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[Angel_DvA]

wtf... I can't realize right now, fucking hell...

 

[Kandinsky]

I cant believe this, I feel like crying, my god D:

 

[dreamfall]

Gah. Rest in peace Iwata :/

 

[Glitchesarecool]

DON'T CHECK THE IGN COMMENTS

Mods are gonna have a good fucking day today.

 

[sir_kevith]

Im legitimately choked up right now this is horrible. He really did come off as a gamer first and i loved him for it.

 

[Kanashimi]

Wow, he seemed healthy at E3, which is what makes it so startling. I knew he had health problems, but I thought they had been dealt with. Rest in piece.

 

[DrBo42]

Shocking loss. Bile duct growth? Absolutely tragic. RIP Iwata

 

[Vilam]

Oh wow. The man certainly had a presence in the industry and I appreciated his candor with fans. Sad to hear this news. RIP =(

 

[Aequitas]

I honestly couldn't believe it when I read the thread title.
RIP

 

[fluffydelusions]

WTF RIP

 

[NateDrake]

The video game industry lost a true pioneer today.

 

[TetraGenesis]

Holy shit. That's fucking tragic.

 

[Rubixcuba]

Game Center CX - Balloon Fight

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

This helps so much, thank you.

 

[Darkgran]

Very sad.

RIP

 

[Pinky]

Are you fucking kidding me???

RIP, Mr. Iwata.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Maybe Shibata? I honestly have no idea. Everyone on the board of directors is incredibly old. It won't be Miyamoto. He's 62 and too ingrained on the creative side of things. Aside from Shibata, I cannot think of anyone else. NOE has had a very solid turnaround under his leadership.

Kimishima is my guess. He spearheaded Pokemon in the US and oversaw the Wii boom in the west.

He was moved to NCL when Iwata became CEO of NOA. I wonder if he was doing that knowing he was getting sick.

 

[cloudstrife]

 

[Dice//]

Whaaat


Edit: He died on my birthday :'(

Happy birthday!

 

[Mohonky]

What? Seriously? How?

He wasnt even that old.

RIP.

 

[Dimefan3]

Wow, just wow.

RIP


Wonder what this means for Nintendo now....

 

[Vice]

wTF. Rest in Peace.

 

[striferser]

RIP Mr.Iwata

 

[jorgejjvr]

Omg no way...

 

[ASIS]

Could someone please add this to my avatar? Thanks in advance.

 

[GoxRx]

Oh no

Rest in peace Mr. Iwata

 

[FallenOwl]

RIP Mr. Iwata...

 

[WORLDWIDEWII]

RIP.

 

[gimmmick]

No fucking way!

R.I.P

 

[daTRUballin]

I remember when Hiroshi Yamauchi passed away two years ago and that was huge news. And now this?

 

[Formless]

RIP

 

[Niraj]

So sad to hear this Wishing the best for his loved ones

 

[cacildo]

This is a sad day for us

 

[ShyMel]

While I knew he had health problems, I wasn't expecting this. Rest in peace Iwata.

 

[Mechazawa]

FUCKIN.

WHAT.

 

[Ryfferr]

Honestly thought he was making good recovery =[

RIP Iwata.

 

[Umibozu]

RIP Mr. Iwata.

It's so sudden I don't even know what to think. He will truly be missed

 

[Astral/H3X]

There are no words. Rest in peace.

 

[Garcia el Gringo]

I was pulling for him since the news of his condition was first announced. Condolences.

I started playing games with Kirby and my most profound, recent gaming experience has been discovering Earthbound through Virtual Console - it felt like a lost childhood gem for me. Just magic. I really appreciate the fun I had because of this man's game development and business.

 

[BlitzKeeg]

This is so sad. Iwata was one of my favorite leaders in the business. Condolences to his family.

 

[jtb]

RIP.

 

[BShadowJ]

Wait what??? Wow... RIP

 

[obijkenobi]

Damn, I thought he was getting better. RIP

 

[_SAKY_]

Just unbelievable....wow. So young. I am truly sadden.

Thank you Mr. Iwata for everything you contributed to fans and the industry. You made this life more enjoyable for millions of people around the world. Your legacy will be remembered for years to come and you will be missed by so many.

 

[zeioIIDX]

Saw this on another gaming forum and didn't believe the title of the thread so I raced over here immediately and saw it was here too.....I'm in shock right now.

 

[EDarkness]

Damn, his situation must have been much more serious than anyone knew. Even so this took me by surprise. I thought it was a joke at first, but it's true. Oh man, this is...damn. My heart goes out to his family. He still had many years ahead of him....

 

[FullmetalPain]

Some of the comments on gamefaqs are pathetic. I truly despise that site.

 

[Codeblue]

Absolutely tragic. RIP and thanks for everything.

 

[Sectorseven]

Damn, thought he was getting better.

Was he at E3?

 

[Kumo]

Wow I can't believe it.... I didn't think this day would come so soon.

Rest in peace, Iwata. You've earned it.

 

[RPG_Fanatic]

It is sad to see someone who contributed so much to the industry die so young. I thought he had good views towards gaming and I was hoping he would be able to turn things around for Nintendo.

I'll remember him for the awesome Iwata Asks and Nintendo Directs. Delivered Directly to us.