thesaucetastic
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This fucking rainbow starts and ends on Nintendo
Fuck, I can't take this.
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Satoru Iwata Has Passed Away
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Fuck, I can't take this.
I wanted to write something to express how sad this is, but all I can think of are the happy moments, laughs and interesting insights that Iwata-san shared with us during all these years. Thank you for all of your hard work, you will be missed and never forgotten.
Farewell Iwata-san.
Farewell Iwata-san.
DoctorFling
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On a positive note, it's lovely seeing different developers and industry figures putting aside their differences to pay tribute to such a wonderful contributor to the medium.
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Banned
The introduction of a new guy taking care of the Nintendo Direct makes sense now, Iwata just couldn't continue doing them.
Octavianus
Banned
Damn, didn't even realize he was this sick.
Gormless Noodle
Member
Don't think any of them have any differences to begin with. That's usually for the silly fanbases
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
Originally Posted by edbrat
I was at E3 a few years back getting into a lift to go from the biz level down to ground floor - Nintendo's E3 analyst briefing had just finished and as I got in I saw Iwata stood in the lift with (I think) Bill Trinnen. Just before the doors closed an analyst and his pal got in but obviously failed to notice Iwata stood there at the back. This guy then started sounding off about Nintendo's strategy, calling out Iwata and saying what he thought Nintendo should do and how a load of stuff at the briefing was all wrong etc etc.
By now a hush had descended on the lift and I cast a sidelong glance to Iwata wondering if he was going to pipe up and humiliate this guy. Stupid thought
Iwata just grinned even harder (as if that was possible) and patted him on the arm and made perfectly clear through his expression that everything was cool. The rest of us just cracked up and walked off one anecdote richer about what a lovely man Iwata was.
It is so rare that we get a senior exec with his demeanour, sincerity and genuine passion for his work. I really hope one part of his legacy is that we will see more people like him rising to the top. RIP Satoru Iwata, you really did a great job.
Great story.....BRAVO....BRAVO!
Thanks for sharing.
That was an awesome story, thanks for that!
Mailenstein
Member
Seeing all this GAF logo talk makes me think of Apple and that they did really great when Steve Jobs passed away. Wonder if Nintendo will do something similar. Hmm..
It's almost as if Kirby would appear among the clouds sliding down as it was a sled...
restraining order
Member
Such terrible news.
The man was a giant.
The man was a giant.
CitizenCope
Member
Guy was just as cute as his muppet.
JrBaconCheeseburger
Member
This is really sad and it really is a big loss to his family, Nintendo and the rest of the world.
fluffydelusions
Member
damn...saw this on reddit
I was genuinely shocked when I read the topic of this thread this morning. I read about him being ill some time ago but I did not expect this at all
It is indeed a sad day for gamers and my thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Rest in peace and thanks for everything you brought to this industry.
It is indeed a sad day for gamers and my thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Rest in peace and thanks for everything you brought to this industry.
All of their social media channels have the same message:
Besides that, I'm guessing they won't be changing their website. But the message on social media and the day of silence is enough, I feel.
Yeah...this one got me!!damn...saw this on reddit
demosthenes
Member
Really sad to hear this. Condolences to his family and friends.
As long as you do the research on where the money is going, unfortunately.
Harlock
Member
Rob Fahey made a great text about the career of Iwata:
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2015-07-13-obituary-satoru-iwata
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2015-07-13-obituary-satoru-iwata
Chris Ticehurst
Member
I believe whatever I could have said about Iwata's passing has already been said in this thread. His loss will felt in Nintendo for a long time and it will hard not to see him leading Nintendo into the future.
I'm not a artist but I wanted to share my thoughts about him and I did in a couple videos I wanted to share with everyone. One is about his passing and why it has affected the fan base so much and other in talking about the game dev he was and the impact he had in almost all the Nintendo games we know about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgqZlWN1qFU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iga7sBT36fQ
Nintendo Directs will never be the same again.
I'm not a artist but I wanted to share my thoughts about him and I did in a couple videos I wanted to share with everyone. One is about his passing and why it has affected the fan base so much and other in talking about the game dev he was and the impact he had in almost all the Nintendo games we know about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgqZlWN1qFU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iga7sBT36fQ
Nintendo Directs will never be the same again.
Storm Kyleis
Member
:'(
This. I cannot believe this man passed away and some people in the biggest gaming forum of the internet dont want the other logo to go away (its been for weeks also)
R
Rösti
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岩田 聡 - 真のインスピレーション, 親友
Farewell.
Farewell.
I'm probably going to avoid work today and just play my Wii U.
It's difficult to describe why I'm this sad; I think it's because the Nintendo Directs and the Iwata Asks were clearly designed for us, the fans, and it was clear he took such joy in his work. One always got the sense, too, that he was a good man--a genuinely kind man. I can imagine, for example, Miyamoto going nuts with rage at someone, Iwata stepping in, and calming the situation.
This hits me hard, too, because the last vestiges of my video game interests are revitalized this generation with the Wii U, a system that flopped commercially, of course, but one that, not unlike the Dreamcast, has some of the very best games ever created on it. It's the gaming system I associate with joy--not just happiness. It's the one that makes me feel most like a child again.
Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata. You will be missed. Folks around here will be grieving for quite a time. It's a testament to your memory that this fickle, rapidly moving subculture has slowed down to recognize your contributions to their lives.
It's difficult to describe why I'm this sad; I think it's because the Nintendo Directs and the Iwata Asks were clearly designed for us, the fans, and it was clear he took such joy in his work. One always got the sense, too, that he was a good man--a genuinely kind man. I can imagine, for example, Miyamoto going nuts with rage at someone, Iwata stepping in, and calming the situation.
This hits me hard, too, because the last vestiges of my video game interests are revitalized this generation with the Wii U, a system that flopped commercially, of course, but one that, not unlike the Dreamcast, has some of the very best games ever created on it. It's the gaming system I associate with joy--not just happiness. It's the one that makes me feel most like a child again.
Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata. You will be missed. Folks around here will be grieving for quite a time. It's a testament to your memory that this fickle, rapidly moving subculture has slowed down to recognize your contributions to their lives.
what a great pic. RIP Iwata T_T
Thank you very much
Since you asked personally, I just saw it. Here you go. ^^
Wishmaster92
Member
This is deep
This is an article everyone who loves this industry should read. Great text by Rob Fahey, indeed.
Sakurai's and Itoi's response really slayed me as these are the folk whom I felt Iwata was very close to. Sakurai was literally given the keys to the kingdom for the Smash games, and Itoi's just had so much support over the years. Itoi has such a way with words.
The way he led HAL from the front to rise from the ashes of bankruptcy is as good as any programming feat he's done.
RIP Iwata, and I'll continue to try and understand
HolyDiver199
Neo Member
We understand
Thank you
Thank you
R
Rösti
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I'm contemplating calling Reggie to see if there is a more formal way to pay my respects, but perhaps they are taking the day off?
SliceSabre
Banned
Itoi's response really got to me. Damn.
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