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    Sad R.I.P. Satoru Iwata



    This video pretty much summarises my reaction to the news that Satoru Iwata passed away today, at age 55.

    To you, Mr. Iwata, I say thank you. Thank you for the years of fun. Thank you for the wonderful Nintendo Directs. And thank you, of course, for that time you fought Reggie amidst a backdrop of dubstep. Rest in peace, good sir.

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    Default Re: R.I.P. Satoru Iwata

    R.I.P. As Jun'ichi Masuda said about him: "He was a man who understood Pokémon, and a great leader."

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    Default Re: R.I.P. Satoru Iwata

    What unfortunate news. A great loss to the industry.
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    Sad news indeed. As a player/fan of two of the franchises he helped work on (Kirby and Earthbound), not to mention a player and fan of Pokemon, this news did hit me kinda hard.

    RIP Mr. Iwata. You and your contributions won't be forgotten.
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    R.I.P.

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    He will be sorely missed. I hope Nintendo makes an Amiibo of him (with profits going to charity).
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    Default Re: R.I.P. Satoru Iwata

    Hey, guys, look on the bright side: At least it wasn't Miyamoto.

    (Spoiler:) Yet.

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    Default Re: R.I.P. Satoru Iwata

    Thanks for the memories

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    I couldn't believe it until I saw kotaku and several other outlets post on it.

    It's a HUGE loss for the gaming industry.
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