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[watershed]

RIP Iwata. So unexpected. The industry has lost a giant. I hope Nintendo finds its way.

 

[CreateNowSleepLater]

This really sucks. 55?

 

[PBalfredo]

This is quite shocking.

He will be remembered for a lot of accomplishments. My favorite is hearing how he singlehandedly reworked the programming of Mother 2, saving the project. Hell of a feat and helped create my favorite game.

R.I.P.

 

[OnionPowder]

I'm genuinely upset right now.

If anybody will understand it's GAF.

I teared up for a bit when I heard.

 

[ffdgh]

My heart...Fans are fast as usual.

 

[Megidolaon]

The dedication of the man

So rare to find that type of creative passion in bussiness types. He will be missed.

 

[thiscoldblack]

Fuck fuck fuck no...

I just can't believe. I can't.

He looked very thin in the last Direct, but I thought things would get better. He was so charismatic and had a great passion for games. It's good to have a president like that.

Rest in peace, Iwata-san. You will be missed.

 

[Flunkie]

So sad. All of the feels

 

[Professor Renegade]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but here it is anyway.

 

[Volotaire]

On second thought, the press release does not mention there is a change in presidency, just that Miymaoto and Takeda remain in their positions. A new thread is not needed

 

[TheAbsolution]

I don't think anyone had done it yet...?

Thank you so much.

 

[Danthrax]

I can't even....

any information on what his ailment was? What could have possibly caused him to pass away so suddenly?

The press release in the OP says that he died from a bile duct growth.

He had surgery to remove it last year, which is why he missed E3 2014, but it apparently grew back.

 

[njean777]

Holy shit, RIP.

 

[KAP151]

Could've sworn the dude looked a lot younger last year, what ever he had must have been serious

It was around a year ago he let the world know about his health issue. Its so sad seeing someone in their mid 50's just fade away like that. =(

 

[aesupreme1]

I just got home after a beautiful day at the park with my two kids, and this terrible news is waiting for me. Rest in peace Satoru Iwata.

 

[TheStig88]

If someone could add the banner to my avatar it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[SkullHydra]

Man, I just can't get over this. The tears won't stop flowing.

 

[Scalpel Knight]

Biliary tree malignancies lead to severe jaundice/yellowing of the eyes and skin. Am I reading too much into the banana joke? Is that why he was holding the bananas? That seems like an incredibly morbid thing for a Direct if so, in retrospect.

:/

 

[botty]

This is quite shocking.

He will be remembered for a lot of accomplishments. My favorite is hearing how he singlehandedly reworked the programming of Mother 2, saving the project. Hell of a feat and helped create my favorite game.

R.I.P.

This seems interesting. Is there an article for this somewhere?

 

[renegade_dewitt]

RIP!

 

[Effect]

Could someone add the ribbon to my avatar please.

Thanks.

 

[SaikyoBro]

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

This knocked the wind out of me. I'm hurting, man.

Nintendo is probably the only company on Earth that puts their bigwigs out there the way they do. Reggie, Iwata and Miyamoto aren't mysterious men behind the curtain or anything, they're characters! Tons of hilarious moments from Nintendo Directs and other events the last three or four years have made them seem like such appealing, down-to-earth guys.

Iwata had so many cool quirks and was generally so much fun to watch and listen to. Like, what other corporate president had so many memorable catchphrases? "Please understand", "directly to you", and of course the friendly wave and "Hello, everyone!" at the beginning of every show. He's been the one to present so much good news to us for such a long time, when I heard "please, take a look" he'd get all my attention. And of course that's not even mentioning the work he put into games like EarthBound, Melee, and Pokemon Gold/Silver.

One of the all-time greats. It's gonna hurt to even think about Nintendo for a little while.

 

[SenjutsuSage]

Shit, this is terrible news.

 

[Interceptor]

https://twitter.com/HollanderCooper/status/620413731592273920

 

[AdanVC]

Much respect for them. The entire gaming industry is in shock right now and everyone appreciates all what Iwata did for the industry.

 

[Oriel]

I see 'Satoru Iwata' is now trending worldwide on Twitter.

 

[elhav]

It's pretty damn cool that even though I've never met the man, I feel like I've connected with him through the games I've played.

Shows how this little medium of ours transcends the physical. The love and care he put into his games reached me, just another average joe on the other side of the planet.

For that, Iwata, I thank you. Thanks for being a benevolent force in my favorite hobby, and thank you for being a friend to your employees and colleagues.

Great post. You put into words exactly what I feel.

 

[Jopie]

Devestated right now. Its just not going to be the same without him.

 

[kamo]

R.I.P. Iwata

 

[CoasterFreak225]

This... actually got me... finally got teary. Thanks for sharing...

 

[Arm73]

I just saw this on Yahoo news and I immediately rushed over here looking at the very top of the page. GAF never disappoints.
My deepest condolence to his family.
Regardless of his debatable business perspective, he always striked me as a genius and a truly nice guy and gentleman.
May he rest in peace.

 

[Kazer]

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

UGH.

:'(

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Can I get a ribbon?

I can't even....

any information on what his ailment was? What could have possibly caused him to pass away so suddenly?

Bile duct growth.

 

[MrSaturn99]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but here it is anyway.

I'll be watching this soon.

 

[VaultBoy101]

 

[Danthrax]

On second thought, the press release does not mention there is a change in presidency, just that Miymaoto and Takeda remain in their positions. A new thread is not needed

Look at the upper-right part of the press release. It names Takeda as the "representative director" (i.e. president)

 

[sphagnum]

GOD DAMN IT

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Never been a fan of Nintendo, but damn this man was a legend. Moved the industry forward like no one in the last 10+ years

 

[tapedeck]

Horrible news...

Rest In Peace Iwata.

 

[Peltz]

Same feelings over here..

Same here guys. You captured my thoughts completely.

 

[Zekes!]

Goddamn it!

RIP Iwata.

Thanks for everything

 

[ProfessorMoran]

RIP Iwata, my condolences to his family.

I wonder what's going to be the succession plan within Nintendo.

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

Someone banner me up too please, RIP

 

[PensOwl]

What a shitty feeling to know that one of the last things he has done as CEO is to apologize for Nintendo's E3. The man must have worked over the last months knowing that he was going to die. He didn't deserve to pass away on that note. :-(

Oh God, I didn't even realize. ;_;

 

[Akhe]

@Tak_Fujii
Life time is limited no matter who you are. We don't last forever but what we've done won't go away and will stays someone's heart.

Can I please have a ribbon for my avatar?

Sadly, Tak Fujii is fighting against cancer.

Fuck you cancer!!

 

[Sponge]

If someone could help me add the banner to my avatar I would honestly appreciate it a lot.

 

[Kyzon]

The feels

 

[Oersted]

Shit. Unreal.

 

[Justinh]

Just...wow...

I saw a link while browsing a news site that said "Nintendo President dies" and I thought it was an old article. After opening it I saw I was wrong and am still in shock. I knew he was having health problems, but I didn't know to what extent and I thought they were getting taken care of.

I know people liked to criticize him, but this is a truly sad day for gamers.

Of course, my thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Been listening to Smiles and Tears - Earthbound on loop for so long now.
It really hits you in the heart... "I miss you"

Yeah, the "I miss you" just destroys me.