Dead or Alive, Ninja Gaiden creator Itagaki passed away at 58
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- #Dead or Alive
- #Ninja Gaiden
- Tomonobu Itagaki, former Tecmo game director, passed away at age 58.
- Best known for creating the Dead or Alive series and reviving Ninja Gaiden.
- His final Facebook post reflected on his life as a 'series of battles' with 'no regrets.'
- Peers in the gaming industry, like Katsuhiro Harada, mourned his loss.
- Itagaki was known for his bold personality, trademark leather jacket, and sometimes controversial behavior.
- He faced legal issues, including a sexual harassment accusation (later cleared) and a lawsuit against Tecmo.
- Founded Valhalla Entertainment and later Itagaki Games, though his latest projects' status is unclear.
- Survived by his wife and 28-year-old daughter.