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Satoru Iwata Has Passed Away
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While the game had nothing to do with Iwata, I went back to Bloodborne after pretty much giving up on it (couldn't make it past the first boss - Cleric).
Took that bastard out in honor of Iwata's memory.
Yeah it's corny, but I thought it an appropriate way to honor a godfather of gaming.
Took that bastard out in honor of Iwata's memory.
Yeah it's corny, but I thought it an appropriate way to honor a godfather of gaming.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
I mean really everything to do with Metroid reaction to that E3 was just pathetic. Even without this context, this just makes it that much worse.
This one of the very finest posts I've read online and is perfect for the situation.
Thanks.
Lynd7
Member
I know Evilore has explained and we should probably cease talking about it. But, I don't think people would mind a logo swap at least for a few days or a week, right, extraordinary circumstances? They can always run the Love logo a little longer.
Or, do something like change the logo but make the NeoGAF text rainbow. The GAF admin will likely work something out.
Really like this quote too.
It's been a long full workday since I found out about this and I still find myself fighting tears, and it's only going to get worse once I get back home, turn on my Wii U and play some Balloon Fight, some Kirby... just, some games.
As a gamer, it feels as if I just lost that uncle that shows up from time to time with a smile and a present for you. As a developer I don't know how it feels because that other one is so overriding.
Rest in peace.
As a gamer, it feels as if I just lost that uncle that shows up from time to time with a smile and a present for you. As a developer I don't know how it feels because that other one is so overriding.
Rest in peace.
dangeraaron10
Unconfirmed Member
Oooooh those misty eyes. This sums things up perfectly, thank you for bringing this up.
E-Cat
Member
;__;
Yeah, it's crazy. He surely knew the dim chances he's got.. and still continued to work...
Banjotanooki
Member
Not to rain on the gay marriage parade but Iwata represents a BIG part of the gaming industry and has contributed so much to the way gaming is now.
I'm sure the Evilore and the others heads are thinking of a good way to balance it out but Iwata represents a big loss to us all and to have him in the logo for a couple of days wouldn't hurt anyone.
Simbabbad
Member
People didn't know it was that bad, nobody did.
I'm always disgusted when reactions about something like video games go overboard, and I myself labelled the Metroid fanbase "toxic" back then (I still do), but people didn't know he was that ill. The distress and anger at this news shouldn't taint this thread, nobody's responsible for Mr. Iwata passing away.
I'm in a couple with my boyfriend for over 15 years now and I'm shocked replacing the banner to pay homage to Mr. Iwata on a video game message board is even a concern. It's just an image upload, and should obviously have priority over something off-topic.
A great man passed today, a man who was responsible for the existence of great experiences that are loved and cherished by many and will continue to be so into the far future. Regardless of your stance on Nintendo, you cannot deny respect to a man who literally took his own life out of selfless commitment to his job, to his company, and to gamers in general. May you rest in peace Mr. Iwata, and may your legacy live on through through the hearts of gamers everywhere. 
I'm at work right now and trying not to cry here. This is really sad. I didn't even had the honor to meet him in person, but his work have a special place in my hearth and in my mind. Thank you Iwata-san. Rest in peace. I'm a game developer today thanks to all legendary game developers around the world, including him.
DeuceGamer
Member
After a nights rest I still can't believe it and I'm still shook.
Looking back, it seems he was working extra hard to steer Nintendo in the direction he felt was right so he could leave them in the best possible spot. With everything he was going through it's just another example of the type of man he was.
Looking back, it seems he was working extra hard to steer Nintendo in the direction he felt was right so he could leave them in the best possible spot. With everything he was going through it's just another example of the type of man he was.
absolutely, yet I get called an asshole for not taking part in it.
Iwata-san, thank you for your legacy, you truly will outlive us all.
Earlier in the year he was in hospital for a very long time, and we made the card, the details never came out as to why he was in there, I would say that was a pretty good indication that not all was actually well.
Skyward Sheep
Banned
I was not prepared for this when I woke up this morning. Rest in peace, you were one of my idols.
With all due respect I think it would be okay to pull it down for a few days to honor Iwata.
I honestly believe it's a very important issue and I'm glad it turned out this way. However the inclusion of these rights is something which we'll have forever, but Iwata is gone.
Regardless of how it's done, or not done, I'd like to think the vast majority of people who want an Iwata banner don't mean to disrespect the movement and it's recent victory.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Inspectah_Deck
Member
Couldn´t hold back the tears after this one.
This destroyed me...
killatopak
Gold Member
How did he die?
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Saint Titanfall
It's not about responsibility it's about waking up from a bubble. People were making petitions for a developers project to be scrapped and all sorts of shitty reactions, because their favourite game series/game series they liked probably wouldn't be getting a new game in the vein they like for a few more years.
Considering the shit people go through in life and even the work developers put into these games, even if you or I consider them bad, makes the whole reaction really disgusting. I feel like in this industry more than most people really seem to love a sense of perspective about things, probably due to the ages of people involved and the escapist nature so prevalent.
BjornTheBear
Banned
Shit.
I'm crying at work.
Rip, thanks for the endless hours of fun. Rip. Rip.
I'm crying at work.
Rip, thanks for the endless hours of fun. Rip. Rip.
There should be no debate about changing it for Mr. Iwata, this is an extra-ordinary situation. No one in their right mind should and would see it as a "defeat" of some sort for the gay community (and it's not at all something that I call vital), it's a gaming forum and a legend has passed away.
NeoGAF could keep the rainbow logo until 2024 for all I care.
SinCityAssassin
Member
A rare form of cancer.
xamidoxhua
Member
I'm with you. Nothing wrong with the gay marriage thing, but it would be nice to see a fitting tribute to Iwata here on GAF. The logo would be a great place for it.
Krusenstern
Banned
The OP is really moving.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Wow, he wasn't even that old. Didn't even know if he was in poor health or not. RIP
dangeraaron10
Unconfirmed Member
Agreed. If only for a short while before returning to the Love logo.
He had cancer...
SymbiantXenos
Member
Just heard.
RIP
RIP
Error404SwagNotFound
Member
Iwata understood gamers. Sure, he took a lot of heat for some decisions, but he was passionate about the craft and loved what he did. We're losing a visionary.
is this in the OP? Add it pls ;_;
Iwata sacrificed his last months on earth to satisfy us gamers.... The more I realize the fact that the more it hurts.
To think that people thought he would drop his position at Nintendo because of lackluster sales on recent hardware fuck that.... Not even death could stop him from working and caring about Nintendo and video games. This kind of passion is rare and we should be thankful that we benefited and will benefit in the future from it.
Probably my last post about Iwata for now.... Just too sad right now. Thanks Iwata.
To think that people thought he would drop his position at Nintendo because of lackluster sales on recent hardware fuck that.... Not even death could stop him from working and caring about Nintendo and video games. This kind of passion is rare and we should be thankful that we benefited and will benefit in the future from it.
Probably my last post about Iwata for now.... Just too sad right now. Thanks Iwata.
Whoa. I didn't always agree with his vision, but he did some pretty fantastic stuff for Nintendo (just producing Earthbound puts him in a league of his own to my eyes).
55 is way too young to die. He was brave and strong up until the end, and that is something to be admired as well.
May he rest in peace
55 is way too young to die. He was brave and strong up until the end, and that is something to be admired as well.
May he rest in peace
Japanmanx3
Member
All due respect, but Gaming Age Forum...an idol in Gaming just left us. That's being acknowledged by the Gaming industry. As a Gaming Forum I would think its for us to acknowledge this. EviLore will decide obviously how to balance it out but to imply the that the death of Iwata isn't important enough or should be given a little less spotlight because of other websites...idk...think the man deserves at least the banner but if not this thread will already be immortal.
I'm still not able to function properly 10 hours after finding out about his passing... I'm playing Splatoon right now because I'm sure that's what he'd want me doing, enjoying a Nintendo game and having fun. Still, I can't find as much fun in it right now... I just feel hollow.
killatopak
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