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Post news Report RSS Satoru Iwata has passed away!

The leader of Nintendo died now on Saturday 11/07/15

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Satoru Iwata has passed away!

The leader of Nintendo died now on Saturday 11/07/15


It was early Sunday morning known that Satoru Iwata, known as Nintendo's president, unfortunately has passed away. The message came on suddenly, and although it has been known that Iwata has struggled with health due to a bile duct, it was previously believed that he had recovered from the illness.


This is a sad day for both Nintendo and the game industry as a whole, and he will be deeply missed by gamers worldwide. We send our thoughts to Satoru Iwata family, friends and colleagues.

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.” - Satoru Iwata

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PlanMan
PlanMan - - 125 comments

The gaming world has suffered a terrible blow. Rest in peace Mr. Iwata, you will be missed.

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.Eiko
.Eiko - - 2,991 comments

Rest in peace Sir Iwata , I'll treasure the legacy you have established in the history of gaming.

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KinQQz
KinQQz - - 1,870 comments

rip.

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Necrolifer
Necrolifer - - 1,015 comments

Rest in peace Sir Iwata !

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AFV4
AFV4 - - 2,204 comments

RIP..

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CptIstvanofArdeal
CptIstvanofArdeal - - 2,362 comments

Mister Iwata we are going to miss you.

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Templarfreak
Templarfreak - - 6,721 comments

Shesh, that sucks... I don't know if Nintendo can stay afloat without the guy. He was kind of the only person there with any semblance of sense. =x

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MethaneDude
MethaneDude - - 181 comments

the nintendrones are committing seppuku right now.

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Reborn:X
Reborn:X - - 3,456 comments

RiP Mr. Iwata..

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Dead_Account
Dead_Account - - 48 comments

Rest in peace sensei you make my childhood best

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Dr.Octavia-Pus
Dr.Octavia-Pus - - 843 comments

sad end

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godarcher
godarcher - - 840 comments

Rip

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KidDev3154
KidDev3154 - - 19 comments

I will forever rremembermy gGameCube and gGameboy. Nintendo will carry your legacy

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