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Title: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Mathius on July 12, 2015, 03:01:47 PM: Shocked. Just so shocked and saddened by this news.

http://kotaku.com/nintendos-president-has-passed-away-1717386412
Title: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: sirhcman on July 12, 2015, 03:20:06 PM: Sad :(

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/nintendo-president-satoru-iwata-passes-away-55-005119204.html
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: Duo_R on July 12, 2015, 04:02:08 PM: It's too bad, and it's a bummer that people didn't like the Digital Event.

I know it wasn't popular but my kids absolutely loved it, and maybe that was the target audience.
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: lukester on July 12, 2015, 04:13:29 PM: Big changes are happening at Nintendo, but nobody expected one of this magnitude.

Great man, his Kirby games were my childhood. Adventure and Dream Land are still dope.
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: ClodBuster on July 12, 2015, 07:49:01 PM: Oh man, that's too bad.
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: TR0N on July 12, 2015, 08:13:22 PM: Shocking to say at least.It's not a good time for nintendo with how the wii-u has had sluggish sales and all.He was criticize for how he ran the company but i thought he did a ok job.First time i heard about it,i thought it was a joke until i read about it myself.I guess they didn't want to freak out the shareholders so the matter was kept private.
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: Digi.k on July 12, 2015, 09:09:35 PM: Just woke up to this. Sad news. RIP Satoru Iwata
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: ClodBuster on July 12, 2015, 09:38:50 PM: EDIT: Threads were merged, thanks to Necro.
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: BigusSchmuck on July 13, 2015, 03:56:30 AM: That sucks, RIP dude. I wonder who is next in line to steer Nintendo now?
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Necromancer on July 13, 2015, 04:55:13 AM: Bummer, especially for a not-all-that-old guy.

Quote from: ClodBuster on July 12, 2015, 09:38:50 PM
Look, there's another thread at console chat

Not any more.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: MrBroadway on July 13, 2015, 09:52:50 AM: This post at Racketboy blows my mind: http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=992285#p992285
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: Dicer on July 13, 2015, 10:01:43 AM: Quote from: Duo_R on July 12, 2015, 04:02:08 PM
It's too bad, and it's a bummer that people didn't like the Digital Event.

I know it wasn't popular but my kids absolutely loved it, and maybe that was the target audience.
Considering the state of his health looking back the event was done this way for a reason.

He was an amazing person, and the most likable head of any company, period. The quote of him being a ceo on his card, a delveloper in his mind, and a gamer in his heart, well that just says it all really.

He will be sorely missed, the Iwata asks and Nintendo Directs were great, and I hope at least the latter continues in some form.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Mathius on July 13, 2015, 10:07:38 AM: Quote from: o.pwuaioc on July 13, 2015, 09:52:50 AM
This post at Racketboy blows my mind: http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=992285#p992285

That's some serious detective work.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Necromancer on July 13, 2015, 10:10:29 AM: Seriously disturbing detective work. Digging into someone's medical history just to know what may or may not have killed him is creepy as hell.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Arkhan on July 13, 2015, 10:16:01 AM: Can't wait to see the prices of his games (Earthbound, Kirby) skyrocket. Nothing like dumbass round eye cashing in on a dead guy.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Opethian on July 13, 2015, 11:44:21 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/WOCUzW1.gif)
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Mathius on July 13, 2015, 01:45:44 PM: Quote from: Arkhan on July 13, 2015, 10:16:01 AM
Can't wait to see the prices of his games (Earthbound, Kirby) skyrocket. Nothing like dumbass round eye cashing in on a dead guy.

I don't even want to think about it. Makes my blood pressure skyrocket
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: BigusSchmuck on July 13, 2015, 05:31:43 PM: And then there is this:
http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8954863/satoru-iwata-memorial-nintendo-world-store
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: MrBroadway on July 13, 2015, 06:24:49 PM: Quote from: BigusSchmuck on July 13, 2015, 05:31:43 PM
And then there is this:
http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8954863/satoru-iwata-memorial-nintendo-world-store

Anybody want me to write something in that book if they still have it around tomorrow?
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Necromancer on July 14, 2015, 03:48:30 AM: Quote from: o.pwuaioc on July 13, 2015, 06:24:49 PM
Anybody want me to write something in that book if they still have it around tomorrow?

"amiibos give you cancer!"

Too soon?
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: xelement5x on July 14, 2015, 04:50:54 AM: Quote from: Necromancer on July 14, 2015, 03:48:30 AM
Quote from: o.pwuaioc on July 13, 2015, 06:24:49 PM
Anybody want me to write something in that book if they still have it around tomorrow?

"amiibos give you cancer!"

Too soon?

I'm sure some sure troll has already beat you to it.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Mathius on July 14, 2015, 07:12:42 AM: Quote from: o.pwuaioc on July 13, 2015, 06:24:49 PM
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on July 13, 2015, 05:31:43 PM
And then there is this:
http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8954863/satoru-iwata-memorial-nintendo-world-store

Anybody want me to write something in that book if they still have it around tomorrow?

Yes! Write, "There are some men whose kindness can be seen emanating from through their eyes at all times. Mr. Iwata is such a man. I thank the universe for allowing him to live amongst us and allowing him to share his kindness and talents with everyone on Earth. -Matt Turner"

Too corny?
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: BigusSchmuck on July 14, 2015, 07:14:14 AM: Quote from: Mathius on July 14, 2015, 07:12:42 AM
Quote from: o.pwuaioc on July 13, 2015, 06:24:49 PM
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on July 13, 2015, 05:31:43 PM
And then there is this:
http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8954863/satoru-iwata-memorial-nintendo-world-store

Anybody want me to write something in that book if they still have it around tomorrow?

Yes! Write, "There are some men whose kindness can be seen emanating from through their eyes at all times. Mr. Iwata is such a man. I thank the universe for allowing him to live amongst us and allowing him to share his kindness and talents with everyone on Earth. -Matt Turner"

Too corny?

Mr. Saturn approves.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: SuperGrafx on July 14, 2015, 02:30:06 PM: RIP Mr Iwata :cry:
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: cr8zykuban0 on July 15, 2015, 02:15:06 PM: really sucks to hear the passing of mr. iwata. may he rest in a better place
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Punch on July 17, 2015, 11:13:41 AM: Quote from: Mathius on July 14, 2015, 07:12:42 AM
Yes! Write, "OBEY PCE -Tatsujin"
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: esteban on July 17, 2015, 01:02:33 PM: Quote from: Punch on July 17, 2015, 11:13:41 AM
Quote from: Mathius on July 14, 2015, 07:12:42 AM
Yes! Write, "OBEY PCE -Tatsujin"

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+10
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Mathius on July 17, 2015, 01:55:23 PM: Quote from: esteban on July 17, 2015, 01:02:33 PM

Quote from: Punch on July 17, 2015, 11:13:41 AM
Quote from: Mathius on July 14, 2015, 07:12:42 AM
Yes! Write, "OBEY PCE -Tatsujin"

JahJjahhahjahahjajajajjajajajjajjajajja!

+10

Hahaha!
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: MrBroadway on July 17, 2015, 05:19:06 PM: Quote from: Punch on July 17, 2015, 11:13:41 AM
Quote from: Mathius on July 14, 2015, 07:12:42 AM
Yes! Write, "OBEY PCE -Tatsujin"
I'll see how many quotes I can add, but that's one for the books.