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Jason Kuo

Employment history: Sega of America^[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.^[1]

Production history

Home Alone (Game Gear; 1993) — Testers
Cyborg Justice (Mega Drive; 1993) — Test Lead
X-Men (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[2]
X-Men (Mega Drive; 1993) — Test^[3]
Dinosaurs for Hire (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[4]
Jurassic Park (Mega Drive; 1993) — Tested By^[5]
Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin (Mega-CD; 1993) — Additional Level Layout^[6]
Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin (Mega-CD; 1993) — Testers^[6]
Shining Force II (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[7]
Ground Zero Texas (Mega-CD; 1993) — Sega Testers^[8]
Disney's Aladdin (Mega Drive; 1993) — Q.A. Manager^[9]
Disney's Aladdin (Mega Drive; 1993) — QA Lieutenant^[10]
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[11]
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[12]
X-Men (Game Gear; 1994) — Testers^[13]
Eternal Champions (Mega Drive; 1993) — Testers^[14]
Instruments of Chaos Starring Young Indiana Jones (Mega Drive; 1994) — Testing
Shadowrun (Mega Drive; 1994) — Additional Testing^[15]
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past (Mega Drive; 1994) — Testers^[16]
Streets of Rage 3 (Mega Drive; 1994) — Game Testing^[17]
Sub-Terrania (Mega Drive; 1994) — Testers
Taz in Escape from Mars (Mega Drive; 1994) — Testers^[18]
Jurassic Park (Mega-CD; 1993) — Testers^[19]
Sonic & Knuckles (Mega Drive; 1994) — Testers^[20]
Double Switch (Mega-CD; 1993) — Lieutenants^[21]
The Ooze (Mega Drive; 1995) — Design^[22]
Ecco Jr. and the Great Ocean Treasure Hunt! (Pico; 1994) — SEGA Testers
Saturn Bomberman (Saturn; 1996) — Producer^[23]
Shining the Holy Ark (Saturn; 1996) — Additional Scripting^[24]
Fighters Megamix (Saturn; 1996) — Special Thanks To^[25]
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On NetLink Edition (Saturn; 1997) — Special Thanks^[26]
NBA Action 98 (Saturn; 1997) — Special Thanks^[27]
Sonic R (Saturn; 1997) — Project Coordinators^[28]
Shining Force III (Saturn; 1997)^[29]
Panzer Dragoon Saga (Saturn; 1998) — Special Thanks
Burning Rangers (Saturn; 1998) — Script Editors^[30]
The House of the Dead (Saturn; 1998) — Producer^[31]
Sega Rally 2 (Dreamcast; 1999) — Localization Producer^[32]
The House of the Dead 2 (Dreamcast; 1999) — Special Thanks^[33]
Sega Bass Fishing (Dreamcast; 1999) — Localization Producer^[34]
Seaman (Dreamcast; 1999) — Special Thanks^[35]
Time Stalkers (Dreamcast; 1999) — Localization Product Development
Maken X (Dreamcast; 1999) — Localization Producer
Zombie Revenge (Dreamcast; 1999) — Localization Producer
Shenmue (Dreamcast; 1999) — Producer
Shenmue (Dreamcast; 1999) — Dialogue Editors
Toy Commander (Dreamcast; 1999) — Sega of America
Sega GT (Dreamcast; 2000) — Supervising Producer
The Typing of the Dead (Dreamcast; 2000) — Localization Producer^[36]
Sega Marine Fishing (Dreamcast; 2000) — Supervising Producer^[37]
Sonic Shuffle (Dreamcast; 2000) — Assisting Producer
Phantasy Star Online (Dreamcast; 2000) — Localization Producer
De La Jet Set Radio (Dreamcast; 2001) — Localization Producers
Metropolis Street Racer (Dreamcast; 2000) — Supervising Producer^[38]
Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future (Dreamcast; 2000) — Localization Producer^[39]
Sega Smash Pack Volume 1 (Dreamcast; 2001) — Special Thanks^[40]
Crazy Taxi 2 (Dreamcast; 2001) — Special Thanks To
Crazy Taxi 2 (Dreamcast; 2001) — Localization Producer^[41]
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
Virtua Tennis 2 (PlayStation 2; 2002) — Localization Producer^[42]
Sega Rally Championship (Game Boy Advance; 2002) — Localization Producer
Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution (PlayStation 2; 2003) — Special Thanks^[43]
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Marz (PlayStation 2; 2003) — Localization Producer^[44]
Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution (GameCube; 2003)
Sonic Battle (Game Boy Advance; 2003) — Localization Producer^[45]
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^[46]
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^[47]
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
Shining Force Neo (PlayStation 2; 2005) — SPECIAL THANKS
Spikeout: Battle Street (Xbox; 2005) — Localization Producer
Super Monkey Ball Deluxe (PlayStation 2; 2005) — Localization Producer^[48]
Gunstar Super Heroes (Game Boy Advance; 2005) — Localization Producer^[49]
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^[50]
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^[51]
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
Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars (PlayStation Portable; 2007) — Special Thanks To
Let's Catch (Wii; 2008) — Producer, Localization
Infinite Space (Nintendo DS; 2009) — Localization 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) — Localisation Producer (PS3 & Xbox 360 Version), 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

[https:.2F.2Fwww.linkedin.com.2Fin.2Fjasonkuo1-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 ^1.6 ^1.7 ^1.8 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkuo1

[:File:X-Men_MD_credits.pdf_p-2] File:X-Men MD credits.pdf

[:File:Xmen_md_us_manual.pdf_p26-3] File:Xmen md us manual.pdf, page 26

[:File:Dinosaurs_for_Hire_MD_credits.pdf_p-4] File:Dinosaurs for Hire MD credits.pdf

[:File:JurassicPark_MD_JP_SSCredits.pdf_p-5] File:JurassicPark MD JP SSCredits.pdf

[:File:Spider-Man_vs_the_Kingpin_MCD_credits.pdf_p-6] 6.0 ^6.1 File:Spider-Man vs the Kingpin MCD credits.pdf

[:File:Shining_Force_II_MD_US_credits.pdf_p-7] File:Shining Force II MD US credits.pdf

[:File:Groundzerotexas_mcd_us_manual.pdf_p22-8] File:Groundzerotexas mcd us manual.pdf, page 22

[:File:Aladdin_MD_credits.pdf_p-9] File:Aladdin MD credits.pdf

[:File:Aladdin_MD_US_manual.pdf_p29-10] File:Aladdin MD US manual.pdf, page 29

[:File:Home_Alone_2_MD_US_Manual.pdf_p8-11] File:Home Alone 2 MD US Manual.pdf, page 8

[:File:Sonic_Spinball_MD_credits.pdf_p-12] File:Sonic Spinball MD credits.pdf

[:File:Xmen_gg_us_manual.pdf_p22-13] File:Xmen gg us manual.pdf, page 22

[:File:Eternal_Champions_MD_credits.pdf_p-14] File:Eternal Champions MD credits.pdf

[:File:Shadowrun_MD_US_Manual.pdf_p45-15] File:Shadowrun MD US Manual.pdf, page 45

[:File:Star_Trek_TNG_Echoes_MD_US_Manual.pdf_p9-16] File:Star Trek TNG Echoes MD US Manual.pdf, page 9

[:File:Streets_of_Rage_3_MD_credits.pdf_p-17] File:Streets of Rage 3 MD credits.pdf

[:File:Taz_in_Escape_from_Mars_MD_credits.pdf_p-18] File:Taz in Escape from Mars MD credits.pdf

[:File:Jurassic_Park_MCD_credits.pdf_p-19] File:Jurassic Park MCD credits.pdf

[:File:Sonic_.26amp.3B_Knuckles_MD_credits.pdf_p-20] File:Sonic & Knuckles MD credits.pdf

[:File:DoubleSwitch_MCD_JP_SSCredits.pdf_p-21] File:DoubleSwitch MCD JP SSCredits.pdf

[:File:Ooze_MD_credits.pdf_p-22] File:Ooze MD credits.pdf

[:File:Saturnbomberman_sat_us_manual.pdf_p42-23] File:Saturnbomberman sat us manual.pdf, page 42

[:File:Shiningtheholyark_sat_us_manual.pdf_p22-24] File:Shiningtheholyark sat us manual.pdf, page 22

[:File:Fightersmegamix_sat_us_manual.pdf_p42-25] File:Fightersmegamix sat us manual.pdf, page 42

[:File:Virtualonnetlink_sat_us_manual.pdf_p24-26] File:Virtualonnetlink sat us manual.pdf, page 24

[:File:Nbaaction98_sat_us_manual.pdf_p28-27] File:Nbaaction98 sat us manual.pdf, page 28

[:File:Sonic_R_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-28] File:Sonic R Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:Shiningforceiii_sat_us_manual.pdf_p26-29] File:Shiningforceiii sat us manual.pdf, page 26

[:File:Burning_Rangers_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-30] File:Burning Rangers Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:Thotd_sat_us_manual.pdf_p26-31] File:Thotd sat us manual.pdf, page 26

[:File:SegaRally2_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p25-32] File:SegaRally2 DC US Manual.pdf, page 25

[:File:THotD2_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p25-33] File:THotD2 DC US Manual.pdf, page 25

[:File:SegaBassFishing_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p19-34] File:SegaBassFishing DC US Manual.pdf, page 19

[:File:Seaman_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p32-35] File:Seaman DC US Manual.pdf, page 32

[:File:TTotD_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p26-36] File:TTotD DC US Manual.pdf, page 26

[:File:SegaMarineFishing_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p33-37] File:SegaMarineFishing DC US Manual.pdf, page 33

[:File:Metropolis_Street_Racer_DC_US_Manual.pdf_p25-38] File:Metropolis Street Racer DC US Manual.pdf, page 25

[:File:Ecco_dc_us_manual.pdf_p23-39] File:Ecco dc us manual.pdf, page 23

[:File:Segasmashpack_dc_us_manual.pdf_p22-40] File:Segasmashpack dc us manual.pdf, page 22

[:File:Crazytaxi2_dc_us_manual.pdf_p31-41] File:Crazytaxi2 dc us manual.pdf, page 31

[:File:VirtuaTennis2_PS2_US_Manual.pdf_p25-42] File:VirtuaTennis2 PS2 US Manual.pdf, page 25

[:File:VirtuaFighter4Evolution_PS2_US_Manual.pdf_p54-43] File:VirtuaFighter4Evolution PS2 US Manual.pdf, page 54

[:File:VirtualOnMarz_PS2_US_Manual.pdf_p38-44] File:VirtualOnMarz PS2 US Manual.pdf, page 38

[:File:Sonic_Battle_GBA_credits.pdf_p-45] File:Sonic Battle GBA credits.pdf

[:File:VirtuaQuest_PS2_US_Manual.pdf_p34-46] File:VirtuaQuest PS2 US Manual.pdf, page 34

[:File:SegaSuperstars_PS2_US_Manual.pdf_p37-47] File:SegaSuperstars PS2 US Manual.pdf, page 37

[:File:SuperMonkeyBallDeluxe_PS2_US_Manual.pdf_p43-48] File:SuperMonkeyBallDeluxe PS2 US Manual.pdf, page 43

[:File:Gunstar_Super_Heroes_GBA_credits.pdf_p-49] File:Gunstar Super Heroes GBA credits.pdf

[:File:Condemned_360_US_digital_manual.pdf_p13-50] File:Condemned 360 US digital manual.pdf, page 13

[:File:SonicRivals2_PSP_US_manual.pdf_p23-51] File:SonicRivals2 PSP US manual.pdf, page 23

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Contents

Production history

Interviews

External links

References