Air Zombie Meat
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So many awesome posts in this thread. Read all of it since I heard the news. Nice to see gaf coming together.
Man, that anecdote about your son calling him Mr. Nintendo is incredible. What a wonderful presence Iwata was. He really was Mr. Nintendo wasn't he?So sad, I have not been able to tell my son yet. He's only 8 but is very into Nintendo and knows who Iwata is, he always calls him Mr Nintendo and awaits his announcements of new games.
Rest in peace Iwata-San.
Going to NoA and seeing that picture of the rainbow over Nintendo of Japan has helped a little bit. Still, these will be hard days.
I will play some Smash as a tribute to Iwata.
As an indie dev, I would not be were I am now if not for Nintendo and the magic of Iwata.
I was so sad that I couldn't work today, so I decided to make a small drawing that then turned bigger.
This feels for me like when Walt Disney died and couldnt conclude his dream city of the future, butI hope he can see from wherever he a bright and exciting future for everything he planned
Thanks Iwata, for everything.
And a 1080p version for anyone who wants it as wallpaper:
I think what really gets to me is the idea that Iwata, in some way or another, gave his magic touch for all of those characters. While Iwata is sadly gone, his memory will live on with those characters. In a way, they all help immortalize the spirit of Iwata.This is the one that did me in.
I fondly remember when Satoru Iwata introduced the Wii U Gamepad in a Direct just days before E3 2012: http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/06-03-2012/#/video-ndirect. This Direct essentially sums up the thing that I appreciate most about Mr. Iwata--it was clear that he was incredibly passionate about creating games that foster community amongst family and friends. I will always be thankful that Iwata's influence has directly led to my best gaming experiences and memories, most of which are shared with the people that I love. Thank you, Mr. Iwata.
Can anyone translate Yoot Saito's tribute?
http://www.yoot.com/2015/07/岩田さんありがとうございましたそしてさようなら.html
I always post on Nintendo-related news stuff how cool it would be if such-and-such thing was added to Smash Bros., but if any of my requests actually happen, I hope it's that they'll add Balloon Fighter as DLC in the future as a tribute. I always think of Iwata when I see that character, especially after watching him play it in that video.
I think a free DLC Iwata trophy would be great. A cartoony, Mii version in a pose and with a description that reminds readers of the fun and enjoyment he brought to the gaming industry would do just the trick.
I would also like a ribbon to pay my respects to a legend of the gaming world.. I'm really shocked and sad to see such a great man at such a young age pass on =/.. Many of us became gamers from his influence in our childhood and i will never forget his legacy and mark in my life.
Never has the death of someone outside of my family and circle of friends affected me so much. I've been gaming since I was 8, and nearly 20 years later, I still play religiously. I've always had and will have a Nintendo system, and that is where I have the most fun. Even my desk at work is littered with Nintendo figurines and drawings.
The fan art that has come up in the last day has made me tear up and smile at the same time. Nintendo is magic; there is no doubt about it.
Never has the death of someone outside of my family and circle of friends affected me so much. I've been gaming since I was 8, and nearly 20 years later, I still play religiously. I've always had and will have a Nintendo system, and that is where I have the most fun. Even my desk at work is littered with Nintendo figurines and drawings.
The fan art that has come up in the last day has made me tear up and smile at the same time. Nintendo is magic; there is no doubt about it.
You live in Japan or did you import that?my plans for tonight, hopefully see those orange balloons in Balloon Trip!
At this point, if Nintendo's area in Universal parks is big enough, I demand an Iwata's statue to be there. It would fit way too well.
You live in Japan or did you import that?
Could I get a ribbon on my avatar?
this image has hit me the hardest i think. it's been posted in the thread a lot without credit though, so here is the artist.
Just saw that too. How everyone in the industry can come together and respect the life of one visionary starts the waterworks right up again.Oh boy. I didn't see the collection of quotes and tributes in the OP until now. Got very teary eyed. ;~;
this image has hit me the hardest i think. it's been posted in the thread a lot without credit though, so here is the artist.
Could I get a ribbon on my avatar?
live in UK, started collecting Famicom in mid 2000s - any suggestions of other Famicom games he worked on are welcome!
But you can't die if you work for Nintendo. You just can't.....
That's against the law or something.
Fuck......
My daughter (7) over heard me telling my wife the news. She gasped, then went to my 5 year old son and told him too. I think they're saddened but they took it well. They know who Iwata is right away by name, since we always watch Nintendo Directs together. The next ND won't be the same.