Tomonobu Itagaki, Influential Game Designer Dies at 58: Gaming world Mourns Creator of Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden
Tokyo, Japan — The gaming world is mourning the loss of Tomonobu Itagaki, the visionary creator behind Dead or Alive and the modern revival of Ninja Gaiden. On October 16, 2025, Itagaki died at age 58, confirmed via a pre-written message posted to his official Facebook account, as well as confirmation from his close friend … Read more