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Satoru Iwata Has Passed Away
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Pai Pai Master
Banned
Adorable! Thanks for posting.
So late, but want to contribute to the thread.
I was originally a Sega fan, but after immensely enjoying the Dreamcast I found the quirkiness and originality moved to Iwata-led Nintendo, with the DS, Wii and onwards.
And now I'm a converted Nintendo fan thanks to him mainly. So I'm very sad of him leaving so early...Respect and RIP for him.
I was originally a Sega fan, but after immensely enjoying the Dreamcast I found the quirkiness and originality moved to Iwata-led Nintendo, with the DS, Wii and onwards.
And now I'm a converted Nintendo fan thanks to him mainly. So I'm very sad of him leaving so early...Respect and RIP for him.
I kind of checked out early last night after work and spent most of the night trying to figure out blueprints in Unreal 4. I didn't hear the news until just a few minutes ago. I don't know what to say. Seeing "Executive Producer Satoru Iwata" at the end of a game's credits has been something I look forward to for years now. It's how I know I beat the game. Mostly it's just, "Hey, I recognize that name!" But he's also someone I really admire. His approach to game design and the industry as a whole is something I really identify with. Spectacle is nice. A good story is nice. More than anything though I just want to have fun. And if I can I want to do it in new and interesting ways I never imagined. Playing Wii bowling with literally everyone in my family, even the ones who don't play games, and all of us having a blast is a memory I have thanks to Iwata and all the people like him at Nintendo. I loved every second of Pikmin 3 with the wiimote and gamepad and it's an experience that's only possible because he was willing to take a gamble on the Wii U. Whatever you're opinion of him and his decisions it's hard to deny Nintendo has consistently put out fun games under his watch, many of them that wouldn't be possible anywhere else.
I'm getting close to the end of Mario & Luigi: Dream Team right now and it's going to be such a bitter sweet moment when I see his name in the credits. I've had tons of fun playing in no small part due to his vision for what Nintendo should be and what games should be. It's just going to be so sad knowing he's gone.
I'm getting close to the end of Mario & Luigi: Dream Team right now and it's going to be such a bitter sweet moment when I see his name in the credits. I've had tons of fun playing in no small part due to his vision for what Nintendo should be and what games should be. It's just going to be so sad knowing he's gone.
BrokenFiction
Member
I want to give a shout to Broken Joystick for keeping the OP updated with tributes and art. Well done, sir.
Very happy to hear about this!
ShadowElliot
Banned
I created a tribute video for Iwata earlier this morning, with a quote that will be etched into my memories forever. This video was tough to create and watch... :')
Because of him, he played a big part of making me grow up to who I am today. Someone with a lot of positivity, charm, and a voice people would always remember.
Because of him, he played a big part of making me grow up to who I am today. Someone with a lot of positivity, charm, and a voice people would always remember.
I'm super sad right now.Not sure if this has been posted already, but this got me, like many other things today... R.I.P Iwata
I haven't posted in this thread yet, and I'm still not sure what to say. Actual tears, cries, and sadness have overcome me and continue to do so. I can't figure out why I'm having such a strong emotional reaction.
Actually....I can. This guys made myself and millions of others so so so so happy. I hope he knew this before he passed. I will sorely miss him. He's the personification of Nintendo, the company that has made me happier than any other company on Earth.
He didn't deserve to lose his battle with cancer, but only the good die young.
I feel so lame. I never met him. He never met me. But I truly feel like I've lost someone close and dear to me.
I guess that's the best I can do. Not even approaching the wonderful things he's done me and for people all over the world. Truly someone who made the world a better place. So so so few people can claim that.
Now I need to take a nap. Can't stop bawling
Actually....I can. This guys made myself and millions of others so so so so happy. I hope he knew this before he passed. I will sorely miss him. He's the personification of Nintendo, the company that has made me happier than any other company on Earth.
He didn't deserve to lose his battle with cancer, but only the good die young.
I feel so lame. I never met him. He never met me. But I truly feel like I've lost someone close and dear to me.
I guess that's the best I can do. Not even approaching the wonderful things he's done me and for people all over the world. Truly someone who made the world a better place. So so so few people can claim that.
Now I need to take a nap. Can't stop bawling
Barry Burton
Member
I was just in the kitchen making lunch, and since I have no artistic skills to speak of, it just seemed like the right thing to do today.
He will be sorely missed, not just from Nintendo but from video games in general. He's been the face of Nintendo for almost as long as I've been playing their games. A day later, it all still feels so hard to accept.
He will be sorely missed, not just from Nintendo but from video games in general. He's been the face of Nintendo for almost as long as I've been playing their games. A day later, it all still feels so hard to accept.
Doctor_Thomas
Member
That most recent picture will not be one I quote, nor how he will be remembered.
Horrible disease, but an amazing figure who, despite ill health, worked to the end.
Horrible disease, but an amazing figure who, despite ill health, worked to the end.
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
Ha! This is my favorite thing posted so far.
I always assumed the "laughter" thing was a meme. This is great.
I think I took it from this post: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=171747176&postcount=7663
Labombadog
Member
Gahiggidy's basement will never be looked the same.
I'm legit crying, I can't believe how hard the fact is hitting me.
He was still so young.
I'm especially destroyed by the fact that the last official interaction he has had with fans is when he "apologized" for the Digital Event. I'm heart broken by that in particular. He was a gamer, he sincerely liked gaming, and all he got as a reaction during this E3 has been negative shit. Not saying the reactions weren't at least partly justified, but damn that's horrible.
I'm sorry Iwata-san, you've done so much for the medium and for the fans, thank you, thank you, thank you! I hope you rest in peace.
He was still so young.
I'm especially destroyed by the fact that the last official interaction he has had with fans is when he "apologized" for the Digital Event. I'm heart broken by that in particular. He was a gamer, he sincerely liked gaming, and all he got as a reaction during this E3 has been negative shit. Not saying the reactions weren't at least partly justified, but damn that's horrible.
I'm sorry Iwata-san, you've done so much for the medium and for the fans, thank you, thank you, thank you! I hope you rest in peace.
Calamari41
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"How did you become involved with Game Center CX? Normally... normally when someone showcases video games... generally speaking, under usual circumstances... that person is good at games."
Iwata was the best
theechrisfox
Member
Feels like I lost a good friend. Rest in peace.
Grimgrillz
Banned
Rest In Peace. You had an influence on my life long before I even knew who you were, thank you.
I dont think so, but I got this one...
Steve McQueen
Member
Thanks a lot!
R
Rösti
Unconfirmed Member
That's correct, but Sekiryo didn't die during his time at Nintendo, it was in his retirement. Hiroshi Yamauchi was the grandson of Sekiryo Kaneda.
dark_chris
Gold Member
at least searching for "satoru iwata" on google gave me one good laugh today:
Lmao!!!
Militaratus
Member
O_O
R.I.P. Iwata. Valhalla awaits thee.
T_T
R.I.P. Iwata. Valhalla awaits thee.
T_T
Disorientator
Member
My tiny contribution.
Illusive_Juan
Member
Never has the death of someone outside of my family and circle of friends affected me so much. I've been gaming since I was 8, and nearly 20 years later, I still play religiously. I've always had and will have a Nintendo system, and that is where I have the most fun. Even my desk at work is littered with Nintendo figurines and drawings.
The fan art that has come up in the last day has made me tear up and smile at the same time. Nintendo is magic; there is no doubt about it.
The fan art that has come up in the last day has made me tear up and smile at the same time. Nintendo is magic; there is no doubt about it.
While it really sucks to think his last statement to the public and the fans was an apology for E3, I take solace in knowing that his last E3 presentation was that funny, goofy muppet show. It was the perfect reflection of Iwata's personality, and what he helped bring to the table and set Nintendo apart from everyone else in the industry: an unmistakable sense of fun, sincerity and just generally not taking themselves too seriously.
He was a fun guy who did fun things for a company that specializes in making fun for a fun hobby. An incredibly simple thing with profoundly positive and memorable results for millions of people.
He was a fun guy who did fun things for a company that specializes in making fun for a fun hobby. An incredibly simple thing with profoundly positive and memorable results for millions of people.
Jezus, this really tears me up
I am not a sensitive person.
When I watch emotional movies, I don't cry.
When some of my distant relatives died, I didn't cry.
When my grandfather, whom I loved and respected even though I never showed him, died, I didn't cry.
When my dog died, I didn't cry, at least not that I remember.
When <insert any famous person's name> dies, I don't cry. I'm never really fazed.
I don't shed tears and just carry on like nothing happened.
Just now I cried watching some video of a Japanese businessman I've never even met unboxing a gaming system.
What did you do to me, Mr. Iwata?
[EDIT] And again...
When I watch emotional movies, I don't cry.
When some of my distant relatives died, I didn't cry.
When my grandfather, whom I loved and respected even though I never showed him, died, I didn't cry.
When my dog died, I didn't cry, at least not that I remember.
When <insert any famous person's name> dies, I don't cry. I'm never really fazed.
I don't shed tears and just carry on like nothing happened.
Just now I cried watching some video of a Japanese businessman I've never even met unboxing a gaming system.
What did you do to me, Mr. Iwata?
[EDIT] And again...
entremet
Member
Holy hell did that make me tear up. 3yrs ago I watched it with excitement & today I can't help but feel sad.
NESpowerhouse
Perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane.
In retrospect, I think it's very good that they played Balloon Fight at the Nintendo World Championships.
Waluigilicious
Member
Although it didn't get much of a crowd reaction at first, it was definitely the second most exciting segment of the tournament for me (after Mario maker)
BrokenFiction
Member
This was so lovely. You could see the joy he had even in opening his own products. Thanks for posting it.
Damn this is great.
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