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Satoru Iwata Has Passed Away
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I...I don't understand.
But I don't wanna be rude by asking this, but in all seriousness, what is the protocol for this? Is there anyone who was chosen to stand in for Iwata in case this happened since I imagine Nintendo probably felt this might be coming, until they can officially decide a new President? Who is the most likely person?
Genyo Takeda and Miyamoto are the current representative Directors so I guess it will be one of them.
We lost one of our own today.
It's easy to be flippant about death when it happens half a world away, and how you will go about your business tomorrow without a thought about Mr. Iwata and the amazing work he did that improved your life and mine.
Tomorrow PM, when you get ready to lay back and enjoy your night of gaming, think about Satoru Iwata and the positive impact he had on your life. He didn't cure some disease, nor did he create a wonder of the world.
What did Satoru Iwata do? He injected fun into a business that is, all too often, by the numbers. What DLC will you buy, what expansions will you purchase, will you be my bitch for $99.99?
These are not questions that Iwata asks. What Iwata asks is, did you have fun playing our games today, and did we bring some light into your life? That is all the man wanted; to be the president of a company that brings joy to as many as possible, for the least amount of money his shareholders will let him.
These are the questions Iwata asks. Good night, friend.
It's easy to be flippant about death when it happens half a world away, and how you will go about your business tomorrow without a thought about Mr. Iwata and the amazing work he did that improved your life and mine.
Tomorrow PM, when you get ready to lay back and enjoy your night of gaming, think about Satoru Iwata and the positive impact he had on your life. He didn't cure some disease, nor did he create a wonder of the world.
What did Satoru Iwata do? He injected fun into a business that is, all too often, by the numbers. What DLC will you buy, what expansions will you purchase, will you be my bitch for $99.99?
These are not questions that Iwata asks. What Iwata asks is, did you have fun playing our games today, and did we bring some light into your life? That is all the man wanted; to be the president of a company that brings joy to as many as possible, for the least amount of money his shareholders will let him.
These are the questions Iwata asks. Good night, friend.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Ouch. This picture is just depressing now...the picture on the wall makes me think about like the pictures you put out on a funeral.
Huh...I didn't think Miyamoto was really the leadership type of guy, he seemed more the type to keep to himself and work behind the scenes.
DXLelouch153
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man fuck whoever made that funeral fanart
made me even sadder =(
made me even sadder =(
brochiller
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Like what?
Shmuppers
Member
The dedication of the man
NYR
Member
This really should happen. This is a gaming forum after all, and one of the top 3 guys in the industry is no longer with us.
NinJaSQUARE
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This is the man that was a gamer at heart and sacrificed his own paycut for the sake of not getting other employees fired. There wasn't many other presidents like him who was so dedicated and passionate into bringing happiness to people who had played the games which he was involved in. He has made many mistakes, but deep down, he wanted everyone to have a smile on their face.
Rest in peace Satoru Iwata.
Rest in peace Satoru Iwata.
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. :-(
Iwata was a man who truly cared about games and cared about the people who make games.
I've always loved this quote. On one hand, you can look at it like Iwata is a gushing Sakurai fanboy, which makes it really funny. On the other hand, this is an interview where Iwata just foregoes all formality and genuinely talks about how he admires a former coworker. It's really unusual in the best kind of way.
super-famicom
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RIP Iwata san.
AnathemicOne
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The floodgates have opened, a fantastic piece of art.
shadowfall
Member
Very sad news. Very young to pass away. RIP Iwata san
sergioalb64
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I owe you much, Mr. Iwata. You are responsible for many great recent Nintendo memories. I will personally miss you and fondly remember you and your contributions, and I look forward to Nintendo's future as I know you would want me to.
Rest in piece, my gamer friend.
Rest in piece, my gamer friend.
a Master Ninja
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I can't believe an image that I've laughed at for over a decade now fills me with sadness.
brickarts295
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This is probably his last picture
Could've sworn the dude looked a lot younger last year, what ever he had must have been serious
Chuck Norris
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Wow I thought this was a joke thread in poor taste. Unbelievable. RIP
Pancakes R Us
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RIP.
Interceptor
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Same feelings over here..
Yagami_Sama
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I am so shocked, that I do know what to say. Just that I feel sad.
Rest in peace
Rest in peace
I...I don't understand.
But I don't wanna be rude by asking this, but in all seriousness, what is the protocol for this? Is there anyone who was chosen to stand in for Iwata in case this happened since I imagine Nintendo probably felt this might be coming, until they can officially decide a new President? Who is the most likely person?
Judging by the press release, it looks like Genyo Takeda is now president of Nintendo. Wikipedia says that he joined Nintendo in 1972, and was promoted to his current position when the integrated research division was founded in 1981. He mostly works on improving hardware for home consoles and handhelds, but sometimes develops video games. In software development, he is notable for creating the Punch-Out!! and StarTropics franchises. He also created Nintendo's first arcade game, EVR Race, in 1975.
cj_iwakura
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I disagreed with a lot of his business moves(some I felt being downright anti-consumer), but he was clearly a passionate and talented individual, and he'll be missed. I'd like to think he was hamstrung into doing things as a corporation that he didn't personally agree with, but we'll never know. He'll be missed.
Iwata Asks were always entertaining and enlightening, he asked meaningful questions.
Iwata Asks were always entertaining and enlightening, he asked meaningful questions.
So many old threads will be hard to go back to
This was nice thank you
freshVeggie
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Been listening to Smiles and Tears - Earthbound on loop for so long now.
It really hits you in the heart... "I miss you"
It really hits you in the heart... "I miss you"
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.
For that, Iwata, I thank you. Thanks for being a benevolent force in my favorite hobby, and thank you for being a friend to your employees and colleagues.
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.
For that, Iwata, I thank you. Thanks for being a benevolent force in my favorite hobby, and thank you for being a friend to your employees and colleagues.
Could've sworn the dude looked a lot younger last year, what ever he had must have been serious
That cancer must have been giving him issues with his digestive system. People often look older when they lose weight.
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