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[BronzeWolf]

Don't know if it's already posted here:

Wow, classy

I really kind of hope Miyamoto doesn't become CEO? Lots of respect for him, but I can't help but wonder if he has the "business mind" for the job.

I honestly think he does. Miyamoto and Iwata worked very closely for the last 20 years, it really felt more of a team effort than just Iwata pulling all the shots.

 

[Scoot2005]

Holy shit I just woke up to this.

RIP. You brought so many great memories.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

I really kind of hope Miyamoto doesn't become CEO? Lots of respect for him, but I can't help but wonder if he has the "business mind" for the job.

Try to keep this sort of discussion in here to a minimum, they'll be threads in the coming weeks for it.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

I didn't even know he was sick and being treated.

wasn't he very recently speaking in nintendo directs?

 

[Oersted]

I really kind of hope Miyamoto doesn't become CEO? Lots of respect for him, but I can't help but wonder if he has the "business mind" for the job.

Given how he started to step down, I doubt he want to.

 

[Cha]

This is shocking news to wake up to. RIP Mr. Iwata.

 

[Keasar]

I'd very much appreciate if someone could ribbon my avatar as well.

 

[Dark Rider]

R.I.P

Thank you for everything, you did a lot for us.

 

[pinkurocket]

Miyamoto:

I'm thinking about updating OP with condolences and messages from other people in the industry, if you see any, post them and I'll stick them in the OP. We should celebrate his life and what he achieved.

GoNintendo collected some social media reactions here.

 

[Manoko]

Don't know if this one has already been posted, but it hit me hard.

 

[DecoyOctopus]

Rest in Peace, Satoru Iwata.

 

[Conor_Fool]

This just gets sadder and sadder. I saw it right when the news was being released and I'm getting hit the hardest right now. Gah damn man

Thank you for everything, Iwata

 

[Mpl90]

I really kind of hope Miyamoto doesn't become CEO? Lots of respect for him, but I can't help but wonder if he has the "business mind" for the job.

Honestly, I don't want Miyamoto as next CEO, I don't see him with the business mind as well, but I seriously hope that they will maintain Iwata's way of thinking even after his passing, especially in the development department. Seeing his comment, and considering Iwata was not alone in thinking that way, I hope it's such a profound cultural factor inside the company that it won't go away for a long time. Whoever steps in, after Satoru-san. Maybe with his personal interpretation, but without ever lossing the thinking's roots.

 

[Chaos17]

I'm biased towards Super Mario Font ribbon, I hope you like it.

Can I have one too please ?
I think that I am going to wear it for a while...

 

[Oersted]

I didn't even know he was sick and being treated.

wasn't he very recently speaking in nintendo directs?

I think he basically did one more Direct/Iwata Asks after the surgery. And than the E3 Event as muppet.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

You know this situation makes me realise how much love I actually have for Nintendo. Yes they're a little hesitant to change at times, or might make decisions that seem strange. But the games they make are consistently enjoyable and exciting.

 

[HIR0]

 

[FunkyDealer]

What the, I thought this was some stupid troll-thread! I'm having difficulty believing it, it's so sudden. I thought he was getting better.

Rest in peace Iwata, my thoughts go out to his friends, family and co-workers. :-(

 

[segasonic]

One of the most likable CEOs ever. RIP

 

[It's Reyn Time!]

Played some Splatoon amiibo challenges this morning, finished up and just as I was about to hit the home menu spotted a graffiti on the wall saying RIP Iwata. I wondered what the joke was, turned my character to face the plaza and saw a whole load of miiverse posts mourning him. Absolutely gutting.

 

[EhrgeizVII]

I'm heartbroken. Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata-san.

 

[squall211]

What a shitty way to start the week.

RIP.

 

[Steiner84]

someone make a black ribbon for the gaf logo pls

 

[TriBlade]

 

[Seik]

Can I have one too please ?
I think that I am going to wear it for a while...

Yeah...I'd like a ribbonized avatar as well, please.

His last online presence was a good one, I loved the muppet concept for the Digital Event....rewatching it makes me feel so sad, now...

 

[Filthy Casual]

Very sad news RIP

 

[Alex_Mexico]

If you want it somewhere else let me know

These are great. Thanks a lot!

 

[RedColumn]

R.I.P.

 

[kitsuneyo]

I would really like to see that Iwata GAF logo go up. He was a titan of our hobby and it seems fitting to recognise him that way.

 

[YuberMcGruber]

Never fully comprehended how much Iwata shaped my childhood and many many other peoples. R.I.P Iwata, you will be greatly missed :'(

 

[Gastone]

It's monday and this is the first bit of news i come across. What a shitty day
Thank you, Iwata and may you rest in peace.

 

[Ensirius]

Such sad news.

 

[Manoko]

Yeah...I'd like a ribbonized avatar as well, please.

His last online presence was a good one, I loved the muppet concept for the Digital Event....rewatching it makes me feel so sad, now...

There's a rumor saying this Nintendo Direct used muppets to hide Iwata's health problems.
You couldn't hear that he was very ill in his voice, but you could see it physically.

 

[Busty]

Yikes.

55 is no age to be passing away at in this day and age.

I always liked Iwata and admired his evident passion for the business and his job.

RIP.

 

[Rydeen]

I don't know if this has been posted yet, too many pages to check, but Itoi's response broke me:

In any farewells, all you have to say is "See you again".
Friends see each other again.
There's nothing strange about it.
Yes. See you again.

I heard that you are going on a long journey.
It was supposed to be in the far future.
You never said it in words, but wearing your best outfit, you were saying "Sorry for it to be so sudden".

You always looked after somebody instead of yourself.
As such friend, maybe this journey is your first time being selfish.

To be honest, I still don't really believe anything.
I feel like you'll be sending me email to ask for lunch.
Just like always, you can call me and ask "If you have some free time".
Of course, I can always ask you too.

Anyway, "See you again".
You can call me anywhere, anytime, and I'll be calling you too.
There are things I want to discuss, and good ideas I want to tell you.

See you again.
No, we are seeing each other right at this moment.

Deaths happen in this industry all the time, but when they happen in the Nintendo family, they always seem to hit harder.

 

[Alex_Mexico]

I've always wondered and now I figure now's the time to get rid of this doubt:

What's the game being displayed on the TV of this infamously adorkable picture?

 

[kami_sama]

I'm biased towards Super Mario Font ribbon, I hope you like it.

Thank you.

 

[HUELEN10]

Well, the exhaustion's finally getting to me, maybe it's for the best. Remember him with love, as he was so full of it.

He will never be forgotten, R.I.P. our friend.

 

[ChryZ]

I was never too thrilled with what he did with Nintendo, but that's just me. He made so many people happy and THAT counts.

RIP, Iwata-san.

 

[Asd202]

OMG (((((((. RIP

Damn I'm really sad

 

[Rocketz]

Thank you for everything Iwata

 

[radiant_ch]

Sorry can't help the feelings

Oh man, this kills me... :/

Farewell, Mr. Iwata

 

[Mockingbird]

https://twitter.com/george_10g/status/620404043597254656

 

[Knuf]

Damn, this is the saddest news to wake up to. ;_;

May you rest in peace, Iwata-san.

 

[protomouse]

Translated

Right in the feels

 

[thenexus6]

I am reading back through this thread

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=843356

Maybe not the best idea..

 

[Thornton Reed]

massive loss the the gaming community. A real visionary has passed.

RIP x

 

[Halabane]

Can someone ribbon this old paladin please?

 

[Xiao Hu]

Try to keep this sort of discussion in here to a minimum, they'll be threads in the coming weeks for it.

It's neither the appropriate time nor the appropriate place for speculation concerning that matter, despite how important it is.

 

[Scoot2005]

Can someone put a ribbon an my avatar? Don't think I'll be taking it off for a good while.