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James Montagna
@jpop.bsky.social
WayForward Game Director — Advance Wars (Nintendo), Shantae, Vitamin Connection |
the Willy Wonka of games

@JamesPopStar other places | follow if you like
was riding the bus and came up with a character named Robot Lemon

actually, I didn’t invent Robot Lemon — he was always there and just waiting for me to notice
October 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Dreamt Kirby Air Ride had a vocal theme. Then, woke up at 6am, just in time for the Direct to start… and it actually opened with singing. Instantly felt electric chills.

The game is stunning!!
August 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Satoru Iwata reflected on technology leaving people “alone together”—side-by-side, yet isolated

His answer: dokusou (独創), creating something unique. Especially that which brings joy + connection

10 years after his passing, I think he’d be proud of how Nintendo still brings us together
July 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
“As every game developer understands, the three basic food groups are Fritos, Cheetos, and Doritos.” — Satoru Iwata
June 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM