1915 - 1997
Gunpei Yokoi was a Japanese video game designer and engineer, best known for his work with Nintendo. He played a key role in the development of the Game Boy, a revolutionary handheld gaming device, and is also credited with creating iconic characters such as Metroid's Samus Aran and the design of the original Game & Watch series. Yokoi's innovative approach to game design and technology significantly shaped the gaming industry in the 1980s and 1990s.