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[Hayama Akito]

http://www.jomo-news.co.jp/ns/2016031501001590/news_zenkoku.html

He was the main reason why Layton series exist. He compiles the best-selling quiz book series Atama no Taisou who Level-5 staff are hardcore fans. He was credited as "Puzzle Master" in every Layton game.

He died at 90.

 

[Glix]

RIP. Dude had a nice, long run at least.

 

[mocolostrocolos]

RIP.

 

[Zalman]

R.I.P. He worked on wonderful games.

 

[WeWereGiants]

This makes me really sad, best wishes to all his family and those that knew him. I'm glad he was able to bring so many awesome puzzles worldwide

 

[Stopdoor]

Nice to have a good legacy to look back on in gaming, along with his other achievements.

 

[bizzarewars]

Dude made some good games. Sad that he's gone.

 

[random25]

RIP. Layton puzzles are some of the best I've seen.

 

[daydream]

RIP Puzzle Master

 

[Akuun]

RIP.

 

[SovanJedi]

Aw no, that sucks to hear. The Layton series thrived on its puzzles. Rest in peace good sir.

 

[Tizoc]

RIP
It's a bit of a shame that not many are aware of his puzzle book series
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atama_no_Taisou

I would def. like to read and try their puzzles :X

 

[nintendoman58]

RIP.

 

[BitStyle]

RIP

The man re-invigorated my love for puzzle games. Layton games will always have a special space in my gaming collection.

 

[VegiHam]

Oh wow. RIP man. Cheers for all the fun.

 

[Dragonslayer_023]

Are we...supposed to find out how it happened?

 

[Mr Swine]

Wow never knew this R.I.P

 

[emb]

Ah, that's a shame. Thanks for the fun times, Puzzle Master.

 

[TheShampion]

Are we...supposed to find out how it happened?

Puzzle it out, obviously.

RIP

 

[Nightbird]

Damn, this is awful :/

 

[Tom Nook]

RIP

 

[Tom Nook]

Are we...supposed to find out how it happened?

.......

Spoiler

I know your kidding

 

[sixteen-bit]

RIP

 

[ohlawd]

RIP

 

[cw_sasuke]

Sad to hear, RIP Puzzle Master.

 

[eXistor]

Good age, man is a genius. R.I.P.

 

[Dangerous1992]

I hope there will be at least one more mainline game with a different protagonist to pay him tribute for his wonderful puzzles.

 

[BassForever]

Damn

RIP

His puzzles made the Layton games special

 

[Codeblue]

It's crazy that he was so prolific at an age where most people lose the energy to do anything. RIP.

 

[vareon]

Layton was a brilliant package. While the art, story, and characters are charming, the logic puzzles and their presentation were reaaally fun and satisfying. Rest in piece.

 

[Cyrus_Saren]

Wow, that sucks. RIP.

 

[Rymuth]

Oh geez

Rest in peace.

 

[galvatron]

Layton is one of the few games I played through with my wife when we're traveling.
Thanks for the great puzzles...
RIP.

 

[Starwolf_UK]

The Professor Layton games are an interesting example of regional differences. Some of the puzzles in the international release are new. However, this usually came at the cost of less DLC puzzles.

Also the franchise might have started off as something called Tago Akira's Mental Gymnastics EX according to an ununsed title screen found in the data for the first game.

 

[Laevateinn]

Are we...supposed to find out how it happened?

The dude was 90. He died the same way all 90 year olds do: drag racing.

 

[Fady K]

Rest in peace....

 

[smashballTaz]

Aw what a legend. The first Layton game is one of my favourites ever.

[edit]
Penny Arcade did an amusing jpeg when the first game was released:

 

[mp1990]

I've yet to play through the Layton series, but considering how passionate the fans talk about it, his presence and work will definitely be missed. RIP

 

[Ultimadrago]

RIP.

Thanks for the puzzles, man. I couldn't believe how engaged I was in a riddle game thanks to how good some of them were in the original.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

That sucks. I've been meaning to finish a Layton game for a while now. I guess I'll get on that now :/

RIP

 

[georly]

I was just playing layton last night. RIP puzzle master, thank you for all the joy you've brought me this last decade or so. ;_;

 

[xzeldax3]

90??? That is a pretty good number to reach. He made some awesome stuff and provided me with hours of entertainment.

 

[Neoxon]

God rest his soul. ;_;

 

[Tenebrous]

That's some legacy he's left behind. Good for him & for those of us interested in his work.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Read the interview with him in the World of Layton book that was translated, it was great that he let his work reach more people through video games.
Cheers for making me feel both smart and stupid in equal measure, RIP.

 

[Sölf]

RIP.

 

[Nyoro SF]

Respect... I enjoyed every Layton game I played.

 

[Peltz]

RIP.

 

[Masked Man]

Truly a shame. His puzzles forced me to rack my brain harder than I have for any other game thus far. Thanks for the memories, and RIP.

 

[Regiruler]

Dude was that old? Jesus.

RIP