Satoru Iwata Has Passed Away
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It has to do with video games, though.
Paper Sparrow
Member
Oh man, RIP. 
In Nintendo Directs Iwata would open by saying that he'll share information "directly" to the viewers.
RIP
Goddammit I am full of so much anger and sadness right now.
This is too much. I hope we get some kind of "in memory of" direct from Nintendo.
Thank you for sharing this.
I'd like to add my voice to this as well. I think it would be a really nice tribute.
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
SanguineShark
Member
Everyone? Honestly ... fuck you.
It may not have been perfect but some fantastic games were made under his leadership. For all we know without him, Nintendo would have turned into some shit mobile company.
Have some respect for the dead.
Dark_castle
Junior Member
*hugs*
Tathanen
Get Inside Her!
Very very sad day indeed.
As someone who is not a die-hard Nintendo fan and has not purchased a product from since the GameCube I am shocked. I can only imagine how his fans (millions) are feeling hearing this news. I don't know much about him but from watching him in videos over the past 10-15 years I could tell he was sincere and loved to make people smile.
This is probably his last picture
OMG.
Maybe Nintendo of America already knew how ill Iwata was at that time and they just decided to add that game as part of the repertory of games at the championship...
I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.
A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.
Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.
Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.
Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.
That's so cool.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
I'm definitely buying a Wii U; it's the least I can do.
CreeperBlocks
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Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
I don't even know what to say. I respected Satoru Iwata more than anyone else in the industry. He was insightful, charismatic, and caring for the industry as a whole. Not only did I enjoy his Iwata asks and directs, but I truly believe Nintendo had some of its best gaming output underneath his wings.
He will truly be missed. I can't ever remember being this effected by a death that is so far removed from me.
RIP, the gamers will miss you and Nintendo will never be the same.
He will truly be missed. I can't ever remember being this effected by a death that is so far removed from me.
RIP, the gamers will miss you and Nintendo will never be the same.
I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.
A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.
Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.
Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.
Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.
Great story
Dude was the real deal.
Please.
My request seems to have been buried so I'll try again.
Anyone wanna put the Iwata ribbon on my avatar? I wanna honor the guy however I can.
The man knew what fun was.
ShockingAlberto
Member
I don't know if this was posted but it needs to be shared
Add to this, when Iwata was already General Manager of Nintendo (i.e. an extremely high up executive and being groomed to take over as the next move), Sakurai came to him and said Smash Bros. Melee was having trouble and might need to be delayed past Christmas.
What does Iwata do? He checks the code himself. He does such a thorough checking job that the game comes out on time, while still continuing his duties as General Manager.
VGChampion
Member
Rest in peace!
Nintendo has such a big part in my life.
Nintendo has such a big part in my life.
A real heartwarming post Neiteio.
ZeroGravity
Member
Honestly, this just makes me respect him even more. You know how many people in this world are completely incapable of saying "Sorry"? The man cared so much for gamers and never wanted to let anyone down. That means something to me.
Facundo_Lopez
Neo Member
Oh man, I've got something in my throat...
Thank you for everything Iwata-San.
I'm so sad right now.
Thank you for everything Iwata-San.
I'm so sad right now.
obeythed1734
Member
We need to change the banner graphic, it is the last we can do to honor a man who celebrated what we care about for his profession.
uncleniccius
Member
Fuck, such a great guy.
DICKS AHOY
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Oh man, it means all the more that you screenshot'd that exchange.I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.
A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.
Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.
Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.
Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.
Iwata really does seem like he was a really friendly, approachable guy in real life despite his CEO status.
DXLelouch153
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Please Evilore
Master Yoshi
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I'm deeply saddened by this news... I saw the thread title, hoped for a hoax and then saw the number of pages in the thread. My heart completely sank.
The Scollard
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C'mon GAF, do it. For Iwata.
ErrorMacro
Member
Damn, I really can't believe it. This is so sad
RIP
RIP
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