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[Afrocious]

Could someone put a ribbon on my avatar, too?

This man is responsible for some of the best gaming years I've had.

 

[Not Spaceghost]

RIP Iwata you were a good man ;__;7

 

[Garrett Hawke]

When I first saw this thread title I hoped so badly that it was either a hoax, or a troll thread.

 

[DICKS AHOY]

Count me in for thinking the logo should be changed to something Iwata-related. Balloon Fight feels the most appropriate to be honest.

 

[OmegaDL50]

Can someone fix my avatar with a ribbon please.


I think I'm going to make a special level in Mario Maker in dedication to Iwata once I get my copy.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

In retrospect, it's kind of great that Balloon Trip was one of the Nintendo World Championship games, isn't it?

 

[MogCakes]

R.I.P.

 

[Innolis]

Man, we lost a legend...such an incredible loss for the industry T_T

 

[d34thfrom4bov3]

This is unreal. I honestly can't think of anything to say other than I hope he rests in peace.

 

[megaman511]

RIP Mr. Iwata.

We will always remember you.

 

[xandaca]

What horrible news to come out of absolutely nowhere. His legacy and impact on Nintendo and gaming will never be forgotten, he was clearly an extremely decent and ethical man whom I remember took a huge pay cut to protect his staff during hard times. It's hard to think of a more noble and responsible way for a CEO to act than that. As a gamer and lifelong Nintendo fan, I can't say I was always delighted with his decisions, but it was clear how much respect he had for the company and its characters and games, what a charming and charismatic presence he was on the Nintendo Directs and Iwata Asks (two fantastic and forward-thinking ideas for bringing the company closer to its fans) and what a delightful, self-deprecating sense of humour he had. He oversaw the development of some exceptional games, one of the most successful consoles of all time with the Wii, and appeared to be enjoying some success at steadying the ship following the struggles of the Wii U. His absence will be keenly felt in every Direct without him and Nintendo has undeniably lost not only one of its most loveable personalities, but a hugely important figure in the industry as well.

RIP Iwata-san.

 

[Kirye]

Holy fuck... RIP Iwata. Whoever takes your place will never be able to fill your shoes.

You brought us happiness for decades and for that we are eternally grateful.

 

[entremet]

Holy Crap!?

This is very shocking.

RIP to his family. Such a lovable guy.

 

[BeforeU]

Tragic. Fuck man I cant believe this. Rest in peace Iwata. You will always be missed.

 

[Heartfyre]

There were many instances where I chose not to download any image programs on my current hardware, but Iwata's death put me over the edge. My avatar shall remain as so until the keen edge of sadness goes away.

 

[Vic]

RIP Mr. Iwata.

 

[Princess Viola]

If someone could please ribbon my avatar?

 

[tabs2002]

This sucks, R.I.P

 

[phalestine]

...

 

[The Wraith]

This is horrible. RIP Iwata.

I didn't even know he was sick? What did he have, cancer?

 

[donny2112]

Game Center CX - Balloon Fight

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

I don't recall having seen the interview part before, so thank you for posting it.

He was full of vigor. May he Rest In Peace and may the faith that Yamauchi showed in him make the next president worthy, as well, to bring honor to them both.

 

[Zeyphersan]

This really came out of nowhere. I don't know how to react, other than to say RIP

 

[The Scollard]

Could someone add the ribbon to my avatar? It's truly sad to see someone with such a legacy as Iwata go, and I would like to honor him by changing my avatar (that and going to play some Nintendo games, and looking back on all the good memories Nintendo has brought me over the years).

Again, it is so sad to see someone like that, who brought such joy to so many gamers, go.

 

[Northeastmonk]

This is very soon. I almost can't believe it. It doesn't feel right. I was expecting to see him very soon.

 

[Caronte]

Oh my God...

 

[Moosehole]

I was worried when he didn't appear on camera for the E3 Digital Event. RIP Iwata-san.

 

[gretos]

 

[Ninja Scooter]

That's way too soon for a family to lose a father. RIP.

 

[bachikarn]

Really surprising. RIP

 

[Lord Error]

I shed a tear for Iwata and his family. What an awful fortune for a man who always seemed so good and cheerful. Life can be so unbelievably random and unfair.

 

[Lebon14]

You made me legit cry there.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

Count me in for thinking the logo should be changed to something Iwata-related. Balloon Fight feels the most appropriate to be honest.

Yeah, put a balloon helmet on that circle.

 

[Madness]

Damn we lost a true gamer and champion of the industry. Whatever you felt about where he wanted to take gaming, he was always a gamer first. So sudden. Rest in Peace.

 

[rhino4evr]

Terrible news. RIP

 

[JimJamJones]

The feels are pouring out.

 

[Baron_Calamity]

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

My guess is he stopped fighting it. The general beat up worn out look for cancer patents comes from the chemo and radiation treatments.

 

[L95]

Requesting an Iwata edit to my avatar.

 

[Bit-Bit]

Damn, I was doing laundry so I'm late to the news.

This is terrible.

 

[diaspora]

Fuck me, I leave GAF for a day and this happens. Rest in peace brother.

 

[ShadowKingpin]

If any awesome person has a moment, could someone please put the ribbon avitar? It would mean so much.

 

[gamergirly]

Wow. Rip Iwata

 

[Miroku129]

Requesting an Iwata edit to my avatar.

Here.

 

[Abounder]

The world just got a little less special, RIP. Iwata's impact is simply incredible, what an untimely passing

 

[Discomurf]

Gun wrenching sad news. As many of you, I don't even know what to say here. Life is too short.

 

[_Ryo_]

I guess with all his heath problems the last few years, this might have been expected... but it's still incredibly sad. My condolences to all of his fans, and people he touched but most definitely to his friends and family.

 

[Cre8]

RIP Iwata san, so young

 

[AdanVC]

Isn't the last thing we heard from Iwata about how he was sorry for E3 as well?

I think that makes it worse.

E: apparently so

like fuck let that sink in

the last we heard from him is him apologizing to us because we didn't like the digital event

Yeah this makes everything even worse right now :'( You can tell just how humble and strong Iwata was. He was probably feeling incredibly ill by the time he wrote those tweets but he just continued going forward and working during E3 week. He even tweeted and updated pic of his Mii looking skinnier... God damn I'm really saaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!!!

 

[silva1991]

RIP. will miss his directs : (

 

[ThatRandomCliff]

What terrible news to come home to. R.I.P Iwata. I will always remember you.

 

[bomblord1]

Prayers go out to his friends and family