Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden 2004 Creator Tomonobu Itagaki Dies Aged 58
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Tomonobu Itagaki, creator of Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, has passed away at 58, with fans reacting to his final message about following his beliefs; the HN discussion is brief but acknowledges his impact on gaming.
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ChrisArchitect
3 months ago
Some more discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45617986
jajuuka
3 months ago
Far too young. He did make a big impact on the industry though so his legacy will live on for a long time.
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