00:00He is wild, bold, and unapologetically honest, the man in sunglasses who reshaped Japanese
00:05gaming in his own image, Tomonobu Itagaki. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Itagaki's rise to fame came
00:10through Tecmo, where he led Team Ninja, the studio behind Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden.
00:15Under his vision, action games were not just about fighting, they were about precision,
00:20style, and attitude. In 1996, Dead or Alive broke into arcades and consoles, combining fast combat,
00:28stunning visuals, and an unmistakable edge. Itagaki's personality shone through every detail.
00:35His games were not made to please everyone. They were made to stand out. Then came Ninja Gaiden,
00:41a masterpiece of difficulty and design. Praised for its challenge, control, and beauty,
00:47it turned Itagaki into a rock star among developers. But his fame came with controversy. Known for his
00:53outspoken views and fearless criticism of the gaming industry, Itagaki was never afraid to say
00:59what others would not. That is what made him the rebel of game design. In 2008, Itagaki left Tecmo
01:05and founded Valhalla Game Studios, where he continued to chase his creative freedom. Even releasing Devil's
01:11Third Years Later, a project that showed his persistence despite challenges. Recently, he has turned his sights
01:17toward new technology, exploring the metaverse and mentoring young developers. To this day,
01:22Itagaki believes, gaming should never lose its soul. Tomonobu Itagaki, a maverick, a visionary,
01:29and a man who never played by the rules. His legacy reminds us that in gaming, true innovation comes
01:35from those who dare to be different. This is News Plus Globe, bringing you the stories behind the legends
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