Toru Iwatani

About Toru Iwatani

Birth Day: January 25, 1955
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Toru Iwatani

Toru Iwatani was born on January 25, 1955 in Tokyo, Japan. Former video game designer who created the classic arcade games Pac-Man and Pole Position. He worked for the software company Namco.
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Popular As Toru Iwatani
Occupation Game Designer
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born January 25, 1955 (Tokyo, Japan)
Birthday January 25
Town/City Tokyo, Japan
Nationality Japan

🌙 Zodiac

Toru Iwatani’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Toru Iwatani was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

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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.

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