Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The man who saved Nintendo started as a simple maintenance worker in 1966.

Learn how Gunpei Yokoi went from fixing machinery to inventing the legendary D-pad and the Game Boy. This story tracks the humble origins of the creative mind behind Nintendo's most iconic hardware. Perfect for anyone interested in gaming history and the engineering geniuses who built the industry.

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