(December 6, 1959 – July 11, 2015) The 4th President ofNintendo, as well as the CEO of Nintendo of America. Both theNintendo DSandWiiwere developed under his direction.Also known as a programmer atHAL Laboratory, he took part in the development ofBalloon Fight,Mother 2and assisted in the programming of many other Nintendo games. Died from complications from a bile duct growth at the age of 55.