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Let's say happy birthday to our favorite CEO! Satoru Iwata!

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oreomunsta

Banned
Happy Birthday Mr. Iwata!! Please understand that 2013 was amazing for the 3ds, and I hope you've got as many megatons to announce in 2014 for the Wii U!
 
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Elfforkusu

Member
Iwata's awesome. Game quality has never been higher at Nintendo than under his guidance. May he CEO forever!

And may he also fire all the marketing dudes and stop listening to the old guard about online so that the company doesn't implode!
 
nordique

nordique

Member
Somnid said:
Happy Birthday Iwata!

I don't care what they say about you, anyone
who thinks good content is worth money,
who can say no to the temptations of crappy DLC,
who thinks subscriptions are not a good idea,
who can delay a bad game to make it good even under pressure,
who has actually made a worthwhile game,
who believes physical and digital mediums can coexist,
who believes in promoting positive images of gaming for all ages and genders,
who thinks gaming can train your mind and your body.
who can host a video program better than Spike,
who can do a better interview than IGN,
who make an reasonable, intelligent and fact-based argument when your shareholders ask stupid questions,
who will do things even though nobody else is,
who believes that, in the end, what matters is the games and how fun they are
has to be a pretty awesome CEO.
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This....is actually pretty awesome.

Happy bday Iwata!
 
S

Sn4ke_911

If I ever post something in Japanese which I don't understand, please BAN me.
"our favorite CEO" you're such a Nintendo fanboy BY2K but yeah Happy Birthday Iwata.
 
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Chindogg

Member
Happy Birthday Iwata!

Also, if you guys want to shit on the guy, do it in one of the nine other threads that popped up in the last couple of days. May I suggest the Pachter thread? Just so all the hyperbolic personal attacks can be consolidated into one place.
 
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cosmicblizzard

Banned
Somnid said:
Happy Birthday Iwata!

I don't care what they say about you, anyone
who thinks good content is worth money,
who can say no to the temptations of crappy DLC,
who thinks subscriptions are not a good idea,
who can delay a bad game to make it good even under pressure,
who has actually made a worthwhile game,
who believes physical and digital mediums can coexist,
who believes in promoting positive images of gaming for all ages and genders,
who thinks gaming can train your mind and your body.
who can host a video program better than Spike,
who can do a better interview than IGN,
who make an reasonable, intelligent and fact-based argument when your shareholders ask stupid questions,
who will do things even though nobody else is,
who believes that, in the end, what matters is the games and how fun they are
has to be a pretty awesome CEO.
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This is a very nice post.
 
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Twilight Gap

Member
YomommaZ said:
Happy Birthday!

Please fire Reggie.
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qq more

Member
Iwata saved Earthbound and is against microtransactions in Animal Crossing despite admitting it would make them more money. He deserves my respect for that!
 
Neff

Neff

Member
Somnid said:
Happy Birthday Iwata!

I don't care what they say about you, anyone
who thinks good content is worth money,
who can say no to the temptations of crappy DLC,
who thinks subscriptions are not a good idea,
who can delay a bad game to make it good even under pressure,
who has actually made a worthwhile game,
who believes physical and digital mediums can coexist,
who believes in promoting positive images of gaming for all ages and genders,
who thinks gaming can train your mind and your body.
who can host a video program better than Spike,
who can do a better interview than IGN,
who make an reasonable, intelligent and fact-based argument when your shareholders ask stupid questions,
who will do things even though nobody else is,
who believes that, in the end, what matters is the games and how fun they are
has to be a pretty awesome CEO.
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So very well said.

Happy birthday, dude.
 
B

Bel_Air_Jeff

Banned
Somnid said:
Happy Birthday Iwata!

I don't care what they say about you, anyone
who thinks good content is worth money,
who can say no to the temptations of crappy DLC,
who thinks subscriptions are not a good idea,
who can delay a bad game to make it good even under pressure,
who has actually made a worthwhile game,
who believes physical and digital mediums can coexist,
who believes in promoting positive images of gaming for all ages and genders,
who thinks gaming can train your mind and your body.
who can host a video program better than Spike,
who can do a better interview than IGN,
who make an reasonable, intelligent and fact-based argument when your shareholders ask stupid questions,
who will do things even though nobody else is,
who believes that, in the end, what matters is the games and how fun they are
has to be a pretty awesome CEO.
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everyone quote this post for truth.
 
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I'M FINISHED!

Um exCUSE me Sakurai but CLEARLY the best choice for Smash Bros would be my fav niche character HOWEVER you are clearly INCOMPETENT and
Congrats on not dying. Happy Birthday Iwata!
 
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urfe

Member
Happy birthday, you're probably a big reason as to why I still play video games today.

When most other companies are ruining their legacies, Nintendo goes strong on its own path.

You have my utmost thanks for not taking internet people seriously.
 
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73V3N

Banned
Somnid said:
Happy Birthday Iwata!

I don't care what they say about you, anyone
who thinks good content is worth money,
who can say no to the temptations of crappy DLC,
who thinks subscriptions are not a good idea,
who can delay a bad game to make it good even under pressure,
who has actually made a worthwhile game,
who believes physical and digital mediums can coexist,
who believes in promoting positive images of gaming for all ages and genders,
who thinks gaming can train your mind and your body.
who can host a video program better than Spike,
who can do a better interview than IGN,
who make an reasonable, intelligent and fact-based argument when your shareholders ask stupid questions,
who will do things even though nobody else is,
who believes that, in the end, what matters is the games and how fun they are
has to be a pretty awesome CEO.
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this.

Happy birthday Iwata
 
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Interceptor

Banned
Happy Birthday Mr. Iwata. May you become a true successor to Yamauchi and lead Nintendo till your retirement! For at least another 40 years!



P.S.: We know you like Kirby.. But let him rest for a while.
 
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Mauricio_Magus

Banned
Somnid said:
Happy Birthday Iwata!

I don't care what they say about you, anyone
who thinks good content is worth money,
who can say no to the temptations of crappy DLC,
who thinks subscriptions are not a good idea,
who can delay a bad game to make it good even under pressure,
who has actually made a worthwhile game,
who believes physical and digital mediums can coexist,
who believes in promoting positive images of gaming for all ages and genders,
who thinks gaming can train your mind and your body.
who can host a video program better than Spike,
who can do a better interview than IGN,
who make an reasonable, intelligent and fact-based argument when your shareholders ask stupid questions,
who will do things even though nobody else is,
who believes that, in the end, what matters is the games and how fun they are
has to be a pretty awesome CEO.
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This should be in the OP so everyone can see it.
 
Banjotanooki

Banjotanooki

Member
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IWATA!!! Thanks for all the great games and for getting me hooked into the 3DS. Pretty soon I'll be joining the Wii U train! :D

And guys, let's not forget, Iwata CUT HIS OWN SALARY to save employees. If that's not freaking badass, I dunno what is.
 
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Soule

Member
linkman26 said:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IWATA!!! Thanks for all the great games and for getting me hooked into the 3DS. Pretty soon I'll be joining the Wii U train! :D

And guys, let's not forget, Iwata CUT HIS OWN SALARY to save employees. If that's not freaking badass, I dunno what is.
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If he was a good CEO and had them in a strong position he wouldn't have been in that position in the first place. But yes Happy Birthday Iwata!
I will dance on your letter of resignation :mad:

:p

nah but for real tho
 
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Zalman

Member
Somnid said:
Happy Birthday Iwata!

I don't care what they say about you, anyone
who thinks good content is worth money,
who can say no to the temptations of crappy DLC,
who thinks subscriptions are not a good idea,
who can delay a bad game to make it good even under pressure,
who has actually made a worthwhile game,
who believes physical and digital mediums can coexist,
who believes in promoting positive images of gaming for all ages and genders,
who thinks gaming can train your mind and your body.
who can host a video program better than Spike,
who can do a better interview than IGN,
who make an reasonable, intelligent and fact-based argument when your shareholders ask stupid questions,
who will do things even though nobody else is,
who believes that, in the end, what matters is the games and how fun they are
has to be a pretty awesome CEO.
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Well said.

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Conrad Link

Member
Hello,

Today I would like to talk to you about your birthday present, we are working very hard on delivering the best possible present to you but I'm afraid we need a little more time, please understand.

Other than your biased love for Kirby at the cost of other deserving also franchises - I like you, happy birthday Iwata-san. :)
 
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7threst

Member
Somnid said:
Happy Birthday Iwata!

I don't care what they say about you, anyone
who thinks good content is worth money,
who can say no to the temptations of crappy DLC,
who thinks subscriptions are not a good idea,
who can delay a bad game to make it good even under pressure,
who has actually made a worthwhile game,
who believes physical and digital mediums can coexist,
who believes in promoting positive images of gaming for all ages and genders,
who thinks gaming can train your mind and your body.
who can host a video program better than Spike,
who can do a better interview than IGN,
who make an reasonable, intelligent and fact-based argument when your shareholders ask stupid questions,
who will do things even though nobody else is,
who believes that, in the end, what matters is the games and how fun they are
has to be a pretty awesome CEO.
Click to expand...


This is great! Happy birthday Iwata!
 
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Toad.T

Banned
Happy Birthday! Why don't you take the year off? And the next one too! And the next one. And the next one. And the next one...

I always hear about him being a programmer, but what games is he most famous for making, besides Balloon Fight?
 
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