Tomonobu Itagaki, Creator of Dead or Alive & Ninja Gaiden, Dies at 58: His Final Message
Oct 19, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1422
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Episode description
FOX on Games reports on the passing of legendary video game creator Tomonobu Itagaki (Dead or Alive, Ninja Gaiden 2004) at the age of 58. We reflect on his rockstar persona, his pivotal role in reviving the Ninja Gaiden franchise, and the profound, pre-written final message he left for his fans on social media.
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