Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: abe on July 12, 2015, 09:22:04 pm
Wow, just came here to see if somebody posted about this already. Sad to hear. Iwata seemed like a really cool guy. I liked him. 55 is pretty young too. :(
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: redblaze57 on July 12, 2015, 09:26:36 pm
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: bikingjahuty on July 12, 2015, 09:42:54 pm
I just got home from a night out with my girl and my Facebook feed was overflowing with the sad news.
55 is way too young, and it's such a terrible shame that such a talented and cool guy like Iwata San had to leave us so soon. He will definitely be missed by millions.
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: spac316 on July 12, 2015, 10:12:59 pm
A tragic loss indeed. RIP Satoru Iwata... :'(
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: kamikazekeeg on July 12, 2015, 10:26:40 pm
We lost him way too young and it's gonna be a big loss for Nintendo. I'm glad we got at least one more bit of E3 fun with him in it. He'll be missed greatly in future directs and videos.
(http://i.imgur.com/7MG44VT.gif)
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: tpugmire on July 12, 2015, 11:28:34 pm
A sad day indeed. I wonder who will be named president?
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: pacpix on July 12, 2015, 11:51:07 pm
Really sad to hear this news. RIP Iwata
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: turom on July 13, 2015, 04:24:10 am
55 is still young.. Nintendo Direct won't be the same.
RIP :'(
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: telly on July 13, 2015, 06:33:16 am
Very unfortunate. Just woke up to see this thread :(
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: azure on July 13, 2015, 07:37:00 am
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: argyle on July 13, 2015, 02:23:39 pm
Very sad news. A good friend of mine said early on this year that 2015 was just going to be a horrible year. And the further we get into it, the more he seems to be proven true :(
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: retroone on July 13, 2015, 02:49:18 pm
Rest in Peace Satoru Iwata.
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: Warmsignal on July 13, 2015, 04:06:03 pm
:'( So sad.
Very depressing news, I had no idea about his health. He's gone too soon, but his brilliance and his work will live on.
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: rancesama on July 13, 2015, 06:17:29 pm
What a sad day not only for Nintendo but for the gaming industry as a whole. One of my favorite quotes from him was when he said that his business card has him as a CEO, he feels more like a developer, but in his heart he is a gamer. I wish more presidents of gaming companies had the same approach. The industry would benefit from it.
Maybe not everyone agreed with his choices, but he has left a positive mark on the industry. He will be missed and whoever becomes the next president has some big shoes to fill. It's hard to think of anyone being funner to watch when they bring Nintendo Direct, "direct to you!"
That being said, it will be interesting to see who takes over. I know for now Shigeru Miyamaoto and Genyo Takeda will take over until they find a permanent replacement as they are both senior managers. I know there has been talks of Miyamaoto doing it, but at the age of 62, and already looking to lighten his load, I think Nintendo is looking elsewhere.
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: bikingjahuty on July 13, 2015, 08:06:48 pm
Very sad news. A good friend of mine said early on this year that 2015 was just going to be a horrible year. And the further we get into it, the more he seems to be proven true :(
While Iwata's passing is very sad, this year has been one of the best I've ever had so far. I guess this is always a subjective thing however.
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: gf78 on July 13, 2015, 10:14:02 pm
Very sad news. His family has my deepest sympathies.
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: kashell on July 14, 2015, 08:14:18 am
Very sad news. A good friend of mine said early on this year that 2015 was just going to be a horrible year. And the further we get into it, the more he seems to be proven true :(
Hmm. I dunno...there has been so much good this year so I'm feeling the opposite. The year started off not very promising with the Charlie Ebdo tragedy and there have been other sad stories much like this one, but 2015 has been wonderful.
I guess it depends on everyone's POV. *shrug*
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: kam1kaz3nl77 on July 14, 2015, 03:34:43 pm
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Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: stuntman64 on July 14, 2015, 06:18:46 pm
I want them to make a metal amiibo. non special edition. half goes to company and half goes to the family.They should make to where you can unlock him in super smash bros. that would be bad ass. https://www.change.org/p/nintendo-create-an-amiibo-of-satoru-iwata
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: Warmsignal on July 14, 2015, 10:52:08 pm
I want them to make a metal amiibo. non special edition. half goes to company and half goes to the family.They should make to where you can unlock him in super smash bros. that would be bad ass. https://www.change.org/p/nintendo-create-an-amiibo-of-satoru-iwata
That seems pretty cool. I'd like to buy one.
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: fighterpilot562 on July 14, 2015, 11:01:38 pm
Remeber guys, tonight Retro Reload podcast will be in his honor, so tune in, or if you wanna come on, we start in 30 mins
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: fighterpilot562 on July 15, 2015, 11:27:13 am
Enjoy
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: ziondood on July 15, 2015, 04:36:37 pm
It came as a huge shock to me. You just don't know what you have till its gone. I guess I just expected to always see him representing and building the company. He will be missed greatly. :-\
Title: Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Post by: fighterpilot562 on July 17, 2015, 11:50:46 am