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TheKingofSprings posted:Someone on /v/ of all places pointed out that the puppet show was probably a way to have Iwata without people seeing him as he dealt with loving terminal cancer It's been a thing people were pointing to right from the announcement that he wasn't going to be at E3 at all. His health had been pretty poor for the past year, people were already noticing how he'd lost so much weight etc.
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homeless snail posted:Here's the list of games I'm playing today, cause who cares about what games he EPed
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Endorph posted:what about pokemon gold/silver
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I can't really put forth anything that hasn't already been said, so I'll just summarize my mood in stock game art. 
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TheKingofSprings posted:Someone on /v/ of all places pointed out that the puppet show was probably a way to have Iwata without people seeing him as he dealt with loving terminal cancer You know, that thought struck me too almost immediately after I heard the news...I had just rewatched that puppet video today, too 
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Jul 13, 2015 02:56
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Iwata was a genuinely good guy in an industry rife with genuinely lovely people. Cancer can eat a bowl of dicks.
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Jul 13, 2015 02:56
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gently caress. ...gently caress.
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Jul 13, 2015 02:56
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First thing that came to mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo-fXMxfN8E
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I'm not nearly as much of a video game player any more, but man this one was a shock. His work brought me a lot of entertainment.
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The Taint Reaper posted:First thing that came to mind: Nah that's for Miyamoto. Oh God, 
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Jul 13, 2015 03:00
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Rest in peace. The next awesome games done quick marathon is going to be huge.
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Jul 13, 2015 03:03
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Remember the good times, it's what Iwata would want you do to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63mG4k-VIyY
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Jul 13, 2015 03:04
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RIP Iwata. It is comforting to read the stories about how he was willing to make personal sacrifices for the sake of others in his company. Very atypical of a CEO. Here is to hoping that those who succeed him will retain the same vigor and care for their company. they won't
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Iwata always seemed like he had a real love for video games and was trying his best to keep Nintendo pure by making good games for everyone to enjoy, instead of your typical video game ceo who doesn't have much of a history with games and only cares about profits. Other game CEOs would have sold out the company years ago, with yearly sequels of questionable quality and making cash-shop mobile games. Near the end he was preparing for that, but you could tell he wanted to be very careful not to be too short-sighted. He truly loved the industry and wouldn't compromise it for the sake of profits. It really is a sad day for all gamers.
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Saw the news while my four year old was at my parents' house. Really sad and was dreading telling him about it. Little guy loved Iwata, watched and re-watched Nintendo Direct videos on the WiiU in the mornings and would excitedly tell us all about what Mr Iwata had to say in whichever video he watched that morning. We figured it'd be best to tell him ourselves in case Nintendo puts something up, better to hear it from us. Kid got really sad and asked if this meant Mario Maker wouldn't be coming out now since Mister Iwata wasn't alive to work on it any more.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW207vR6Q50
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TheKingofSprings posted:Someone on /v/ of all places pointed out that the puppet show was probably a way to have Iwata without people seeing him as he dealt with loving terminal cancer I'm wondering myself if the whole announcing the Nintendo NX earlier this year was him giving his seal of approval on the project before at the very least him having to step down from his position. Imagine the speculation if they announced the NX at E3 2016.
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-Fish- posted:Saw the news while my four year old was at my parents' house. Really sad and was dreading telling him about it. Little guy loved Iwata, watched and re-watched Nintendo Direct videos on the WiiU in the mornings and would excitedly tell us all about what Mr Iwata had to say in whichever video he watched that morning. We figured it'd be best to tell him ourselves in case Nintendo puts something up, better to hear it from us. Kid got really sad and asked if this meant Mario Maker wouldn't be coming out now since Mister Iwata wasn't alive to work on it any more. Dude I think you're kind of overestimating a 4 year old's reaction to a company CEO.
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Assumed this thread was goatse. Still wish it was goatse.
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Dehry posted:I'm wondering myself if the whole announcing the Nintendo NX earlier this year was him giving his seal of approval on the project before at the very least him having to step down from his position. Imagine the speculation if they announced the NX at E3 2016. I wouldn't doubt that. I'm genuinely impressed with the fact that he was able to power through some of those events, like the stockholder meeting, and continue working on Nintendo's future.
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Not what it actually says, unfortunately.
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This is terrible. But at the same time, after hearing about the cancer, I'm hardly surprised that he seemed to look well before his sudden death. A family friend went through a similar process before passing away from cancer as well. 2015 is being really unfair in regards to celebrity deaths in nerd culture (Terry Pratchett, Christopher Lee, now Mr.Iwata...). I only hope that Nintendo can remain in good hands.
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Jul 13, 2015 03:17
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Iwata after E3 you apologized and said you would work to better meet our expectations! You lied! this does not meet my expectations 
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Barely two hours ago since the notice was posted. News certainly travels fast.
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“Even if we come from different sides of the world, speak different languages, even if we eat too many chips or rice balls, even if we have different tastes in games, every one of us here today is identical in the most important way: each one of us has the heart of a gamer.” - Satoru Iwata, Heart of a Gamer
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Argue posted:Iwata after E3 you apologized and said you would work to better meet our expectations! All is never what it seems https://youtu.be/DOSBb65n5Q4?t=21m18s
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Zuzie posted:This is terrible. But at the same time, after hearing about the cancer, I'm hardly surprised that he seemed to look well before his sudden death. A family friend went through a similar process before passing away from cancer as well.
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Jul 13, 2015 03:22
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Your avatar is pretty on point for this entire thread
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Jul 13, 2015 03:23
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Dammit. This is really depressing news. Sayonara, Mr. Iwata.
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We love you, Iwata.
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I am dedicating my first Mario Maker stage to Mr. Iwata.
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For some reason I thought there would be a mushroom on the flag outside the headquarters. Sad day indeed.
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Orange Crush Rush posted:Remember the good times, it's what Iwata would want you do to Man this totally made me smile. 
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I think it might be time to play EarthBound or something. If only to cheer up and appreciate his work.
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It hit me. he is dead now
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