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[Alfebit]

Jesus, I don't even know what to say. My heart goes out to his loved ones. What a terrible day.

RIP Iwata-san

 

[vareon]

It's incredibly saddening because for many he wasn't just president, he was Nintendo's face. Even some people who don't want him as president still want to keep him around, doing Directs and Iwata asks.

 

[Interceptor]

I have no words. What. Why.

Thanks for the last 15 years Iwata. You have been the best influence this industry had.

 

[Penguin]

Wow

Just wow

RIP

 

[Pooya]

RIP. I don't know what to say, really shocked.

 

[Zocano]

Damn. Completely out of the blue.

RIP

 

[Cade]

This is devastating. My heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends. I owe many of my memories to this man.

 

[Miroku129]

RIP Mr. Iwata

Thanks for everything!

 

[~Kinggi~]

R.I.P., in my humble opinion there's absolutely nothing worse than thinking it's getting better and then all of a sudden you get this. Horrible.

Maybe he knew.

 

[7DollarHagane]

He will be missed. He has left his mark on games for all time. He will never be forgotten by those who play games. Can't think of a greater honor for someone who loves games and making games.

 

[eternaLightness]

Oh my goodness.

 

[Data West]

Game Center CX - Balloon Fight

If you haven't seen this, you should watch it.

I was just thinking about his Game Center CX episode like a week ago.

 

[Murdamonk]

RIP Mr. Iwata!

What a sad news!

Condolences to friends, family and fans.

 

[disco]

He was someone I thought was completely invincible. I am holding the tears back. Really very sad. He gave everything he could to that company and its fans.

 

[Diablos54]

Holy shit, I really hoped this was a troll thread... Everyone knew he had health problems but not this bad!
R.I.P Iwata, one of the greats!

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Wow. Really? I thought he was better

 

[Alchemist]

Stunned.

RIP Iwata

 

[mdubs]

No word, holy crap I'm wrecked like damn.

 

[painey]

wow, this is crazy news out of nowhere

 

[wiibomb]

I swear I thought this was one very bad taste troll thread...I had to read it several times and make me believe this was the same person I thought

 

[Z..]

Boom. This is ridiculous.

 

[kelik]

Guh. One of my inspirations as a coder. Pouring one for Iwata.

 

[Professor Renegade]

Holy fuck, this came out of absolutely nowhere. Rest in Peace.

 

[Mudd]

No, no, no, no, no, no.

This can't be true.

My god...

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

Terrible news. 55 is too damn young. Rest in peace.

 

[Lucentto]

He passed on my birthday. What the Fuck.

RIP

 

[DSN2K]

55.....far too young to go :\

 

[RedEther]

Straight outta nowhere

RIP man

 

[BassForever]

 

[openrob]

Does Miyamoto have to step up now?

Omg this came out of nowhere.

Yes, at least in the interim it seems

As a result, the following two Representative Directors remain at the company.
Genyo Takeda (Representative Director; Senior Managing Director)
Shigeru Miyamoto (Representative Director; Senior Managing Director)

 

[Murugo]

I am absolutely astonished. He was one of the great faces of Nintendo's history, and will be incredibly missed.

 

[Mandelbo]

Oh my God, that's terrible
Truly the end of an era...

RIP

 

[Crumbtiny]

Heartbreaking to hear. Prayers for his family, friends, and all those grieving his loss.

 

[jman2050]

This is such terrible news. This day is so terrible now

 

[Kathian]

Holy shit. Very unexpected. Rip

 

[RK128]

My god :'(.

He did a lot right by Nintendo and had contributed his work and passion on many, many games for the company. May he rest in peace and that his family is okay :'(.

 

[Kouriozan]

What the fuck?! So sudden 0_0

Rest in peace, Iwata-sama, I'm so shocked right now.

 

[cube001]

RIP....

 

[I H8 Memes]

Seems like this kind of news probably maybe needs an OT thread as well. Any one else agree?

 

[Gahiggidy]

I'm shocked. I had no idea he was sick. My condolences to his family.

 

[Crayolan]

Holy shit what? Didn't they say his health was improving?

 

[DrForester]

Never see this again...

 

[lt519]

Wow that is sad ):

 

[Tesseract]

you could see it in his eyes, draining him

rip, thanks for being a fun human

 

[73V3N]

I cant believe it

RIP

 

[TurnoftheCentury]

No way, he was so young

 

[Effect]

WTF!? Oh wow.

RIP and thoughts are with his family.

 

[Buttonbasher]

This is the worst news.

RIP

 

[chaosblade]

Terrible news. I thought he was getting better.

 

[SuperJay]

So sad and sudden! RIP Iwata. You will be missed.