Ask Iwata
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“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 IwataTHE USA TODAY BESTSELLER "A welcome salve and a book that anyone who cares about gaming should own and read." - Forbes 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. Review: Nice read. - I am probably the first guy to purchase this book in india. Awesome book. Review: Important Read for Anyone in business or interested in Nintendo - I'm not sure what to say, as I've never written a book review before. The writing was easy to read and enjoyable. I couldn't stop once I started. It was nice to see these giant legends of gaming, like Miyamoto discuss working together with Iwata. I really get the feeling that there will never be another reproduction of this story in the future, because the way people are hired is so different now. It's a sign of a lost time. Overall highly recommended, both to people looking for a good business story, or a game enthusist.
| Best Sellers Rank | #261,013 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #173 in Video Games & Strategy Guides #255 in Graphics & Design #1,547 in Industries |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,606 Reviews |
M**O
Nice read.
I am probably the first guy to purchase this book in india. Awesome book.
P**K
Important Read for Anyone in business or interested in Nintendo
I'm not sure what to say, as I've never written a book review before. The writing was easy to read and enjoyable. I couldn't stop once I started. It was nice to see these giant legends of gaming, like Miyamoto discuss working together with Iwata. I really get the feeling that there will never be another reproduction of this story in the future, because the way people are hired is so different now. It's a sign of a lost time. Overall highly recommended, both to people looking for a good business story, or a game enthusist.
G**O
Obrigatório para fãs de videojogos
Iwata é uma figura incontornável no mundo dos videojogos, e a sua simplicidade, criatividade e genuinidade terão, muito provavelmente, salvo a Nintendo de um futuro bem pior. Eu sei que este livro é uma conjugação de posts de um blog, mas mesmo assim a sua sequência, a naturalidade com que aborda algumas questões produzem um documento imprescindível sobre alguém que infelizmente já não se encontra entre nós.
N**D
A really nice tribute!
Great work putting this together, I loved this compilation! Really inspiring! Mr. Iwata’s life was truly fascinating and his management advices, golden. He truly came across as a devoted, passionate yet humble programmer and CEO. I would recommend this book not only to Nintendo fans but to every aspiring leader/manager. 5 stars read!
E**A
Excelente leitura
Excelente livro, obrigatório para quem é fã da Nintendo e do ex-presidente Satoru Iwata!
U**N
As an aspiring game developer, super satisfied.
By reading this book I found what I can consider an idol to me. The book gives a well-done recap on how the late Satoru Iwata viewed his work on videogames from every point of view. In my opinion, it gives a defined view on his mindset. For me it was one of my greatest buys in terms of books :)
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