Satoru Iwata has passed away

Elija2 · July 12, 2015, 01:04:52 PM

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

This is completely out of nowhere. I mean, I knew the man was sick but I thought his health was improving. Sad to see such an industry legend pass on too soon.

RIP.

TheGameNinja · July 12, 2015, 01:43:14 PM

This is terrible for a lot of reasons. He pulled Nintendo through a pretty rough time and, based on investor meetings, it seems he's almost been preventing Nintendo from going 3rd party or focusing on mobile all on his own. I'm worried for Nintendo right now. As for the man himself, he always seemed like a fun guy and loved games. It's really sad to see him go.

Hakudamashi · July 12, 2015, 02:02:28 PM

This just brought my day to a full stop.

My deepest condolences to his friends and family.

TheGameNinja · July 12, 2015, 05:12:52 PM

Iwata’s “Heart of a Gamer“ keynote at GDC 2005
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=677&v=w9HUMt2rrOI

It's part 1, follow the links and you can watch the whole thing

jkid101094 · July 12, 2015, 05:24:20 PM

Hakudamashi · July 12, 2015, 05:44:46 PM

Directly into our hearts, and into the great the realm of the Goddess Hylia.

jkid101094 · July 12, 2015, 07:33:21 PM

Elija2 · July 12, 2015, 07:53:03 PM

Ioshyriku · July 12, 2015, 09:43:49 PM

May he rest in peace.

SmashFinale · July 13, 2015, 10:25:29 AM

Let his luck ascend to the heavens. R.I.P Satoru Iwata.

Hakudamashi · July 13, 2015, 10:48:44 AM

He's racing on Rainbow Road now.

NiGHTSfan · September 24, 2015, 04:40:34 PM

this guy was an amazing person not a great pres of nintendo because he was more of a game designer not a businesses man this is why the wii u isnt selling well but he was an amazing guy rest in piece mr. iwata

Satoru Iwata has passed away

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