spotted in the… [+2797 chars] Read More