BishopLamont
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omg why did this have to happen
Satoru Iwata Has Passed Away
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Rösti
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It's quite common for Japanese companies to order calligraphers to create custom pieces. I believe that the 独創 piece is custom, and thus copies of it could be a bit tricky to find.
JetBlackPanda
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Rösti;171874982 said:
thank you for the info.
DXLelouch153
Banned
so im playing earthbound for the first time ever as tribute to Iwata
is that him as an NPC in front of the Onett Town billboard?
is that him as an NPC in front of the Onett Town billboard?
The OP has become a beautiful memorial. Maybe I missed it, but including Miiverse pictures might be nice. Here's a good collection:
Wonderful
TheSpaceBetween
Member
Yeah. I wonder how much time he got to enjoy playing other company's games. Probably not much.
gamergirly
Member
Going to wear my ribbon until the pain wears off. Took 2 days to stop crying, that's crazy for somebody I've never met.....
It may be a parody account, but not really:
https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/620644277995974656
https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/620644277995974656
Astral Dog
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CrazyHorse
Junior Member
Anyone know what was Iwata's last appearance on camera?
Pre-E3 direct?
The April 1st Direct. He did appear at the investor meeting a few weeks ago, but not on camera.
HammerOfThor
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Here you go.
thanks
Iriscomeback
Member
Some of this farewell art is truly incredible...
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Rösti
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I found a photo of him from the FY 2014 Financial Results Briefing on May 8, 2015 also:
Calamari41
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Rösti;171880577 said:I found a photo of him from the FY 2014 Financial Results Briefing on May 8, 2015 also:
Damn, he looks almost back to normal here.
This is why it all came as such a shock. The first we heard of his illness was after he had already had the "successful" surgery to deal with it. As far as we knew, and judging by the fact that he seemed to be looking better as time went on, his issues were in the past.
Dang, that's amazing.
Calamari41
41 > 38
He looks noticeably thinner though.
Especially around the neck and chin.
Without a doubt, but still an improvement from closer to his surgery.
Rösti;171880577 said:I found a photo of him from the FY 2014 Financial Results Briefing on May 8, 2015 also:
The change in difference between how he looks then and his last public photo from June 18th is absolutely staggering, and I don't think there was a significant change in lighting.
I think that when his health started rapidly deteriorating, it was already too late. I just hope he didn't suffer long as a result.
AnathemicOne
Banned
Thank you, now using it as my Facebook cover.
Compared to how he looked not too long before that, the weight loss is already kind of apparent and his hair is starting to look thinner and greyer.
of course, it's still not quite as rough as he looked in the FE Fates thing
I didn't see Rare's tweet on the OP. Can it be added?
https://twitter.com/RareLtd/status/620532581130371072
https://twitter.com/RareLtd/status/620532581130371072
GDC is uploading Iwata's keynotes on the official YouTube channel. Here's his 2005 speech in full.
Air Zombie Meat
Member
It's weird that we all so readily accepted the idea that he was fine and recovering after the surgery. Looking at the facts for his type of cancer his chances were never good. Guess we just wanted to believe it was true.
VlaudTheImpaler
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I posted this a while back but since there are new people here and it's been a while longer I thought I'd post it again for those who still want to do something to honor his memory but don't know what to do.
If could make a suggestion for those of you who are mourning but don't know exactly what to do. This might sound appealing to you.
Caring and tending for something that embodies someone you've lost is a really good way to cope with loss and helps with the grieving process. Plants are extremely therapeutic and healing. Specifically tending to and growing a plant is simply a good thing, it is constantly filtering air and so much more.
Try going to the store and picking out a plant that you think Mr Iwata would like or that you think embodies him or that just seems special to you. Find a special spot in your yard (or in a pot on a windowsill) and plant it in memory of him. Take care of it and depending on what you planted it could last for years, it could cover the ground for you to lay on with your Gameboy or it could tower over you and provide shelter for you as a tree for you and your kids to play under. It could be a cactus plant that would last the rest of your life or a flower that blooms only at night. If you live in the right climate you could even plant a banana tree.
I am a community garden manager and I would be willing to help anyone with this as best as I can. Specifically with what soil to use for what plant and you can PM me if you ever have any problems or questions now and in the future and I will try to help you as best as I can.
Take pictures of what you did and PM them to me and I will put a thread together in the future. Maybe on the anniversary of his passing next year. I think that would be nice.
If could make a suggestion for those of you who are mourning but don't know exactly what to do. This might sound appealing to you.
Caring and tending for something that embodies someone you've lost is a really good way to cope with loss and helps with the grieving process. Plants are extremely therapeutic and healing. Specifically tending to and growing a plant is simply a good thing, it is constantly filtering air and so much more.
Try going to the store and picking out a plant that you think Mr Iwata would like or that you think embodies him or that just seems special to you. Find a special spot in your yard (or in a pot on a windowsill) and plant it in memory of him. Take care of it and depending on what you planted it could last for years, it could cover the ground for you to lay on with your Gameboy or it could tower over you and provide shelter for you as a tree for you and your kids to play under. It could be a cactus plant that would last the rest of your life or a flower that blooms only at night. If you live in the right climate you could even plant a banana tree.
I am a community garden manager and I would be willing to help anyone with this as best as I can. Specifically with what soil to use for what plant and you can PM me if you ever have any problems or questions now and in the future and I will try to help you as best as I can.
Take pictures of what you did and PM them to me and I will put a thread together in the future. Maybe on the anniversary of his passing next year. I think that would be nice.
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Rösti
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You can read about palliative therapy for bile duct cancer here: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/biledu.../bile-duct-cancer-treating-palliative-therapy
We didn't know what ailed him though. I certainly didn't. The first time I heard about a "bile duct growth" was after he'd passed away. I had no clue he was that ill.
Waluigilicious
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I want to make a topic about voting for Balloon Fighter in the Smash Ballot in memory of Iwata but I want to 100% be sure the topic won't be closed or worse yet I won't be banned. A few people here have said it's a good idea and that's why I've considered it but I'd like some opinions first. I know the general idea is that if you're in doubt then don't do it so maybe it's better not to. Is it too specific to be a topic of its own?
Captain Chaos
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So upset about this. Satoru Iwata is without doubt the driving force behind me making a success in life.
Back in early 2000s I was a bit of a bum with a crappy job which had little hope of progression. Around that time, being a lifelong Nintendo fan (somewhat lapsed) I bought a GameCube because of some footage I saw of Luigis Mansion, needless to say I was pretty blown away with it, and then FZero GX, DK:JB, RE4, Paper Mario, etc etc really got me interested again in videogames. I started to read about Nintendo in magazines and on the internet. Time went on and although the GC wasnt a huge success its absolute quality had me convinced that someone was making the right decisions. Additionally, I kept reading about Nindendos new direction seemingly orchestrated by Saturo Iwata, I was always interested in what he had to say, I always reflected on what he said and thought "This guys knows whats up". Then the DS came out, then Bue Ocean strategy started to be talked about and I really felt that Nintendo was gaining momentum and was on the up.
One day I saw - I think it was in edge magazine - a tiny 3 line with image announcement of Nintendogs, and I thought to myself I have to do something with this. So I left my crappy job, hired a website developer and built a site dedicate to Nintendo. 18 months later, shortly after the Wiis launch, the site was booming and got an offer from an associated company to sell up and go and work for them in somewhat of a dream job.
Nearly 10 years later I still work at the company loving my role, enjoying all the benefits of having a great job in the industry - I travel the world on business seeing things that I'd never dream of when I was grinding away at my crappy job 15 years ago.
Even in recent times I've still considered Satoru Iwata to be key in my learning and general progression in life as for example when I've read with awe his incredibly open, reflective and constructive Nintendo Directs.
Thanks for everything Satoru Iwata. I really owe you.
Back in early 2000s I was a bit of a bum with a crappy job which had little hope of progression. Around that time, being a lifelong Nintendo fan (somewhat lapsed) I bought a GameCube because of some footage I saw of Luigis Mansion, needless to say I was pretty blown away with it, and then FZero GX, DK:JB, RE4, Paper Mario, etc etc really got me interested again in videogames. I started to read about Nintendo in magazines and on the internet. Time went on and although the GC wasnt a huge success its absolute quality had me convinced that someone was making the right decisions. Additionally, I kept reading about Nindendos new direction seemingly orchestrated by Saturo Iwata, I was always interested in what he had to say, I always reflected on what he said and thought "This guys knows whats up". Then the DS came out, then Bue Ocean strategy started to be talked about and I really felt that Nintendo was gaining momentum and was on the up.
One day I saw - I think it was in edge magazine - a tiny 3 line with image announcement of Nintendogs, and I thought to myself I have to do something with this. So I left my crappy job, hired a website developer and built a site dedicate to Nintendo. 18 months later, shortly after the Wiis launch, the site was booming and got an offer from an associated company to sell up and go and work for them in somewhat of a dream job.
Nearly 10 years later I still work at the company loving my role, enjoying all the benefits of having a great job in the industry - I travel the world on business seeing things that I'd never dream of when I was grinding away at my crappy job 15 years ago.
Even in recent times I've still considered Satoru Iwata to be key in my learning and general progression in life as for example when I've read with awe his incredibly open, reflective and constructive Nintendo Directs.
Thanks for everything Satoru Iwata. I really owe you.
Chittagong
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Oh man, I was so lucky to see this keynote live. It was incredible. Epic GDC overall, J Allard outlined the vision for Xbox 2 in his 'HD Era' keynote. I even won a free HDTV from the keynote.
Nearly 2 days later, it still sucks. I've had countless things go across my mind, mostly questions. Mostly about Iwata, his motives and how he managed to work through it all. I wonder who will succeed him, both as Global President and CEO of Nintendo of America. I have never felt more bad for Nintendo than I do now. I know people have questioned Iwata's business practices, his leadership, etc. but if he weren't so important to us, I doubt we'd be expressing the sense of loss we have now.
There is never going to be another Satoru Iwata. Ever. For all of his jokes and catchphrases, he was the living embodiment of everyone's Uncle Nintendo when we were growing up, bragging about him in the schoolyard. And you know what? That's a better title than CEO or Programmer to me, because it makes him a Legend.
There is never going to be another Satoru Iwata. Ever. For all of his jokes and catchphrases, he was the living embodiment of everyone's Uncle Nintendo when we were growing up, bragging about him in the schoolyard. And you know what? That's a better title than CEO or Programmer to me, because it makes him a Legend.
MillionStabs
Banned
Seeing all the great art people are making for him, I know it would make him proud of all his fans
Klappdrachen
Member
Still reeling from the shock. I don't know anything about this type of cancer, but I really, really hope that he did not suffer too long. Just thinking about it makes me feel awful.
He's flying to a better place now... Rest in peace.
He's flying to a better place now... Rest in peace.
Amazing shotStill reeling from the shock. I don't know anything about this type of cancer, but I really, really hope that he did not suffer too long. Just thinking about it makes me feel awful.
He's flying to a better place now... Rest in peace.
sixteen-bit
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Thanks for this. I will "take a look".
Air Zombie Meat
Member
You might have not known but we were told after his surgery. We were told he'd had a tumour removed from his bile duct and was recovering. Nintendo and Iwata downplayed any concerns over his health after that so thats probably why people like yourself hadn't heard.
Luckydude23
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Rise to heaven my friend. RIP....
Around E3, someone on twitter told me they thought Reggie looked 'off' at E3, and I chalked it up to him knowing they had a bad show and that he wasn't good at damage control. Given that they've had bad E3's before, and how that never really shook him before, I now have to imagine this is why he looked 'off' to some people.
;_;
Wow, I may check this out at some point.
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