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
Nintendo has revived its developer interview series
First interview focuses on Game Builder Garage
Nintendo is still influenced by Yamauchi and Iwata, says president
Furukawa says the company maintains ‘continuity’ with former leaders’ philosophies
The Iwata Asks interviews book is being released in English this April
Tribute to the late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata launched in Japan in 2019
Nintendo could continuously iterate Switch ‘like iPhone’, investment firms predict
Switch could be the company's first console that lasts "effectively forever”
Nintendo files patent for ‘quality of life’ invention
Technology would measure and gamify health information
Former Animal Crossing co-director starts teaching career
Isao Moro teaches children how to program
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