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# SEGA co-founder and arcade pioneer David Rosen dead at 95
- URL: https://news.tailschannel.com/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-dead-at-95/
- Published: 2026-01-11T01:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-18T18:34:41.000Z
- Description: The New York City native helped build SEGA from a coin-operated amusement business into a global video game company
- Author: Scarlett
- Tags: Front Office, #news

David Rosen, a co-founder of SEGA and a key architect of Japan's post-war arcade industry, has died at the age of 95.

He died on Christmas Day at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family, a spokesperson [told](https://www.replaymag.com/segas-dave-rosen-passes-on-christmas-day-in-l-a/?ref=news.tailschannel.com) RePlay Magazine. 

Rosen, a former member of the United States Air Force, helped build SEGA from a coin-operated amusement business into one of the most influential video game companies in the world.

> We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of David Rosen, one of the founders of SEGA, and a true pioneer in the video game industry. SEGA would like to offer its condolences to the family, friends and acquaintances of Mr. Rosen, and we will always remember his contributions… [pic.twitter.com/an5KHMBzY8](https://t.co/an5KHMBzY8?ref=news.tailschannel.com)
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> — SEGA (@SEGA) [January 7, 2026](https://twitter.com/SEGA/status/2008849427721502835?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=news.tailschannel.com)

SEGA paid tribute to the New York City native in a public statement, calling him a pioneer whose contributions shaped the company and the wider industry.

Rosen was also recognized by the American Amusement Machine Association and inducted into its [Hall of Fame](https://www.coin-op.org/hall-of-fame?ref=news.tailschannel.com) in 2023.

His funeral was held last Friday at the Inglewood Park Cemetery.