Just found out that Satoru Iwata, CEO of Nintendo passed away, so sad… :( He was responsible for some of my most cherished childhood memories, playing a Nintendo console donated by Child's Play when I was in hospital.
RIP Satoru Iwata 1959-2015
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M0RGAN on 13/07/2015 - 14:57
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I'll certainly miss him. I was so shocked to read that this morning. Enormous shoes to fill.
Im not a Nintendo gamer but I know he was instrumental to the development of the gaming industry. RIP…
Sad news for all Nintendo fans worldwide! Such a legend.
Very sad news to wake up to this morning. He truly just wanted to make games that people would enjoy and have fun playing. The industry needs more people like that in key positions
Such an iconic man. Such a great footprint he has left. His legacy will live on.
Hopefully the next guy doesn't instantly jump on board and undo the past 15 years. :(
"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 in his keynote speech at GDC 2005
Ripped straight from wiki.