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[Pyrrhus]

What does the flag say?

Nintendo.

 

[Schobeleth]

I've had this Smiles and Tears open for a while now. It helps, in its own way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe50NFuDQnc

Oh wow. This one is excellent! Thank you

 

[Forkball]

I don't even know what to say. I've played games he's worked on my entire life. Nothing I can say can convey how much I appreciate everything he's done. He brought joy to so many.

 

[Jachaos]

actually is portugese not spanish

That's actually Portuguese.

Ah, my bad. Thanks!

 

[ZarKryn7]

I just, don't know what to say.

A sad day in gaming indeed.

RIP Iwata

 

[Fusilli Craig]

Fantastic art. Also, count me in on updating the GAF banner.

 

[MidgarBlowedUp]

Completely unexpected.
RIP.

 

[clem84]

Damn. This is too much.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

I...I don't understand.

But I don't wanna be rude by asking this, but in all seriousness, what is the protocol for this? Is there anyone who was chosen to stand in for Iwata in case this happened since I imagine Nintendo probably felt this might be coming, until they can officially decide a new President? Who is the most likely person?

There should probably be seperate thread for this kind of talk but apparently miyamoto and takeda are joint presidency right now until they find a successor.

 

[SmackAttack]

I hate to ask again but I know this thread is moving fast. May I please get a ribbon for my avatar? Can't do it myself at the moment.

 

[botty]

Iwata was a man who truly cared about games and cared about the people who make games.

He gave Sakurai so much creative freedom at Nintendo. It was one of the things I respected the most about him.

 

[Twenty7KVN]

I'm a bit surprised his death made the local NY news tonight. I guess his death really hasn't sung in yet for me.

 

[Zimbardo]

oh man, i feel terrible. so sad ...and only 55. way too young to go.

RIP

 

[ActuallyHulk]

I'm gonna be in shock about this for a while.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdfmf11Wtbo

 

[Volotaire]

There should probably be seperate thread for this kind of talk but apparently miyamoto and takeda are joint presidency right now until they find a successor.

I'll make a thread, although will be ok if mods lock it given the timing.

 

[HellBlazer]

I'm sorry but I must ask again could I have a ribbon added please?

I don't think anyone had done it yet...?

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

What the fuck?

Some people struggle to every move away from the "everything is about sales" mindset

 

[Projectjustice]

I'm so upset, I went out to have a drink. This is depressing.

 

[lazyguy]

Rest in piece Iwata that's alI I can say really, everything that needs to be said already has been said.

 

[DrForester]

Someone shop the ribbon onto the wall.

 

[Cabal]

Shade.

That's pretty cynical given the circumstances, don't you think? If it was a joke, I don't think it hit the mark. If that's your true feeling, you must really see the worst in people. Either way I feel bad for you.

 

[entremet]

Looks like he's survived by his wife. I'm not finding any info on children. He seemed very private, so no idea either.

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

I...I don't understand.

But I don't wanna be rude by asking this, but in all seriousness, what is the protocol for this? Is there anyone who was chosen to stand in for Iwata in case this happened since I imagine Nintendo probably felt this might be coming, until they can officially decide a new President? Who is the most likely person?

The board will probably choose an interim CEO as they seek out potential candidates. It's possible that they already picked out one in advance, but it would have leaked somewhere.

 

[Pikma]

Iwata was one of the true visionaries of the industry. Many may not have agreed with his vision. Others may just not have understood it. But it's sad to see that vision gone forever

It is not gone forever, if there's something he left here with us is that vision, and that vision can still be accomplished.

 

[Chairmanchuck]

Holy shit.

R. I. P.

 

[Yogg]

Oh god... This is a very sad day All my thoughts to his family.

 

[Dad]

Thread is just moving too fast. PM me for requests. Might take a while to get through all of them.

Thank you both.

 

[rouken]

RIP

 

[Bullza2o]

Can Gaf please change their logo to remember Iwata?

Please do this. The whole gaming industry will never be the same without him.

And can someone pls add the ribbon onto my avatar? Many thanks

 

[tanooki27]

one of the very dim points of solace here is that Iwata was a man who planned meticulously. his succession, the company's short to mid to long term strategies, potential responses to little-forseen changes in technological culture - Iwata's likely been planning for months, perhaps years. the man yamauchi chose as his successor will have taken every step to ensure, at least for the time being, continued excellence from nintendo.

 

[SSReborn]

Can I get a ribbon put on my avatar as well please and possibly an inbox link? I really want one but I'm afraid I might miss it due to me leaving for work and with how fast the thread is moving. Thanks greatly if anyone does this.

 

[Stimpack]

Fuck, I just don't even have the words for this. An incredible loss.

 

[Parakeetman]

What does the flag say?

Nintendo.

Its not what the flag says, its the action of having the flag at half-staff

 

[GitarooMan]

What a shock to open up GAF and see this at the top of the page. RIP. A loss for the gaming community.

 

[L.O.R.D]

Satoru Iwata play mario kart DS at stage

 

[renegade_dewitt]

Don't mean to be disparaging in any way, but it will be interesting to hear some of the more behind-scenes stories that emerge after Iwata's death. Already some interesting facets about his immense influence and courageous decisions at the executive level are coming out...

 

[raidenandsolid]

A sad day for gaming indeed. A huge figure gone too early.

RIP and best wishes to his family.

 

[Lumination]

No matter what criticisms people had, Iwata was one of the few execs in the industry that represented us. He wasn't just a businessman, he was a developer and gamer first.

RIP.

 

[Broank]

Damn we lost a true gaming legend.

Rest in peace Iwata-san. My heart goes out to all his family and loved ones.

 

[Neoxon]

I'm surprised Ness isn't on here since Iwata helped make Earthbound happen.

 

[Forensic Scene]

Game respect game. RIP Iwata.

 

[AaronMT86]

I...I don't understand.

But I don't wanna be rude by asking this, but in all seriousness, what is the protocol for this? Is there anyone who was chosen to stand in for Iwata in case this happened since I imagine Nintendo probably felt this might be coming, until they can officially decide a new President? Who is the most likely person?

Protocol is the same for any other company out there, the board interviews candidates until they find the right person

 

[OneEightZero]

Godspeed, Iwata san.

 

[OverturePT]

Heartbreaking.

 

[Beelzebufo]

This is really sad

 

[TheStig88]

Please do this. The whole gaming industry will never be the same without him.

And can someone pls add the ribbon onto my avatar? Many thanks

 

[Lindsay]

I liked Balloon Fight, Earthbound, Pokémon G/S, SSBM an prolly a buncha other games he was involved with! Plus the Iwata Asks were nice reads even for games I wasn't interested in. Here's ta hoping he'll have lotsa fun gaming in the afterlife~

 

[Megidolaon]

This had to have been very unexpected considering he was still working right up until the end. :'-(

 

[immortald3ath]

Man WTF....RIP Mr. Iwata.

 

[Haines]

The shock has finally passed and I'm left with a hole.

Going to be rough as a Nintendo fan for a while.

I'm.just glad to see the man clearly lived his last days doing what he loved