Akira Yamaoka – “Ex Animo” The acclaim accorded to composer and sound designer Akira Yamaoka by critics and audiences alike confirms his status as one of the most respected artists in the videogame industry. Known to many by name and many more by his work, Yamaoka has contributed over 20 years’ worth of innovative sound design to games. Yamaoka joined Konami in 1993 to work on Sparkster: Rocket Kn