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[Peltz]

Can someone explain why everyone's getting extra emotional from this? I assume it's an important Earthbound spoiler?

 

[Joseph Flemming]

I will miss his enthusiasm, warmth, and inventiveness. His unwavering quest for what is fun, what defines that "Nintendo Magic" even if I've felt frustrated with some of their decisions over the last couple years; I've always known that he was trying to steer us to new unexplored horizons of fun.

Sometimes in the pursuit of that goal you hit roadblocks, it doesn't always come out as intended, but he was at the forefront taking risk on that next new thing. I appreciate that.

I will miss his Nintendo Directs, developer interviews his off kilter humor, and it truly is a great loss for the industry. RIP Iwata.

 

[Demoli]

RIP, a legend through and through. The worst news to find out prior to sleep.

He a gift to the world of gaming, and there aren't many like him.

I'd also like to request a ribbon on my avatar please, a pm would be appreciated too.

 

[SegaManAU]

What a shock.

R.I.P

 

[GrandHusk]

Can someone edit a ribbon into my avatar pls

 

[SalvaPot]

You broke me.

 

[Grexeno]

Quoting because this needs to be done now.

 

[zero_suit]

This pic has me tearing up.

 

[GWX]

Bravo.

 

[Morfeo]

Amazing.

 

[daTRUballin]

So Genyo Takeda is taking over?

 

[L95]

That looks nice...

 

[RyudBoy]

Boy is today a sad day.

Bile duct growth.

Damn. Fuck cancer.

RIP

 

[Tehalemi]

Thanks man, appreciate it. :')

 

[PyroPaperPlanes]

Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata. Thank you for being the man you were, for making the world a better place, and a key figure to my childhood and many others today.

 

[Whiskeymatt]

I'm speechless. Leaking tears. I hope he knew just how much joy he helped bring into the world over his career. What a terrible terrible loss. 55 is too young.

R.I.P, Mr. Iwata. And thank you for everything.

 

[Miroku129]

I'm still speechless, I've had my criticism of Nintendo but always respected Iwata for how he walked his own path. Could someone add the ribbon to my avatar or should I make the request in the avatar thread? :'(

 

[soxinthebox]

What the fuck... That's terrible news.

 

[AwakenedCloud]

This came out of absolutely nowhere. It's so shocking I can't even allow it to set in yet. WHAT?

 

[Darren_z33]

RIP ( ._.)

 

[Choomp]

Can I please have one?

 

[boclfon479]

The world lost an amazing man entirely too early. He was one of the few people that truly loved both what they did and the joy it brought to others, and it was easily to see just that.

The world will be much emptier without the true heart and soul of Nintendo among us, and I offer my condolences to his family and friends.


RIP Satoru Iwata, you will be missed by millions

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

that's amazing.

 

[GamerSoul]

This is harder to take the more reality begins to sink in. Iwata is gone..

 

[El Odio]

Yes. Please.

 

[phileep]

Absolutely devastating news. It's rare to get so worked up over someone I don't even know, but Iwata is a legend. He will truly be missed.

 

[v BATMAN v]

So very, very sad. Condolences to his family and friends. He will be truly missed.

 

[javac]

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[BassForever]

Perfect

 

[ramuh]

How does the Company replace such a force of personality? Although I didn't agree with some of his decisions as President he definitely was felt in the Gaming Community.

 

[Wishmaster92]

GAF logo should change in honor of Iwata.

This please.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

The legendary trio, broken apart.

Departed in flesh, but in all of our hearts.

;_;

 

[papercan55]

yes put it up

 

[elhav]

Iwata was great both as a person and as a Videogame designer. He brought joy to so many of us with his games. I'll never forget him.

 

[Dolla Dolla]

Wow. So young, so unexpected. R.I.P.

 

[Derphoof]

Do it.

 

[Figboy79]

Wow. I really didn't see this coming.

My grandmother passed away Friday, now this. This week has been a series of fantastic ups for me, only to be hit at the end of the week with horrible downs. Talk about life loving to shit in your cereal when things are looking up.

RIP

 

[robotrock]

the kamiya picture got me.

 

[eternalblue]

I am shocked. Aside from his missing 2014 E3 for surgery, I didn't think there had really been any indication that he hadn't made a full recovery.

So sad. RIP.

 

[OryoN]

Awww maaan... First time on GAF for the day, and this is the first thing I see.

Very sad day for gaming. I was nervous about his weight loss, but then I figured he would be ok. Smh...

Rest In Peace Iwata!

 

[Harl3]

RIP, Mr. Iwata.

I would like a ribbon on my avatar as well, please. Thank you.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

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[DrForester]

Man if Iwata hit me this hard, I don't know what I'll be like when Miyamoto passes...

Ow...

 

[a Master Ninja]

I'm blindsided by this news. I love the games Nintendo produced under Iwata's watch. This is terrible.

 

[BY2K]

Perfect.

 

[Neoxon]

Beautiful

 

[Smashman45]

WHAT!?!? Damnit!!! D= This is so fucking out of the blue...

RIP Iwata. Thank you for the memories! You will forever be remembered.

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.

Much appreciated if someone puts this on my avatar.

 

[Real Hero]

Oh man..... Genuinely sad about this

 

[Miroku129]

This need to happen.

 

[Megidolaon]

Ack. :*(

So sad to know that was the final E3 for him.