Takashi Nishiyama | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation(s) | Video game designer, director, producer |
| Employer(s) | Irem Capcom SNK Dimps |
| Known for | Fighting games Beat 'em ups Side-scrolling games Neo Geo |
Takashi Nishiyama (Japanese: 西山隆志), sometimes credited as "Piston" Takashi Nishiyama or T. Nishiyama, is a Japanese video game designer, director and producer who worked for Irem, Capcom and SNK before founding his own company Dimps. He is best known for developing the scrolling shooter title Moon Patrol, the beat 'em up title Kung-Fu Master, and the fighting game titles Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters. He also helped to develop the Neo Geo system.