Nintendo CEO, Satoru Iwata, dead at age 55.

[Meganium]

I know that not many people here would describe themselves as "gamers" by any means, but I feel compelled to share this news that is personally heartbreaking.

http://kotaku.com/nintendos-president-has-passed-away-1717386412

Mr. Iwata has lead Nintendo since 2002 and kept the company that has touched the hearts and joined millions at the top for 13 years.


As a person who grew up with virtually no peers, games were my escape from any sort of issues I came across, whether they were bullying, family, or school related. Nintendo has entertained me for the years where I had no other means of enjoying myself, and even now, and I have Mr. Iwata to thank for spearheading this company. I will always support Nintendo, and I will forever be thankful for the work that Mr. Iwata has put into it. He's made a lot of people like me smile in dark times with his work, and he will be desperately missed.

[SethfromMI]

how sad he died. he helped provide entertainment to so many of us and he meant to a lot of people. very sad indeed

[James Dean]

RIP, very sad. Nintendo is such a nice company, and he was the president.

[Uniquemind]

RIP very sad.

I am a Pokemon game player too and he will be sorely missed.

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On another note nintendo's stock fell 4% on the news of his passing.

I do wonder where the company is headed next and how that will affect the development of products as well as services.

Nintendo, for better or worse, is following a directional course in large part to Mr.Iwata.

Focus on family friendly games versus becoming the $600 competitor alongside XBone (Microsoft) and Playstation line (Sony).

[Cloud_Strife]

Such a big loss! He will be sorely missed.

[Uranus]

RIP
This is very sad to hear. I myself was once a Nintendo user.

[Abhorrence]

Nintendo was basically my childhood, RIP. :(

[Microcosm]

One of my friends texted me about this last night. It's pretty sad and unfortunate that he's gone, but he sure leaves behind a damn fine legacy. RIP Mr. Iwata.

[thatcountrykid]

It's sad he's gone but honestly the world will move on easily. I know I sound heartless but :/ what can I say

[Horatio Nelson]

I'm not sure who was more sad to hear this, me or my little brother. May he rest in peace.

[Uniquemind]

It's sad he's gone but honestly the world will move on easily. I know I sound heartless but :/ what can I say

Question is not how the world will move on, the question is will Nintendo be a part of that world going forward and if so what will it be like for current fans and investors of Nintendo.

[Croconaw]

"On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer."

[jssixna]

I had all the Nintendo consoles and games as a kid. It was fun. Iwata was so young too!

[Body odah Man]

I know that not many people here would describe themselves as "gamers" by any means, but I feel compelled to share this news that is personally heartbreaking.

http://kotaku.com/nintendos-president-has-passed-away-1717386412

Mr. Iwata has lead Nintendo since 2002 and kept the company that has touched the hearts and joined millions at the top for 13 years.


As a person who grew up with virtually no peers, games were my escape from any sort of issues I came across, whether they were bullying, family, or school related. Nintendo has entertained me for the years where I had no other means of enjoying myself, and even now, and I have Mr. Iwata to thank for spearheading this company. I will always support Nintendo, and I will forever be thankful for the work that Mr. Iwata has put into it. He's made a lot of people like me smile in dark times with his work, and he will be desperately missed.

I heard of his death. Super sad

[Yolodolo]

Nintendo was the best!!!

[xXl0sth0peXx]

Nintendo was the best!!!

is*** the best. :P



But yeah, this made me really sad. Especially sitting in a friends room last night, drunk playing sonic and mario kart forever.. He will be missed.