Toru Iwatani
Game Designer

Toru Iwatani Net Worth

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

Birth Day January 25, 1955
Birth Place Tokyo, Japan
Age 69 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 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.

Some Toru Iwatani images

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