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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)
Several Nintendo Life editors share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokémon Champions, Batman: Arkham Knight, and the Double Dragon & Kunio-kun bundle. The passing of series creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto is also noted, prompting replays of his classic games.
When I was eleven, Double Dragon was the only game in the world that mattered
The article reflects on the cultural impact of the game Double Dragon, particularly for the author and their classmates at age eleven, coinciding with the creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto's recent death at 64. It highlights how the game's focus on fighting henchmen resonated with the media landscape of 1989, including films like Batman, and became a defining experience for many players at the time.
Double Dragon and Kunio-kun creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies at 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator of the Double Dragon and Kunio-kun (River City) series, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto began his career in the early 1980s and was instrumental in shaping the beat 'em up genre with titles like Renegade and River City Ransom. His work at Technos Japan also included sequels and spin-offs for these popular franchises.
God of War Minigames Return? Mario's Prepping His Own A... | TAG
This article rounds up various gaming news including a Nintendo Switch bundle deal for Super Mario Galaxy, the studio head of State of Decay 3 clarifying that zombie animals from the reveal trailer are scrapped, and predictions of further memory price increases. It also touches on the upcoming The Backrooms movie, discussions about the return of sex minigames in God of War remakes, and a new game called Samson: A Tyndalston Story that aims to fill the Grand Theft Auto 6 itch.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie surpasses box office expectations to become this year's most successful film
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved the second-best global opening for a video game movie, earning $372.6 million worldwide, making it the most successful film of 2026. Despite mixed critical reception, audience scores remain high, encouraging plans for a sequel. The article also reports the passing of Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of the Double Dragon and River City series, at the age of 64.
Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies, aged 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator of the Double Dragon and River City Ransom (Kunio-kun) series, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto was a pivotal figure in the development of the side-scrolling beat 'em up genre, with his early work at Data East and later at Technos Japan defining the genre. His son confirmed his passing on April 2, 2026.
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.
Double Dragon & River City series creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto passes away at 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of the Double Dragon and River City game series, has passed away at the age of 64. His death occurred as preparations for the River City series' 40th anniversary were in progress.
Games Inbox: What was the best ZX Spectrum game?
Readers discuss their favorite ZX Spectrum games, with titles like Elite, Knight Lore, and The Great Escape being highlighted. Other topics include the story pacing of Resident Evil Requiem, the potential of an Elden Ring movie, rising amiibo prices, console storage solutions, and the pricing of new racing games.
Into the Black
The article notes that IMAX 70MM showings for 'Dune: Part Three' are selling out. It also reports the obituary of Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of Kunio-kun and Double Dragon, who passed away at age 64.
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.
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, Creator of Double Dragon and Renegade, Dies at 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator behind the classic beat 'em up franchises Double Dragon and River City, has passed away at the age of 64. His contributions significantly impacted the arcade and console gaming landscape.
Double Dragon creator and ‘grandfather of the beat 'em up’ dies aged 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the influential developer behind iconic beat 'em up games like Double Dragon and Renegade, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto was widely regarded as the 'grandfather of the beat 'em up' genre for his pioneering work at Technōs and Data East, establishing core mechanics that defined the genre.
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.
Double Dragon and Kunio-kun Creator Dies Aged 65
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator of the Double Dragon and Kunio-kun (known internationally as River City) franchises, has passed away at the age of 65. His son confirmed the news, with no cause of death announced. Kishimoto also contributed to other titles like Data East's Cobra Command and Road Blaster.
Kunio-kun and Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies at age 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator behind the Kunio-kun and Double Dragon game series, has passed away at the age of 64. His contributions significantly impacted the beat 'em up and action genres.