Initial D Arcade Stage
Sega has produced several multi-million-selling game franchises, including "Sonic the Hedgehog", "Total War", and "Yakuza". The company is one of the world's most prolific arcade game producers and are responsible for a variety of long-running series that continue to receive newer instalments in arcades, such as "Virtua Fighter" and "Initial D Arcade Stage". Its name and branding is also used for affiliated companies that operate amusement arcades and produce other entertainment products, including Sega Toys, however these are largely separate ventures. Sega has been recognized for its time supporting its own video game consoles, its creativity, and its innovations. In more recent years, it has been criticized for its business decisions and the quality of its creative output.