VIZ Media confirmed that it would soon be publishing an English version of Ask Iwata – a biographical book that compiles the late Nintendo President Satoru Iwata’s works and writings.
Even more audiences around the world will also get to read all about Iwata-san’s life soon! At least according to 4Gamer, Hobonichi\ announced that the book is also launching in 9 more languages besides the English localization. These include French, German, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
In fact, the French edition will release on 1 April 2021 – which is earlier than the English version launching on 13 April 2021. The German translation will then launch 20 April 2021, followed by the Simplified Chinese and Spanish editions in Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 respectively
About Ask Iwata
“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
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.
