Satoru Iwata was a prominent Japanese video game designer and businessman, best known for his role as the President and CEO of Nintendo. He joined Nintendo in 1980 and played a key role in the development of popular games and consoles, including the Game Boy and Nintendo 64. Iwata was known for his hands-on approach to game development and his belief in the importance of creativity and innovation. He became the company's president in 2002 and was instrumental in the success of the Wii and Nintendo DS, helping to expand the gaming audience worldwide.