Rest in peace Mr. Iwata...

Nov 16, 2017 5:44 AM

SaltyCroissant

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Bethesda: yeah but you said you had fun with one of our games so here it is again

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

"Everything is going to be fine. Please understand." -MAH FEELS!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I miss him

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

his face is :3. I like this guy

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

I don’t want to be pls understand;_;7

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

EA: "But gaming industry isn't welfare!If we give customers full game, they won't give us MORE money! Gotta get em addicted,drug scheme ftw"

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Dude was a visionary.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Pc and a Nintendo console are all I use to game

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Such a brilliant and inspiring man.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I want to hear *everything* about his "new Mario Kart Record and so on".

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Say what you will about Nintendo, but they were always innovating, while Sony and Microsoft are like "Just make it a fucking PC"

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Hooked as a kid with NES, owned every console and handheld since. My son and I will have the switch under the tree this year! Thanks big N

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

It’s mind blowing that a 130+ yr old company that started out selling playing cards still thinks this way! Rest in the best peace possible!

8 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 0

Tfw an Imgur comment made me look this up and learned that Nintendo was founded in 1889.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The only way Capitalism works is if people like him hold ALL the CEO positions

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 4

Hmm that’s not true..

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You may as well edit in the gaminghistorian video "the life of satoru iwata", a good documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4cJh2YgrKE

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Actually found that a couple weeks ago, I highly recommend

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"Even a small amount of power can have a great effect when concentrated in a small area" - the inventor of guns, probably

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Or dynamite, which revolutionized warfare. Invented by the creator of the Nobel Peace prize.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

nah, explosions are a lot of power distributed everywhere.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The Wii U was Nintendo taking a risk that didn't pay out. On the other hand, they also made the Wii, DS and Switch. Those prints money.

8 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

And that's what's great about them. They take risks with fresh concepts instead of churning out inferior PC's.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

The Switch is what the Wii U was meant to be, and we wouldn't have it if the Wii U hadn't come first.

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

#7 That's what I love about Nintendo. They make innovation. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Often, even if it's good, it's >

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

> unpopular because it's too different, but they don't care. Look, the Game Cube is considered the best console for its time, yet it >

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

> got very low sales.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

BC (at least in my school) it was called the "Barney Purse" and "was childish" too which i told my friends, fuck you, it's fun.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thank you Mr Iwata for my entire childhood and most of my current adulthood. You enjoyed making ppl smile and for that the world loves you.

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

Please understand...

8 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 2

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8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

WHO’S CUTTING ONIONS IN HERE?!

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Those damn ninjas are at it again!!!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As much as I rag on Nintendo for some of their less savory practices, he Iwata really was a respectable dude who did a lot of good for games

8 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Nintendo is great. Nintendo of America is... not as great.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Both are noted for being hostile to content creators. Playing them against each other is how Jim Sterling do sometimes.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

less savory practices?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As much of a Nintendo fanboy I can be, the way they treat online content creators is fucked. Also, Nint. of America enables scalpers.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nintendo constantly pulls an apple and intentionally distributes insufficient merch, just to drive up demand... This is super well known.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 4

That's Nintendo of America. In Japan they have sufficient stocks.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Its more that ever since the flop of the wiiU which they massivly overproduced and never sold all of, everything that was even possibly 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

uncertain, they took extreamly conservative estimates in sales numbers

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

This, Nintendo has consistently under-performed (compared to Japan) in America so they became massively over-cautious on American releases

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yeah all fun and games but...does it give you a sense of pride and accomplishment?

8 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 3

Yes. Nintendo usually balances fun and difficulty well. Odyssey is a perfect example of that

8 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

meanwhile at EA:

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Nintendo is weird, on one hand, they always seek innovation with tgeir consoles and every once in a while they do a new IP or "reboot" | 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

One of their old ones in a new cool way, on the other hand, they do so. many. freaking. sequels. Fun sequels mind you, but its a lot. | 2/2

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

then whats the problem

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It is incredibly rare, being sequel or reboot or new IP, for me to not enjoy a Nintendo game.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'd fucking care about his Mario kart records

8 years ago | Likes 53 Dislikes 0

But not his former classmates

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I'd pull a Speed Racer; race against his ghost, and at the last minute, brake so he never loses the lead.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

As my friend once said: "The blood of Iwata went into making the switch." And man, after BoTW and Odyssey, I believe it.

8 years ago | Likes 563 Dislikes 3

I'm sure even after a decade, we'll still see his fingerprints on processes and concepts he instilled into Nintendo.

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

The whole corporate mentality of treating your employees as a team and not breathing down people's necks - all him.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Every switch has NES golf included in its OS, a game Iwata coded himself: https://youtu.be/CGN6QXv7sfs

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Yea but you can only play it on his birthday or something, I think. And it's hidden.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

While the physical design of the switch was a little bit shit, it has some great titles which really shows that people don't care about 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The newest shiniest hardware. At its core it's about the games and having fun. He knew that, but i feel new generations dont due to 2/3

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The influx of today's tech and game market changes (EA) it's become less about the player and more about the pay and while I understand 3/4

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As a company it's important to have good profits, alienating your consumer is a road to death. 4/4

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

More literal than you think. Gaijin Goomba did a video showing Iwatas early work hidden inside the Switch

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Even more so, it is sealed away now, as you would a tribute in an envelope, so it's inacessible by normal means, out of respect.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I own two games for the switch: those two. Those two games alone will keep me holding on to it forever. I believe your friend was right.

8 years ago | Likes 100 Dislikes 1

Mario Kart 8 is pretty fun too.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I played that game to death on the Wii U. It's amazing. But BoTW and Odyssey were new games so I bought them first.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I've put more than my fair share of time in both games and I'm still not done with them

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You should really buy more games though...

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I mean, I only plan on getting those two games and Undertale

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Switch isn't getting Undertale. And I think you're missing out but whatever works for you.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Then I was sadly misinformed, thank you for correcting me. And I want other games, but those two are my main focus/concern

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I recommend Fire Emblem Warriors to add to your collection. It's sick

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Breath of the wild alone is worth it to me.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

God that is an amazing game. Even if you don't own a Switch, but still have your WiiU, get that freaking game.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

If you haven't seen this, i think you'll be pleasantly surprised :) https://youtu.be/L6GIl-QyN8g

8 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 3

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8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thank you for that Jesus. I have never seen it. I haven't even found it in the game, now I have to go back and pay tribute to Iwata.

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

I'm scared to open that. I don't want to bawl my eyes out in public.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

fuck, I cried.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Too early for these feels!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

i can't believe i went there, tamed the lord, read the description and somehow not put it together. now to let the tears flow.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Holy crap, lurker alert! This was the first time @jesus6662008 posted a comment since joining in May.

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Holy crap, stalker alert!

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

man was a legend

8 years ago | Likes 448 Dislikes 1

Was ? :(

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Tittle is literally "Rest in peace Mr. Iwata..."

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8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

And legends never die.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

He was too pure for this world.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

When the Pokemon R/S devs said the games were too small to contain both the Johto and Kanto regions, Iwata said "hold my beer" and (1/2)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Rewrote the entire game from scratch to accomodate for the extra region.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Fukkin mad man

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Gold/Silver right? Not Ruby and Sapphire.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, that was the ones. I forgot myself there.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Still is. Will always be

8 years ago | Likes 80 Dislikes 0

Legends never die

8 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

When the world is calling you.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

But he did

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

GAMES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ABOUT FUN

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That's a strange way to spell whale milk.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

One of the best games I've ever played was Spec Ops: The line. That is not a fun game. But damn it's compelling as fuck.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What's not fun about a sense of accomplishment?

8 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 0

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8 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 1

Shit now i have to pay to find out the answer, for completion.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Gabe Newell later said the same thing, another role model in gaming. Proves how much right both of them are

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

A lot of “gamers” try to buy their way into fun when they’re not good at a game

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"Hold my beer" - EA

8 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 1

That would be $9,99 for commenting about our company. Please refer to code ILOVEEA for $5 increase in price next time you pay us.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Try telling that to EA.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Where's my sense of accomplishment from throwing my wallet at the screen!?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Said From Software as they developed the Dark Soul series.

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8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

TELL THAT TO EA.

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GAMES CAN BE USED FOR WORK, NOT JUST PLAY. Mistaking applications for what is being applied is a MASSIVE problem with language atm.

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"*microtransaction" -Most companies

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Press F to have fun

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Except for those without your game console. Nintendo should make games multiplatform if they truly care about "fun for everyone".

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I take two issues with that - 1, it is a company, and even if they have a great vision, they need a profit. 2)one of their main focuses is

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Innovations in hardware itself. Can't exactly play Wii sports to any meaningful degree on an xbox.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Tell that to the makers if "Cuphead". Digital frustration incarnate.

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Some people love a challenge and overcoming it, is all.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But did you pay an extra $30 for Mugman?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Cuphead is a lot of fun, as well as hard as fuck.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I don’t know about you but I really enjoyed cuphead

8 years ago | Likes 41 Dislikes 0

Hell yes. Extremely frustrating, but so much fun. Kinda how I feel about Dark Souls, too. (it's the Dark Souls of platformers! Hurrdurr)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I kinda disagree with that statement. Just focusing on fun denies the many other experiences you can have with video games.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 2

I think we meant that word in a broader sense.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Fun is IMO a broad statement anyways. A horror game might be scary AND fun. Just because its fun doesn't mean its cheerful.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sometimes they are about self development or proviede a different view on society or... and so on

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

yeah it's about the sense of pride and accomplishment bla bla bla darth vader bla bla bla it's in the game

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Why would you ever play something that wasn't fun?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Why would you watch a movie or read a book that wasn't fun?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Silent Hill is a good video game. It is not a /fun/ videogame. It scares the bejeezus out of you, and that is emotionally satisfying.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Same question could be asked, why would you watch anything but comedies

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Because other genres can be equally as fun, laughing isn't the only form of fun.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I feel that's just using the word fun in place of entertainment though.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He was such a big role model I actually cried when he passed away

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The day he passed there was a rainbow stretching from Nintendo HQ in Kyoto. People dubbed it Iwata's Rainbow Road.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Same here man. He's pretty much the reason I love gaming.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Excuse my retardation, but how did he die?

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Bile duct cancer

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Fuck cancer

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

the did you know gaming on him made me tear up too

8 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

I think there was a thing on /v/ that honored him too. I was crying at the news, but then someone linked that and I just burst out sobbing.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I would upvote this twice if I could, this guy got it. Other game companies can learn a great deal from Nintendo. Looking at you EA

8 years ago | Likes 243 Dislikes 7

Instead Nintendo is learning from EA, looking at you locked content behind overpriced amiibo.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 7

I dunno about that, overpriced bullshit microtransactions in EA games are only good for that one game. The Amiibos unlock easter eggs and

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

items in all kinds of different Amiibo enabled Nintendo games/products. Overpriced, sure. but they are a physical, collectible, reusable

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

item unlike other overpriced in-game microtransactions.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Last I checked they only unlock unique items in the game/franchise they were made for, any other game, it's a temporary power up.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nintendo are devs and publishers, they’re able to make creative choices. EA doesn’t make games, they fund and publish them. Not devs.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

nah, you're wrong about that. clearly EA is quite incapable of learning at all.

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

They won’t learn because the backlash has done nothing to hurt their bottom line.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"RAWR we don't like this!" "thank you for your purchase"

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Next time use this and call @ExtraUpvote

8 years ago | Likes 41 Dislikes 0

+1

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Totally agree, the guy was a legend. Forever engrained in gaming.

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