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[Jonneh3003]

Seeing the tribute just reminds me of that he was merely a man of words, not of actions. Had he acted on what he promised and envisioned, I am sure the company would not face such severe challenges today.

Get out of here, there's no place for this in a tribute thread.

 

[Kevinroc]

That was a lovely tribute.

 

[Steve.1981]

A lovely tribute to a special, unique human being.

As someone who grew up with Nintendo by my side every step of the way, it's no exaggeration to say a small, innocent part of me died along with Satoru Iwata. I felt the same way when Robin Williams died. I guess it's just a part of growing older.

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Hey Kohler, if you're still around and you read this, nicely done.

 

[Kazer]

;_;

That's a great tribute!

 

[Pinky]

Very touching and very well done. RIP, Mr. Iwata. You are greatly missed.

 

[Memory]

Very nice tribute, so many feels...

 

[Garrett Hawke]

 

[Warrior_Keoni]

Remarkable tribute. RIP Iwata-san.

 

[KevinCow]

In school right now, but tagging this thread to check it out later.

 

[mentallyinept]

Really well done.

 

[Celine]

I don't like this kind of "fictional" tribute.
It's aimed more to the figure (CEO of Nintendo) than the man (Satoru Iwata).

The man deserves to be remembered though, no doubt about it.

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

He was something else. A man of great integrity in a cynical business. Someone who took pride in childlike innocence and the purity of fun for everyone, even as the majority of the industry pushed forward with increasingly complex, more narrow and more exclusive visions.

We miss you Mr. Iwata.

 

[Peltz]

I don't like this kind of "fictional" tribute.
It's aimed more to the figure (being CEO of Nintendo) than the man.

The man deserves to be remembered though, no doubt about it.

I sort of understand what you're saying, but Iwata was as much a friendly "character" as he was a real flesh and blood man of many real world accomplishments.

I found it to be tasteful.

 

[Abyssal God]

Crying now, we're never getting someone as amazing as Iwata ever again.

 

[Celine]

Seeing the tribute just reminds me of that he was merely a man of words, not of actions. Had he acted on what he promised and envisioned, I am sure the company would not face such severe challenges today.

What a stupid statement.
He was a man who spoke words and acted accordingly of what he believe was the best.
Not always his decisions were proven right but he sure did his best for Nintendo.

 

[BlueMagic]

Crying now, we're never getting someone as amazing as Iwata ever again.

I definitely agree.
Excellent video.

 

[SOR5]

I can't recall anyone who knew him personally who actually disliked Iwata

 

[B33]

Seeing the tribute just reminds me of that he was merely a man of words, not of actions. Had he acted on what he promised and envisioned, I am sure the company would not face such severe challenges today.

The Wii and DS were such great systems with vastly different and simple input devices. They seemed to get it right, they wanted to make games accessible and provide new experiences.

Till today I cannot understand how the 3DS and Wii U happened. Both systems do not make the slightest bit of sense if you listen to what Iwata preached in the years before.

I don't agree and this isn't the place for this discussion.

 

[Admiral Snackbar]

I finally understand, Mr. Iwata.

Wonderful tribute.

 

[OnionPowder]

 

[Fantastapotamus]

Crying now, we're never getting someone as amazing as Iwata ever again.

At least not in that kind of position.
There are a lot of amazing people out there, but not a lot of them are the president of a multimillion $ company.

 

[DMiz]

Amazing tribute. Wherever he is, I imagine Iwata is still creating fun ways to interact and play video games there, too.

It's still hard to sometimes read posts that mention 2015 was the "Year of Dreams" when you contemplate that Iwata also tragically passed away during this time.

 

[Axass]

I cried.

 

[Abyssal God]

At least not in that kind of position.
There are a lot of amazing people out there, but not a lot of them are the president of a multimillion $ company.

yeah, that's what I meant.

 

[Rösti]

この世の外の、私たちの好き響く、岩田-上。

 

[MiguelItUp]

What a beautifully well done tribute. Watching it at work was probably not the wisest choice.

 

[JimJamJones]

Getting all teary eyed at work

Really great job.

 

[viHuGi]

RIP my friend, you were such a inspiration to the whole industry <3

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Whatever the NX is, its his child too.

 

[Meesh]

That was perfect.

Am I wrong to want Iwata characterized in an upcoming 3ds or WiiU game? NX? Maybe Iwata could be an NPC in Zelda, or the next Kirby?

 

[Daknight]

Great tribute, still get teary eye seeing tributes about his passing. I don't think that will ever change.

RIP Iwata.

 

[Avenger54321]

Such a beautiful tribute RIP Iwata, we still miss you

 

[KevinCow]

I still have trouble wrapping my head around the fact that he's gone.

 

[Kobun Heat]

Hey Kohler, if you're still around and you read this, nicely done.

Thanks, I did what I could to help and was really happy to be asked. Everyone involved is overwhelmed by the outpouring of appreciation, here and elsewhere. David, Shawne and Raber made something magical.

 

[kyo2004]

Snif... ...

Brilliant video to remember...

 

[Arkeband]

I was wondering who did the art, and yeah, it's David Hellman!

He's the guy who drew all the graphics for Braid.

 

[73V3N]

That was amazing

 

[Herbspiceguy]

Beautiful.

 

[Pinky]

I still have trouble wrapping my head around the fact that he's gone.

Same here. At the end, his health deteriorated so rapidly I think it caught many off guard. It was so fast. I'll never forget the before and after pics he took. That after pic is so heart-breaking. You could really see how bad it had gotten.

 

[Insaniac]

A man with a warm glowing soul who's life was tragically cut short

R.I.P.

 

[daemonkiller92]

What an amazing tribute for an amazing person. RIP Iwata.

 

[Ghostofst4rm4n]

Such an amazing human being. He has touched in some part every facet of what I truly love about Nintendo. This was a very touching tribute.

 

[Grylvak]

Beautiful video. Started tearing up at work.

 

[Seik]

Very well made tribute.

Them feels.

 

[red731]

Tears

Rest in peace and thank you for everything

Time is flying

 

[Boy Wander]

Not what I expected before I clicked the link. Beautiful, fitting and moving tribute.

 

[Lebon14]

I cried. I miss you Iwata... I miss you so much...

 

[El Odio]

Damn... that hit me harder than I thought it would...

 

[jmdajr]

I don't think I can watch...

Spoiler

:'(