Shigesato Itoi
Game Designer

Shigesato Itoi Net Worth

Shigesato Itoi is a Japanese game designer and writer born on November 10, 1948. He is best known for his work on the first three Earthbound games, as well as his website Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun. He has become a well-known figure in the gaming industry and is respected for his work.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 10, 1948
Birth Place Japan
Age 75 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $18 Million (2024)

Shigesato Itoi, a renowned game designer hailing from Japan, is believed to have an estimated net worth of $18 million by the year 2024. Itoi's talents and contributions to the gaming industry have earned him widespread recognition and success. He gained substantial fame for his work in creating the iconic role-playing game series, "Mother," which has captivated gamers across the globe. With his innovative storytelling and engaging gameplay, Itoi has cemented his place as one of Japan's most influential game designers, and his net worth reflects his immense talent and achievements in the industry.

About

Game designer and Writer known for his work on the first three Earthbound games. He's also known for his website Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun.

Before Fame

He provided the role of Tatsuo Kusakabe in the 1988 movie My Neighbor Totoro. He founded Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun in 1998.

Trivia

He's appeared on episodes on of Iron Chef and Hey! Spring of Trivia. He also made a bass fishing game called Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1.

Family Life

He married Kanako Higuchi in 1993.

Associated With

He and Haruki Murakami worked together on the book Yume de aimashou.

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