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[Garciano]

 

[Glitchesarecool]

If people have unfulfilled avatar edits, PM me and I'll get right on it for you.

 

[Ryfferr]

I'm so sad he didn't get to reach Mario's 30th.

 

[The Scollard]

Holy crap, that's tragic. It's such a shame to lose one of the biggest pillars in the gaming industry, who led Nintendo to such huge success in the last console generation, and this current handheld generation. He helped give gamers such wonderful systems as the DS, the 3DS, the Wii, and the WiiU, and helped get great first-party titles on those systems, so that gamers would enjoy them.

RIP, Mr. Iwata. It's such a tragedy to see you go.

 

[Snaku]

Go to heaven, directly.

 

[NamikazeBurst]

Is this okay?

Yes. Thank you very much.

 

[makingmusic476]

Oh man, RIP. =((

I can't imagine the industry without this man.

 

[ZoltanXerxes]

I loved his games. R.I.P Mr. Iwata. When I finally go, I look forward to playing more of your masterpieces on the other side.

 

[OrangeGrayBlue]

RIP this is totally shocking to me.

 

[AdanVC]

https://youtu.be/eVKj3u8JUm0

I was holding my tears but after hearing this I'm just simply crying. I've never been this sad for someone I didn't know in person...

Sad day.

 

[subrosian]

I am at a lost for words.

So sad


Iwata, I'll never forget the bombs you have dropped.

 

[TheWorthyEdge]

Can someone put that ribbon on my avatar for me? FUCK...

 

[El Odio]

Legit crying now

 

[Chibot]

RIP. Thought he was getting better based on his last appearance.

Yeah, I'd like to know exactly what happened. He seemed to be doing ok.

 

[Permanently A]

What the fuck. He seemed fine... RIP

 

[anotherVegan]

Oh my. Our condolences. The industry will not be the same without him. He will be missed.

 

[JPeeples83]

Amazed that he's only 55 given how long he's been in gaming. He was a legendary figure in the industry and he'll be sorely missed. Mario Maker is a fine game to go out on, and I look forward to being able to play that ASAP.

 

[O.v.e.rlord]

WTF!!!!!

;_; RIP

 

[Rephin]

Here is a scaled down version for avatars, with a white glow to detach it from the background. And the original. It's quick and dirty.

I really need this on my avatar too, if someone would be so inclined to help me with this. Thanks.

 

[Guess Who]

Oh my fucking God.

I can't even deal with this right now. Holy shit. Hooooly shit.

;______;

 

[Yamauchi]

Gunpei Yokoi at 56, Iwata at 55.

IT SUCKS!

 

[SchrodingerC]

Iwata is...gone?

I knew he had health issues, but to pass away? I just can't believe.

 

[woopWOOP]

Edit: Ah, see you now have it, but my offer still stands.

Yeah, Kriken beat you to the punch. Thanks for going through the trouble tho :]

 

[Heartfyre]

This saddens me to a very deep degree.

He held such a genuine enthusiasm for his work and the company's games. And he had such a sharp sense of wit and humour. I recall that as Nintendo began to perform poorly, there were many calls to replace him, but I opposed it simply by the virtue that I couldn't imagine watching Nintendo Directs without him.

But now we have to. He will no longer present news directly to us. And, because of that, we are so much poorer. I'm glad he was immortalised as a Muppet. I'm glad he was given that chance.

Now, I'm going to sit quietly in sadness for a little while, as the news washes over me.

 

[Skel1ingt0n]

Terrible, terrible news.

That guy led Nintendo into the Wii and DS era - what an amazing legacy.

 

[cantona222]

My condolences to his family, the video game industry, & humanity

 

[StoOgE]

Condolences to his friends, family and coworkers.

He had a positive impact on a lot of people lives, mine included.

He's a legend in this industry, and from what I can tell a very nice man.

 

[BennyBlanco]

They're playing Smiles and Tears in /v/...

Fuck...

And the lump in my throat grows. Damn. Nice gesture.

 

[Starfish Hero]

Fifty fucking five man... RIP

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Can anyone add that to my avatar as well. Be contributed too much to the industry for me not to honor him in some way.

 

[sn00zer]

I assume you didn't mean for this to be an insult.

No I didnt.... this is what I meant

Was really nice having one console that was mostly innocent and aimed for the next generation of kids. With games lacking any cynicism when the best selling games on other consoles are primarily about murder.

 

[Twenty7KVN]

OMG R.I.P to a true legend.

 

[Insane Metal]

I'm not even a Nintendo fan, but I respect that man so much, I had to change my avatar. RIP.

 

[BassForever]

Can anyone at the Iwata ribbon to my avatar as well?

 

[TheAbsolution]

Mods, is it possible to edit the title to include the years like (1959-2015)?
I apologize if it's not appropriate.

 

[Aristion]

Iwata: *laughs*


:'-(

 

[JDSN]

I knew he wasnt one to play the sympathy card, what a badass. May he rest in peace.

 

[harSon]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo



RIP

 

[razoftblend]

I thought this was one of those sick jokes people throw once in a while.... now I wish it was a joke.

R.I.P. Mr. Iwata

 

[Anth0ny]

I feel awful

Iwata was such a great guy. Gone way too soon. He will be missed

 

[Vanille]

I can't process this at all.

This is devastating.

 

[V-Faction]

IGN doesnt even show him the respect he deserves.

http://i.imgur.com/g88RfZB.png?1

Wow.

This is pretty damning.

 

[OnionPowder]

God the more I think about this the worse it hurts. I've never been so crushed from somebody dying that I didn't know

 

[daTRUballin]

Have Sony and Microsoft said anything about this on their Twitter?

 

[AquaWateria]

I really didn't see that coming. RIP Mr. Iwata.

 

[RiggyRob]

I understand the thread's moving quickly but I'd greatly appreciate it if anyone could add the Iwata ribbon to my avatar:

 

[Nostremitus]

What?!?!?! Fuck!


What?

I don't know how to react to this.

RIP Mr. Iwata.

 

[UnluckyKate]

We saw this coming, but still a shock. First very important guy that I know in the gaming world I see going away. Very sad

 

[il Diavolo]

Legend. He will be missed.

RIP

 

[Rizzi]

Is someone cutting onions in here?