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If you have ever played at least one PlayStation console in your lifetime, you might have already heard the opening sound once the iconic logo pops out. The man behind this logo sound is Tohru Okada ...

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You may not know the name Tohru Okada, but if you've ever owned a PlayStation console, you'll be familiar with one of his most iconic creations: The sound that plays every time the PS logo appears.

Tohru Okada, the Japanese musician and producer who created the signature PlayStation logo sound, has died at the age of 73, according to EuroGamer. Video gamers, especially those who've played on or ...