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[Neoxon]

That doesn't sound real.

I like to think that it is. But yeah, someone already pointed out that this is fake, & it breaks my heart.

 

[hydragonwarrior]

Absolutely shocked when I saw this on my FB news feed.

I can't remember another company president who stood out as much as he did aside from Sony's gaming division CEO. He will be missed as a Nintendo fan, and source of many memes during the Nintendo Wii reign.

 

[BigEvilTurtle]

Fuck. Rest in peace.

 

[Afrocious]

Thanks. I appreciate this.

 

[nekomix]

OMFG, so he was THAT ill... Shit. RIP

 

[Fandangox]

Guy was a legend, you could tell he really cared about games. Rest in peace.

 

[jett]

what the fuck

 

[Boss Mog]

Damn this is crazy. I can't believe it. I hope it wasn't due do stress and overworking.

 

[Jaymageck]

Holy crap, this shocked the hell out of me. That's so sad. RIP Iwata.

 

[Kammie]

A sad day. Rest in peace.

 

[ShinRPGamer]

So it might be much to ask, but could someone add the Iwata Ribbon to my avatar on the top right corner and change Ganondorf's expression to either a smile or smirk? I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

[JumpJeff84]

Respect to that man. Seemed like a genuine dude.

 

[-Eddman-]

May he rest in peace.

Damn, this is probably the first time the passing of a complete stranger makes me legitimately sad. He seemed to be a honest and good person in an industry full of douchebag executives.

It's heartbreaking to think that the recent Nintendo struggles with Wii U's financial failure and his excessive work load accelerated his illness.

He was an impressive developer and businessman, a true prodigy if you ask me. The videogame world lost a legend of the same historical importance as Bushnell or Yamauchi.

 

[Crayolan]

It's crazy to think that the man must have had some of the best medical care in the world and it still wasn't enough. Fuckin' cancer.

Oh man...

 

[Morfeo]

Wow, even better. Thank you so much!

 

[LCGeek]

I'd be mean and go for the jugular but this man was unappreciated visionary despite how some gambles turned out. Iwata had balls and may he rise to heaven and show em how it's done.

Talk about bad timing for Nintendo.

 

[Leynos]

Well, all of those shareholders who wanted him gone have now got their wish.

He will be sorely missed, and I don't know who will fill his shoes. He honestly seemed to love video games, and treated them more than just "product."

Add my vote to having the NEOGAF logo changed, and could someone kindly add a ribbon to my avatar? My PC is dead, and I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[Hip Hop]

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.

If anyone can do this one for me, I'd appreciate it.

 

[SmackAttack]

I know many people keep asking for ribbons for their avatars but can I please have one too?

 

[Scalpel Knight]

I was taking a short nap, then woke up to see this topic all of a sudden. I initially thought this was just a joke in exceedingly poor taste. This hurts so much. Iwata meant (means) so much to gaming, and to all of us. It seemed he was getting better.

RIP, Mr. Iwata. I feel as if part of my childhood has been taken from me with your passing.

 

[Ouroboros]

Sad news today....my condolences to his family and friends.

Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata.

 

[vinnygambini]

Smosh crew - Ian

Big loss for Nintendo and gamers worldwide with Satoru Iwata. RIP

https://twitter.com/SmoshIan/status/620409212653301760

 

[theeraser]

I hope more stories of Iwata's interactions with press/other industry people continue to come out. Every story I've read continues to paint him as the genuinely kind, fun-loving guy I've always believed he was.

 

[Lazulic]

This is probably his last picture

damn, he does look so much skinnier here. interesting catch.

i will miss iwata asks, they were extremely insightful and enjoyable. hope we can still get that kind of casual interviews with developers going forward, however they choose to do it.

 

[Bullza2o]

Wait what?! Oh man... RIP

 

[nkarafo]

What does Iwata do? He checks the code himself. He does such a thorough checking job that the game comes out on time, while still continuing his duties as General Manager.

Is there a list of games that Iwata worked for as a programmer?

 

[Pharaoh 117]

Oh man, my brother just told me. So sad.

R.I.P.

 

[blast processed]

Wow, just horrible.

 

[Am_I_Evil]

may have already been posted...but i don't have any words...so:

 

[brochiller]

Open Spotify window, "stop crying your heart out" is in search box. Of course.

May your smile shine on, Iwata-san.

Goddammit. Thinking about this song just made me tear up again. Can't take much more of this. Going to go listen to it now.

 

[1337Sauce]

Wow RIP, just got off work and this is the first thing that I see. Definitely a legend who will truly be missed

 

[roknin]

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 this.

 

[RoryDropkick]

I've been following this thread since about 10 minutes after the news hit and I'm still in shock. This is such a sad day. Also amazingly, a friend of mine called me about 30 min ago and was asking me questions about the WiiU, he had just bought one and knew since I owned one I would know about what controllers worked with it, etc. He didn't know that Iwata had passed.

 

[Fredrik]

oh god no
rest in peace


in my heart he will be remembered as a true hero of gaming
nobody will ever be able to take his place



/ cancer is the evil of this world, lost my father in cancer in just 3 months after they found a growth in his brain when he noticed an odd slight numbness at the finger tips on one hand, then every motoric function in the body went away one by one until he could only communicate by blinking with his eyes, still 100% aware of what was going on until the very last second - vila i frid pappa /

 

[TheStig88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SHtXrZov58&feature=youtu.be&t=227

Also, could I get a ribbon in my avatar as well?

 

[RM8]

But Iwata always did make an effort to reach out to us, to talk to us not merely as consumers, but as lovers of games and of the craft of making games. And I'm always going to be so thankful to him for that. I'm going to miss him terribly.

Yup. How can anyone possibly replace him?

 

[GDGF]

If someone could add this ribbon to my avatar it would be greatly appreciated.

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.

 

[visiblemode]

This is very sad.

RIP

 

[tkscz]

I... I didn't believe this when I first saw it. RIP, I always understood,

Spoiler

I'm actually tearing up from this.

 

[Gamer79]

It's very sad to see his passing. The only positive I can see for nintendo is they may find a new leader who can get the company back to the top.

 

[tanooki27]

this is terrible, terrible news. he was too young. but he did so much. the man was one of the few executives to understand the best of what games can offer. sincere condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Jigorath]

This is probably his last picture

Yeah. He does look very skinny.

 

[Kojaq]

RIP, mister Iwata, you were taken from us to young, but you will live on in your games.

A man with convictions, that fought for his employees, I tremble as what will happen to Nintendo now that he is gone.

 

[KZXcellent]

This needs to happen. Such a sad day.

 

[Subaru]

I'm really crying right now...

 

[Juanfp]

Can someone put the ribbon on my avatar?

 

[gabbo]

whaaaaaaaaat?
I am absolutely floored and at a loss.
I'm way out of the loop, was he severely ill recently?

 

[theeraser]

This is probably his last picture

Man, I wonder if he knew how much time he had left at that point. He really put on a strong face until the very end.

 

[Razorwind]

RIP Iwata San =[

 

[ElTorro]

If anyone can do this one for me, I'd appreciate it.