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[Mischief Maker]

Not surprised Polygon messed up such a basic tweet, but for such an important figure in there industry.....what an insult, he deserves much better than that. I have no doubt there will continue to be an outpouring of love from throughout the industry.

 

[Basketball]

 

[Kater]

This is adorable.

Omg, Kirby.

This tears me apart. T_T

 

[Prototype]

Damn, i feel thunder struck. Like this came out if no where. I'm really sad.

 

[CoolZombie360]

Very sad. RIP Mr Iwata :-(

 

[moeman]

RIP Iwata san. Seeing some of these stories from NOA employees shows why he was such a wonderful boss and a great person. We often get so involved with how a company is doing financially or their output of games and forget that these are human beings interacting with other human beimgs. I hope the future of Nintendo will lead in Mr. Iwata's footsteps and keep the positive energy and happiness Mr. Iwata nurtured.

I'll always remember Nintendo's games picking me up during some of my most difficult times in life and the joy I get from remembering my childhood with the N64 and Gamecube. Iwata played a huge role in all of that, and for that I am grateful.

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

It's probably been said already, but does anyone else find it really sad that the last thing we heard from him publicly outside of shareholders, was that he was sorry that he let us all down at E3?

 

[Revan]

Whoa.

I grew up with Mario and my son did too. The countless hours we spent with the Mario Galaxy games are moments I'll never forget for as long as live - and it was all thanks to him.

I'm speechless.

Rest in peace Iwata-san.

 

[EulaCapra]

I'm at a loss for words... Shine bright like a Superstar wherever you are.

 

[Hip Hop]

I agree.

He's one of the most beloved gaming icons here.

Yup, his company birthed this whole thing.

 

[jhmtehgamr20xx]

Wow, had literally no feeling this was ever even going to happen. So sudden. RIP Iwata you will be sincerely missed.

Yup, his company birthed this whole thing.

Not to be a dick but you're wrong. That company was Magnavox and the system was the Odyssey.

Just being historically accurate here.

 

[L Thammy]

Could I also get the ribbon? Thanks.

 

[FirewalkR]

55 years old, he was so young! :/ Rest in peace.

 

[yaesir]

A big loss for the gaming industry, certainly going to leave a hole.

 

[L95]

Can someone put it on my avatar please?

 

[PreyingShark]

This uh

What

Um uh wow what what WHAT?

Like FUCK damn RIP!

 

[Kaizer-Tempest]

R.I.P Iwata.

 

[Marven]

RIP Iwata and thank you for all the wonderful memories.

 

[Morfeo]

I want a ribbon too is anybody would be kind enough to shop it into my avatar.

 

[daveo42]

Just caught the news on my Twitter feed. Depressing news. You will be missed Iwata.

 

[shoryukens]

I can't believe it...

 

[Nudull]

I'd like a ribbon too, if anyone's willing.

Jesus...I really can't believe it.

 

[GWX]

Mushroom? Maybe Kirby? Red and white GAF logo?

Red and white would be perfect, imo.

 

[EagleEyes]

Rest in peace Mr. Iwata

 

[jetpacks was yes]

Damn this is such a shock.

 

[MajorMane]

I was holding it together listening to "Smiles and Tears" until it got to "I miss you."

... fuck man.

 

[CelestialOkami]

Thank you for everything you have done for Nintendo Mr. Iwata. You will always be remembered for making many people smile over the years.

 

[m_shortpants]

Wow, so young!

RIP.

 

[Kathian]

He was young at 55; biliary cancer is bad though. He never looked that sick though ;he hid it very well.

It will be interesting to see how Nintendo moves on with new leadership, he seemed like a strong willed guy with regards to leadership (my way or the highway). He was a real character ( and a likeable one) in an industry with a lot of unlikeable people( who seem to exist only to fleece gamers) and will be missed. It is a sad day for gaming.

Got a feeling NX might be further out than we expect now. Could have been to show Nintendo is planning long term and not reliant on key individuals.

 

[Regulus Tera]

 

[TomShoe]

Makes me wonder who's going to lead Nintendo going forward. I assume Miyamoto will step up in the meantime, but long-term it's anyone's guess. Satoru Shibata, perhaps? Tatsumi Kimishima? Reggie?

 

[Aaronrules380]

god the feels

 

[Celegus]

That is horrible... wow. I can't even. RIP.

 

[Miroku129]

I'd really appreciate it if someone could add a transparent RIP Iwata ribbon to my avatar. I have zero photoshop skills.

 

[Lingitiz]

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What the hell... -_-

Don't bother quoting that crap in here. Not worth it.

 

[Zubz]

I knew he had struggled with cancer, but I thought he was recovering well. This just came out of nowhere. RIP, Mr. Iwata, and thank you for all you've done for the industry. He changed it for the better, and it won't be the same without him.

 

[neotokyo360]

RIP

 

[JBourne]

Fuck, this is terrible. The next few Nintendo Directs are going to be very sad.

 

[timetokill]

This one hurts.

This one hurts a lot.

Thank you, Mr. Iwata, for all that you've done for games and the people who play them.

 

[Jamix012]

Oh my god. I'm legitimately breaking down here. This man helped define so many experiences in my life. Rest in peace Iwata, you will be sorely missed.

 

[ExitPlanetDust]

Shocked and saddened. R.I.P.

 

[Throwaway123456789]

What the hell... -_-

Don't bring that shit over here dude.

 

[AfroDust]

RIP Iwata. Put smiles on millions of people across the globe. A feat very few men ever accomplish.

With that said, Any idea on the fallout?

Iwata always pushed for their properties to remain on nintendo controlled platforms. The board eventually pressured him into the Dena deal. Iwata also ushered in the blue ocean hardware strategy of not competing via specs but with innovation thus making the Wii the highest selling nintendo platform.

Dont even know what direction Nintendo will go from here

This is what I'm wondering.

 

[Interceptor]

Hiroshi Yamauchi saw Satoru Iwata as the man that would lead Nintendo into the next century. Irreplaceable person and leader.

Soo much to process. Wish none of this was true.

Yeah. Iwata was living and breathing Nintendo. Yamauchi handpicked him because he fully understood what this company is about. Can´t even start to imagine how it will be without him. Goodbye Iwata san. We will miss you.

 

[Dr. Buni]

Damn, that was unexpected. I always liked watching Iwata speaking, his Engrish was so charming. Nintendo Directs will never be the same.

R.I.P.

 

[Wonko_C]

It's always shockingly sad when you see someone so full of life and joy suddenly pass away. RIP.

 

[mdubs]

Have Sony and Microsoft said anything about this on their Twitter?

Adam Boyes and Shu paid tribute on Sony side, Aaron Greenberg, Mike Ybarra and Ken Lobb from Microsoft side. I'd assume Phil Spencer will tweet something soon as well

 

[NolbertoS]

Wow, RIP Mr. iwata. Nintendo really kept his illness under wraps from shareholders. He looked somewhat Ok, but deep down he had terminal cancer and went out the way he wanted which was working as the CEO. Reminds me of a Canadian politician that recently won opposition status for his party only to pass away 2 months after the election, with terminal cancer.

 

[wapplew]

Iwata play ballon fight is my favorite video from him.
Such a great person

 

[Cathcart]

What the hell... -_-

Maybe you could just not post that.