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[Booker.DeWitt]

Please add a ribbon to my avatar, I am bad with photoshop

 

[Three]

Their E3 Digital Event. People were pissed they didn't announce anything big. Only stuff for this year and early next.

For disappointing us at E3

This news really puts all that unimportant stuff into perspective.

Nobody can say he wasn't committed, he gave 100% even when he wasn't feeling 100%, and always with a smile.

 

[UltraMagnanimous]

Can Gaf please change their logo to remember Iwata?

Seconded.

 

[ElTorro]

I'd like a ribbon as well if possible.

RIP Iwata. He did so much for this industry and will always be a legend and an icon to not only Nintendo, but all of their fans as well. He will never be forgotten...

 

[downcos]

RIP

 

[Obliterator]

From the Nintendo Wikia. Iwata's credits:

LEGEND

 

[crazy monkey]

RIP I think this is shocking.

 

[MattyG]

Shiiiiiiiit, I'm crying again.

 

[Salbug]

I wonder if something good can come out of this at the community level. Something grassroots. A marathon of games that Iwata had a hand in, raising money for... I don't know. Cancer, perhaps.

SGDQ could be great for this. I dunno if it's too late for that though considering it's in a few weeks I believe.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I hope he is given a spot in Super Mario Maker's credits. I believe that is the next major Nintendo release.

Just a mention of his name. He deserves that much.

If that doesn't happen, I guess I'll just have to make a special level in dedication to him.

He'll certainly be listed as Executive Producer.

I imagine they'll include a memorial message to him, as well.

 

[Breakless]

Can Gaf please change their logo to remember Iwata?

I second this. Can't have GAF without "Gaming" and Iwata is a gaming legend!

 

[No_Style]

Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata.

 

[DXLelouch153]

thx

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

I'm actually kinda worried about the future of Nintendo right now. With the Wii U bombing and the 3DS on its last legs, the last thing they're shaky unknown direction needed was the legend himself Iwata passing like this. We shit on several of his decisions, but so much of Nintendo is either directly contributed to him(the man made the code they used for Mario jumping physics!!!) or heavily influenced by him.

Got no idea what the future holds for Nintendo.

Yeah, I don't think I've ever seen Nintendo with a more uncertain future. It's scary.

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Also, more mourning music:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XjouKSkSeM

 

[Reni]

WHAT?! WHAT?! RIP

 

[kodecraft]

Oh....shit!! Damn!

R.I.P

 

[Mistle]

wait what

i knew he was unwell but had no idea. terrible to hear. damn

 

[Cow Mengde]

I just can't deal. And the August Direct (if they even decide to do it) is going to be heartbreaking.

I wonder if he's filmed footage for it? I think they should show it. I'm sure Iwata would have wanted to be seen by people one last time. In the end, it's up to Nintendo.

 

[tanooki27]

again, this is sincerely sad. he was so young for a chief, and yet became fundamental to the greatness of nintendo.

 

[Soul Beat]

Could someone add a ribbon to my avatar please? I've got no drive to do it myself at this moment...

 

[The Last One]

Could someone put the ribbon in my avatar as well, please?

 

[bobbytkc]

What? This is a shock. I thought he recovered.

 

[ElTorro]

Please add a ribbon to my avatar, I am bad with photoshop

 

[jackissocool]

Goodbye, and thank you for everything.

damn

 

[Samurai_Heart]

Can someone make a ribbon for my avatar as well, I would do it but not at my PC/can't find the original ribbon image. Thank you

 

[ZachzOOming]

Rest in peace Iwata-san and deepest condolences

 

[C4Lukins]

This really sucks. Had no idea he had health issues. Easily the most loveable of the various video game industry talking heads.

 

[Vex_]

Holy crap!

 

[Clefargle]

Could I please get a ribbon added to my Avvy? Thanks :/

 

[Majima Everywhere System]

Dude seemed to look full of life anytime I saw him. I thought he would have many years left, despite his time off for health problems.

Much respect. Dude always followed his dream for Nintendo and kept it Nintendo along the way. He made haters but brought those same people back time and again. More often than not, they were pleased with a depth that surprised them.

 

[Storm360]

Could someone add a ribbon to my avatar? unedited version
http://i.imgur.com/mcTnt8P.png

 

[RevolverRoden]

RIP

 

[OverturePT]

What the hell...

Rest in peace, Mister Iwata and thanks for everything...

 

[sviri]

RIP Iwata, thank you for everything you did for Nintendo and us gamers.

 

[Laws00]

 

[SmackAttack]

I wonder if something good can come out of this at the community level. Something grassroots. A marathon of games that Iwata had a hand in, raising money for... I don't know. Cancer, perhaps.

Something should. I know people didn't always agree with his decisions but I'm sure everyone feels this one.

 

[Cathcart]

Seriously why are there even posts in other threads right now.

 

[shadowkat]

Figured out how to add the ribbon to my avatar.

 

[Hypemaster]

Damn I'm depressed now. RIP Iwata.

 

[Alec]

Worst news.

Incoming world record tomorrow for most accumulative bereavement taken in a single day.

 

[Duke Togo]

RIP Iwata! How sudden.

Time to fire up NES Open Tournament Golf in his honour.

 

[Producer]

RIP

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

 

[ElTorro]

Could someone put the ribbon in my avatar as well, please?

 

[Incendiary]

Wow...I'm kind of stunned right now. This is awful news. RIP.

 

[Bodacious]

I'll tell you honestly, the NES came to the states when I was a freshman in college so Nintendo to me is the old man's Nintendo (I'm speaking of Yamauchi-san). After the Gamecube/GBA generation, I've never been real happy with where Iwata has taken things. But I never doubted his sincerity or love for the company, and the dream of games for everyone. Sad night.

 

[Asgaro]

Good night Iwata.

Manly tears...

 

[harmonize]

55 years old. What a fucking shame, that is far too young to go.

He'll be in my thoughts.

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

This is heartbreaking.

I never expected this happen.

 

[The Last One]

Thank you!