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[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

I still remember when Iwata, may he rest in peace, was announced deceased by the news media and literally, an hour later, I see this cringe bandwagon piece of shit weirdos sharing their "tribute artwork" for Iwata. Just look at this one:


Look at the comments, all clout chasing and mad that the image wasn't being credited to a random lame ass Tumblr user who probably can't even pronounce Iwata's name correctly.

That day made me literally shake, ya'll! I hated it and I wanted to share this thought with you all.

Thank you.

 

[nani17]

Wait till Kojima dies you'll make 20 threads on about how much you love him

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Is this insight why you went back on your promised "'two week break"?

 

[Chiggs]

Did he create any of those characters who are crying over his body?

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

Is this insight why you went back on your promised "'two week break"?

Can't help it. I need to socialize or I'll start talking to myself.....R.I.P Iwata

 

[Optimistic Gamer]

Can't help it. I need to socialize or I'll start talking to myself.....R.I.P Iwata

Forums are not socializing. You're also talking a lot to nobody here.

Still love you tho.

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

Did he create any of those characters who are crying over his body?

Those sick fucks were completely pandering to score points on the internet.

I'll slap the shit out of anyone who does the same for a PlayStation executive, even Big Jim himself.

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

Forums are not socializing. You're also talking a lot to nobody here.

Still love you tho.

Believe me, it's better than not communicating and just focusing on your day.

GAF is like that family or friends hangout experience you get to have once in your life.

 

[ManaByte]

Wait till Kojima dies you'll make 20 threads on about how much you love him

How is that any different than now.

Or is Kojima already dead? Does anyone care?

 

[AV]

Those sick fucks were completely pandering to score points on the internet.

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

How is that any different than now.

Or is Kojima already dead? Does anyone care?

Rockstar North should've sent a hired gun for you and your friend's collective heads when you both tried to sneak in a low score for GTA Vice City.

#TheRockstarNorthRemembers

 

[SuoGrey]

Nope, we all pretty much know all they're doing is capitalizing on the situation and trying to ride the trend wave.

 

[InterMusketeer]

I mostly remember the drama about making an RIP Iwata banner for GAF, and how it would have to replace the gay marriage banner that was up at the time.

 

[Aion002]

I don't think so.

In my opinion it was quite tacky...

 

[Northeastmonk]

It's sad because it's about a man's life's work as well as his existence on earth. It means more to some than it does others. It's like Chester from Linkin Park and Robin Williams. I am actually kinda sad about it. I can't make a LP poster to express it. It feels like it's a pop culture death even though these people were human beings. Pop culture in video games is like a giant bubble of shared emotions.

I think of the movie Selena with Jennifer Lopez. The impact her fans felt when she died.

 

[CAB_Life]

Not for that—but you're still an asshole. xoxo

 

[Le Big Mac]

It's their way of dealing with grief? You can just ignore it, knowing what he did and the lasting legacy is proof enough that he lived his life for me.

 

[Eevee86]

There's only a handful of people in the industry that are going to get that kind of reaction when they pass. I'm guessing most will be met with an "Oh. That sucks.".

 

[Grinchy]

I just remember the black ribbons people photoshopped onto their avatars that stuck around forever. Some people were still rocking them like a year later. People don't even mourn their own family members for that long lol

 

[MagnesG]

Those who watched Nintendo Direct since the start would remember him.

 

[MudoSkills]

It inspired me to make my own at the time.

 

[Kamina]

I liked those cringy artworks.

 

[Rran]

I liked them, I thought they were great. You have to be pretty cynical to grumble about internet fame based on someone's earnest tribute to a person important to them.

 

[Nankatsu]

Wait till Kojima dies you'll make 20 threads on about how much you love him

 

[Silent Duck]

Wait till Kojima dies you'll make 20 threads on about how much you love him

 

[Spukc]

Way to hate on people that just died OP
Shame on you

 

[IntentionalPun]

I also find grief-mongering for celebrities cringey.

But I am a well known asshole.

 

[namekuseijin]

and yet they produced nothing for Yamauchi passing away - best Nintendo boss, back from when Nintendo was a game powerhouse rather than toy maker

 

[Rean no Kiseki]

MiyazakiHatesKojima
Kojima-kun Preasu understanu!

 

[nush]

and yet they produced nothing for Yamauchi passing away - best Nintendo boss, back from when Nintendo was a game powerhouse rather than toy maker

It's all done for likes and shares. in 2013 it just wasn't so focused. Now you have people waiting for celebs to die so they can post their "Fan art" for the rep.

 

[MrS]

I think your behaviour was appropriate. I've always found the idolatry surrounding Iwata to be downright bizarre. People acting like he's a Miyamoto or Steve Jobs when the reality paints a very different picture.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Can't help it. I need to socialize or I'll start talking to myself.....R.I.P Iwata

I figured you were already talking to yourself and we're just along for the ride.

 

[Bolivar687]

I mostly remember the drama about making an RIP Iwata banner for GAF, and how it would have to replace the gay marriage banner that was up at the time.

 

[Virex]

EviLore has come a long way

 

[Javthusiast]

Only an hour? They better step up their fan art game.

Lewds of new pokemon waifus are out 5 minutes before they are officially revealed.

 

[DonF]

bro, this happened like 5 years ago, wtf.

 

[MDSLKTR]

Wait till Miymaoto passes away, you're gonna see pilgrimages.

 

[Birdo]

If reports are true, he wasn't even that nice of a person to work with.

They kind of got burried after his death, but I remember reading about him treating female staff like shit.

 

[oagboghi2]

I still remember when Iwata, may he rest in peace, was announced deceased by the news media and literally, an hour later, I see this cringe bandwagon piece of shit weirdos sharing their "tribute artwork" for Iwata. Just look at this one:


Look at the comments, all clout chasing and mad that the image wasn't being credited to a random lame ass Tumblr user who probably can't even pronounce Iwata's name correctly.

That day made me literally shake, ya'll! I hated it and I wanted to share this thought with you all.

Thank you.

Yes, you are an asshole.

And don't let anyone reassure you, you carrying this grudge for 5 years is far more cringey and pathetic than some nerd trying to draw a nice picture.

 

[GamerEDM]

miyakazi hates iwata

 

[EviLore]

EviLore has come a long way

Maybe so.

 

[#Phonepunk#]

yeah kind of. he wasn't just a suit or an exec, the dude was a dev, he personally had a hand in creating these games. i think having an appreciation for the creatives is good. don't worship him like a god, but yeah. nothing wrong with mourning him on his passing.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Never paid attention to his death tbh.

All I remember was BlackBusterCritic did some video and started crying. Loled a little inside

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Wait, that was 5 years ago?

What the fuck?

 

[StateofMajora]

If reports are true, he wasn't even that nice of a person to work with.

They kind of got burried after his death, but I remember reading about him treating female staff like shit.

Could not find anything on this, would like some context.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

I don't even know who's this guy, but RIP.

 

[Veysetia]

Yes you are an asshole

 

[MiguelItUp]

He was beloved by many, which explains why people reacted so quickly. Some were devastated, which is understandable when someone passes that many looked up to and loved. I don't think there's anything wrong with this, or "cringy" for that matter. But I guess I'm one of the few that feels that way...

 

[kretos]

Wait till Kojima dies you'll make 20 threads on about how much you love him

Kojima will fake his own death like all legends do

 

[Aggressive Carrot]

I never thought about it like that. I just figured it was just fans paying tribute the best way they knew how. I never read any of the comments people left. At least he wasn't a famous person from the west. People would have paid tribute by dragging his name through the mud like they do with a lot of celebrities after they pass away.