After reading Satoru Iwata’s biography, Robin from 8-Bit Show And Tell recreates “Game 31″—a number game that captivated a young Satoru Iwata in a 1970s Sapporo subway—using Commodore 64 BASIC. His version captures the essence of early computer gaming and explores how one simple program may have helped set Iwata on his path to becoming one of gaming’s most influential developers.
If you’re interested in learning more about Satoru Iwata you can check out the novel The Impact of Iwata.
