Somewhat game-related, but in no way related to EA, Maxis, or The Sims, it was announced today that
Satoru Iwata, Nintendo President, has passed away today. Absolutely devastating to so many people, myself included. Was surprised to see that there hadn't been an announcement on the forum, so I thought I would go ahead and make this thread.
Iwata-san was an amazing man full of energy, character, and heart who will be dearly missed. He didn't share my blood, but he still felt like precious family and it hurts just as much to know that he is gone. Such an amazing human being... Rest in peace.
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Thank you for making this thread, @mizuru007, and for sharing the link.
I really didn't like many of the things Nintendo has done in recent years, BUT a lot of the things that Iwata did, I did like. For example, he brought things like the Nintendo Directs and Iwata Asks. He was all about periodically communicating information out to the fans, and I hope the company doesn't lose everything he brought.
He did plenty of amazing things for games, as well... One example being compressing Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal so they could fit in Kanto in the post game!
Rest in peace.
R.I.P Satoru Iwata
I love Nintendo, so naturally, the death of Nintendo's president is a sad thing. Most deaths of public figures are really just like any stranger dying, sure it's never a happy occurrence but it's just a passing "well that's kinda sad" thought. But this isn't one of those passing thoughts.
Rest in peace Satoru Iwata.
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