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[GlassEmpires]

Rest in peace

one of the greats, gone like that

 

[Ahnez]

RIP.

 

[MidnightCowboy]

RIP to a legend

 

[zenosparadox]

What the heck!? I never expected this.

 

[Huevos de Oro]

RIP

 

[Big One]

One thing I will say about Iwata outside of his programming era is that he always had the balls to take chances with things like the Gamecube, the Wii, the DS, the 3DS, and even the Wii U. He always pushed for innovation of hardware more than anywhere else, and while the Wii U did flop financially Nintendo has always made bank in his reign somehow or another and he did mostly an excellent job of carrying it's brand and it's own niche to quality software and unique gameplay experiences. Not many people in the industry are willing to consistently do this, especially in this era where the market pretty much demands for game consoles with more power above innovative concepts. Iwata could've easily did this with his reign but always went against the grain to do something fresh and unique in the gaming industry. RIP.

 

[PadWarrior]

Very sad. 55 is way too young.

Yeah way too young. Man I'm still in disbelief.

 

[Deleted member 17706]

I don't think a non-family death has ever hit me this hard. Damn.

Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata.

 

[Ithil]

Shocking news.

 

[Japanmanx3]

Oh my god. What? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat??????!!!!!!

 

[Axiom]

This is just awful, such a charming man. I can't believe it.

RIP

 

[TheRedSnifit]

Goddamn. RIP.

 

[BNGames]

Polygon just titling their story "Iwata is Dead"

http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/12/8940053/nintendo-president-satoru-iwata-is-dead

that's some disrespectful stuff right there.

Don't link the clickbait fucktards.

 

[flux1]

Don't even know what to say. I knew he had some problems recently, but the last time he was in public he looked fine....

Sad, just... sad.

 

[WAR recon zero]

Rip you legend

 

[Tripon]

Dang, no class to whoever did this to his wiki.

Man, that is entirely fucked up.

 

[Wanderer5]

Well it wasn't a secret that he was having some issues. Damn so sad to see him gone. I will miss him in the Nintendo directs especially. RIP.

 

[Trike]

Wow, out of nowhere. RIP

 

[tuffy]

Shocking news. Sad to lose such an enthusiastic gaming personality, and also sad to see the end of an era at Nintendo.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Oh no ;___;

 

[slabrock]

Polygon just titling their story "Iwata is Dead"

http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/12/8940053/nintendo-president-satoru-iwata-is-dead

that's some disrespectful stuff right there.

looks like they fixed that quickly.

RIP Iwata

 

[Mung]

Terrible news

RIP

 

[StayDead]

I'm legit balling here.

It's as if a family member passed away.

Goodness this news is tough to swallow.

RIP.

I'm also being hit by this way harder than I'd ever imagine. This man helped create so many worlds I loved growing up and he was only one year younger than my mum. I just still can't believe it. I'm in shock.

 

[Harl3]

Thought it was april's fool or something...

Woah.

Rest in peace Mr Iwata.

 

[Wulfric]

And it seemed like he was getting better. He enjoyed his job, and you could see it in the Nintendo Directs and Iwata Asks. Just 55 too...

Condolences to his family and those who worked with him.

 

[Gnome Scat]

Damn, that's awful. Rest in peace.

 

[Friction]

Shocked. RIP Mr. Iwata.

 

[iidesuyo]

I will now play through Kirbys Dreamland and have a toast on Mr. Iwata after every level!

RIP

 

[Exotoro]

Really unexpected. I'm in complete shock.

 

[Panda Rin]

Wow, this is shocking. Is this why he skipped E3?

 

[AjNimajwalHansel]

RIP Mr. Iwata. I appreciate everything you did to bring us happiness.

 

[Omikaru]

He made some incredible contributions to games that won't be forgotten.

RIP.

 

[Culebra 64]

Holy shit...wow. Very sad

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

And to think the last "interaction" with fans he might had is with them yelling at him for that metroid game =(

 

[Arkanius]

This was completely unexpected. It makes no sense.

RIP Mr Iwata

 

[JMDSO]

Dang, no class to whoever did this to his wiki.


EDIT: And it's gone.

One of the first comments on the Kotaku article said it wasn't a loss because of the Wii U/3DS struggles.

Some people have no shame.

 

[Laws00]

I just saw on my Facebook my friend posted WTF WTF HAPPENED?!

 

[Nimby]

Took me by surprise. I saw the thread on the GAF homepage and couldn't believe.

RIP

 

[FuturusX]

Rest in peace, and thanks for all the beautiful gaming moments, Mr Iwata.

 

[Deosier]

RIP

This is terrible news.

 

[ebongrey23]

Oh my goodness so terrible .

 

[Cheesemeister]

T_T

 

[Lusoras]

I can't believe this is happening...

 

[Duraigo]

Saw someone link an article about this on tumblr and I outright called BS. Came to gaf to see if it was true, and sadly it is. A good man passed away today.

 

[Blastoise]

Oh my god. This is unbelievable. I didn't know he was sick.

RIP.

 

[CoyoteSpitfire]

What the hell? 55 is way way too young.

RIP, Iwata. You will be missed.

 

[Doctor Rover]

Rest in peace directly to you Mr. Iwata.
1960 - 2015

 

[sasliquid]

Rip Iwata, you strangely brilliant man

 

[wesleyshark]

 

[Koobion]

Very sorry to hear this My thoughts go out to his loved ones.