Satoru Iwata Has Passed Away

[FoxMcFly]

Rest In Peace Mr. Iwata you always will be missed...

 

[Agualitos]

To a man that changed so many lives without even being able to be properly thanked personally for all he has done. Stirring the imagination, inventing new world, and creating a legend within the player himself, Iwata. . . I can't help but thank you for having created many memories i hold not only in my mind, but heart as well

Thank you and may you rest in peace. Thoughts are with his family as well

 

[SphericalCrusher]

So unfortunate. Complete shock even though I knew he had health issues. He put his heart and soul into the best company in the world. He will be missed. RIP and thank you for everything.

 

[CaptainKirby]

Rest in peace, Iwata.

 

[Xermo]

 

[ThePlacidPlatypus]

I knew about his condition, but I didn't know it was this serious. The man will be missed.

 

[Yellowlord]

Rest in Peace, Mr. Iwata. You were an inspiration to many Nintendo fans around the world. We will miss you.

 

[Chapter Serf]

Wow...

That really sucks...

Rest in Peace, sir... You shall be missed.

 

[JayTheUnseen]

This is sad news. Rest in piece, Mr. Iwata.

 

[kenniky]

This sucks so much. Nintendo will never be the same without Iwata.

Rest in peace. You will be missed.

 

[shadowcontroller]

RIP Iwata, thanks for everything

 

[Infimus]

I'm completely speechless, i was aware of his health issues but never thought this would happen. The world just lost a great mind, Nintendo Directs will never be the same, R.I.P Iwata, we will miss you.

 

[PLATINUM7]

R.I.P.
The world lost a great guy today. I don't think Nintendo Directs will be the same without him.

 

[CptJPuff]

At first, I thought this was a joke. Sadly, it isn't.

I really hope Nintendo finds someone as great as him to be the new CEO.

 

[Sir Gengar de Èctoplasma]

Nintendo won't ever be the same. Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata.

 

[Creativion]

is it appropriate to post some sad songs? I hope so, to express our sadness...

 

[EnigmaticKnight]

R.I.P. Satoru Iwata.

 

[90007000]

R.I.P Nintendo Direct's most famous mascot...

 

[smashboy12]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vodd6C5ryUU
RIP

 

[U-Throw]

Iwata was a great man, and he was so young. He'll be sorely missed.

Rest in peace, Satoru Iwata, old friend. I'm sure you're in a better place now.

 

[smokebomb12]

This man is 89% of why we are all in smashboards today rest in piece a great man

 

[ILOVESMASH]

I can't believe he passed away. I will sincerely miss Iwata.

 

[J.P]

I see a lot of comments saying "He as so young" and stuff but you know that that is what amazes me the most: all the games we played, all the Saturday nights where the entire family was playing on X console, all the games that marked our chilldhood and all of the rages, laughs and tears we had when we played his games, all of this in just 55 years, thank you Iwata for making so much in so little time.

 

[smileMasky]

A man never dies of sickness he only dies when he is forgotten and he will never be forgotten

 

[Tangamanga]

You'll be sorely missed, Mr. Iwata.

 

[Fenriraga]

Dammit... why Iwata. Why one of the only people in this damn industry who put games and game quality before anything else...

 

[Themandme]

Rest in peace iwata. You were great

 

[Jords2Good]

This is so sad man. I will miss Mr iwata. Such a legend.

Rip Mr iwata

 

[The Legendary Big Boss]

Awe... That's a terrible shame. Rest in peace Mr. Iwata. You were a great man. We will all miss you.

 

[Jiten]

R.I.P Mr. Iwata. He'll always be in our hearts...

 

[BaganSmashBros]

...didn't expected to hear that anytime soon...so...sudden.
Rest in Peace, Iwata. You will be missed.

 

[Mr. Oshawott]

I am completely shocked by this. Then I read the Nintendo's official document and understood that this is no joke.

R.I.P. Mr. Iwata-sensei. Your humbleness and optimism has helped keep Nintendo afloat, even in their tougher moments.

 

[WarioJim]

Wha... what? What?

I was just... going to bed... when this...
This is real? I can't believe it...

R.I.P Mr. Iwata.

 

[TriforceOfAura]

This... I'm appaled... I knew this fateful day would happen eventually, but I can speak for the whole Nintendo community when I say we were not ready for this. This marks the loss of a great man, one who puthis games first... Needless to say, he was a great leader,and will be dearly missed... I dropped my 3DS when I read this, and believe me, that's saying a lot.

 

[Tino]

I'm at a loss of words about this tragedy...except that he was such a wonderful man.

R.I.P. Satoru Iwata
1959 - 2015

 

[SpindaMaster]

Rest in peace, Mr. Iwata. Thanks for everything. You are sorely missed.

 

[BuTTNutz]

This is how it happened, this is how the Nintendo directs died. We will miss you Iwata! Rest in peace

 

[lordvaati]

Bile duct growth beat him in smash
Kappa

No. Not now, just...no, man.

 

[roymustang1990-]

Rest in peace ,Mr.Iwata

 

[Gero Zeal]

Looking back, most of the games I have played in my life would have been overseen by Iwata and his fellow staff. It is because of Nintendo, its staff, and their partners that I have been introduced to the realm of videogames. More over, because of the fans of their games I began to develop an identity in videogames as well; and now, I want to use some of their games as a form of expression and outreach to others.
Nintendo has truly become something special to me and I feel quite grateful that I am able to share some of the games Mr. Iwata has worked on or helped with with my friends and family.
God bless you Mr. Satoru Iwata, and may He be with your family, friends and colleagues at this time. But let us also take this time to not only mourn your passing, but to celebrate your accomplishments and time on this Earth.
Best prayers, wishes and regards,


Chris (Gero Zeal) Williams