Double Dragon Creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto Dies at 64

Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the influential creator renowned for shaping the beat-’em-up genre with iconic series such as Double Dragon and River City (known as Kunio-kun in Japan), has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto’s pioneering work left an indelible mark on the gaming industry, influencing countless titles and delighting generations of players with his innovative designs and engaging gameplay mechanics.