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[Hatchtag]

Has anyone translated Sakurai's tweet on the matter?
Even in google translate you can tell he had a great level of respect for him.

 

[jroc74]

A bit of cheer:

LMAO!! Nice.

 

[TI82]

Hook me up with the ribbon.

Neogaf

 

[munchie64]

Goddamn it
Hugely important and influential developer and business man. Because of Directs and presentations I'd come to know him more than most game bussiness men. I'm deeply saddened by this.
RIP

 

[TomShoe]

You guys need to chill with the asshole comments. That's just Pachter's honest opinion of his business style. It's not like he knew him personally.

I know Mr. Iwata's death is sad, but there's no reason to go ripping into people who have a less than 100% opinion of someone. Relax.

 

[Articalys]

Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata.
Going to go and watch that whole GDC 2005 keynote video later tonight.
The news still seems kind of surreal, like I can't believe it just happened. Probably won't feel real until the next Direct without him.

 

[djblackice]

RIP. My avatar is literally how I feel right now.


Could someone please place a ribbon on my avatar? Thank you.

 

[MattyG]

Oh man...

Out of all of the (incredible) tribute images so far, this has hit me the hardest. Nintendo games exist in brightest parts of human imagination - they push the buttons at the epicenter of fun, slide through our brains bringing a trail of creative whimsy in their wake. Seeing a picture of Kirby crying, or Mario with his head bowed still takes me to those vibrant worlds - a sadder continent to be sure, but in those vibrant worlds nonetheless.

This image, though... this is brick and stone. Metal and mortar. This is real. An actual human of finite longevity, of failing flesh and blood, will soon be laid to rest. Another incarnation of the man can't be programmed, another Iwata asks can never be held, and another direct with him will never be filmed.

Iwata's final credits are here, the closing coda on one of the most genuine and beloved characters the game of life ever programmed. Sure, we can replay Iwata's greatest moments, but we'll never get another new level.

So thank you, Satoru Iwata. Thank you for your integrity, thank you for your prowess, and most of all - thank you for leading us through the few bright spots Earth still has to offer. </3

Beautiful post.

 

[akileese]

Here is a scaled down version for avatars, with a white glow to detach it from the background. And the original. It's quick and dirty.

Can I please get a ribbon on my avatar? Thank you in advance.

 

[RedFyn]

Here's a ribbon with Super Mario text if anyone wants to use it.

 

[Muku]

If anyone could hook me up with the ribbon as well, I'd greatly appreciate it. I don't really tend to change my avatar, but this is a time where it is appropriate. My mukumuku can just be sitting on top of the ribbon or whatever. I would just like to honor Iwata-san.

 

[Lucky Seven]

RIP Iwata

 

[Odrion]

Thanks for making the Kanto region in Pokemon Gold possible, Iwata.

 

[Yagharek]

What a damn tragedy. His influence on the Wii/DS era was the most enjoyable era of games for me personally.

I love what he tried to do and his attitude was always positive and he really seemed like a big kid in some ways - fun was important to him.

This is not fair though for him and his family. Too soon by far.

RIP

 

[Candeldandel]

Oh man...

Out of all of the (incredible) tribute images so far, this has hit me the hardest. Nintendo games exist in brightest parts of human imagination - they push the buttons at the epicenter of fun, slide through our brains bringing a trail of creative whimsy in their wake. Seeing a picture of Kirby crying, or Mario with his head bowed still takes me to those vibrant worlds - a sadder continent to be sure, but in those vibrant worlds nonetheless.

This image, though... this is brick and stone. Metal and mortar. This is real. An actual human of finite longevity, of failing flesh and blood, will soon be laid to rest. Another incarnation of the man can't be programmed, another Iwata asks can never be held, and another direct with him will never be filmed.

Iwata's final credits are here, the closing coda on one of the most genuine and beloved characters the game of life ever programmed. Sure, we can replay Iwata's greatest moments, but we'll never get another new level.

So thank you, Satoru Iwata. Thank you for your integrity, thank you for your prowess, and most of all - thank you for leading us through the few bright spots Earth still has to offer. </3

Good post I'm finding it hard to vocalize how sad I feel, so I'm glad that so many are sharing their thoughts like yours. Thank you. That photo is just... heavy. /sigh

Saw this on KYM. This thread is moving so fast, sorry if it's been posted already

Goddamn. This quote really gets me

 

[darkazcura]

I'm choking up a bit. Really not sure a stranger's passing has ever hit me this hard. RIP

 

[Slime]

Serious bummer. RIP.

<3

 

[Aizo]

Holy shit. Terrible, awful, horrible news.
Huge loss for Nintendo and the medium in general. Rest in peace.

I'd appreciate a ribbon, too, please.

 

[Peltz]

Playing this on loop in his honor.
Sanctuary Serenade

This is beautiful.

 

[InspectorSpaceman]

RIP Mr. Iwata

A true legend who will be remembered forever.

 

[Neo Dark]

Oh man...

Out of all of the (incredible) tribute images so far, this has hit me the hardest. Nintendo games exist in brightest parts of human imagination - they push the buttons at the epicenter of fun, slide through our brains bringing a trail of creative whimsy in their wake. Seeing a picture of Kirby crying, or Mario with his head bowed still takes me to those vibrant worlds - a sadder continent to be sure, but in those vibrant worlds nonetheless.

This image, though... this is brick and stone. Metal and mortar. This is real. An actual human of finite longevity, of failing flesh and blood, will soon be laid to rest. Another incarnation of the man can't be programmed, another Iwata asks can never be held, and another direct with him will never be filmed.

Iwata's final credits are here, the closing coda on one of the most genuine and beloved characters the game of life ever programmed. Sure, we can replay Iwata's greatest moments, but we'll never get another new level.

So thank you, Satoru Iwata. Thank you for your integrity, thank you for your prowess, and most of all - thank you for leading us through the few bright spots Earth still has to offer. </3

Amen.

Your post alone go me tear eyed again

 

[Cabbagehead]

Thank you!

 

[Majestad]

It's crazy the effect this news have had on all of us. Very few knew him personally, but the terrible news of him passing away hit us like a punch to the gut.

Rest in Peace to a great. I loved seeing his charismatic self during every Nintendo Direct. The puppets from the past E3 will remind me of how Iwata was: happy, cheerful and loveable.

 

[Slayer-33]

Wtf just saw this shit on CNN, da fuck!

 

[-Horizon-]

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. :-(

This is sad to think about

 

[ladyluthien]

Here's a ribbon with Super Mario text if anyone wants to use it.

I would love to have this version on my avatar.

I just can't believe it. I just had my grandfather's funeral today and then I read this. I'm so genuinely sad.

 

[Firemind]

Has anyone translated Sakurai's tweet on the matter?
Even in google translate you can tell he had a great level of respect for him.

https://twitter.com/Cheesemeister3k

 

[Bronetta]

R.I.P Mr. Satoru Iwata

A legend with great talent and an extraordinary person. Saddening news.

 

[gogojira]

Anyway I can get a ribbon?

 

[Revven]

I still can't believe he's gone... and it's only been a couple of hours since it was announced.

 

[everyday math]

Saw this on KYM. This thread is moving so fast, sorry if it's been posted already

Fuck fuck

 

[Cernys-Sandwich]

R.i.P Mr Iwata!

What a sad day in gaming

 

[kevm3]

RIP

 

[Ooccoo]

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I'm fucking crying

 

[anddo0]

Sad

RIP Iwata

 

[SoraanTribal]

I'm still in shock over this. I didn't believe it at first... Dammit.

 

[March of the Crabs]

My friends and family think it's a little odd that I'm so bummed about the passing of a CEO but they don't know the Iwata we know from Directs and Iwata Asks. A genuinely good dude who almost had a poetic way of speaking. Gone too soon.

 

[TriBlade]

Can I get a ribbon for my avatar too please?

 

[HIR0]

Bless your kind soul. Thank you :]

 

[Jessmo111]

Zomg WHHY!

 

[Decider]

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.

This is a lovely sentiment. It's funny to think of the stories of him toiling away, bugfixing what is now old code, while he was in management- an embodiment of that special Nintendo polish that makes so many of their games timelessly appealing. It really sounded like he treated his games like labours of love instead of simple products.

 

[meanspartan]

You guys need to chill with the asshole comments. That's just Pachter's honest opinion of his business style. It's not like he knew him personally.

I know Mr. Iwata's death is sad, but there's no reason to go ripping into people who have a less than 100% opinion of someone. Relax.

He wrote it poorly, it made it come off as if he wanted to reiterate how bad of a CEO he thought Iwata was.

A slight change in phrasing woulda made all the difference...

For instance, "I know I've been critical of Mr. Iwata but...." or something. He probably didnt mean anything harsh. Just hit enter a tad fast.

 

[Kadin]

Here y'all go.

Thanks! Been on pixlr for the past 20mins with no luck. I suck at this shit...

 

[SenorArdilla]

RIP Mr. Iwata.

This is really sudden. I can't believe it.

 

[Hidden One]

Can you make me one?

 

[septicore]

I woke up to this depressing news today.

RIP Satoru Iwata

 

[AdanVC]

Oh man...

Out of all of the (incredible) tribute images so far, this has hit me the hardest. Nintendo games exist in brightest parts of human imagination - they push the buttons at the epicenter of fun, slide through our brains bringing a trail of creative whimsy in their wake. Seeing a picture of Kirby crying, or Mario with his head bowed still takes me to those vibrant worlds - a sadder continent to be sure, but in those vibrant worlds nonetheless.

This image, though... this is brick and stone. Metal and mortar. This is real. An actual human of finite longevity, of failing flesh and blood, will soon be laid to rest. Another incarnation of the man can't be programmed, another Iwata asks can never be held, and another direct with him will never be filmed.

Iwata's final credits are here, the closing coda on one of the most genuine and beloved characters the game of life ever programmed. Sure, we can replay Iwata's greatest moments, but we'll never get another new level.

So thank you, Satoru Iwata. Thank you for your integrity, thank you for your prowess, and most of all - thank you for leading us through the few bright spots Earth still has to offer. </3

Such an excellent post.

 

[Alebrije]

He was just 55 , sad day for videogames.

 

[BLACKLAC]

RIP

 

[Nanashrew]

Wow.....WTF



Here y'all go.

Could a kind GAFer help me edit these two together? I tried to make room for the ribbon to be placed in the bottom right corner. I'll never understand how to do transparency stuff... =\

Thank you.