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[lukeskymac]

Let's not bring Jobs into this. You either love him or you hate him.

If you can't help but hate on Jobs years after his death on a thread about someone else entirely you're probably a shitty person.

 

[Nanashrew]

He definitely knew he was loved. The community made sure of that when they heard he was ill last year

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=843356

I'm happy we did that.

It's been a good couple of hours but I still can't really form the words I really want to say about Iwata. I'm just so depressed right now, I can't even cry. He was an amazing person that just wanted to see the world smile. He was light-hearted, warm and downright adorable. I have never met him before but his works speak volumes to me on so many levels. I wish I could do something more than offer my thanks to all the good memories he has given me.

 

[Ahnez]

Nintendo's next public presentation / meeting / direct will certainly be sad without Iwata

Its actually even harder to watch the past directs right now..

 

[Tenzan]

I read the news on destructoid. I still can't believe this. Earthbound was my frist RPG ever. Thank you Mr Iwata and condolences to your family and extended family at Nintendo.

 

[Interceptor]

this is beautiful

It´s not. It just shows people still don´t get Iwata. He would never say something like this. Especially the N64/GC nonsense. Let´s keep this thread to honour him and let us leave this real gamer crap behind. At least for one day.

 

[junpei]

wow RIP . i cant say that I followed Nintendo closely but that is really sad to hear that an icon is gone .

 

[Xenthar]

Fucking hell man...i feel like SHIT. I really didnt expect that. I KNEW he was in a bad shape but... DYING SHAPE. =(( How did he look so godly at E3? WTF.. I am in shock...


Rest in peace Iwata... wtf....

 

[CountAntonius]

Loss of words. RIP to a legend.

 

[Social]

I kind of like this concept, but not so much the idea of the profiting off of his image- unless proceeds all went to his family or something, which I'd be down for.

How about the profits go to cancer research?

 

[InfiniteCombo]

This cant be real? Why arent other news sites covering this?

I actually saw this on CNN before I saw it here on GAF.

Condolences to his loved ones. A big loss to the gaming world. Rest in peace! Thanks for your contributions, which brought joy to millions of people.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

I kind of like this concept, but not so much the idea of the profiting off of his image- unless proceeds all went to his family or something, which I'd be down for.

The mans legacy is far-reaching. I'm still in shock about it.

I like the idea of sticking him in Mario Maker, having a compatible amiibo of him and then donating the proceeds to charities giving underprivileged kids opportunities to game.

 

[CloakBass]

source

 

[Amiibro]

RIP Mr. Iwata. I have been reading this thread off and on since it was announced. I really have a special place in my heart for Nintendo and Earthbound. Everyones comments and posts here has brought me to legit tears. I cannot come back here again.

Please everyone love each other as gamers and mourn this huge loss for everyone.

 

[Lernaean]

I literally cried for Iwata. What terrible news to wake up to...

 

[michalmarek77]

Such a sad day for gaming in general.
Damn, tragic loss for his whole family. By that i mean his relatives, gamers and Nintendo.

R.I.P

 

[robotnik]

I didn't believe when I first read it...
Rest in peace.

 

[TriBlade]

Again, would love to have one too, if I could bother anyone for it.

 

[chadboban]

Man Sky Williams' video really got me. Guy's devastated by the news. :'(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8_DhLqISL8

 

[onipex]

Sad news. Rest in peace.

 

[ChasingComets]

This is depressing news to start the week off. I'm still in disbelief every time a friend comes to me with their reaction to the news; his time came far earlier than he deserved.

R.I.P Mr. Iwata, and my deepest condolences to his family.

 

[TheLaughingStock]

Dead at 55 damn! : (

 

[Intheflorsh]

I haven't played a Nintendo game in years, but I've always loved his weird deadpan sense of humor.

RIP

 

[AdanVC]

I hope Nintendo are able to include a "For Iwata" message at the beginning of the Super Mario Maker credits.

Yes omg game is still two months away so adding something like that in the game is still possible I think

 

[HUELEN10]

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[Infinitemadness]

This one hurts.

 

[Yagharek]

I know he's a controversial figure on gaf, but this post by Sean Malstrom was the one that got me. To hear a person who has been so critical of Nintendo and the idea of treating game developers as celebrities come out and show his admiration for Iwata is something worthy of a read.

https://seanmalstrom.wordpress.com/2015/07/13/iwata-the-game-god/

Yeah, this is a beautiful way to put it. Iwata was one of a kind.

 

[lakmee]

R.I.P.

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

I'm speechless.

 

[CrazyHorse]

This has got me fired up. Back to coding.

To be half the programming genius this guy was...

Same. I am a coder who has been slacking.

 

[webkid94]

Thank you.

wonder what will happen to Iwata asks?

 

[FiddyShadeJ]

As someone who's enjoyed many games he has worked on I decided to put a few clips together for a video - https://youtu.be/kv74_bZsHv8

 

[Diffense]

This has ruined my night.

It's sudden to us but Mr. Iwata must have known his cancer was terminal. I can't believe he worked all the way to the end. I'm kind of wishing we'd known it was that serious.

 

[Dimmle]

Thank you!

 

[gato_busta]

Terrible news... Many disagreed with his management, but even in is highs and lows with the company, he went out of his way to connect with us, the the fans. I always looked forward to the next Nintendo Direct or Iwata asks. I loved the fact that we could get interviews and news directly from the president of the company, and not many in his position would do that.

May you rest in peace Iwata-san, you'll be sorely missed.

 

[Houndi101]

RIP, such a young one

 

[SalvaPot]

 

[Jazz573]

No, Iwata. I refuse to understand this time. ;_;

 

[Yoshichan]

I don't know what to say... RIP Iwata-san

 

[Neiteio]

I feel drained

 

[Deleted member 30609]

A huge loss. He seemed like a genuinely humane person. Rest in peace.

 

[El Odio]

I decided to draw a small picture as a token to the massive amount of respect I had for Iwata:

I can't even imagine where I'd be without his influence. Kirby's been my favorite character since a young age and growing up to learn his role in other games I've come to adore has been had a huge impact on me. He might have been a CEO of a major company, but he was one of us and never hid it from us.

 

[kpjolee]

Thank you, and hope you are in a better place.

 

[AmyS]

Happy Console Gamer's video on this sad news.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b709MX4SEdQ

 

[adelante]

Oh my goodness...

 

[NeOak]

OH MY GOD

 

[TheSuperSakura]

I am speechless. May he rest in peace and my condolences to his fellow colleagues and family. His legacy will forever live on in all our hearts.

 

[Rlan]

 

[GregLombardi]

God I just can't handle this or this thread right now. I've been with Nintendo for longer than I've been with GAF, and I've been with both for my whole life. I love you GAF, I gotta bow out for a bit now though.

Love you Iwata. Love you GAF.

 

[Hydrus]

Just read Michael Pachter's tweet, what a POS

Fuck that guy. He's worthless.

 

[DXLelouch153]

this shit right here is why console fanboys dont make sense
everyones friends with everybody
the console wars are all a lie