Square Enix has announced the passing of Koichi Sugiyama, composer of the Dragon Quest series of games today (October 7).Announced on the company’s official website, Sugiyama, who created more than 500 songs for eleven games, for over 35 years passed away on September 30, aged 90.
He is also known for his work composing songs for the long running Shiren the Wanderer titles. Square Enix announced that the funeral would be attended by close friends and family only.The company also asked, at the request of the bereaved family, that no condolence calls, gifts or flowers are to be given as they mourn.
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