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==Toby Fox== | ==Toby Fox== | ||
[[File:TobyFox.jpg|thumb|left|Toby Fox's public image, which is the Annoying Dog from the {{uvm3|Undertale}} franchise.|alt=A picture of Toby Fox's public image.]] | |||
'''Robert F. Fox''', born October 11, 1991, and known professionally as '''Toby Fox''', is an American video game developer and video game composer. He is known for developing the role-playing video games ''{{iw|wikipedia|Undertale}}'' in 2015, and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Deltarune}}'' in 2018, for which the former garnered acclaim and he received numerous nominations. He is also responsible for giving [[Masahiro Sakurai]] contact info of 8-4, a localization company known for translating the aforementioned games, for translating in English the YouTube channel ''Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Tracker_TD/status/1576179827501326337|title=Tracker on Twitter|date=October 1, 2022|accessdate=October 1, 2022|work=Twitter}}</ref> Additionally, Fox has participated in a few competitions for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', with "[[Smasher:Radiation|Radiation]]" as his tag name.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/czt4dt/a_set_of_toby_fox_playing_melee_his_tag_is/|title=A set of Toby Fox playing melee. His tag is Radiation.|date=September 5, 2019|work=Reddit}}</ref> | '''Robert F. Fox''', born October 11, 1991, and known professionally as '''Toby Fox''', is an American video game developer and video game composer. He is known for developing the role-playing video games ''{{iw|wikipedia|Undertale}}'' in 2015, and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Deltarune}}'' in 2018, for which the former garnered acclaim and he received numerous nominations. He is also responsible for giving [[Masahiro Sakurai]] contact info of 8-4, a localization company known for translating the aforementioned games, for translating in English the YouTube channel ''Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Tracker_TD/status/1576179827501326337|title=Tracker on Twitter|date=October 1, 2022|accessdate=October 1, 2022|work=Twitter}}</ref> Additionally, Fox has participated in a few competitions for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', with "[[Smasher:Radiation|Radiation]]" as his tag name.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/czt4dt/a_set_of_toby_fox_playing_melee_his_tag_is/|title=A set of Toby Fox playing melee. His tag is Radiation.|date=September 5, 2019|work=Reddit}}</ref> | ||
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==Katsuhiro Harada== | ==Katsuhiro Harada== | ||
[[File:KatsuhiroHarada.jpg|thumb|Katsuhiro Harada at Japan Expo 2013.]] | [[File:KatsuhiroHarada.jpg|thumb|Katsuhiro Harada at Japan Expo 2013.|alt=A picture of Katsuhiro Harada.]] | ||
'''Katsuhiro Harada''' ({{ja|原田 勝弘|Harada Katsuhiro}}), born June 10, 1970, is a Japanese game director and producer for [[Bandai Namco]]. He is best known for his work with the 3D fighting game series {{uv|Tekken}}, starting as a voice actor then director since ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tekken 3}}''. Besides his works, he also owns a YouTube channel, Harada's Bar, where he discusses about any topics with anyone, such as video game directors and producers, in which Masahiro Sakurai participated in a special episode, and fans. | '''Katsuhiro Harada''' ({{ja|原田 勝弘|Harada Katsuhiro}}), born June 10, 1970, is a Japanese game director and producer for [[Bandai Namco]]. He is best known for his work with the 3D fighting game series {{uv|Tekken}}, starting as a voice actor then director since ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tekken 3}}''. Besides his works, he also owns a YouTube channel, Harada's Bar, where he discusses about any topics with anyone, such as video game directors and producers, in which Masahiro Sakurai participated in a special episode, and fans. | ||
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==Yuji Horii== | ==Yuji Horii== | ||
[[File:YujiHorii.jpg|thumb|left|Yuji Horii at Palo Alto in 2011.]] | [[File:YujiHorii.jpg|thumb|left|Yuji Horii at Palo Alto in 2011.|alt=A picture of Yuji Horii.]] | ||
'''Yuji Horii''' ({{ja|堀井 雄二|Horii Yūji}}), born January 6, 1954, is a Japanese video game designer and scenario writer best known as the creator of the {{uv|Dragon Quest}} series of role-playing games, supervising and writing the scenario for ''{{iw|wikipedia|Chrono Trigger}}'', as well as the first visual novel adventure game ''{{iw|wikipedia|Portopia Serial Murder Case}}''. He is also an employee under his own company, Armor Project. | '''Yuji Horii''' ({{ja|堀井 雄二|Horii Yūji}}), born January 6, 1954, is a Japanese video game designer and scenario writer best known as the creator of the {{uv|Dragon Quest}} series of role-playing games, supervising and writing the scenario for ''{{iw|wikipedia|Chrono Trigger}}'', as well as the first visual novel adventure game ''{{iw|wikipedia|Portopia Serial Murder Case}}''. He is also an employee under his own company, Armor Project. | ||
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==Shigesato Itoi== | ==Shigesato Itoi== | ||
{{main|Shigesato Itoi}} | {{main|Shigesato Itoi}} | ||
[[File:Shigesato Itoi.jpg|thumb|Shigesato Itoi next to a large [[Mr. Saturn]] plush.]] | [[File:Shigesato Itoi.jpg|thumb|Shigesato Itoi next to a large [[Mr. Saturn]] plush.|alt=A picture of Shigesato Itoi.]] | ||
'''Shigesato Itoi''' ({{ja|糸井 重里|Itoi Shigesato}}), born November 10, 1948, is a Japanese copywriter and essayist, best known as the creator of the {{uv|EarthBound}} series. He is now the editor-in-chief of his website and company {{iw|wikipedia|Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun}}, in short Hobonichi. | '''Shigesato Itoi''' ({{ja|糸井 重里|Itoi Shigesato}}), born November 10, 1948, is a Japanese copywriter and essayist, best known as the creator of the {{uv|EarthBound}} series. He is now the editor-in-chief of his website and company {{iw|wikipedia|Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun}}, in short Hobonichi. | ||
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==Satoru Iwata== | ==Satoru Iwata== | ||
{{main|Satoru Iwata}} | {{main|Satoru Iwata}} | ||
[[File:Satoru Iwata.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Satoru Iwata at GDC 2011.]] | [[File:Satoru Iwata.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Satoru Iwata at GDC 2011.|alt=A picture of Satoru Iwata.]] | ||
'''Satoru Iwata''' ({{ja|岩田 聡|Iwata Satoru}}), born December 6, 1959, was a programmer and the fourth President and CEO of [[Nintendo]] from 2002-2015. Iwata joined HAL Laboratory in 1980 while attending the Tokyo Institute of Technology, working on titles such as ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'' and the {{uv|Kirby}} series during his time there. | '''Satoru Iwata''' ({{ja|岩田 聡|Iwata Satoru}}), born December 6, 1959, was a programmer and the fourth President and CEO of [[Nintendo]] from 2002-2015. Iwata joined HAL Laboratory in 1980 while attending the Tokyo Institute of Technology, working on titles such as ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'' and the {{uv|Kirby}} series during his time there. | ||
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==Hideo Kojima== | ==Hideo Kojima== | ||
[[File:HideoKojima.jpg|250px|thumb|Hideo Kojima, at Tokyo Game Show 2018.]] | [[File:HideoKojima.jpg|250px|thumb|Hideo Kojima, at Tokyo Game Show 2018.|alt=A picture of Hideo Kojima.]] | ||
'''Hideo Kojima''' ({{ja|小島 秀夫|Kojima Hideo}}), born August 24, 1963, is a video game designer formerly employed by [[Konami]], and the creator of the {{uv|Metal Gear}} series. His involvement was instrumental in bringing [[Solid Snake]] to ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', along with participating in the game's development. | '''Hideo Kojima''' ({{ja|小島 秀夫|Kojima Hideo}}), born August 24, 1963, is a video game designer formerly employed by [[Konami]], and the creator of the {{uv|Metal Gear}} series. His involvement was instrumental in bringing [[Solid Snake]] to ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', along with participating in the game's development. | ||
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==Shigeru Miyamoto== | ==Shigeru Miyamoto== | ||
{{Main|Shigeru Miyamoto}} | {{Main|Shigeru Miyamoto}} | ||
[[File:Shigeru Miyamoto.png|thumb|left|Shigeru Miyamoto at GDC 2007.]] | [[File:Shigeru Miyamoto.png|thumb|left|Shigeru Miyamoto at GDC 2007.|alt=A picture of Shigeru Miyamoto.]] | ||
'''Shigeru Miyamoto''' ({{ja|宮本 茂|Miyamoto Shigeru}}), born November 16, 1952, is a Japanese video game director, video game producer, concept artist, video game designer, and EAD general manager who is the creator of many [[Nintendo]] flagship franchise characters such as [[Mario]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Link]], [[Fox McCloud]], [[Olimar]], [[Bowser]], [[Ganondorf]], [[Wolf O' Donnell]], [[Andross]], [[Luigi]], [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Princess Zelda]], [[Pikmin]], and other [[Nintendo]] icons. He is known by many as the father of modern gaming, and is often credited with the [[Nintendo DS]] and the Nintendo [[Wii]]. | '''Shigeru Miyamoto''' ({{ja|宮本 茂|Miyamoto Shigeru}}), born November 16, 1952, is a Japanese video game director, video game producer, concept artist, video game designer, and EAD general manager who is the creator of many [[Nintendo]] flagship franchise characters such as [[Mario]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Link]], [[Fox McCloud]], [[Olimar]], [[Bowser]], [[Ganondorf]], [[Wolf O' Donnell]], [[Andross]], [[Luigi]], [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Princess Zelda]], [[Pikmin]], and other [[Nintendo]] icons. He is known by many as the father of modern gaming, and is often credited with the [[Nintendo DS]] and the Nintendo [[Wii]]. | ||
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==Yuji Naka== | ==Yuji Naka== | ||
[[File:YujiNaka.jpg|left|thumb|Yuji Naka at the 2015 edition of the "Monaco Anime Game International Conferences" (MAGIC).]] | [[File:YujiNaka.jpg|left|thumb|Yuji Naka at the 2015 edition of the "Monaco Anime Game International Conferences" (MAGIC).|alt=A picture of Yuji Naka.]] | ||
'''Yuji Naka''' ({{ja|中 裕司|Naka Yūji}}), born September 17, 1965, was a Japanese video game programmer, designer, and producer. He is the former head of the [[Sega]] studio Sonic Team, where he was the lead programmer of the original {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} series on the Sega Mega Drive, or Sega Genesis in PAL region. | '''Yuji Naka''' ({{ja|中 裕司|Naka Yūji}}), born September 17, 1965, was a Japanese video game programmer, designer, and producer. He is the former head of the [[Sega]] studio Sonic Team, where he was the lead programmer of the original {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} series on the Sega Mega Drive, or Sega Genesis in PAL region. | ||
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==Tetsuya Nomura== | ==Tetsuya Nomura== | ||
[[File:TetsuyaNomura.jpg|thumb|Tetsuya Nomura in 2019.]] | [[File:TetsuyaNomura.jpg|thumb|Tetsuya Nomura in 2019.|alt=A picture of Tetsuya Nomura.]] | ||
'''Tetsuya Nomura''' ({{ja|野村哲也|Nomura Tetsuya}}), born October 8, 1970, is a Japanese video game artist, designer, and director working for [[Square Enix]], formerly SquareSoft. He designed characters for the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} series, debuting with ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy VI}}'' and continuing with various later installments. Additionally, Nomura has led the development of the {{uv|Kingdom Hearts}} series since its inception in 2002 and was the director of the 2005 film ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children}}. | '''Tetsuya Nomura''' ({{ja|野村哲也|Nomura Tetsuya}}), born October 8, 1970, is a Japanese video game artist, designer, and director working for [[Square Enix]], formerly SquareSoft. He designed characters for the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} series, debuting with ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy VI}}'' and continuing with various later installments. Additionally, Nomura has led the development of the {{uv|Kingdom Hearts}} series since its inception in 2002 and was the director of the 2005 film ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children}}. | ||
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==Masahiro Sakurai== | ==Masahiro Sakurai== | ||
{{main|Masahiro Sakurai}} | {{main|Masahiro Sakurai}} | ||
[[File:MasahiroSakurai.png|thumb|Masahiro Sakurai during the Nintendo Direct of [[Electronic Entertainment Expo#E3 2018|E3 2018]].]] | [[File:MasahiroSakurai.png|thumb|Masahiro Sakurai during the Nintendo Direct of [[Electronic Entertainment Expo#E3 2018|E3 2018]].|alt=A picture of Masahiro Sakurai.]] | ||
'''Masahiro Sakurai''' ({{ja|桜井 政博|Sakurai Masahiro}}), born August 3, 1970, is a Japanese game developer, creator, writer, and voice actor. His most notable creations include the {{uv|Kirby}} and {{uv|Super Smash Bros.}} series, both of which he created and developed during his tenure with [[HAL Laboratory]]. He has since continued his work as director of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series through his company [[Sora Ltd.]] | '''Masahiro Sakurai''' ({{ja|桜井 政博|Sakurai Masahiro}}), born August 3, 1970, is a Japanese game developer, creator, writer, and voice actor. His most notable creations include the {{uv|Kirby}} and {{uv|Super Smash Bros.}} series, both of which he created and developed during his tenure with [[HAL Laboratory]]. He has since continued his work as director of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series through his company [[Sora Ltd.]] | ||
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==Ken Sugimori== | ==Ken Sugimori== | ||
[[File:KenSugimori.jpg|thumb|left|A picture of Ken Sugimori.]] | [[File:KenSugimori.jpg|thumb|left|A picture of Ken Sugimori.|alt=A picture of Ken Sugimori.]] | ||
'''Ken Sugimori''' ({{ja|杉森 建|Sugimori Ken}}), born January 27, 1966, is a graphic artist from Japan who is the art director of the {{uv|Pokémon}} games. Sugimori designed the first 151 [[Pokémon]] virtually by himself, and since ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Version}}'', he has been part of a character design team. His other work for the series includes the design for the human characters such as {{iw|bulbapedia|Gym Leader}}s, as well as the first and second Generation of Pokémon trading cards. Sugimori's art pieces of each Pokémon are commonly used for generic images of each character on forums and websites. Sugimori is a close friend of {{iw|bulbapedia|Satoshi Tajiri}}, the creator of ''Pokémon'', and co-founded [[Game Freak]] with him. | '''Ken Sugimori''' ({{ja|杉森 建|Sugimori Ken}}), born January 27, 1966, is a graphic artist from Japan who is the art director of the {{uv|Pokémon}} games. Sugimori designed the first 151 [[Pokémon]] virtually by himself, and since ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Version}}'', he has been part of a character design team. His other work for the series includes the design for the human characters such as {{iw|bulbapedia|Gym Leader}}s, as well as the first and second Generation of Pokémon trading cards. Sugimori's art pieces of each Pokémon are commonly used for generic images of each character on forums and websites. Sugimori is a close friend of {{iw|bulbapedia|Satoshi Tajiri}}, the creator of ''Pokémon'', and co-founded [[Game Freak]] with him. | ||
