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[balgajo]

Man, such a loss. Fucking cancer...
He had the same cancer as my mother, I knew it was very agressive but I was hoping that he found it early.

 

[Kaako]

Just heard, R.I.P.
Thank you for your contributions to this medium that I love.

 

[xPixels]

The music on /v/

;___;

W-why did you post this. Sobbing. T___T

 

[Banjotanooki]

Can someone ribbon my avatar please?

 

[black_vegeta]

Man...RIP Iwata.

 

[-Horizon-]

I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.

A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.

Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.

Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.

Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.

Oh man ;~;
Props to Iwata for taking the time to do that.

 

[CloakBass]

 

[Fantomas]

Here is a scaled down version for avatars, with a white glow to detach it from the background. And the original. It's quick and dirty.

Thanks for making this ribbon, ElTorro.

Still very upset about this news. I've been sitting here for like an hour now, completely unable to go back to playing a game.

RIP Mr. Iwata.

 

[Peltz]

I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.

A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.

Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.

Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.

Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.

Thank you for sharing this. He was as joyful as they come.

 

[Soma]

Damn, for a sec from my twitter feed I thought he had just left the company (I knew he was pretty sick and all)

Then I saw the title of this thread and was shocked.

Very sad loss. Rest in peace.

 

[The Boat]

Damn, terrible, terrible news. RIP, thank you for everything Mr. Iwata!
;_;

 

[onQ123]

R.I.P

 

[RM8]

Holy cow this thread has gotten so sad All the gifs, I can't.

Who cares about his status as Nintendo's CEO, this man was such an awesome, overly-positive, adorable dreamer who made our lives a bit brighter.

 

[Dynomutt]

R.I.P. and Thank You.

 

[Darth Tastrophe]

Goodbye, Mr. Iwata. And thank you.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.

A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.

Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.

Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.

Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.

Haha, that's amazing.

 

[george_us]

Holy shit I thought he recovered?

Wow. RIP.

 

[Phoenix Fang]

I thought this was a joke. I feel horrible about it now. What the hell man. Only 55.

 

[Kodaman]

I'm... I don't know.. kind of.. shocked.
Hope he didn't suffer...

Spoiler

FUCK YOU CANCER FUCK YOU FUCK YOU

 

[Kud Dukan]

Thanks for everything Iwata. RIP :*(

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.

A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.

Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.

Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.

Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.

This is just.... thanks for sharing.

 

[big_erk]

This has been a really tough year for me. I've lost my Mother, 2 uncles, my 4 year old cousin and my dog, and now this. I seriously hope the rest of the year is positive.

RIP

 

[GoodCoffeeJoey]

I don't understand how you can die from a bile duct growth.

It's a rare type of cancer.

 

[HylianHero12]

Thank you very much.

 

[GamePnoy74]

='(

 

[MrSaturn99]

listening to aquatic ambiance now

god dammit

 

[celebi23]

100% behind this. Still in shock

 

[Mailenstein]

Very awful news. Life is weird sometimes.

RIP

 

[Princess Viola]

Thanks

 

[Neoxon]

We're gonna miss you, Iwata.

 

[DrForester]

 

[Kriken]

That would be fine, that's also where I wanted it.

Thank you!

 

[Harts316]

Maybe out of this tradegy something good will come out of it. Everyone here can agree that Nintendo was languishing and had been directionless as company since the failure of the WiiU. Maybe some new people at the top will take Nintendo to new heights.

 

[Skipzoid]

This is a huge loss both for his family or Nintendo, but for gaming in general.

Rest in peace, sir.

 

[Sushigod7]

I'm so sad this is the end of a era like his decisions or not guy was great. So freaking broken up about it.

 

[-Horizon-]

https://twitter.com/itoi_shigesato/status/619659284435959808

Translated by the cheese.

Right in the feels D:

 

[Here For The Free Feed]

so sad, will be sorely missed

 

[Ashilyn]

Bye, Satoru-san.

Aaaaand I'm done. I'd managed to keep from tearing up until that. God damnit.

 

[Neiteio]

My second post in this thread. I still can't process this. A few people PM'd me. I tried to think aloud and clear my head.

The man exuded gentleness and a genuine desire to make people happy. All people. You feel that spirit, that love in every game he worked on, directly or indirectly. "Iwata laughs" became a meme. In truth it was the laugh of someone who values kind, innocent fun.

I think that's why he connected with us all. There's no judgment in Nintendo games. Just a warm, inviting sense of unconditional love.

Still can't believe he's gone. But in so many ways, he's not.

 

[Rebel Leader]

AWWW

 

[Volotaire]

I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.

A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.

Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.

Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.

Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.

A great story. thanks.

 

[Mysterious]

Can someone please give me a ribbon?

 

[rpmurphy]

RIP. He never looked to have recovered much after his hospitalization when I watched the Directs, but I at least hoped his health was stable. What a huge loss for the gaming industry.

 

[GhaleonQ]

I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.

A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.

Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.

Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.

Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.

Iwata was steadfast that he would never institute layoffs. A lot of people in the business world criticized him for this, saying that sometimes you have to do it and have no choice. Iwata would always say that's not how it works in art - if people fear for their jobs, they won't make the best art they can make.

I always figured he thought that way because he's been on the other end, he knows what it's like to make video games for a living. He doesn't view developers as expendable, he doesn't want them to leave, he wanted them to make great games and be happy doing it.

Whatever you think of the results, we're probably never going to get a major gaming CEO like that again. I think Iwata is one of the few CEOs that would call anyone who developed games a friend.

I won't have time tonight to read through everyone's posts, but these 2 are beautiful. (No surprise from you, ShockingAlberto.) What a sad reason for me to return to NeoGAF. *tears up*

 

[TomShoe]

Someone asked for a GAF logo?

Behold the power of 10,000 hours in MS Paint

 

[L95]

If someone could add the banner to my avatar it would be greatly appreciated.

I did.

U-uh, lemme find the post.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=171717131&highlight=#post171717131

 

[poy1990]

RIP

 

[Slowdive]

I've been crying since hearing the news, so I need a bit of an outlet to write this I suppose.

A few years ago a few thought I was kinda crazy because I got super frustrated I wasn't able to meet Mr. Iwata. During E3, I'd just show up too late here or there, always missing the window of opportunity to meet him. I really wanted to meet him because of everything he helped accomplish with Nintendo and I just wanted to say thanks. Call it something akin to meeting an idol or something, I don't know.

Anyway... my husband was lucky enough to work with him when he was in the RWC office and always had the nicest things to say about him. Well, whenever he was in the office, I'd have him take my 3DS to work to get Mr. Iwata's Mii and StreetPass. For SOME reason, he had all the rare puzzle pieces, who'da thunk it! One time when he was in town, I decided to write a private message to him, just for fun. I never thought he'd ever take the time to write something back.

Well, shockingly he did! I'm still stunned he took the time to do so because unlike E3, this is a company/work environment and I imagine he was fairly busy at a CEO.

Now he's passed on and I don't even have the right words. RIP Mr. Iwata, I really did like the banana joke.

Wow. Thanks for sharing.

 

[TheChits]

Oh damn

 

[Zero²]

RIP Mr.Iwata, you were a true man of passion and will live forever in the hearts of every Nintendo fan. I really thank you for all that you have done for us and this art that you and we love so much.
Thank you.