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Satoru Iwata Has Passed Away
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HUELEN10
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Our friend truly is never coming back, ever.
Photo by Yuji Naka.
The sheer finality of it is hitting me hard right now.
OricWindstar
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The idea of Miyamoto crying is the worst. I know he's human, but I don't think I've ever seen him sad.
Cosmonaut X
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Nah, I think it's always been clear it was driven by Iwata, although obviously used as a promotional tool as well. He had the insight and experience necessary to do them well, and the rapport with people to get them to open up, as well as the prestige of his position to encourage third parties etc. to make their staff available for the interviews.
It doesn't hit me even now. It's just too hard to believe that we really will never see him again
Riposte
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Yeah, Iwata is likely irreplaceable. It's not like you could put Miyamoto in the chair and expect the same thing. He had the right combination of personality, status, history, and experience (having worn many hats).
gamergirly
Member
It does. It's like evil is winning
Squall5042
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Just as soon as I felt I was getting over it...
Cosmonaut X
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Yup. I think they can and should continue, but I think you should perhaps expect a little less insight. I'd be very sad if they became promo puff pieces, but I'd hope there is someone at Nintendo who recognises the value of them and tries to keep them going.
Omega Kirby
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Does it always have to rain at a funeral? Jeez nature give Iwatas family a break.
HUELEN10
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Iwata is obviously a very caring, curious and intelligent person so he wants the fans to have more insight about what happens with their products
He seem to posses so many great traits
GeNoMe
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I guess it was expected to hear that Miyamoto is sad about all this.
The contrary would have been probably worse.
It's still sad to know that this guy :
Just lost a friend and more probably, a fellow family member at this point.
I just wish them the best for the future.
On the contrary to being sad about Iwata's passing, Everything about this picture makes me happy. I'm guessing if you have to summarise Nintendo with one picture? This would be it
Waluigilicious
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I was watching a few directs and the pre e3 2012 one where he talks about the wii u and the gamepad has so much information that it's almost like watching a lecture and that you will be questioned on it afterwards. He cared so much in people understanding what their aim is and what they are trying to achieve. It's so upsetting to look back at it now.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9AkPdAWfFjI
kimifan141
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i thought i had gotten over his death but after reading a few more tributes and articles the tears are back damn.........
This feeling is always the worst. Where you're sure you're bound to wake up at any moment, and be awoken to a surprise Direct with Mr. Iwata-Sama sending Nintendo news directly to us. I still haven't quite gotten over my best friend's death, and it's been three months now. *sigh* Mortality is a cruel mistress, and I wish it'd just leave us be, and let the good ones live full, and rich lives.
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Rösti
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I wouldn't say never. I think we will meet him again, in due time.It doesn't hit me even now. It's just too hard to believe that we really will never see him again
It's only going to get worse as we age. Im approaching mid thirties and I've known more people in my 30's who've died than all the other years combined. I'm still learning how to grieve though, and I think it might be a life long lesson.
Off-Kilter
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James Scott
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I lost my grandfather and my dog to cancer. It's a really awful experience, knowing that they were going to be taken before their time. It hurts. Cancer sucks. Would've liked to be more prepared for this, but I don't think Iwata would've wanted us to worry.
I see people talking about who will replace Iwata, I'm not sure anyone can.
The future of this company I grew up with is going to change, it's exciting most mostly scary.
I hope whoever takes his position inside the company shares his values.
I keep seeing memorials for Iwata, seeing his face makes me remember that I'll never see him again.
I'll miss him, and it's good to see that I'm not the only one despite people's mixed responses to his leadership.
I see people talking about who will replace Iwata, I'm not sure anyone can.
The future of this company I grew up with is going to change, it's exciting most mostly scary.
I hope whoever takes his position inside the company shares his values.
I keep seeing memorials for Iwata, seeing his face makes me remember that I'll never see him again.
I'll miss him, and it's good to see that I'm not the only one despite people's mixed responses to his leadership.
It's impossible to replace him for doing the stuff he did in the exact same way, but nobody should ask for that. But I hope they can come up with a joint effort that will reflect the openness and kindness of the Iwata era. He kept in touch with the fanbase while keeping the company going and in new directions.
Mysterious Stranger
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He had the charisma, the charm and leadership. He can't be easily replaced. He was an icon
gamergirly
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That's kinda how I feel about it. Once you reach a certain age, people begin dying every couple of years sometimes in groups. Miyamoto is going to eventually pass too.
It's not just about Iwata's death, Nintendo has to be looking at who's going to lead them for the next 10+ years. It's a tough decision.
I think that's just what's so shocking about the whole thing. It's like the company lost its voice in a way. Sure, they can find a new CEO who will fill the same role and carry out the business, but the distinct tone that Iwata curated is firmly gone without him. It's not saying that someone can't bring a new tone that works as well, it's just that the one I've grown accustomed has been abruptly removed.
Of course, you always leave time in business for grieving before everything's back to business and marketing messages, but there's a mixture of fear and curiosity over what the company's going to sound like on the other end. It's even weirder because I feel like the company is at a distinct turning point.
Of course, you always leave time in business for grieving before everything's back to business and marketing messages, but there's a mixture of fear and curiosity over what the company's going to sound like on the other end. It's even weirder because I feel like the company is at a distinct turning point.
Steve Youngblood
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Folks, I understand that some disagree with the message that was given in regards to the banner. And I understand that some feel like there should be a place to vent about that, wondering "if not this thread, then where?" And honestly, I don't have an answer for that except to tell you that the appropriate place is NOT THIS THREAD. This thread has been a great place for people to share stories and memories and try and articulate what Iwata meant to them as a person and as a gaming figure. I've enjoyed reading a lot of it. But that's only when it's not going off the rails with off-topic sentiments.
You don't have to agree with how things have been handled to know that this isn't the appropriate place to take a stand. So please, I'm asking purely for the benefit of this thread and not demanding or making threats as a moderator to not derail this thread with off-topic conversation.
You don't have to agree with how things have been handled to know that this isn't the appropriate place to take a stand. So please, I'm asking purely for the benefit of this thread and not demanding or making threats as a moderator to not derail this thread with off-topic conversation.
I feel exactly the same way.
This transitional phase feels all the more daunting now that he's not there to publicly contextualize the shift.
DrForester
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Calamari41
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Amazon has them too!
I was trying to remember which game, but I was sure that Sakurai once replaced Iwata in a Iwata asks. He did the Fire Emblem. I couldn't find the original site where the interview was originally hosted(apparently they published the interview in the Fire Emblem official site that's long gone now), but I've found the original transcript of the interview:
http://tanasmanor.net/sites/fe11/interview/interview1.html
It was a fine interview, but I don't know if Sakurai would like to do them again.
Broken Joystick
At least you can talk. Who are you?
*Bill Begs*
Bill: "Please give me answers"
Kamiya: "No"
Bill: "Please"
Kamiya: "Blocked"
OldGangWarily
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Thanks for posting these. I've been walking past it everyday and it's super heartening.
I was trying to remember which game, but I was sure that Sakurai once replaced Iwata in a Iwata asks. He did the Fire Emblem. I couldn't find the original site where the interview was originally hosted(apparently they published the interview in the Fire Emblem official site that's long gone now), but I've found the original transcript of the interview:
http://tanasmanor.net/sites/fe11/interview/interview1.html
It was a fine interview, but I don't know if Sakurai would like to do them again.
Would be odd for him to the regular host. He doesn't work for Ninty anymore, does he?
FloweryMarston
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the heart of a gamer GDC keynote is excellent
Colonel Mustard
Banned
Aonuma asks?
Or it could be the director of any given game sitting down with key members of the team and just having a discussion...
Or it could be the director of any given game sitting down with key members of the team and just having a discussion...
MDSVeritas
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(from Yasuyuki Honne, translated by Cheesemeister)
https://twitter.com/honnesan/status/621610064642584576
Just to think of Miyamoto being so affected... It was easy to understand before, but the reality of how much it must be affecting him and all the others at Nintendo is finally setting in. The news of the wake and upcoming funeral are bringing back the initial punch of the news too. Guess I'll start off the morning listening to this.
We'll all miss you, Iwata.
sörine;172068236 said:
I mean, yeah, we've had Sakurai asks before. Someone else can, and most likely will, do it.
I'd hope a new CEO could find a tone and presence that fits their own view while also preserving the more popular elements of Iwata's choices. If not, there'd be other, bigger issues at hand.
Satoru Iwata, IT manager at Hobonichi, heh.
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Rösti
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Well, we will all pass away eventually. I like to think that we will get to meet with family, friends and all others that we care about once we leave from this world.
It means we'll see him again in that Big Development Room in the Sky.
I was trying to remember which game, but I was sure that Sakurai once replaced Iwata in a Iwata asks. He did the Fire Emblem. I couldn't find the original site where the interview was originally hosted(apparently they published the interview in the Fire Emblem official site that's long gone now), but I've found the original transcript of the interview:
http://tanasmanor.net/sites/fe11/interview/interview1.html
It was a fine interview, but I don't know if Sakurai would like to do them again.
It's not even "Iwata Asks" in japanese, no? It's just called that in english for the pun, in Japan it's called something else for a different pun.
I feel stupid for asking, what's the pun? I don't see it...
The Japanese name is 社長が訊く 'the company president asks' - I don't see the pun there either :/
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