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Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki passes away at 58
And now… Other Stuff From The Internet 🙁
The games industry mourns the passing of Tomonobu Itagaki
Dead or Alive 4 (2005)Game Director: Tomonobu Itagaki pic.twitter.com/w2IvMlvhlZ
— Hi! Buff Gigas Please? (@BuffGigas) October 16, 2025
Itagaki’s influence on 3D fighting game design will be felt for decades.
It’s hard to believe, but Itagaki-san…my senior from university and my rival as a creator has passed away.The last message I ever received from him was,“Let’s go drinking. Let’s make some noise soon!”To think that he’s gone at just 58 years old…Yes, everyone dies… https://t.co/38uTQO6CRw pic.twitter.com/rd5YpWZ5Qi
— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) October 16, 2025
Harada honors his 3D fighting game rival and respected friend.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Team NINJA’s first leader, Tomonobu Itagaki.We will carry on the philosophy and creativity that Itagaki-san began and continue to create games that many gamers will enjoy. Our deepest condolences for his loss.From everyone at Team…
— Team NINJA (@TeamNINJAStudio) October 16, 2025
Team Ninja honors the studio’s first leader.
Rest in peace, Tomonobu Itagaki. Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden made an undeniable impact on gaming. I only crossed paths with him a few times, but he could not have been nicer. pic.twitter.com/noQFQCe2rk
— Ed Boon (@noobde) October 16, 2025
Ed Boon honors Itagaki-san.
Give to my friend. pic.twitter.com/4Kxy5kOH9z
— 三原さん。＠ゲーム開発屋さん (@miharasan) October 16, 2025
A true outpouring of love and respect for their friend’s passing.
Today I lost someone who was truly like a brother to me. I am gutted to the core. I guess I can say so now that it’s on his Facebook page. He even listed himself as my actual brother on Facebook. Anyone who knows me knows how close we were. RIP, senpai. You will always be a ninja pic.twitter.com/Ah0rFAwRPo
— ミルキージェームズ 💀 @milkman.bsky.social (@wireframejames) October 16, 2025
Not just a friend. A leader and a teacher.
ご冥福をお祈りします… https://t.co/Y8y4Lhh2vp
— 桜井 政博 / Masahiro Sakurai (@Sora_Sakurai) October 16, 2025
Masahiro Sakurai prays for his eternal peace.
Rest in peace, Paul Williams
A message from our Managing Director.Our condolences to Paul’s family, friends and colleagues at Sega Amusements International Ltd. from all the team here at Bandai Namco Amusement Europe and Bandai Namco Amusement America. pic.twitter.com/JgQWiBn22a
— Bandai Namco Amusement America (@BandaiNamcoAM) October 16, 2025
Both SEGA Amusements International and Bandai Namco honored Paul’s memory today. Truly a sad week for the video game industry.
Mario Kart World CINEMA CUP kicks off Saturday!
Finally, Earl Divx has come back to Lumiose City! #NintendoSwitch2 #PokemonLegendsZA #Pokemon pic.twitter.com/bGz6fgbBJX
— Productive Citizen ✌🏾💙🙏🏾👊🏾 (@technosucks) October 16, 2025
Bear is doing the needful with some community-focused Kart tourneys.
Who remembers DivX?
Who remembers DivX?The real struggle was finding the perfect codec. pic.twitter.com/l20O4GG2QH
— The Golden Days (@TheGoldenDays) October 13, 2025
I honor the video codec every single day.
Finally, Earl Divx has come back to Lumiose City! #NintendoSwitch2 #PokemonLegendsZA #Pokemon pic.twitter.com/bGz6fgbBJX
— Productive Citizen ✌🏾💙🙏🏾👊🏾 (@technosucks) October 16, 2025
Cavs home games just got a lot more Swentastic!
Swensons is coming to Rocket Arena!!!! pic.twitter.com/SaDMQG0xPz
— Jaylon Tyson Fan Club (@IsaacOkoroFan) October 16, 2025
Heck, even concerts and pro wrestling events will have Swensons hamburgers and milkshakes. This is such good news for Northeast Ohio sports fans!
The Matrix probably has you
And the kids don’t seem to care…
Play Skate Story
sam eng you bastard you have made my favorite game of all time ever @bysameng pic.twitter.com/qu3kIKqUma
— HTX (@neoakansh) October 16, 2025
The Skate Story Steam demo is outstanding. I am looking forward to the game’s release in December.
Pakistan x Metal
This song went way harder than I expected.
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