Toru Iwatani
Toru Iwatani is a Japanese video game designer best known for creating the iconic arcade game Pac-Man, which debuted in 1980. His inspiration for the character came from a pizza with a missing slice, leading to the design of the simple yet memorable yellow figure. Iwatani aimed to create a game that appealed to a broad audience, including both genders and players of all ages. Pac-Man became a cultural phenomenon, marking the beginning of the golden age of video games and influencing countless sequels and adaptations over the decades. As of 2023, Iwatani's work on Pac-Man continues to be celebrated as a significant milestone in the history of gaming.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 104,154 | $21,000,000 | 6,608$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 104,154 | $21,000,000 | 6,608$ |
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United States:
Toru Iwatani is known as the creator of Pac-Man.
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Ecuador:
Toru Iwatani designed Pac-Man, which became a cultural icon and one of the most influential video games of all time.
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Paraguay:
Toru Iwatani, the lead designer, was inspired to create Pac-Man by observing a pizza with a missing slice.
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