I'm just going to start talking.
Nintendo has always been such a huge part of my life, and I can hardly remember it without Iwata. I spent my early childhood years playing Nintendo games and going on walks because I had pretty bad social anxiety, and had a hard time relating with other children. While I'm sure you could view this as those same games enabling my anxiety, they also filled a special place for me.
I ended up getting over my anxiety a little later on. But I have so many fond memories of playing different Nintendo series with my sister and friends. In many ways, I think the world of the developed series that I have played for years from Nintendo, and of course Iwata was one I have to thank for that.
Then here in my 20s, I read that Iwata has passed away. I still woke up early to watch your directs in anticipation. I still looked forward to hearing you talk about your games. I may be in University now, but I still treasure what Nintendo had done for me, and the quality games they have released over the years.
So. Thank you very much Mr. Iwata. Thank you for all you had done. Thank you for helping to change the face of gaming and truly caring about the people that play your games. Thank you for always aiming to be creative, original and innovative.
You may have been too young, but the impact you had on so many people's lives leads to many, many years of enjoyment and appreciation.
Thank you, for everything, Mr. Satoru Iwata. We will all miss you dearly.
Rest In Peace Mr. Iwata. I honestly can't think of anything else to say except for this: Thank you for everything. If it weren't for you, there wouldn't be a Nintendo today, nor would some of my favorite games of all time (i.e. Super Mario Galaxy 2) exist.
