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Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies aged 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator of the beat 'em up genre and the iconic Double Dragon series, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto's groundbreaking work on games like Renegade and Double Dragon established the core mechanics of the genre, influencing countless developers and titles for decades. His career began at Data East before moving to Technos Japan, and he later founded his own company, Plophet.
Obituary: Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto has passed away at age 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator of the Double Dragon and Kunio-kun series, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto began his career at Data East before moving to Technos, where he is credited with creating the foundational beat 'em up titles Renegade and the original Double Dragon. He later founded Plophet Co., Ltd. and continued to contribute to various game projects.
Double Dragon Creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto Passes Away
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of the Double Dragon and Kunio-kun series, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto began his career at Data East before moving to Technos Japan, where he developed iconic titles. His recent work included directing Double Dragon IV and contributing to Stay Cool, Kobayashi-san!: A River City Ransom Story.