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[FreedomFighter]

Holy shit...

Goddamn... This is so sudden and so sad.

 

[polg]

really sad news... I'm really struggling to stay focused at work.

 

[shandy706]

Am away from Gaf all day.....see this before bed.

RIP

My thoughts are with his loved ones.

 

[NinjamicWZ]

That's legit sad. Getting to know him the last few years through Nintendo Direct and everything too

 

[Lebon14]

GAF logo should change in honor of Iwata.

YES. YES.

Come on GAF, let's show our respect.

 

[Mr.Marston]

Wow.

Rest in peace.

 

[DirgeExtinction]

Thank you very much.

 

[gashikunFLCL]

Thanks.

 

[Gono]

Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace, rest in glory, Master Iwata

 

[The_Dama]

RIP

 

[MrGerbils]

Terrible

RIP

 

[Mirk]

Yep I am out.

 

[inked_illusion]

Paying my respects, he kept going under major scrutiny and kept his professionalism in order to keep Nintendo going.

R.I.P Mr. Iwata

 

[Drkirby]

So sudden, I didn't think his health was that bad. RIP Iwata

 

[uncleslappy]

When asked about why he refused to layoff anyone at the company:

"I sincerely doubt employees who fear that they may be laid off will be able to develop software titles that could impress people around the world"

What a guy.

 

[Kriken]

Depressing in hindsight

https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/609514061475115008

 

[XxCGSxX]

RIP Iwata :'( thanks for all the fun times.

 

[Vic]

What

 

[kamakazi5]

Thoughts out to his friends and family.

 

[Brazil]

GAF logo should change in honor of Iwata.

This needs to happen.

 

[TheWorthyEdge]

There

Thanks!

 

[L95]

My post got buried away so sorry to ask again but could someone please add a ribbon to my avatar.

 

[Banjotanooki]

Here is a scaled down version for avatars, with a white glow to detach it from the background. And the original. It's quick and dirty.

Can someone put a ribbon on me please?

Iwata made a lot of my childhood fun.

 

[commanderpepper]

Rip.

 

[Kunan]

Holy fuck this is so tragic. I've never felt like this about a celebrity death before. It's so weird to think that there will never be another Iwata Asks, nor another legendary E3 video with him, nor another Nintendo Direct led by him. He's been such a warm personality in this industry, and an example of someone who has lived the dream and gone through all levels of what it means to make games. It's a truly sad day to see him go, especially so young

 

[TheMan]

He helped bring happiness to countless lives. Truly, we've lost one of the greats.

 

[P44]

Fucking Hell.

RIP

An industry legend no matter where you stand on Nintendo

 

[Hubbl3]

Yep... this one got me too. It pretty much sums up what video games mean to me.

 

[onken]

Damn what a shock.

 

[nextgeneration]

Fuck cancer. RIP, Mr. Iwata.

 

[Baroni9]

RIP. He was a huge influence on so many great games. I remember loading up Animal Crossing so many times just to play Balloon Fight.

 

[hurricanes]

R.I.P

 

[Baron_Calamity]

Is my avatar acceptable? I wanted something somber, respectful, and yet celebrates his work.I also kinda suck at everything at the moment.

 

[alundra311]

RIP, Mr. Iwata.

I would like a ribbon on my avatar as well, please. Thank you.

 

[Feltrol]

.

Thank you.

 

[djSyndrome]

My daughters loved watching his directs. We all loved playing his games.

I don't know how to tell them.

 

[Feichaw]

Fuck :'(

 

[fedexpeon]

Geez, the hell?
He looks fine at this E3 and direct show.

 

[lalugubregondola]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZbqrZJ9VA4

 

[lileli]

I'm devastated. ....I never thought I would cry over him but I'm so heartbroken. God he was so young and last words are just too much for me to bear.

 

[Oswen]

Oh my God I can't believe this...

R.I.P. Mr. Iwata, Thank you for all your work.

 

[PhaZZe]

man... this.. is.... sad.... im out....

 

[Htown]

Requesting an Iwata edit to my avatar.

 

[Rastafarian42]

RIP

 

[TheContact]

Wwwhhhaaaaaaaaaaaat??? Nnnoooooooo

 

[Guerrillas in the Mist]

It's a tragedy that someone who lived to bring joy to everyone, young and old, had to be taken from us so soon.

RIP

 

[DangerMouse]

What the?!

Damn, so sudden, I had no idea it was that serious, I thought things were continuously saying he was getting better...man

Thanks for everything, and most recently the Iwata asks with the guys of Xenoblade Chronicles X was a great read.

 

[jinxthejiv]

Wow this was unexpected. RIP Iwata

 

[iShouldGoPro]

Sad Kirby, Balloon Fight Iwata, Bow of Respect Mario.. None of them could break me.

But this..

I'm leaving now.

 

[zero_suit]

Holy shit. This is so unexpected.