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NEWS: Psychologist, Professor Layton 'Puzzle Master' Akira Tago Passes Away




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FireballDragon



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:37 am Reply with quote
I just read about this a few hours ago. Someone thought it was the creator of the Layton series, but Akihiro Hino, CEO of Level-5, is still alive and well. This still sucks, though.

Farewell, Puzzle Master.

May you be racking the brains of angels.
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danpmss



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 1:26 am Reply with quote
Noooooo Sad

I loved to solve his puzzles in Layton games. RIP puzzle master, may you rest well after your great work.
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Chrno2



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:36 am Reply with quote
Wow, that's amazing. And my mom still can't figure your games out.

This both amazing and sad news nonetheless. Talk about a contribution and he will sorely be missed.
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Tanteikingdomkey



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:26 pm Reply with quote
this is a really sad day RIP you evil genius
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EricJ2



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:56 pm Reply with quote
And still no Professor Layton for iOS in NA. Crying or Very sad

(Just Layton Brothers, which, FWIU, is fairly off-canon.)
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Mr. Oshawott



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 8:51 am Reply with quote
Although I'm no huge fan of Professor Layton, I'm saddened by his loss. Sad

Rest in peace, Mr. Tago-san. You truly are the Puzzle Master.
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YotaruVegeta



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PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:23 am Reply with quote
Wow. What a life!

I always wondered what minds were behind the puzzles you find in games.
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SrkSano



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PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:49 am Reply with quote
I've only played Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright but I did enjoy the puzzles. Broke up the investigation parts of what would be in a standard Phoenix Wright game nicely. RIP.
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leafy sea dragon



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PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:54 pm Reply with quote
He wasone of the most inventive puzzle masters on the planet. But at least he lived to the age of 90 and had a life I'm sure he was satisfied with.
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