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[ZeroXZee]

Can I get a ribbon as well, please? Thanks.

 

[Skipzoid]

Ribbon for my avatar, please

 

[hockeypuck]

Incredibly sad. He was one day younger than my dad.

I don't understand how you can die from a bile duct growth.

Located right next to the pancreas, and thus deadly for the same reasons pancreatic cancer is. Lot of veins in the vicinity that drain into the liver.

Rest in peace Iwata.

 

[renegade_dewitt]

I agree. Kamiya and Keighley shared some nice things, I'm sure there are more we're missing.

This would be a fitting and a fantastic tribute to a legend in the gaming industry. Please do!

 

[Ivory Samoan]

Extremely sad news.
Rest in Peace.

 

[Morfeo]

This is probably his last picture

He does look quite a bit older in it

 

[majik13]

Wow, what sad news. RIP

 

[RS4-]

Wow, RIP

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

Aww is that really it?

What a great guy.

:'(

I understand

It's fake

 

[DodgeDusk]

Finally read all the posts in the thread. Iwata, you're going to be missed. My thoughts are with your family and friends

 

[soulassssns]

No way. Damn it.


Sad day in gaming. Rip

 

[Taco_Human]

Holy fuck, I'm gone all day and this is the news I hear....

Wow. RIP.

 

[Chmpocalypse]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2015/150713e.pdf

Rest in peace.

Going to edit in my favourite quote of his:

“On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.”

Damn, that's a shame. Way too young.

 

[Neoxon]

This isn't real, by the way.

...Oh. But it's still a great message.

 

[Mischief Maker]

Add to this, when Iwata was already General Manager of Nintendo (i.e. an extremely high up executive and being groomed to take over as the next move), Sakurai came to him and said Smash Bros. Melee was having trouble and might need to be delayed past Christmas.

What does Iwata do? He checks the code himself. He does such a thorough checking job that the game comes out on time, while still continuing his duties as General Manager.

Wow, i didn't know any of this, truly impressive!

 

[crooked spin]

Sometimes I think (morbidly) about how people will react when the giants of this industry die but it's not something I've ever been emotionally prepared for.

 

[Nothing1016]

Really? What was he sorry for?

For disappointing us at E3

 

[Meffer]

Oh my god, this is so sudden. Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata, you lead a good life and did so many amazing things for Nintendo. You'll always be in our memories.

 

[CrazyHorse]

I can't even begin to imagine how he must have felt when he apologized to the rabid internet for the E3 Direct. By then he had to know he was dying. And yet, he never had a bad word for anyone. He was a better person than me, that's for sure.

RIP, Mr Iwata. You'll be missed by anyone that loves videogames.

He is a better person than me

 

[freethoughtbubble]

Sakurai made a tweet sending his condolences. Here's the translation.

Ah, god damn it, I'm actually tearing up over here. I feel like I have no right to feel this sad when the man had family and friends who knew him personally, who truly feel his absence in a way us fans never could. But Iwata always did make an effort to reach out to us, to talk to us not merely as consumers, but as lovers of games and of the craft of making games. And I'm always going to be so thankful to him for that. I'm going to miss him terribly.

 

[ElTorro]

Can I get a ribbon on my avatar as well. Really inspired me and got me into the gaming especially with Smash Bros. Still play it with my brother from time to time on our Gamecube!

 

[Mysterious]

;_;

That doesn't sound real.

 

[Tenbatsu]

RIP...

 

[L95]

I would feel really bad right now if I had criticized their puppet performance and lack of e3 news.

It's pretty clear that the company was struggling to get something together and we probably know why.

I fully admit I was disappointed with the games, but I loved the puppet segment.

 

[OneUh8]

Damn. Rip

 

[red36]

Couldn't believe it when I read it. So young.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SHtXrZov58&feature=youtu.be&t=227

Also, could I get a ribbon in my avatar as well?

 

[brandonh83]

Skyloft is a better place.

 

[mp1990]

Okay, that made me chuckle

Thanks bro <3

 

[Gonzo The Great]

Best I could do.

Thank you friend.

 

[Killua]

Wow.. I don't have words to say. You be missed Iwata. Thank you for everything you gave to the world

 

[freeofgreed]

Holy shit, this is completely unexpected.... R.I.P.

 

[ShirAhava]

 

[Zimmy64]

I am shocked. The industry has lost a legend and a truly great man. I remember getting my GameCube in November 2003 and have been a hardcore Nintendo fan ever since. Just realized that Iwata has been in charge of Nintendo since that time. RIP to a truly great man who has created so many great memories.

 

[VibratingDonkey]

Open Spotify window, "stop crying your heart out" is in search box. Of course.

May your smile shine on, Iwata-san.

 

[Ermac]

Could be cool if someone made a thread to gather all comments from ppl in the industry.

 

[Ragged Gloves]

This is awfully too soon and unexpected. Truly a heavy loss on a well-known figure in the Gaming community. From the moment I started gaming as a kid to today, the names Satoru Iwata and Shigeru Myamoto were names easily known to me as "The Nintendo Men" and to hear this sad news is almost impossible for me to believe.

Very few Presidents of large companies can say that they showcased the same level of passion and enthusiasm in what they do like Mr. Iwata did. It amazes me how this man made strong efforts to DIRECTLY(I say this with no disrespect) speak with the fans and many others. As cheesy as they may be, Nintendo Directs with Iwata always left me with a smile.

Rest in Peace, Mr. Iwata. Thank you for everything.

What you said is so true. Today is truly a sad day for all of us. Still unbelievable, Mr. Iwata will truly be missed.

( can someone place an zelda, majora mask with ribbon avatar in his honor for me too ? Thank you in advance )

 

[neptunes]

Wasn't Iwata responsible for having Square develop on Nintendo consoles again?

Actually that was due to Hiroshi's last gift to Nintendo, A fund gathered specifically for that purpose

 

[Scum]

Thanks very much.

 

[Yaser Tech]

RIP

 

[OmegaSmash]

I just can't deal. And the August Direct (if they even decide to do it) is going to be heartbreaking.

 

[Baron_Calamity]

I know this has been done already but i needed to do it.

 

[BocoDragon]

Sometimes I think (morbidly) about how people will react when the giants of this industry die but it's not something I've ever been emotionally prepared for.

Miyamoto and Sakaguchi will be hard ...

 

[twisted h3art]

Rest in peace Mr. Iwata you have done gaming a great service.

 

[burn this down]

Thank you so much.

 

[nordique]

Wow.

I am in utter shock right now.

RIP

 

[megalowho]

Very sad for his family and the industry. Rest in peace.

 

[squall23]

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 kindly please do mine?

 

[renegade_dewitt]

Sometimes I think (morbidly) about how people will react when the giants of this industry die but it's not something I've ever been emotionally prepared for.

Totally agree...cancer can be a b**** sometimes...taking lives without warning left and right....(most recently Steve Jobs...and now Iwata...damn...

 

[The Sum of Zero]

Wait, what!? No way.

We've lost far too many good people this year. RIP Iwata-san.