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[Xal-Shoota]

RIP ;(

 

[Wanchan]

What the hell... -_-

There will always be haters for everything, better ignore them instead of spreading their message....

 

[Kolx]

What the hell... -_-

Some people are just disgusting.

 

[Jhoan]

This has been the sudden gut punch of the day. Thought it was a joke but then I read the PDF and it hit me. Goes to show that life is incredibly fragile. Going to miss all those insightful Iwata Asks and Nintendo Directs.

The guy truly leaves behind a legacy having been such a boss. RIP Mr. Iwata and thanks for all the great contributions/games.

 

[EroticSushi]

Fuck. RIP

No words for this.

Can somebody add this to my avatar please? I need to have this since I respect the man so much.

 

[Hubbl3]

RIP

 

[Palculator]

Fuck everything.

 

[Euron]

I'm crying here. WHY?! WHY??!!!

Ok my eyes were getting watery before but now there are legit tears coming out of them. The man exhibited a passion seen in nobody else and just wanted to share his passion with the world.

Here is a scaled down version for avatars, with a white glow to detach it from the background. And the original. It's quick and dirty.

I would really appreciate it if somebody were to add this to my avatar if possible.

 

[GhaleonQ]

It is finally happening. Our video game heroes are dying of natural causes and not out-and-out tragedies like with Game Arts and Cave.

Satoru Iwata was easily 1 of THE upstanding businessmen in video games, someone with incandescent, radiant joy in an all-too depressing industry, and I'm legitimately tearing up, which I thought would only happen with Shimomura, Miyamoto, and either Williams. Video games are in darker days.

Let us Kirby dance into the night in his honor.
https://33.media.tumblr.com/4b62f5e6d4f2e706b942df111b594b65/tumblr_inline_nr94csuA0a1rslwr1_500.gif

I miss you already, Iwata.

 

[To Far Away Times]

Holy shit!!!!!

Noooooooo!!!!

 

[Mischief Maker]

It's probably been said already, but does anyone else find it really sad that the last thing we heard from him publicly outside of shareholders, was that he was sorry that he let us all down at E3?

Ya, I have given that some thought too . All we can do is try to honor his legacy.

 

[Derphoof]

GOAT.

Will be sorely missed.

 

[shikamaroooo]

Very sad news for the day. RIP

 

[RagingAvatar]

If someone could hook me up with the ribbon, I'd be honoured to have his name on my avatar :'(

 

[DiabloTheGrey]

Very sad news.

RIP Iwata-san!

 

[Saige]

Absolutely terrible news. RIP

 

[-Horizon-]

If any one sees this post, please add the ribbon to my avatar as well please!

 

[Hero of Legend]

Could someone apply this to my avatar please?

Here you go.

 

[Foffy]

I knew he had a health issue, but never once was it publicly entertained that it was life threatening.

It's sad, but we should merely cherish the fact the man had passion for games, for he lived and loved games. This is what he wanted to do with his life, and he is one of the most respected people in this industry for it.

We all dissolve one day, this is a fact of nature. Let the joy and the life of Iwata had for what he did with his life be one where you too follow what you love and value, what gives you passion and bliss in your heart.

 

[Arkhanor]

Oh man, this is sad :/

 

[AwShucks]

I don't think anyone was expecting this. Sad.

 

[Clefargle]

RIP Iwata, you gave us years of innovation and incredible enjoyment. You kept Nintendo together and fresh through some of its toughest years and I'm glad they chose you to lead the company. You will be missed, no one can truly replace you.

 

[Feichaw]

GAF logo should change in honor of Iwata.

I agree. I think a pink ball would be good.

 

[makingmusic476]

Is Miyamoto sick at all?? =(

 

[B_Boss]

This is so horribly sad....James Horner and now Iwata-dono??.....sigh.

 

[JonathanNemo]

Directly to you

 

[Icyflamez96]

Dang, at 55.

 

[StrongBlackVine]

RIP Iwata. Major loss for this industry.

 

[Sölf]

Here is a scaled down version for avatars, with a white glow to detach it from the background. And the original. It's quick and dirty.

Would someone please add this to my avatar?

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

I am.... Shocked.. Literally crying right now. I'm not the biggest fan of Nintendo but this man was Nintendo.... Omg!

RIP!!

 

[Delicious Waffles]

How incredibly sudden and sad. May he rest in peace.

 

[InsaneZero]

This is stunning. I can't think of anything to say.

May you rest in peace, Iwata-san. Thanks for everything that you've given us.

 

[MasterOfPuppets]

Rest in Peace Mr. Iwata, thank you for your contributions to my favorite gaming company and in general.

 

[Nimby]

http://boards.4chan.org/v/

Just letting it loop in the background.

Made me cry ; ___ ;

RIP

 

[privitsan02]

I'm stunned that he worked through that condition. Even Steve Jobs stopped at some point.

Rest in peace Satoru Iwata.

Best wishes.

 

[mdubs]

GAF logo should change in honor of Iwata.

I second this, maybe red and white with a mushroom or something?

 

[ampere]

RIP. Really cool dude if you read his story. Sucks to lose him.

 

[Hienn]

RIP Mr. Iwata!

 

[Agent Unknown]

Some will say he was a wonderful programmer, who did coding sorcery to get games like Pokemon Gold and Silver onto cartridges that had no business fitting.

Some will say he was a jovial personable man who humanized the often fitful, draconian realm of the video game boardroom.

But I will remember him as the man who ate big pay cuts to keep his staff employed and occupied where other CEOs would throw their people under buses or flee and have someone else desperate to appease shareholders do it instead.

And for that, he will be missed deeply.

POST OF THE THREAD. Especially the bolded. I've actually brought up his pay sacrifices (not to mention Miyamoto's) as a positive example to friends and family when discussing scummy CEO scandals at other companies.

 

[Tawney Bomb]

Could someone also put that ribbon on mine?

 

[L Thammy]

Mushroom? Maybe Kirby? Red and white GAF logo?

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

.

Please, just ignore the shitposts. Spreading them won't stop them or do any good.

 

[SuperStiltzkin]

Wow I didn't know his health had gotten that bad.

R.I.P Iwata

 

[Fularu]

Rest in peace

 

[BigBadShamoo]

Rest in peace!

 

[Theanine3D]

My brain is still trying to register that this has actually happened...

The man was both directly and indirectly responsible for many of my happiest memories as a gamer. I can't help but wonder what many great innovations he may have brought to the table if he had had more time. Neither the company, or even the world, will be the same without him. May he rest in piece.

 

[ElTorro]

If any one sees this post, please add the ribbon to my avatar as well please!

 

[dragonlife]

This is the first time a GAF thread has made me gasp while reading the title and made me hope that it wasn't true.

I know he was sick, but it just feels so sudden now that it's happened. I'm at a loss for words

Rest in Peace, Mr. Iwata.

 

[frequency]

Rest In Peace, Mr. Iwata.

 

[Mufausa The 3rd]

Damn.. The moment when I seen this video I automatically was like, "Too Soon.."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-YqayzEJys