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A look at various reactions to Satoru Iwata's passing
In remembrance of Mr. Satoru Iwata, Nintendo will not be posting on our social media channels today. pic.twitter.com/N2kR0OKEXh
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) 13 juli 2015
First time I met Mr. Iwata, I was on a visit to NCL, he was this crazy excited young guy who ran HAL. Super nice, and a great dev. I'm sad:(
— Ken Lobb (@RealKLobb) 13 juli 2015
Loved Mr. Iwata's quote. President as title, game dev's mind, gamers heart. Where's the tissue, I need it. Honestly.
— Ken Lobb (@RealKLobb) 13 juli 2015
Whenever Mr. Iwata was in the office, he'd change his 3DS StreetPass message to "Hello NOA!" Was a company president that cared.
— Andrew Kelly (@AndrewNK) 13 juli 2015
In my heart forever. http://t.co/w4cYNscXFy
— 神谷英樹 Hideki Kamiya (@PG_kamiya) 13 juli 2015
R.I.P. Iwata-san. I never met him. My all time favorite video game is "balloon fight". Thanks.… https://t.co/I5hKWu3DyC
— SWERY (@Swery65) 13 juli 2015
So sorry to hear about Mr. Iwata's passing. He was an unbelievable mind and talent, a passionate creative force. May he rest in peace.
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) 13 juli 2015
.@Sora_Sakurai Nintendo President Iwata has passed away. He was my boss at my last company, and even changing positions and locations...
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
.@Sora_Sakurai ...he was the person who most understood me. As a hard worker and a virtuous person, he always quickly derived balanced...
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
.@Sora_Sakurai ...summaries and proposals. I thought that he was the best possible leader. I pray for his happiness in the next world.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
Really sad to hear about Iwata-san's passing today. As a fan of Nintendo since the NES, my heart goes out to his family, friends, & fans.
— Adam Boyes (@amboyes) 13 juli 2015
"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." - Iwata-san
— Bungie (@Bungie) 13 juli 2015
.@Harada_TEKKEN I heard the news right after getting back to Japan, and I'm at a loss for words. I owe an incredible deal to Iwata-san.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
.@Harada_TEKKEN Not only Nintendo Direct and Iwata Asks, the precious time he gave me at the start of last year, talking about many topics.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
.@Harada_TEKKEN I pray for his happiness in the next world.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
Please, I don't understand. #ThankYouIwata
— Markus Persson (@notch) 13 juli 2015
— Aaron Greenberg (@aarongreenberg) 13 juli 2015
Thank you for everything, Mr. Iwata.
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) 13 juli 2015
Sad day for Iwata-san’s family, friends, and gamers everywhere. His passion, creativity & leadership elevated our industry.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) 13 juli 2015
Nintendo's flag is of course at half-mast today pic.twitter.com/QpIJPK7bwB
— Dylan Cuthbert (@dylancuthbert) 13 juli 2015
RIP Iwata-san, we owe you much – you will be missed.
— Treyarch Studios (@Treyarch) 13 juli 2015
There are CEOs who make a difference to the lives of the people - Satoru Iwata was one of the few who did. https://t.co/IcJKU9sNPj
— Min-Liang Tan (@minliangtan) 13 juli 2015
Mr. Iwata cared about Nintendo. He lived for Nintendo. Times were tough, he cut his pay in HALF. "Iwata Asks" should be a book.
— Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) 13 juli 2015
.@itoi_shigesato What I said about extinguishing lamps was in regards to the very bright Saturday. Now, I think that Iwata-san would say...
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
.@itoi_shigesato "Don't make it dark, but live and enjoy today to its fullest." Of course, I will do so.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
RIP, Mr. Iwata. Thanks for all the incredible fun and inspiration.
— Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) 13 juli 2015
Thank you Satoru Iwata, for your talents in development and your genius in leadership. You will be missed. #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/a44K8gGrlc
— Robert Bowling (@fourzerotwo) 13 juli 2015
Endless thanks and respect to Iwata-san. His talent and humor made the world a better place.
— Capcom-Unity (@Capcom_Unity) 13 juli 2015
We are sincerely saddened to hear of the passing of Iwata-san. Our best to his family in their time of loss.
— Obsidian (@Obsidian) 13 juli 2015
【岩田聡さん追悼文をBLOGに更新しました】まだ若き任天堂の岩田さんが、弊社に遊びに来たときの写真です。 http://t.co/62dojf6VyX pic.twitter.com/jI9lYcs7ZJ
— 斎藤由多加 (@YootSaito) 13 juli 2015
.@YootSaito We've made a blog post in memory of Satoru Iwata. Here's a picture of when a young Iwata-san came to our company to play.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
.@Harada_TEKKEN I'll never forget Iwata-san's smile from a meeting in which he blurted out, "I'm sorry, that picture," (of me diving...
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
.@Harada_TEKKEN ...from a window right next to a bowl of katsu-don (pork on rice) on my desk), no longer able to keep a straight face.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
Improved translation of Arino's remarks on Iwata and the power of games posted to my Tumblr. pic.twitter.com/Ui0Q9wmYtL
— Thomas James (@iiotenki) 13 juli 2015
We lost a great voice and passionate guiding light for the games industry today. Iwata-san, your work will live on. Thank you.
— 2K (@2K) 13 juli 2015
What a terribly sad day. Iwata-San was such a gentleman. Huge loss for the industry. http://t.co/kkNvoU6Mlt
— Peter Moore (@petermooreEA) 13 juli 2015
.@Sora_Sakurai It's not a normal day and it's not a normal mental state, but I came to work and threw myself into development as normal.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
.@Sora_Sakurai It's also for Iwata-san. I'm doing what I have to do.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) 13 juli 2015
We offer our sincere condolences at the loss of Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, and express our tremendous respect for his life and work.
— PlatinumGames Inc. (@platinumgames) 13 juli 2015
We're all truly saddened by today's awful news. You will remain long in our hearts, Mr Iwata.
— Curve Digital (@CurveDigital) 13 juli 2015— Bill Trinen (@trintran) 13 juli 2015
Mr. Iwata was an inspirational man. I'm honored and grateful that I had the opportunity to work with him. I will miss him dearly. RIP
— Krysta Yang (@breath0air) 13 juli 2015I'll never forget how approachable Mr. Iwata was, or how quick he was to smile. Deep in your heart, his leadership always felt right.
— Kit Ellis (@kitosan) 13 juli 2015"Video games are meant to be just one thing. Fun. Fun for everyone!" - Satoru Iwata #ThankYouIwata pic.twitter.com/XfeR7iYowA
— E3 (@E3) 13 juli 2015Our condolences go to the friends and family of Satoru Iwata. You'll continue to be an inspiration for us all. Rest in peace.
— thatgamecompany (@thatgamecompany) 13 juli 2015I am beyond heartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend Satoru Iwata. He was a gamer, a developer and a champion for our medium. RIP
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) 13 juli 2015I first met Satoru Iwata at TGS in 2005 when I interviewed him for G4. He spoke in Japanese and showed off the Nintendo Wii controller.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) 13 juli 2015So at the end of the interview, after the cameras were off, he turned to me and started speaking in English.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) 13 juli 2015"Geoff, I really liked out interview. I can tell you are a gamer so I wanted to show you something." He turned the controller sideways.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) 13 juli 2015He held it like an NES controller with D-pad and the A B buttons. He smiled, I think to hint at Virtual Console. I'll always remember that.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) 13 juli 2015I felt a great connection with him then, he wanted gamers to know that Nintendo would always think of us. He was such an honorable man.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) 13 juli 2015His smile said so much. He was and is one of us. He loved game, and wanted to make the world a better place with them. And he did.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) 13 juli 2015I met Mr Iwata once in an elevator at E3, & even though I was a Nintendo nobody, he chatted with me for a minute & couldn't have been nicer
— Alan Averill (@frodomojo) 13 juli 2015Shared a cab with Iwata in 2001 or so before he was CEO. I asked him what he did, and he said 何でも屋 "a bit of everything." He certainly did.
— Scot Ritchey (@Scritchey) 13 juli 2015My favorite memory of Iwata was getting to introduce 8-4 to him and Miyamoto at a party with @hiroko84 in 2006. (cont.)
— John Ricciardi (@johntv) 13 juli 2015We were worried about whether they'd be OK with us naming our company after a Nintendo property. :) Fortunately, they both approved, (cont.)
— John Ricciardi (@johntv) 13 juli 2015and were super friendly about it too. And now Nintendo is like family to us. What a sad day. :( RIP Iwata-shacho. #ThankYouIwata <3
— John Ricciardi (@johntv) 13 juli 2015Nintendo's president Iwata-san lost his fight against cancer. My thoughts go out to all my friends at Nintendo and his family.
— Dylan Cuthbert (@dylancuthbert) 13 juli 2015So many Iwata stories and memories... He was such a a sincere, humble and gracious person. I was lucky to know and work with him. Damn it...
— Tim O'Leary (@GhostofTim) 13 juli 2015I always found Iwata-san genuine and sincere about his love of games (and toys). His contributions to the industry are more than most know.
— Henry Sterchi (@HenrySterchi) 13 juli 2015Absolutely crushed. I can't express what a humble and inspiring leader Iwata-san was. No replacement in the world for this great man.
— Jonathan Yeckley (@Yeckles) 13 juli 2015Thank you, Mr. Iwata. I will always be grateful.
— Erik Peterson (@CountLePants) 13 juli 2015In remembrance of Mr. Satoru Iwata, Nintendo will not be posting on our social media channels today. pic.twitter.com/nnM1viLSNs
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) 13 juli 2015I am saddened and shocked by the news of Mr. Iwata's passing. A wonderful human being who will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) 13 juli 2015I was devastated about the loss of Satoru Iwata today.
Then I decided to play some Nintendo games.
Now I'm smiling again.
Thank you, Iwata.
— Brian Altano (@agentbizzle) 13 juli 2015I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Mr. Iwata. We should all say prayers for him and his family during this tough time.
— John Vignocchi (@JohnVignocchi) 13 juli 2015Iwata news is terrible, but also feels crazy unusual. Industry isn't old enough to have lost many giants. This is a major one. Brutal.
— The Doof Worrier (@alex_navarro) 13 juli 2015Say whatever you want about Nintendo under Iwata's direction, people LOVED him. No matter how cynical the audience got, he always connected.
— The Doof Worrier (@alex_navarro) 13 juli 2015Sad day. Satoru Iwata has passed. I was lucky enough to be interviewed by him. He knew way more about dev than me. https://t.co/E9YRqPjfXe
— Warren Spector (@Warren_Spector) 13 juli 2015A sad day. Thanks for everything, Mr. Satoru Iwata - and let gaming be fun forever.
— Oddworld Inhabitants (@OddworldInc) 13 juli 2015Just heard the news about Satoru Iwata's passing. I don't know what to say. He was a rare treat of an executive. Sleep well, Mr. Iwata.
— Jim Sterling (@JimSterling) 13 juli 2015Last night I wrote this article giving my thoughts on the passing of Satoru Iwata. http://t.co/E9c4Kb3LmM
— Chris Scullion (@scully1888) 13 juli 2015Ignore the boring financial Q&As and go and read Iwata Asks - paint a lovely picture of a programmer giddy to be sitting in the big chair.
— Matthew Castle (@mrbasil_pesto) 13 juli 2015So sad to hear about the death of Satoru Iwata. A great leader of Nintendo, his programming leadership brought us Mother 2. He'll be missed.
— John Romero (@romero) 13 juli 2015Part of the reason Iwata's death hurts so much is because we associate him with happiness and joy. The contrast now is particularly stark.
— Chris Schilling (@schillingc) 13 juli 2015What terrible news to wake up to. Satoru Iwata transformed Nintendo after the Yamauchi dynasty. He'll be terribly missed.
— Keza MacDonald (@kezamacdonald) 13 juli 2015Our condolences go to Mr. Iwata. He has been an inspiration, heading the Wii and DS launches. From KnapNok Games, RIP pic.twitter.com/ccfUKAIlf4
— KnapNok Games (@KnapNokGames) 13 juli 2015I couldn’t find one picture of Iwata to best use on a story. So I made this. #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/4PvYMs3DHk
— Daniel Vuckovic (@VOOK64) 13 juli 2015I had the privilege to meet Mr Iwata a few times. A charming, brilliant and inspiring man. #ThankYouIwata #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/OVyfI2Ff7K
— Lionel Raynaud (@lion_ray_) 13 juli 2015I can't express how sad Iwata's passing has made me. He was always kind to me whenever we met, even though he was so far above me. :(
— Chris Pranger (@TheChrisPranger) 13 juli 2015@Junichi_Masuda ...the other day he looked healthy...from the bottom of my heart, may you rest in peace." (RT Nintendo's press release)
— PushDustIn - SG (@PushDustIn) 13 juli 2015Collection of Iwata tribute posts from the Miiverse (via Neff on NeoGaf) #ThankYouMrIwata pic.twitter.com/t3BgaiLQYC
— Mark MacDonald (@markmacd) 13 juli 2015Iwata-san was genuine & honest. An incredible leader, game developer, and an inspiration to all to make fun video games for people to enjoy.
— Brian Davis (@GameplayDev) 13 juli 2015Sad news. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has passed away.
He will be missed by many.
http://t.co/axfs1cDqtK
#Nintendo
— Philip Schiller (@pschiller) 13 juli 2015An incredibly sad start to the week. RIP Satoru Iwata. You had the respect of a world of gamers, including all of us at Rare. #ThankYouIwata
— Rare Ltd. (@RareLtd) 13 juli 2015I had the chance to meet Iwata-san at E3 one year, and he was such a gentleman as I fan boyed out. Today the industry lost a huge force. 😞
— Larry Hryb (@majornelson) 13 juli 2015Not gone. Just flying with his winged cap and smiling down at us. #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/5TaFoWqD0m
— ScrewAttack Crew (@ScrewAttack) 13 juli 2015Rest in Peace Iwata-san - Our thoughts are with Nintendo and the gaming community. @NintendoAUNZ pic.twitter.com/zOMxyMgh93
— Bandai Namco AU (@BandaiNamcoAU) 13 juli 2015Very sorry to hear of the death of Iwata san. A loss to the whole industry.
— David Braben (@DavidBraben) 13 juli 2015We have lost a legend in the gaming world today... RIP Satoru Iwata you will be missed... #RIPIwata #ktfamily pic.twitter.com/ODRirzLDs9
— KOEI TECMO AMERICA (@KoeiTecmoUS) 13 juli 2015#ThankYouIwata for your love of imaginative, fun games. We salute you.
[Art by @ikuyoan: http://t.co/I6MDCY8P1l] pic.twitter.com/NahL5LPhqz
— Konami UK (@KonamiUK) 13 juli 2015Woke up to the devastating news of Mr. Iwata's passing. I've been exploding into tears every few moments since, just trying to process this.
— VideoJames Montagna✨ (@JamesPopStar) 13 juli 2015Feeling fortunate to have met with Mr. Iwata a number of times in my life. His enthusiasm and warmth impacted me in every interaction.
— VideoJames Montagna✨ (@JamesPopStar) 13 juli 2015Presented Iwata with an Eggerland Famicom cart— my fav of his work. "Please make a new one!" He paused eyes widened & erupted into laughter.
— VideoJames Montagna✨ (@JamesPopStar) 13 juli 2015"Ok!" Iwata's handshake was firm, and he didn't stop smiling. He paused for a moment holding the cart in a moment of reverence, & signed it.
— VideoJames Montagna✨ (@JamesPopStar) 13 juli 2015We parted; Iwata walked into the distance with an associate. Next words I could faintly hear: "Wow. That was cool." pic.twitter.com/RxX9m3hUYC
— VideoJames Montagna✨ (@JamesPopStar) 13 juli 2015Satoru Iwata was the kind of exec you want, a passionate gamer, 'one of us'. Sorry to see him go. What an incredible legacy, though.
— Mike Bithell (@mikeBithell) 13 juli 2015I pray for Iwata-san happiness in the next life. picture from http://t.co/xa3kITIjzi http://t.co/UO3Sa4DWCo
— Yoshinori Ono (@Yoshi_OnoChin) 13 juli 2015So sad about Iwata-san but what a life. We should all be so fortunate, to be blessed with such a love of joy, and to share it with so many.
— Gary Whitta (@garywhitta) 13 juli 2015In memory - Satoru Iwata. #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/C37qZLaOe6
— Michael Condrey (@MichaelCondrey) 13 juli 2015Thank you Mr Iwata. You will be greatly missed! #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/UOkjdyUa0d
— KONAMI Europe (@konamieu) 13 juli 2015Very sad to hear of the passing of Mr Iwata. Sympathies to his family, friends and Nintendo colleagues #RIPIwata
— Phil Harrison (@MrPhilHarrison) 13 juli 2015“On my business card, I am a president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.” #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/cqejnpKeHy
— Playtonic (@PlaytonicGames) 13 juli 2015"Our deepest condolences & sympathies go out to Mr. Iwata’s family & everyone at Nintendo. He will be missed." - Yves Guillemot
— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) 13 juli 2015You created entire worlds and worked so hard all for the sake of fun. A true inspiration. We'll miss u #SatoruIwata pic.twitter.com/gUK9WvB6He
— BeautiFun Games (@BeautiFunGames) 13 juli 2015#RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/32QyvHHHoH
— NVIDIA (@nvidia) 13 juli 2015#ThankYouIwata pic.twitter.com/UDa3sjp7g1
— Skype (@Skype) 13 juli 2015#RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/32QyvHHHoH
— NVIDIA (@nvidia) 13 juli 2015So sad to see this tribute in the hallway @RareLtd today. An amazing quote from a great legend #ThankYouIwata pic.twitter.com/gvzXDT9BNe
— Mike Chapman (@ChappersChapman) 13 juli 2015This brought a smile to my face on a sad day for our industry. #ThankYouIwata pic.twitter.com/30TD5FjoOP
— Rich Taylor (@RichatESA) 14 juli 2015Satoru Iwata was a great leader, mentor and friend whom I will miss dearly. May we forever remember his smile and the smiles he gave us.
— Bill Trinen (@trintran) 14 juli 2015