Jason Kuo

Jason Kuo

Employment history: Sega of America^[1] (1992^[1] – 2015-03^[1]) Divisions: Sega Test Sega Technical Institute
Role(s): Lead tester^[1], Manager^[1], Designer^[1], Producer^[1], Localizer^[1]
Education: University of California, Davis (Bachelor of Computer Science; 1988-1992)^[1]

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Jason Kuo is an American businessman and former Sega of America and Sega Technical Institute lead tester, quality assurance supervisor, designer, producer, and senior localization producer.^[2]

Production history

Home Alone (Game Gear; 1993) — Testers
Cyborg Justice (Mega Drive; 1993) — Test Lead
X-Men (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[3]
X-Men (Mega Drive; 1993) — Test^[4]
Dinosaurs for Hire (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[5]
Jurassic Park (Mega Drive; 1993) — Tested By^[6]
Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin (Mega-CD; 1993) — Additional Level Layout^[7]
Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin (Mega-CD; 1993) — Testers^[7]
Shining Force II (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[8]
Ground Zero Texas (Mega-CD; 1993) — Sega Testers^[9]
Disney's Aladdin (Mega Drive; 1993) — Q.A. Manager^[10]
Disney's Aladdin (Mega Drive; 1993) — QA Lieutenant^[11]
Sonic Chaos (Game Gear; 1993) — Sega Testers
ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[12]
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[13]
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[14]
X-Men (Game Gear; 1994) — Testers^[15]
Eternal Champions (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[16]
Shadowrun (Mega Drive; 1994) — Additional Testing^[17]
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past (Mega Drive; 1994) — Testers^[18]
Instruments of Chaos Starring Young Indiana Jones (Mega Drive; 1994) — Testing^[19]
Streets of Rage 3 (Mega Drive; 1994) — Game Testing^[20]
Sub-Terrania (Mega Drive; 1994) — Testers^[21]
Wimbledon Championship Tennis (Mega Drive; 1993) — Lead Tester
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Mega Drive; 1994) — Lead Testers
Taz in Escape from Mars (Mega Drive; 1994) — Testers^[22]
Jurassic Park (Mega-CD; 1993) — Testers^[23]
Sonic & Knuckles (Mega Drive; 1994) — Testers^[24]
Sonic & Knuckles (Mega Drive; 1994) — Game Lead
Double Switch (Mega-CD; 1993) — Lieutenants^[25]
The Ooze (Mega Drive; 1995) — Design^[26]
Ecco Jr. and the Great Ocean Treasure Hunt! (Pico; 1994) — SEGA Testers
Saturn Bomberman (Saturn; 1996) — Producer^[27]
Shining the Holy Ark (Saturn; 1996) — Additional Scripting^[28]
Fighters Megamix (Saturn; 1996) — Special Thanks To^[29]
Sonic Jam (Saturn; 1997) — Producer
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On NetLink Edition (Saturn; 1997) — Special Thanks^[30]
NBA Action 98 (Saturn; 1997) — Special Thanks^[31]
Sonic R (Saturn; 1997) — Project Coordinators^[32]
Shining Force III (Saturn; 1997)^[33]
Panzer Dragoon Saga (Saturn; 1998) — Special Thanks
Burning Rangers (Saturn; 1998) — Script Editors^[34]
The House of the Dead (Saturn; 1998) — Producer^[35]
Sega Rally 2 (Dreamcast; 1999) — Localization Producer^[36]
The House of the Dead 2 (Dreamcast; 1999) — Special Thanks^[37]
Sega Bass Fishing (Dreamcast; 1999) — Localization Producer^[38]
Time Stalkers (Dreamcast; 1999) — Localization Product Development
Zombie Revenge (Dreamcast; 1999) — Localization Producer
Maken X (Dreamcast; 1999) — Localization Producer
Shenmue (Dreamcast; 1999) — Producer
Shenmue (Dreamcast; 1999) — Dialogue Editors
Sega GT (Dreamcast; 2000) — Supervising Producer
The Typing of the Dead (Dreamcast; 2000) — Localization Producer^[39]
Jet Set Radio (Dreamcast; 2000) — Localzation Producers
Seaman (Dreamcast; 2000) — Special Thanks^[40]
Sega Marine Fishing (Dreamcast; 2000) — Supervising Producer^[41]
Sonic Shuffle (Dreamcast; 2000) — Assisting Producer
Metropolis Street Racer (Dreamcast; 2000) — Supervising Producer^[42]
Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future (Dreamcast; 2000) — Localization Producer^[43]
Sega Smash Pack Volume 1 (Dreamcast; 2001) — Special Thanks^[44]
Crazy Taxi 2 (Dreamcast; 2001) — Special Thanks To
Crazy Taxi 2 (Dreamcast; 2001) — Localization Producer^[45]
Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 (Dreamcast; 2001) — Localization Producer
US Shenmue (Dreamcast; 2001) — Producer
US Shenmue (Dreamcast; 2001) — Dialogue Editors
Shenmue II (Dreamcast; 2001) — Script Editors
Bomberman Online (Dreamcast; 2001) — Localization Producer
Rez (Dreamcast; 2001) — Producer's Special Thanks
Beach Spikers: Virtua Beach Volleyball (GameCube; 2002) — Localization Producer
Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller (Xbox; 2002) — Sega of America
Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller (Xbox; 2002) — Localization Producer
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II (GameCube; 2002) — Localization Producer
Sega Rally Championship (Game Boy Advance; 2002) — Localization Producer
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II (Xbox; 2003) — Localization Producer
Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution (PlayStation 2; 2003) — Special Thanks^[46]
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Marz (PlayStation 2; 2003) — Localization Producer^[47]
Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution (GameCube; 2003)
Sonic Battle (Game Boy Advance; 2003) — Localization Producer^[48]
Sega GT Online (Xbox; 2003) — Localization Producer
Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller (Windows PC; 2004) — Sega of America
Virtua Quest (GameCube; 2004) — Supervising Producer
Virtua Quest (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Supervising Producer^[49]
Headhunter Redemption (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Producer
Shining Tears (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Supervising Producer
Sega Superstars (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Localization Producer
Sega Superstars (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Producer^[50]
Feel the Magic: XY/XX (Nintendo DS; 2004) — Special Thanks
Sonic Mega Collection Plus (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Localisation Producer
Sonic Mega Collection Plus (Xbox; 2004) — Localisation Producer
Spikeout: Battle Street (Xbox; 2005) — Localization Producer
Super Monkey Ball Deluxe (PlayStation 2; 2005) — Localization Producer^[51]
Shining Force Neo (PlayStation 2; 2005) — SPECIAL THANKS
Gunstar Super Heroes (Game Boy Advance; 2005) — Localization Producer^[52]
Sonic Rush (Nintendo DS; 2005) — Localization Producer
Sonic Riders (PlayStation 2; 2006) — Recording Coordinators
Sonic Riders (GameCube; 2006) — Recording Coordinators
Sonic Riders (Xbox; 2006) — Recording Coordinators
Sonic Riders (PlayStation 2; 2006) — Localization Producer
Sonic Riders (GameCube; 2006) — Localization Producer
Sonic Riders (Xbox; 2006) — Localization Producer
Condemned (Xbox 360; 2005) — Special SEGA Thanks
Condemned (Xbox 360; 2005) — Special Thanks^[53]
Phantasy Star Universe (Windows PC; 2006) — Assistant Producer
Phantasy Star Universe (PlayStation 2; 2006) — Assistant Producer
Sonic Riders (Windows PC; 2006) — Recording Coordinators
Sonic Riders (Windows PC; 2006) — Localization Producer
Sonic Rivals (PlayStation Portable; 2006) — Associate Producer
Phantasy Star Universe (Xbox 360; 2006) — Assistant Producer
Sonic the Hedgehog (PlayStation 3; 2006) — Special Thanks
Sonic the Hedgehog (Xbox 360; 2006) — Special Thanks
Sonic Mega Collection Plus (Windows PC; 2006) — Localisation Producer
Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus (Windows PC; 2007) — Localization Producer
Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus (PlayStation 2; 2007) — Localization Producer
Sonic Rush Adventure (Nintendo DS; 2007) — Special Thanks
Sonic Rivals 2 (PlayStation Portable; 2007) — Associate Producer^[54]
Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus (Xbox 360; 2007) — Localization Producer
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii; 2007) — Special Thanks
Virtua Fighter 5 (Xbox 360; 2007) — Special Thanks
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS; 2008) — Special Thanks
Phantasy Star Portable (PlayStation Portable; 2008) — PSU Advisor
Phantasy Star Portable (PlayStation Portable; 2008) — Special Thanks
Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars (PlayStation Portable; 2007) — Special Thanks To
Let's Catch (Wii; 2008) — Producer, Localization
Infinite Space (Nintendo DS; 2009) — Localization Producer
Wacky World of Sports (Wii; 2009) — Senior Producer
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii; 2009) — Special Thanks
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS; 2009) — Special Thanks
Jambo! Safari: Animal Rescue (Nintendo DS; 2009) — Senior Producer
Resonance of Fate (Xbox 360; 2009) — Special Thanks
Aliens vs. Predator (Xbox 360; 2010) — Senior Localization Producer
Aliens vs. Predator (Windows PC; 2010) — Senior Localization Producer
Sonic Classic Collection (Nintendo DS; 2010) — Senior Producer
Crazy Taxi (Xbox 360; 2010) — Producer
Crazy Taxi (PlayStation 3; 2010) — Producer
Sonic Generations (Steam; 2011) — Production Support
Sonic Generations (Windows PC; 2011) — Production Support
Sonic Generations (Xbox 360; 2011) — Production Support
Sonic Generations (PlayStation 3; 2011) — Production Support
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II (Xbox 360; 2012) — Senior Localization Producer
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz (PlayStation Vita; 2012) — Special Thanks
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit (Steam; 2012) — Senior Localization Producer
Yakuza 5 (PlayStation 3; 2012) — Senior Producers
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice (Nintendo 3DS; 2016) — Senior Localization Producers
Sonic X-treme (Saturn; unreleased) — Boss Layout Designer

Sonic Mega Collection (2002) — Localization Producer
Sonic Unleashed (2008) — Sega of America Producer (Wii & PS2 Version)
Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (2014) — Senior Localization Producer (Special Thanks) (Sega of America)

Interviews

External links

Jason Kuo at LinkedIn

References

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[:File:X-Men_MD_credits.pdf_p-3] File:X-Men MD credits.pdf

[:File:Xmen_md_us_manual.pdf_p26-4] File:Xmen md us manual.pdf, page 26

[:File:Dinosaurs_for_Hire_MD_credits.pdf_p-5] File:Dinosaurs for Hire MD credits.pdf

[:File:JurassicPark_MD_JP_SSCredits.pdf_p-6] File:JurassicPark MD JP SSCredits.pdf

[:File:Spider-Man_vs_the_Kingpin_MCD_credits.pdf_p-7] 7.0 ^7.1 File:Spider-Man vs the Kingpin MCD credits.pdf

[:File:Shining_Force_II_MD_US_credits.pdf_p-8] File:Shining Force II MD US credits.pdf

[:File:Groundzerotexas_mcd_us_manual.pdf_p22-9] File:Groundzerotexas mcd us manual.pdf, page 22

[:File:Aladdin_MD_credits.pdf_p-10] File:Aladdin MD credits.pdf

[:File:Aladdin_MD_US_manual.pdf_p29-11] File:Aladdin MD US manual.pdf, page 29

[:File:Toejam_And_Earl_Panic_Funkotron_MD_US_Manual.pdf_p26-12] File:Toejam And Earl Panic Funkotron MD US Manual.pdf, page 26

[:File:Home_Alone_2_MD_US_Manual.pdf_p8-13] File:Home Alone 2 MD US Manual.pdf, page 8

[:File:Sonic_Spinball_MD_credits.pdf_p-14] File:Sonic Spinball MD credits.pdf

[:File:Xmen_gg_us_manual.pdf_p22-15] File:Xmen gg us manual.pdf, page 22

[:File:Eternal_Champions_MD_credits.pdf_p-16] File:Eternal Champions MD credits.pdf

[:File:Shadowrun_MD_US_Manual.pdf_p45-17] File:Shadowrun MD US Manual.pdf, page 45

[:File:Star_Trek_TNG_Echoes_MD_US_Manual.pdf_p9-18] File:Star Trek TNG Echoes MD US Manual.pdf, page 9

[:File:Instruments_of_Chaos_MD_credits.pdf_p-19] File:Instruments of Chaos MD credits.pdf

[:File:Streets_of_Rage_3_MD_credits.pdf_p-20] File:Streets of Rage 3 MD credits.pdf

[:File:Sub-Terrania_MD_credits.pdf_p-21] File:Sub-Terrania MD credits.pdf

[:File:Taz_in_Escape_from_Mars_MD_credits.pdf_p-22] File:Taz in Escape from Mars MD credits.pdf

[:File:Jurassic_Park_MCD_credits.pdf_p-23] File:Jurassic Park MCD credits.pdf

[:File:Sonic_.26amp.3B_Knuckles_MD_credits.pdf_p-24] File:Sonic & Knuckles MD credits.pdf

[:File:DoubleSwitch_MCD_JP_SSCredits.pdf_p-25] File:DoubleSwitch MCD JP SSCredits.pdf

[:File:Ooze_MD_credits.pdf_p-26] File:Ooze MD credits.pdf

[:File:Saturnbomberman_sat_us_manual.pdf_p42-27] File:Saturnbomberman sat us manual.pdf, page 42

[:File:Shiningtheholyark_sat_us_manual.pdf_p22-28] File:Shiningtheholyark sat us manual.pdf, page 22

[:File:Fightersmegamix_sat_us_manual.pdf_p42-29] File:Fightersmegamix sat us manual.pdf, page 42

[:File:Virtualonnetlink_sat_us_manual.pdf_p24-30] File:Virtualonnetlink sat us manual.pdf, page 24

[:File:Nbaaction98_sat_us_manual.pdf_p28-31] File:Nbaaction98 sat us manual.pdf, page 28

[:File:Sonic_R_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-32] File:Sonic R Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:Shiningforceiii_sat_us_manual.pdf_p26-33] File:Shiningforceiii sat us manual.pdf, page 26

[:File:Burning_Rangers_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-34] File:Burning Rangers Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:Thotd_sat_us_manual.pdf_p26-35] File:Thotd sat us manual.pdf, page 26

[:File:SegaRally2_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p25-36] File:SegaRally2 DC US Manual.pdf, page 25

[:File:THotD2_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p25-37] File:THotD2 DC US Manual.pdf, page 25

[:File:SegaBassFishing_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p19-38] File:SegaBassFishing DC US Manual.pdf, page 19

[:File:TTotD_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p26-39] File:TTotD DC US Manual.pdf, page 26

[:File:Seaman_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p32-40] File:Seaman DC US Manual.pdf, page 32

[:File:SegaMarineFishing_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p33-41] File:SegaMarineFishing DC US Manual.pdf, page 33

[:File:Metropolis_Street_Racer_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p25-42] File:Metropolis Street Racer DC US Manual.pdf, page 25

[:File:Ecco_dc_us_manual.pdf_p23-43] File:Ecco dc us manual.pdf, page 23

[:File:Segasmashpack_dc_us_manual.pdf_p22-44] File:Segasmashpack dc us manual.pdf, page 22

[:File:Crazytaxi2_dc_us_manual.pdf_p31-45] File:Crazytaxi2 dc us manual.pdf, page 31

[:File:VirtuaFighter4Evolution_PS2_US_Manual.pdf_p54-46] File:VirtuaFighter4Evolution PS2 US Manual.pdf, page 54

[:File:VirtualOnMarz_PS2_US_Manual.pdf_p38-47] File:VirtualOnMarz PS2 US Manual.pdf, page 38

[:File:Sonic_Battle_GBA_credits.pdf_p-48] File:Sonic Battle GBA credits.pdf

[:File:VirtuaQuest_PS2_US_Manual.pdf_p34-49] File:VirtuaQuest PS2 US Manual.pdf, page 34

[:File:SegaSuperstars_PS2_US_Manual.pdf_p37-50] File:SegaSuperstars PS2 US Manual.pdf, page 37

[:File:SuperMonkeyBallDeluxe_PS2_US_Manual.pdf_p43-51] File:SuperMonkeyBallDeluxe PS2 US Manual.pdf, page 43

[:File:Gunstar_Super_Heroes_GBA_credits.pdf_p-52] File:Gunstar Super Heroes GBA credits.pdf

[:File:Condemned_360_US_digital_manual.pdf_p13-53] File:Condemned 360 US digital manual.pdf, page 13

[:File:SonicRivals2_PSP_US_manual.pdf_p23-54] File:SonicRivals2 PSP US manual.pdf, page 23

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Jason Kuo

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Contents

Production history

Interviews

External links

References