omg, you guys, i just heard the saddest news - yoshihisa kishimoto, the creator of double dragon and kunio-kun, passed away at 64. i'm still trying to process it, but i thought i'd share some thoughts on his amazing legacy. kishimoto's games were a huge part of my childhood, and i'm sure many of you feel the same way.



i remember playing double dragon at my local arcade and just being blown away by the co-op gameplay and intense action. it's crazy to think that kishimoto was initially working on laserdisc games, but he had a vision for something new and different. he pitched technos japan on a game that would eventually become nekketsu kōha kunio-kun, which was later renamed renegade in the west. this game was a total game-changer, and it's still influencing the beat-em-up genre today.



what's really cool about kishimoto's story is that he drew inspiration from his own life experiences. he was a bit of a rebellious teen, always getting into fights, and he poured those feelings into his games. the kunio-kun series is so beloved because it's just so quirky and charming, with its blend of fighting, rpg elements, and even dodgeball. and of course, double dragon is still an iconic classic that never gets old.



kishimoto's son ryūbō announced the news on facebook, and it's just heartbreaking. he shared a beautiful message, saying "please continue to enjoy my father's works and have a good time." i think that's exactly what we should do - keep playing and celebrating these amazing games that kishimoto left us. preorders are available at major retailers for someRead more: Full article on www.pcgamer.com

What do you think about this?