Tomonobu Itagaki, a well-known producer who has created classic games such as "Dead or Alive" and "Ninja Gaiden", today released a statement regarded as his "final words" through his personal social account.This article was commissioned by his relatives and friends during his lifetime and was published at the end of his life.

At the beginning of the statement, Itagaki Tomonobu wrote: "The light of my life is finally going out. The publication of this article means that this moment has finally arrived. (I have asked someone close to me to publish this article when my life comes to an end.)"

Itagaki Tomonobu is famous for his unique game design concepts and outspoken personality. He has created many classic action games for Tecmo (now Koei Tecmo).His death marked the loss of another unique creative genius in the gaming world.

The following is the complete content of Itagaki Tomonobu's "final words":

The light of my life was finally going out.

The publication of this article means that moment has finally arrived.

(I have asked someone close to me to publish this article at the end of my life.)

My life is a constant battle.I kept winning.

I also caused (a lot of people) a lot of trouble.

I'm proud that I stood up for what I believed in and fought to the end.

I have no regrets.

However, I am very sorry because I cannot bring new works to all my fans.sorry.

That's the way it is.

So be it.