Toru Iwatani was a Japanese video game designer born on January 25, 1955 in Tokyo, Japan. He is best known for creating the classic arcade games Pac-Man and Pole Position while working for the software company Namco. His work has been credited with revolutionizing the video game industry and inspiring generations of gamers.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)
About
Former video game designer who created the classic arcade games Pac-Man and Pole Position. He worked for the software company Namco.
Before Fame
He joined Namco in 1977 where he came up with the idea for "Pakku-Man." The game was released to the public in 1980.
Trivia
The final game he developed was Pac-Man Championship Edition for Xbox 360.
Family Life
He was born in Tokyo, Japan.
Associated With
He appeared in the Adam Sandler-starring film Pixels in a cameo appearance.