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Satoru Iwata Has Passed Away
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CelticKnight
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I'm not much of a Nintendo gamer outside of playing a litte DS and 3DS (when the missus isn't on it) but even I can see how much influence and respect this man had in the gaming industry.
And on top of that he seemed like such a nice, genuine guy. Such a shame.
RIP, and condolences to his family and friends.
And on top of that he seemed like such a nice, genuine guy. Such a shame.
RIP, and condolences to his family and friends.
Sammy Samusu
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4:58 :lol
Kageshinzo
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Ooops, thanks man! Edited.
IlSignorCornetto
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i'm really sad, and i can't even stop crying. see you Iwata and thanks for everything. We love you as much as you loved us!
Diddy Kong
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I can't stop crying 
this art is killing me
this art is killing me
Eteric Rice
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I'll admit, I'm still crying. I've always been primarily a Nintendo fan through the years. I've seen my favorite company through it's good times and it's bad times. I've never always agreed with what they did.
But man, Iwata was our president. He was the face of the company that defined the childhood of many. He was like our Willy Wonka, a magical, whimsical man. But most of all, he was one of us.
And now he's gone. I feel like today Nintendo may have lost more than a president or CEO, but a piece of itself. And I'm worried about it's future.
But man, Iwata was our president. He was the face of the company that defined the childhood of many. He was like our Willy Wonka, a magical, whimsical man. But most of all, he was one of us.
And now he's gone.
I feel like today Nintendo may have lost more than a president or CEO, but a piece of itself. And I'm worried about it's future.
justgames7604
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When you see these threads, think and pray its just a joke. It's truly sad when its not.
Lunchbillion
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This... was pretty beautiful, I have to say
Mexican Sting
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Damn this is rough. Some beautiful messages, though. RIP Iwata san.
I woke up still feeling awful. I see some folks talking about how the forum should get an Iwata themed logo up. I have nothing to add to that, as I trust the staff and think they know what is best. But I just wanted to say, this entire thread and community is a tribute to Iwata.
The way so many have come together to grieve and remember him. The way others are embracing one another and helping each other get through this. It's all the fan art created in tribute to Iwata. It's people sharing their experiences having met Iwata, or gamers talking about how Iwata impacted their lives and created experiences for them. It's the ribbon avatars, as people are quick to make them for anyone that wants one as they mourn.
When I heard the news he died, I was sitting in a hotel room across my country. I was in shock. A wave of absolute grief washed over me and I burst out crying. I have surgeries all this week, and I'm already scared. This was the worst kind of news. But I was able to process all this by reading this thread, and read everything this community had to say.
I dunno, I think the best tribute so far is just this community and how everyone is banding together during this time.
The way so many have come together to grieve and remember him. The way others are embracing one another and helping each other get through this. It's all the fan art created in tribute to Iwata. It's people sharing their experiences having met Iwata, or gamers talking about how Iwata impacted their lives and created experiences for them. It's the ribbon avatars, as people are quick to make them for anyone that wants one as they mourn.
When I heard the news he died, I was sitting in a hotel room across my country. I was in shock. A wave of absolute grief washed over me and I burst out crying. I have surgeries all this week, and I'm already scared. This was the worst kind of news. But I was able to process all this by reading this thread, and read everything this community had to say.
I dunno, I think the best tribute so far is just this community and how everyone is banding together during this time.
Really shouldn't have read through these on my lunch break..ive got dust in my eyes...some awesome pictures, memories and comments! Could not sleep last night and just checked Twitter around 2aam ish and saw the posts start....couldn't sleep after that, so sad but amazing memories and they are always with us all! Gamers at heart!!
Yeah, I turned on Splatoon and was quite moved by this. It's amazing Miiverse allows fans to pay tribute like this.I've spotted lots of tributes via Miiverse while playing Splatoon and Balloon Fight this evening.
Reaffirms my belief that Miiverse is a wonderful feature on Wii/3DS.
Excuse the crappy phone camera quality.
Banjotanooki
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Gonna hit up the miiverse stage on Smash and see if I can find any messages.
test_account
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Damn, all the artwork finally got to me *tears dripping*
Sir_Crocodile
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I don't really have the words. I'll greatly miss him.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
DiddysKongQuest
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I've been feeling off the whole day after I heard about his death. Still can't really accept it.
We lost a great person today. Thank you for everything, Mr. Iwata.
We lost a great person today. Thank you for everything, Mr. Iwata.
Well the Playstation was originally created to be a SNES add-on. Might have something to do with the history between Sony and Nintendo.
Guys, EviLore already commented on the banner part didn't he? Can we be chill about this? This isn't the time for that.
Itoi has the most beautiful way with words. This sounds like it could have been straight out of a Mother game.
It's... making me tear back up again. I keep reading all these lovely tributes, the recounting of memories. It's so surreal to know he's really gone. But his legacy is definitely felt.
I think I'm going to play Earthbound this evening.
Itoi has the most beautiful way with words. This sounds like it could have been straight out of a Mother game.
It's... making me tear back up again. I keep reading all these lovely tributes, the recounting of memories. It's so surreal to know he's really gone. But his legacy is definitely felt.
I think I'm going to play Earthbound this evening.
ArchedThunder
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This made me tear up, but at the same time feel weirdly better.
I was at E3 a few years back getting into a lift to go from the biz level down to ground floor - Nintendo's E3 analyst briefing had just finished and as I got in I saw Iwata stood in the lift with (I think) Bill Trinnen. Just before the doors closed an analyst and his pal got in but obviously failed to notice Iwata stood there at the back. This guy then started sounding off about Nintendo's strategy, calling out Iwata and saying what he thought Nintendo should do and how a load of stuff at the briefing was all wrong etc etc.
By now a hush had descended on the lift and I cast a sidelong glance to Iwata wondering if he was going to pipe up and humiliate this guy. Stupid thought He was just stood there with Bill and they were both grinning like kids as this guy kept on. Finally the guy thought something must be up as the rest of us in the lift were now grinning like crazy looking at him, wondering if he would notice who was in the lift with him. Finally he did, turning around and looking at Iwata wide-eyed obviously thinking "shit wtf have I just done here omg".
Iwata just grinned even harder (as if that was possible) and patted him on the arm and made perfectly clear through his expression that everything was cool. The rest of us just cracked up and walked off one anecdote richer about what a lovely man Iwata was.
It is so rare that we get a senior exec with his demeanour, sincerity and genuine passion for his work. I really hope one part of his legacy is that we will see more people like him rising to the top. RIP Satoru Iwata, you really did a great job.
By now a hush had descended on the lift and I cast a sidelong glance to Iwata wondering if he was going to pipe up and humiliate this guy. Stupid thought
He was just stood there with Bill and they were both grinning like kids as this guy kept on. Finally the guy thought something must be up as the rest of us in the lift were now grinning like crazy looking at him, wondering if he would notice who was in the lift with him. Finally he did, turning around and looking at Iwata wide-eyed obviously thinking "shit wtf have I just done here omg". Iwata just grinned even harder (as if that was possible) and patted him on the arm and made perfectly clear through his expression that everything was cool. The rest of us just cracked up and walked off one anecdote richer about what a lovely man Iwata was.
It is so rare that we get a senior exec with his demeanour, sincerity and genuine passion for his work. I really hope one part of his legacy is that we will see more people like him rising to the top. RIP Satoru Iwata, you really did a great job.
His work is not finish.And now he's gone.
And as fans we'll have to support the people who will continue it.
That's pretty much all I can think of so soon after the news.
Evilore already commented on a possible logo change. He's working on it so it's best to stop pestering the staff about it.
gAg CruSh3r
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Holy shit . RIP. Thank you for building a world of Nintendo. You have brought joy into most if not all gamers around the world.
Gosh damn saddest news to wake up to.
. RIP. Thank you for building a world of Nintendo. You have brought joy into most if not all gamers around the world.Gosh damn saddest news to wake up to
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Banjotanooki
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Nothing on the miiverse stage in smash yet...
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
Itoi is the man. Elegance in the face of loss.
Okay this made me laugh, thanks for thatI was at E3 a few years back getting into a lift to go from the biz level down to ground floor - Nintendo's E3 analyst briefing had just finished and as I got in I saw Iwata stood in the lift with (I think) Bill Trinnen. Just before the doors closed an analyst and his pal got in but obviously failed to notice Iwata stood there at the back. This guy then started sounding off about Nintendo's strategy, calling out Iwata and saying what he thought Nintendo should do and how a load of stuff at the briefing was all wrong etc etc.
By now a hush had descended on the lift and I cast a sidelong glance to Iwata wondering if he was going to pipe up and humiliate this guy. Stupid thought
Iwata just grinned even harder (as if that was possible) and patted him on the arm and made perfectly clear through his expression that everything was cool. The rest of us just cracked up and walked off one anecdote richer about what a lovely man Iwata was.
It is so rare that we get a senior exec with his demeanour, sincerity and genuine passion for his work. I really hope one part of his legacy is that we will see more people like him rising to the top. RIP Satoru Iwata, you really did a great job.
He had cancer.
haha glad to hear Iwata being above all thatI was at E3 a few years back getting into a lift to go from the biz level down to ground floor - Nintendo's E3 analyst briefing had just finished and as I got in I saw Iwata stood in the lift with (I think) Bill Trinnen. Just before the doors closed an analyst and his pal got in but obviously failed to notice Iwata stood there at the back. This guy then started sounding off about Nintendo's strategy, calling out Iwata and saying what he thought Nintendo should do and how a load of stuff at the briefing was all wrong etc etc.
By now a hush had descended on the lift and I cast a sidelong glance to Iwata wondering if he was going to pipe up and humiliate this guy. Stupid thought
Iwata just grinned even harder (as if that was possible) and patted him on the arm and made perfectly clear through his expression that everything was cool. The rest of us just cracked up and walked off one anecdote richer about what a lovely man Iwata was.
It is so rare that we get a senior exec with his demeanour, sincerity and genuine passion for his work. I really hope one part of his legacy is that we will see more people like him rising to the top. RIP Satoru Iwata, you really did a great job.
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