“On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.” —Satoru Iwata
THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER
"A welcome salve and a book that anyone who cares about gaming should own and read."
- Forbes
Satoru Iwata was the global president and CEO of Nintendo and a gifted programmer who played a key role in the creation of many of the world’s best-known games. He led the production of innovative platforms such as the Nintendo DS and the Wii, and laid the groundwork for the development of the wildly successful
Pokémon Go
game and the Nintendo Switch. Known for his analytical and imaginative mind, but even more for his humility and people-first approach to leadership, Satoru Iwata was beloved by game fans and developers worldwide.
In this motivational collection, Satoru Iwata addresses diverse subjects such as locating bottlenecks, how success breeds resistance to change, and why programmers should never say no. Drawn from the “Iwata Asks” series of interviews with key contributors to Nintendo games and hardware, and featuring conversations with renowned
Mario
franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and creator of
EarthBound
Shigesato Itoi,
Ask Iwata
offers game fans and business leaders an insight into the leadership, development, and design philosophies of one of the most beloved figures in gaming history.
Ready to Ship: These products are always stocked. If we run out before your order is fulfilled, we will notify you with an ETA of when the volume should arrive.
Preorder: These products will ship as soon as possible. If other items in your order have not arrived yet, the full order will ship together once all items are in our possession.
Ready to Be Shipped & Preorder: These products are planned to be in stock as soon as the volume releases. Preorder tag rules also apply here
No tag: Standard wait time applies (at least 3 weeks), to account for damaged items in transit or unexpected distributor delays such as weather or high order volumes.
For questions, email us at customerservice@kojaanime.com or check out our FAQ section.
Recently Viewed
Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
