"On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a computer programmer. But in my heart, I am a gamer."
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Satoru Iwata, born on December 6, 1959, in Sapporo, Japan, was a visionary leader in the gaming industry, serving as the fourth president of Nintendo from 2002 until his untimely passing in 2015. A talented programmer and game designer, Iwata was instrumental in the development of iconic titles such as "Pokemon" and "Kirby." His innovative spirit and commitment to creativity transformed Nintendo into a household name. Iwata's legacy endures, inspiring future generations of gamers and developers with his belief that "games are meant to be fun."
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"Having strong momentum is very important for game platform businesses. Once momentum is lost, great power is needed to change that trend."
Satoru Iwata
"When it came time to take a job, I had the distinction of joining the smallest company of any graduate in my class. I left to become only the fifth full-time employee of HAL, and when I told my father this, you can imagine, it was not the happiest moment in the history of my family."
Satoru Iwata