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Ristar - In 1995, Sega released a platforming game on the Genesis / Mega Drive called "Ristar." It was supposed to be the next Sonic, another flagship mascot for the company. Unfortunately, the game disappeared into obscurity. Learn more about Ristar's creation and why we never saw another game.

Satoru Iwata - On July 11, 2015, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passed away. Since 2002, Iwata led Nintendo through a transformation that saw the company develop games and hardware for new audiences. Gaming Historian looks back at his life and legacy.