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[Steve McQueen]

That hit me way harder than I thought it would. Heartbreaking and really well done. Still feels like a friend has past away...

 

[ThatRandomCliff]

Great tribute. We miss you every day Iwata.

 

[Beren the Empty-Handed]

That was very nicely done.

I still get tears in my eyes when I think about his passing. He was responsible for giving me so many times of joy.

 

[Aostia]

Great tribute

We miss you, satoru!

 

[B33]

What I find most endearing about Iwata is that he didn't possess a mote of cynicism or irony. He loved games and wanted to bring joy to as many people as possible, and he accomplished this with tremendous success with the Wii and DS consoles. That pure, unbridled passion is rare.

 

[Nightbird]

That hit me way harder than I thought it would. Heartbreaking and really well done. Still feels like a friend has past away...

Same here. I didn't thought that I would cry, and yet here I am, wiping tears off my face

 

[AmyS]

Very nice tribute, wonderful person.

 

[TheSpaceBetween]

Out of all the amazing people that have passed over the last year or so... Iwata's death still hurts the most

 

[Zalman]

That was beautiful.

 

[Omzz]

Gone too soon

 

[timetokill]

Beautiful tribute. Somewhat ironic seeing this at GDC, considering his keynote at GDC a few years back about how developers should value their own work was kind of poorly received.

I love that Iwata truly believed that games were for everyone, and his unparalleled drive to share games with everyone through the power of joy and love for one another. There will never be another like him.

 

[Litri]

That was cool.

 

[AGoodODST]

That was really well done.

 

[Sölf]

The music completely destroyed me. Such a beatiful video.

RIP Iwata.

 

[Jintor]

tears

 

[Blooddimond]

;_;7

 

[Kallor]

Big fat lump in my throat, tears in my eyes. Gone far too soon.

 

[cyba89]

That is a really well done tribute.

 

[Herb Alpert]

This is a beautiful tribute.

 

[Jonneh3003]

He must never be forgotten, Iwata's contributions to this industry are invaluable.

 

[mocolostrocolos]

Oh crap.

 

[Samaritan]

 

[Tregard]

Didn't expect to cry.

Cried a lot.

 

[walei]

I'm tearing up at work... damn it still hurts.

Beautiful tribute. Somewhat ironic seeing this at GDC, considering his keynote at GDC a few years back about how developers should value their own work was kind of poorly received.

But it's also at GDC where he gave this career defining quote

On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.

 

[@MUWANdo]

Beautiful tribute. Somewhat ironic seeing this at GDC, considering his keynote at GDC a few years back about how developers should value their own work was kind of poorly received.

For real. People were audibly laughing at some of the stuff he said, as if he'd lost his mind. I bet they feel stupid now.

 

[Thud]

Teary eyes with that ending.

Beautiful.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

To say that was well-made is an understatement.

 

[Shiggy]

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.

 

[BGBW]

Lovely tribute.

Somewhat ironic seeing this at GDC, considering his keynote at GDC a few years back about how developers should value their own work was kind of poorly received.

Which was really weird. "Be proud of what you do." "No!"

 

[BY2K]

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?

 

[DownGrader]

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.

Do you realise that Nintendo DS and Wii, the most popular Nintendo devices and gaming devices in general, are basically results of Iwata's actions?

 

[Shiggy]

What?

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.

 

[Manoko]

Great tribute.
RIP Iwata-san.

 

[Mexen]

Iwata-san :'( thank you very much for your hard work.

 

[Lapidus' Beard]

I shouldn't have watched this at work :'(

 

[MrSaturn99]

Stop making me tear up so early in the morning!

 

[SinCityAssassin]

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'm not following here.

 

[Ultimadrago]

That was wonderful, while the loss so tragic.

;_;7

 

[Japanmanx3]

RIP. *sigh*

 

[Jim_Cacher]

I cry.

 

[Raysoul]

I think my work table is a bit dusty

 

[Japanmanx3]

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 could, and probably should, start disagreeing with you left and and right but this just isn't the thread for that man...

His legacy speaks to all his actions. You bringing up 2 consoles that you feel don't make sense to you has no way of tarnishing that. Not here dude.

 

[NSESN]

Can't watch, i still can't believe it.

 

[CTLance]

Aw man, that was cute. And sad. Thanks for sharing.

 

[gogogow]

Nice tribute, love the art and music. We will always remember you Iwata! Your legacy will always live on!

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.

Not surpised coming from you, so good job, you definitely should discuss this here, in a tribute thread. Good job!

 

[Peltz]

RIP Iwata.

Nintendo Directs just aren't the same without you.

 

[sfried]

RIP Iwata.

Nintendo Directs just aren't the same without you.

Wish there was a way to feel that presence again "directly".

In a sense, I feel Miitomo might've been just that.

Thanks for reminding us what games are all about.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

Legend!

I'm always and forever a Nintendrone.

 

[Majine]

Still can't believe he's gone