I think it really started to hit me when I booted up Splatoon & saw everyone's Iwata posts in Inkopolis. I actually started to cry again.
We're gonna miss you, Iwata.
Here you go!
i second changing the Neogaf logo to Directly To You
Gay Marriage had its 2 weeks or so now its Iwatas turn to be honored
Not at all. He should be remembered as the joyous person he was.
I think we all do, Gonzo.Iwata was the one who asked Sakurai to open the Fighter Ballot. So if K. Rool (or any other character) gets in as DLC, it will be because of Iwata.
...I need a tissue.
Just read on /v/ that the last thing Iwata did publicly was respond to the criticism of this year's E3. Please tell me that's not right...
Just read on /v/ that the last thing Iwata did publicly was respond to the criticism of this year's E3. Please tell me that's not right...
I'd like to pay further respects if GAF would also add the Iwata ribbon to my avatar. Thanks so much in advance!
Gonna miss their antics.
Before I heard about this, I was planning to play Fallout New Vegas, which seems so divorced from my thoughts of Nintendo that are floating around now... But at the same time, playing something Nintendo might feel too tough....I want to play some games but I can't really now.
Oh man...
Out of all of the (incredible) tribute images so far, this has hit me the hardest. Nintendo games exist in brightest parts of human imagination - they push the buttons at the epicenter of fun, slide through our brains bringing a trail of creative whimsy in their wake. Seeing a picture of Kirby crying, or Mario with his head bowed still takes me to those vibrant worlds - a sadder continent to be sure, but in those vibrant worlds nonetheless.
This image, though... this is brick and stone. Metal and mortar. This is real. An actual human of finite longevity, of failing flesh and blood, will soon be laid to rest. Another incarnation of the man can't be programmed, another Iwata asks can never be held, and another direct with him will never be filmed.
Iwata's final credits are here, the closing coda on one of the most genuine and beloved characters the game of life ever programmed. Sure, we can replay Iwata's greatest moments, but we'll never get another new level.
So thank you, Satoru Iwata. Thank you for your integrity, thank you for your prowess, and most of all - thank you for leading us through the few bright spots Earth still has to offer. </3
It depends on if you count the investors meeting, but other than that yeahJust read on /v/ that the last thing Iwata did publicly was respond to the criticism of this year's E3 (via Twitter). Please tell me that's not right...
Does anyone have a list of industry comments on this?
Does anyone have a list of industry comments on this?
Just read on /v/ that the last thing Iwata did publicly was respond to the criticism of this year's E3 (via Twitter). Please tell me that's not right...
This gif hurts a lot. That's very heartfelt. I really wish the best for his family. Thank you for everything Iwata!Farewell.......!!!!!!!
I hope this helps.
Gonna miss their antics.
I like this one too. So cute
My tribute piece here.
I immediately asked the art team if they could come up with something upon hearing the news. That being said, the posts yelling and demanding a logo change have in some cases been extremely rude and inappropriate, and the current Pride logo was intended to run through July to celebrate marriage equality in the United States, which is an important sentiment in its own right. If the art team creates something we're happy with then a special memorial logo may be uploaded. Please remain calm and let us run the site on our own terms, and do no derail the thread around logo change talk, either way. Thanks.
I'm gonna admit something really cheesy here.
Whenever I would watch the Nintendo Directs and Iwata would wave goodbye, I'd always wave back. A silly little thing, but I enjoyed doing it.
I guess that won't be happening anymore
Oh jeez you're right. Way too random to be a coincidence.
I want to believe it's not true. Everything was just too sudden and that's why they dont have a replacement linet up already.
I want to believe....
Shinning a new light on a number of choices made recently.
Just got back from the hospital as I broke my collarbone but I am numb at this news and feel no physical pain but teared up and am quite sad.
Loved Iwata, a gamer CEO in an industry lacking them.
Here you go!
That's correct actually. Sad, right?
It's true.