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[Regiruler]

I know I should be sad but tears aren't coming

I'm either in such a shock I don't believe it or I'm just inhuman

 

[JMDSO]

It's on the investor site if anyone hasn't posted this: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/

 

[Voidguts]

edit: double posted, server errors at the time. still can't believe this news

 

[Prosopon]

Holy crap.

 

[Retrocide]

Holy crap...RIP

 

[Eusis]

Oh no, no no no.

RIP.

 

[evanmisha]

Wow... Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata.

 

[Escalario]

Gaming world just lost one of the most magnificent programmers, and Nintendo lost the director that orchestrated their bestselling console and portable.

My condolences to everyone affected. RIP Iwata.

 

[Santiako]

Fucking hell, RIP. Completely unexpected.

 

[Auctopus]

 

[jabuseika]

Wow, this makes me really sad.

Godspeed Nintendo.

 

[ASIS]

This is so sudden I don't know what to say. He was sick but I didn't know it was that serious.

Iwata, you were a legend and will always be remembered by your fans. Thank you for everything and may you rest in peace,

This is so sad.

 

[LuFel]

I cant believe it! Its Imposible!!

NOOOOOOOOOoooooooooo....


RIP

 

[daTRUballin]

I knew he had health problems, but I didn't know it was life threatening

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

I thought he was getting better. He looked so alive and healthy from the Direct videos.

So unexpected. Jesus man, RIP Mr. Iwata.

 

[NeoXChaos]

 

[Trust me. I'm a PhD]

Do we have any additional sources or information? This is truly tragic if true... reminds me of when Ryan Davis passed away... it is the sudden ones that really hurt the most. I pray that his family is ok...

 

[noqtic]

I thought he was getting better....

r.i.p. Iwata-san

 

[hushlorentz]

Aww. Really sad and unexpected.

 

[Frozenprince]

Holy shit.

Just... holy shit.

I didn't know his health was that bad.

 

[nintendoman58]

I...oh my goodness.

RIP.

 

[DrForester]

WTF?! I didn't know he was having any issues.


Very sad. R.I.P.

 

[Draconian]

Terrible news. RIP Iwata. Your personality and accomplishments will never be forgotten.

 

[PhantomVash808]

No way.
RIP Iwata

 

[HK-47]

RIP

 

[facelike]

RIP

May your legacy in gaming live on forever.

 

[Memory]

RIP to a great man, a legendary man.

 

[psychotron]

So sad.

 

[NekoFever]

Yeesh, I did a double take when I saw the thread title. I was racking my brains to remember another Satoru Iwata because I felt sure it couldn't be him.

RIP

 

[1.21Gigawatts]

Wow. Sad.
Came unexpected, at least for me. Thought he was doing better recently.

 

[MarkusRJR]

RIP. He was the face of Nintendo for me tbh. Not sure who can even replace him.

I thought he was getting better too.

 

[Boy Wander]

Shit, man. That's terrible. To be honest, I've been worried about the way he looked after his recent surgery and thought maybe he should take a break, but never expected this. Awful news, RIP to a true legend of video gaming. You were too young Iwata and you'll be missed.

 

[PhaZZe]

MAN, why, he was great, iwata ask and directs!! D:, this makes me sad D:!

RIP

 

[chuckddd]

Terrible news. RIP

 

[Big One]

Holy shit talk about a shot in the heart all of a sudden.

RIP. Great man.

 

[Nocturnowl]

I was just wondering earlier when I'd next see Iwata hosting a direct and suddenly this news, how horrible, RIP.

I'm not sure what else to say really, he will very much be missed.

 

[faint.]

Oh my god. RIP Mr. Iwata.

 

[The Xtortionist]

This guy was the reason Pokemon Gold and Silver had the Kanto region included, because he was able to compress Johto's data to like half of the cartridge's memory. And he basically reprogrammed Earthbound by himself. He was an extraordinary programmer and a wonderful executive at Nintendo. This is such a shock.

I said goddamn.

Guy is mythic.

 

[Mato]

I mean we didn't even know he was THAT bad. It's just so sudden. Such a skillful and intelligent man. The company feels weaker after this news.

 

[Baleoce]

 

[vanx0]

I can't even.... wow... what?

 

[Chilled_Eskim01]

Holy shit... I... I don't believe it

 

[lalugubregondola]

R.I.P

 

[sixteen-bit]

Damn, RIP

 

[ironcreed]

Oh my God. I heard awhile back that he had some issues, but it seemed like he was alright. I swear, life is so fragile and you just never know.

 

[LegalEagleMike]

Terrible news. RIP.

 

[Gleethor]

Jesus, man. Fuck cancer.

 

[Raxus]

Poor man. RIP.

 

[Pailaith]

Thanks for all the memories from all the great games you have worked on over the years and more.

RIP

 

[~Kinggi~]

Well thats a shocker. RIP