Cancer is like that. You can get better, go back to your every day life, then just back to the beginning. And that's even with operations, chemo, etc..there's no guarantee.
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Satoru Iwata Has Passed Away
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The last one really got me. After so many years of Nintendo being a relative mystery, Iwata's biggest impact on me was peeling back the layers, at least a little bit, to see all the minds at work inside of the company. I think he gave the company a tone and voice that didn't exist outside of their games.
That's not how cancer works, him stepping aside would not have slowed down the process. By all accounts he looked normal mere days prior to his death.
He was clearly passionate about his work. I find that incredibly impressive that he had chosen still fulfill his duties up until the very end. Admirable, really, but it was obvious he loved his work.
SmackAttack
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That's it. Iwata never grew up and he was and still is what this industry needs more of.
I still can't believe that he's gone. I was aware of his health issues beforehand, but it still seems surreal to me. He was one of those gaming industry persons that I wanted to live on "forever".
In addition to his legacy as a dev/exec, his ability to be both professional and playful is a quality I've always admired him for. He will be missed. : /
Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata.
In addition to his legacy as a dev/exec, his ability to be both professional and playful is a quality I've always admired him for. He will be missed. : /
Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata.
Today has been the first day I've been able to read this thread for any extended period of time without almost breaking into tears. It's hard to imagine somebody I've never interacted with could make me feel this way but I guess I shouldn't be so surprised since he was responsible for so many moments of joy in my life and the lives of others I care about. This is such a profound loss for the industry as a whole. I know I already posted in here paying my respects but I honestly don't know if I will ever be "done" paying respects. I hope whatever plans for Nintendo he laid in place before his passing can bring even a fraction of the joy and good will the work he was able to accomplish during his life did. Godspeed Mr. Iwata. Godspeed.
Sammy Samusu
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Still hard to believe. :/
My feelings exactly these past few days. I'm slowly snapping out of the funk his death put me in, but I'm not quite there yet. Don't know if I'll ever be.
SmackAttack
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I looked back at the first page, saw some new images, and teared up again.
I gotta know what game that "Hi friend" text is from, the white text with the black background and blue border. It looks kind of like Earthbound, but I just beat Earthbound for the first time and never saw that text.
I gotta know what game that "Hi friend" text is from, the white text with the black background and blue border. It looks kind of like Earthbound, but I just beat Earthbound for the first time and never saw that text.
plutoknight
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Its edited text in the style of Earthbound (inspired by but not in Earthbound)
Frecklestein
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God, I broke down the same night the news broke and if I let the thoughts linger I still feel myself on the verge of tears. Never expected this to hit me as hard as it did. I'm going to miss Iwata.
TheExecutive
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Holy shit where have I been? Just saw this thread. What the hell happened?
Cancer.
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
Or the nicer way to say cancer, bile duct growth.
Waluigilicious
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Just finished the whole game with my little brother and sister. Had an amazing time. Thank you Mr. Iwata for giving us yet another reason to bond and spend time together.
Last night I was playing Smash online and I encountered a guy who's name was "For Iwata."
When the match started, I just ducked and stayed still. He ran at me at first, but stopped before attacking and ducked as well. We just sat there ducking, for a good 20 seconds or so. I then tried to "punch" his name above his head. You know, to try and show him why I was doing this. I accidentally hit him. I tried again, and accidentally hit him again.
Instead of fighting back, he footstooled me. I footstooled him. For the next two an a half minutes or so, we proceeded to "fight" with only footstools, in possibly the most goofy and joyful time I've had with Smash Wii U since launch, before finally going to the ends of the stage, taunting, and fighting for real. It was like I could feel him laughing just as hard as I was from wherever in the world he was.
I think he got it. Rest in Peace Mr. Iwata, thanks for all the fun.
When the match started, I just ducked and stayed still. He ran at me at first, but stopped before attacking and ducked as well. We just sat there ducking, for a good 20 seconds or so. I then tried to "punch" his name above his head. You know, to try and show him why I was doing this. I accidentally hit him. I tried again, and accidentally hit him again.
Instead of fighting back, he footstooled me. I footstooled him. For the next two an a half minutes or so, we proceeded to "fight" with only footstools, in possibly the most goofy and joyful time I've had with Smash Wii U since launch, before finally going to the ends of the stage, taunting, and fighting for real. It was like I could feel him laughing just as hard as I was from wherever in the world he was.
I think he got it. Rest in Peace Mr. Iwata, thanks for all the fun.
D'aww. :-3
Just so I can visualize this better, which characters were you guys using?
I was Ryu, he was Captain Falcon.
The mightiest of men playing like children in a ball pit.
Gah... finally watched this. The clip of Iwata at the end got to me. :*(
I'm also floored that even though this is a man I've never met, I feel deeper feelings of loss with each passing day as the shock continues to wear off.
Haha, amazing
cj_iwakura
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The GameCenter CX episode was great.
brandonh83
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Feels like it's been six months since I saw the thread title.
Thought this was a nice way of showing respect for Iwata.
Wasn't Iwata firmly against the devaluation of video game software with rock bottom prices?
March of the Crabs
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Yeah it certainly doesn't feel like we only heard about this on the 12th. Crazy.
Great stuff.
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Deleted member 17706
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Yes. Although I don't think he made any firm statements on limited-time sales.
Either way, I can't say I'm a huge fan of that person's decision to honor his passing by doing a sale for some video games she made. Just doesn't sit well with me.
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Deleted member 17706
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edit: Yeah, fair enough.
Just watched this. The Iwata clip at the end. Dang... I'm going to miss hearing him talk on this directs you know. Hearing him give awesome announcements.
I still break out in tears when I read this thread, look at all the fan art or watch some of the tribute videos. I never thought about this before his death, but even though I never met Iwata, I always had the feeling to know him as a person. It was just the way he communicated with us or his pure, innocent presence on stage. He often made me smile and laugh and brought me joy. Not only via the games Nintendo made, but also as the genuine and grounded person he was. He didn't speak from above to his audience. He introduced us directly to new games and was just as passionate about them as we are. It was not only a business to Iwata, he really cared. Many of you have mentioned that before, but that's the reason it's so vastly different from the usual feeling you get when a public person dies. With Iwata it is like loosing a friend. And I really wish I could talk to family and friends in real life about this, but none of them is a gamer and could possibly understand.
I still can't imagine a Nintendo without Iwata. He left a hole no one can fill. All we can hope for is, that whoever takes over will honour his legacy and the path he paved for the future.
Thanks Mr. Iwata for all the memories, the fun, the excitement. Thanks for your commitment, for bringing Nintendo closer to the fans and for an overall incredible time. We will miss you!
I still can't imagine a Nintendo without Iwata. He left a hole no one can fill. All we can hope for is, that whoever takes over will honour his legacy and the path he paved for the future.
Thanks Mr. Iwata for all the memories, the fun, the excitement. Thanks for your commitment, for bringing Nintendo closer to the fans and for an overall incredible time. We will miss you!
SmackAttack
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That's pretty great.
SkullHydra
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Well said, and I feel the same way. I've actually been trying to stay out of this thread in order to stop being a mess all day, but I keep getting drawn back.
Iwata will be very missed.
TheExecutive
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You should just assume positive intent until proven otherwise and move on.
If there's one thing I'll miss the most, it's definitely hearing his voice and hearing him making announcements.
bumpkin
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I just watched Iwata's "Heart of a Gamer" GDC presentation for the first time a few minutes ago. Such a great presentation. He had so much insight, a sense of humor, this air of joy as he told his stories, and was just so genuine. As others have said, the absence of all of these qualities is why Nintendo Directs won't be the same without him (if they even do them anymore).
While I haven't been brought to full-on tears (gotten a bit misty here and there), I do feel a deep sadness when I see and watch everyone's tribute videos and artwork. Iwata really was the personification of everything I love about Nintendo and their games/hardware. To think that he won't be around to see what the NX becomes and how their business evolves and expands into other areas (like theme parks) is just really, really sad. If anyone deserved to see it, it was him.
The gaming industry -- and really the world -- lost an incredibly special human being. RIP, Mr Iwata.
While I haven't been brought to full-on tears (gotten a bit misty here and there), I do feel a deep sadness when I see and watch everyone's tribute videos and artwork. Iwata really was the personification of everything I love about Nintendo and their games/hardware. To think that he won't be around to see what the NX becomes and how their business evolves and expands into other areas (like theme parks) is just really, really sad. If anyone deserved to see it, it was him.
The gaming industry -- and really the world -- lost an incredibly special human being. RIP, Mr Iwata.
Mysterious
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I was reading an article a LinkedIn employee wrote on LinkedIn and started crying
brandonh83
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To be fair, why would this change their minds on that particular matter? It doesn't really change what they thought about his decisions. I know what you're saying though, it just makes me curious.
I'd like to think people might use that point you've made as a reason to treat people they don't know less like a punchline and more like a person. That stranger you're badmouthing could be in the middle of some hard times, or even dead for that matter.
MrCookiepants
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You know, I kinda ignored this news after the initial shock. But now, reading this thread and watching all the tributes... I'm getting all misty eyed. I didn't realize how much Mr. Iwata meant to me. He really was an exceptional guy. Nintendo is not gonna be the same without him.
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