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Sega Co-Founder David Rosen: Arcade King Dies at 95
5 Jan
Summary
- David Rosen, co-founder of Sega, passed away at 95.
- He started Sega by importing photo booths to Japan in 1954.
- Rosen's vision propelled Sega's success with arcade and console games.
David Rosen, a pivotal figure in the arcade game industry and co-founder of Sega, has passed away at the age of 95. Rosen's remarkable career began in Japan after the Korean War when he established Rosen Enterprises in 1954, initially importing photo booths and later expanding to coin-operated machines.
In 1965, his company merged to form Sega, which quickly innovated in arcade game design, moving from importing to creating hits like Periscope and Killer Shark. Rosen's skill in identifying talent, notably Hayao Nakayama, was crucial to Sega's rise as an industry leader with stylish 1980s arcade titles.
Rosen also spearheaded Sega's entry into the home console market, leading to the development of the Master System and the successful Mega Drive (Genesis in the US). He remained a director until 1996, profoundly shaping the global video game landscape.
