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[c0Zm1c]

Really shocking. I didn't believe it at first.

 

[Sayah]

RIP

Nintendo Directs just aren't going to be the same any longer.

 

[brochiller]

https://twitter.com/tariqlacy/status/620410637718388736

And rightfully so.

 

[Fanuilos]

Rest in peace Mr. Iwata, and thank you for giving us the worlds to live out dreams.

 

[Battousi05]

Truly saddened...in shock ;(

RIP..

 

[Polioliolio]

He will be missed, and his legacy will continue on in the hearts of others.

 

[Nydius]

I remember hearing he had to have surgery a year ago for "unspecified" stuff but this all happened so fast. I mean.. He seemed fine during the financial presentation back in May and he was well enough to go hang out with the Jim Hensen company for the Direct @ E3 puppet work.. and then boom. Gone.

So very sad.

 

[Subaru]

Thank you very much!

 

[Fusilli Craig]

Truly someone who spent every moment he was in the industry in service of bettering it and sharing it with all. RIP

 

[linkboy]

I'm stunned, just in shock.

 

[Surge]

I'm so damn sad right now...

RIP

 

[botty]

Botty stop

Ok.

 

[BY2K]

 

[Storm Kyleis]

Can Gaf please change their logo to remember Iwata?

Seconded.

I agree. He was a pioneer of the gaming industry and such an important pillar today.

 

[wcw]

Sad, he died at a fairly young age. May the next one be better than this one. RIP.

 

[J-Tier]

We lost a true genius this weekend. It feels too soon.

RIP.

 

[Exotoro]

Made this

that looks really good man

 

[jbueno]

What terrible news. RIP

 

[VaultBoy101]

 

[sfried]

This...can't be real can't it?

It's not April 1st either.

Excuse me...

 

[Neiteio]

For me, personally, this symbolizes a lot. Nintendo got me into gaming. Sony kept me gaming when the Wii started to lose me. Today, I love them both.

My heart is still shaped like an N64 logo, however.

 

[ladyluthien]

May he rest in peace and I will pray for his family and friends.
Would someone be able to add an Iwata ribbon for my avatar too?

 

[Majestad]

for new page

https://twitter.com/tariqlacy/status/620410637718388736

What does the flag say?

 

[Plinko]

I'm adding him to my island in Tomodachi Life so he can live forever :/

 

[Majine]

What does the flag say?

Nintendo

Or "Leave luck to heaven".

 

[diffusionx]

I'm actually kinda worried about the future of Nintendo right now. With the Wii U bombing and the 3DS on its last legs, the last thing they're shaky unknown direction needed was the legend himself Iwata passing like this. We shit on several of his decisions, but so much of Nintendo is either directly contributed to him(the man made the code they used for Mario jumping physics!!!) or heavily influenced by him.

Got no idea what the future holds for Nintendo.

Nintendo was already transitioning to a new direction. The NX is being made, services are being built, contracts are already signed. This is all stuff Iwata put into place (although of course it's debatable just how much it was him vs. other leaders of the company).

The fact that Takeda and Miyamoto are taking care of things right now tells me that the NOA board still values the old guard of the company. At the same time it's quite likely that Nintendo shareholders and the board will seek someone who does want to push for more changes sooner.

 

[BumRush]

Damn, sad day for anyone that plays video games of any kind. RIP.

 

[Hazmat]

Very sad, he was too young.

 

[Chippiez]

I had no idea he was experiencing health problems. Damn. That's too young to go. I know some people thought he wasn't good for Nintendo, but he was always a classy man and is a real loss to the world. Rest in peace, Iwata-san. Condolences to his family (real and Nintendo), friends and colleagues.

 

[L.O.R.D]

RIP in peace

i was waiting for someone will make this post

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

for new page

https://twitter.com/tariqlacy/status/620410637718388736

That's well deserved.

 

[Megidolaon]

Just saw the news. Shaking, feel like I'm going to cry...

The man was such a huge part of my life, year after year after year. I remember when my Grandmother passed during my law exams and my father was suffering from depression. The thing that got me through the two days of the funeral was looking forward to the E3 2005 conference, and all the joy, laughter and anticipation it would bring.

Nintendo is the only company I've ever had any emotional attachment to, and so much of that was down to the way Iwata ran things. I just... I just can't believe it. I'm just in complete denial.

Rest in peace Iwata, I can't imagine ever, ever seeing your like ever again.

Jesus I'm going to lie down, I can't handle this

Yeah, I know that feeling. After my mom died of cancer, two weeks after my dad died, I know playing Nintendo games like Smash and Pokemon helped at times to just distract me.

 

[clem84]

That pic... so, so sad. :_(

This is not a good day for gaming.

 

[Augemitbutter]

i can't believe this happened :/

R.I.P

i always enjoyed reading you man. my deepest condolences.

 

[TheStig88]

If someone could add the ribbon to my avatar, I would very much appreciate it.

Horrible news. Feels like it came out of the blue even knowing he was having some health issues. Things aren't going to be the same going forward. RIP Mr. Iwata

 

[Konosuke]

I am shocked. I hope his legacy will be felt on the NX. Rest in Peace Mr. Iwata and thank you.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Iwata was a man who truly cared about games and cared about the people who make games.

 

[Mysterious]

Shade.

What the fuck?

 

[Einbroch]

Thoughts go out to his family.

 

[AstroNut325]

Can Gaf please change their logo to remember Iwata?

I would be in favor of this too.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

I...I don't understand.

But I don't wanna be rude by asking this, but in all seriousness, what is the protocol for this? Is there anyone who was chosen to stand in for Iwata in case this happened since I imagine Nintendo probably felt this might be coming, until they can officially decide a new President? Who is the most likely person?

 

[Orbis Tabula]

RIP. The man was a legend. This is so sad. But the industry is a better place because of him. He'll be well remembered.

Thanks for everything.

 

[MasterSheen]

What the fuck?

What happened?

RIP

 

[Locamotable]

I'm legit about to cry, fuck

 

[Regulus Tera]

I'm betting they make for damn sure Earthbound is in next year's AGDQ.

Better be the finale

 

[RGamer2009]

This got me. Got me good.

RIP Iwata. May you finally Understand.

 

[GDGF]

R.I.P. Satoru Iwata. Goodbye, you will be missed. Countless thanks for everything you’ve done for generations past and to come.

And here come the tears...

 

[ElTorro]

If someone could add the ribbon to my avatar, I would very much appreciate it.

Thread is just moving too fast. PM me for requests. Might take a while to get through all of them.

 

[nny]

No way...After he stepped down for a while I was under the impression he had improved...I'm shocked.

 

[Oppo]

Whoa, that's shocking and very very sad. he was sicker than they let on.

RIP Iwata. you made your mark and will be terribly missed.