Ask Iwata

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781974721542 Author(s): Hobonichi Format: Hardcover Language: English Year: 2021 Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Pages: 176 Series: Ask Iwata

Description: A?On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.A? A?Satoru IwataSatoru Iwata was the global president and CEO of Nintendo and a gifted programmer who played a key role in the creation of many of the worldA?s best-known games. He led the production of innovative platforms such as the Nintendo DS and the Wii, and laid the groundwork for the development of the wildly successful PokA?©mon Go game and the Nintendo Switch. Known for his analytical and imaginative mind, but even more for his humility and people-first approach to leadership, Satoru Iwata was beloved by game fans and developers worldwide. In this motivational collection, Satoru Iwata addresses diverse subjects such as locating bottlenecks, how success breeds resistance to change, and why programmers should never say no. Drawn from the A?Iwata AsksA? series of interviews with key contributors to Nintendo games and hardware, and featuring conversations with renowned Mario franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and creator of EarthBound Shigesato Itoi, Ask Iwata offers game fans and business leaders an insight into the leadership, development, and design philosophies of one of the most beloved figures in gaming history.THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER 'A welcome salve and a book that anyone who cares about gaming should own and read.' - Forbes Satoru Iwata was the global president and CEO of Nintendo and a gifted programmer who played a key role in the creation of many of the worldA?s best-known games. He led the production of innovative platforms such as the Nintendo DS and the Wii, and laid the groundwork for the development of the wildly successful PokA?©mon Go game and the Nintendo Switch. Known for his analytical and imaginative mind, but even more for his humility and pe