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Satoru Iwata Has Passed Away
- Thread starter Broken Joystick
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I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.
A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.
Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.
Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.
Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.
He certainly cared about his fans.
Are you seriously gonna bring this kind of shit up now?
We need this. Please.
Looks like the Balloon Fight Miiverse is being used for fans to say goodbye.
If you guys noticed it, Iwata looks so thin in his Iwata Ask interview of FE If. I barely recognized him when I see the interview and it took by unpleasant when I realized it 
I want to make the thread but it seems all too late.
Rest in Peace Satoru Iwata, hopefully Nintendo have a worthy successor.
I want to make the thread but it seems all too late.
Rest in Peace Satoru Iwata, hopefully Nintendo have a worthy successor.
petethepanda
Member
Ah, hell.
Rest well, Iwata-sama.
Rest well, Iwata-sama.
Mr_Antimatter
Member
Rest in peace. I didn't even know he was ill.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
/V/ has it playing
I saw you wanted the ribbon, anyplace in particular? I was tempted to put it over the bomb but opted against that, unless you want it there
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=171717131&highlight=koppai#post171717131
Americanmushroom
Banned
I wake up to this news RIP
RIP
OmegaDL50
Member
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Thank You
professor denim
Member
Rest In Peace. And thank you
starwarsfan541
Banned
Wow, I feel like crying, RIP Mr Iwata.
ramuh
Member
This is perfect.
Suzushiiro
Banned
NO STOP IT ;_;
Brainfreeze
Member
I'll take a ribbon on my profile as well, if somebody wouldn't mind helping me out.
Beelzebufo
Banned
Would anyone mind adding the ribbon to my avatar? I'd really appreciate it!
JetBlackPanda
Member
can someone please give me a ribbon. I am seriously crushed.
I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.
A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.
Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.
Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.
Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.
He lived for the fans. Thanks for sharing.
Make it happen
Valkyri von Thanatos
Member
I flinched when I saw this, first I saw the "Iwata Asks is really rad" thread, then I looked up and saw this one on top. I legitimately had an involuntary twitch of disbelief. I can't believe this, wtf. I thought this was a cruel joke at first.
Dammit, I can't handle people dying. 95+ is the only acceptable age of death in my opinion, anything else is far too soon. A huge gut punch, since my biggest fear is my parents dying, and this just reminds me of its inevitability. They aren't allowed to leave before they see their grandkids :'(.
Dammit, I can't handle people dying. 95+ is the only acceptable age of death in my opinion, anything else is far too soon. A huge gut punch, since my biggest fear is my parents dying, and this just reminds me of its inevitability. They aren't allowed to leave before they see their grandkids :'(.
DevilSnake
Member
Truly devastating news, my thoughts go out to his family & friends. RIP Iwata, you will not be forgotten.
I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.
A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.
Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.
Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.
Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.
Oh my god. What a great guy!
Smashman45
Member
Love it. Thank you. =')
I support this, its a sad lost
Cornbread78
Member
R.I.P good sir.
The12thGripper
Member
this would mean a lot to me if this was implemented
Just saw Itoi's tweet and Cheesemeister's translation.Huh so he passed away two days ago but they just released the news today? Aw man
The feels...
Not with his passing. They wouldn't. Not for several years at least.
Tawney Bomb
Member
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.
A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.
Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.
Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.
Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.
What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing.
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