Satoru Iwata
Satoru Iwata was a Japanese programmer and businessman best known for his work at Nintendo as president and CEO from 24th May 2002 – 11th July 2015. Prior to Nintendo, he worked for HAL and is best known for his programming genius aiding with the development of Pokémon Gold & Silver and Pokemon Stadium.
He passed away on 11th July 2015.
Satoru Iwata News
Shigeru Miyamoto honoured with Japan culture award
Nintendo designer recognised as Person of Cultural Merit
Sakurai acknowledges Iwata in Japan Game Awards speech
As Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes home top Tokyo Game Show prizes
Nintendo reveals new Switch adventure game and fitness experience
Ring Fit Adventure comes with ring and leg strap peripherals
Nintendo teases new Switch peripheral
Company will unveil “new experience” on Sep 12
Shigeru Miyamoto opens up on late Nintendo president Iwata’s passing
New book remembers Satoru Iwata
Nintendo says it’s ‘not actively pursuing large-scale collaborations’
But firm will consider partnerships that increase the value of its IP, such as mobile apps
Bethesda says ‘a healthy size’ of Switch owners bought console for its games
‘It’s clear that we’re bringing new people to the platform’
Miyamoto says Nintendo ‘hasn’t fallen behind with technology’
Company executives discuss cloud gaming, VR, mobile and subscriptions
Nintendo ‘striving to create industry standard next-gen controller’
“As the company that knows the most about controllers”
Miyamoto says it’s ‘hard to make adventure games in current climate’
Nintendo creative points to high localisation costs and lack of appeal among younger players