Reactions and tributes from the gaming industry on Iwata’s passing
Posted on July 13, 2015 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News
Tons of reactions and tributes have been pouring in for Satoru Iwata. We’ve rounded everything up in the post below, and it will be updated throughout the day.
In remembrance of Mr. Satoru Iwata, Nintendo will not be posting on our social media channels today. pic.twitter.com/N2kR0OKEXh
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 13, 2015
In remembrance of Mr. Satoru Iwata, Nintendo will not be posting on our social media channels today. pic.twitter.com/nnM1viLSNs
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) July 13, 2015
.@Sora_Sakurai Nintendo President Iwata has passed away. He was my boss at my last company, and even changing positions and locations…
— Cheesemeister →🧵／🟦☁️ (@Cheesemeister3k) July 13, 2015
.@Sora_Sakurai …he was the person who most understood me. As a hard worker and a virtuous person, he always quickly derived balanced…
— Cheesemeister →🧵／🟦☁️ (@Cheesemeister3k) July 13, 2015
.@Sora_Sakurai …summaries and proposals. I thought that he was the best possible leader. I pray for his happiness in the next world.
— Cheesemeister →🧵／🟦☁️ (@Cheesemeister3k) July 13, 2015
.@Harada_TEKKEN I heard the news right after getting back to Japan, and I'm at a loss for words.
I owe an incredible deal to Iwata-san.— Cheesemeister →🧵／🟦☁️ (@Cheesemeister3k) July 13, 2015
.@Harada_TEKKEN Not only Nintendo Direct and Iwata Asks, the precious time he gave me at the start of last year, talking about many topics.
— Cheesemeister →🧵／🟦☁️ (@Cheesemeister3k) July 13, 2015
.@Harada_TEKKEN I pray for his happiness in the next world.
— Cheesemeister →🧵／🟦☁️ (@Cheesemeister3k) July 13, 2015
.@YootSaito We've made a blog post in memory of Satoru Iwata. Here's a picture of when a young Iwata-san came to our company to play.
— Cheesemeister →🧵／🟦☁️ (@Cheesemeister3k) July 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/Cheesemeister3k/status/620435624500178944
.@Sora_Sakurai It's also for Iwata-san. I'm doing what I have to do.
— Cheesemeister →🧵／🟦☁️ (@Cheesemeister3k) July 13, 2015
Please, I don't understand. #ThankYouIwata
— notch (@notch) July 13, 2015
— Aaron Greenberg 🙅🏼♂️💚U (@aarongreenberg) July 13, 2015
Nintendo's flag is of course at half-mast today pic.twitter.com/QpIJPK7bwB
— Dylan Makes Games (@dylancuthbert) July 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/YootSaito/status/620457404220616704
https://twitter.com/iiotenki/status/620456141747654657
We lost a great voice and passionate guiding light for the games industry today. Iwata-san, your work will live on. Thank you.
— 2K (@2K) July 13, 2015
We're all truly saddened by today's awful news. You will remain long in our hearts, Mr Iwata.
— Curve Games (@curvegames) July 13, 2015
— Bill Trinen (@trintran) July 13, 2015
Mr. Iwata was an inspirational man. I'm honored and grateful that I had the opportunity to work with him. I will miss him dearly. RIP
— Krysta Yang (@breath0air) July 13, 2015
I'll never forget how approachable Mr. Iwata was, or how quick he was to smile. Deep in your heart, his leadership always felt right.
— Kit Ellis (@kitosan) July 13, 2015
Our condolences go to the friends and family of Satoru Iwata. You'll continue to be an inspiration for us all. Rest in peace.
— thatgamecompany (@thatgamecompany) July 13, 2015
I am beyond heartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend Satoru Iwata. He was a gamer, a developer and a champion for our medium. RIP
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) July 13, 2015
I first met Satoru Iwata at TGS in 2005 when I interviewed him for G4. He spoke in Japanese and showed off the Nintendo Wii controller.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) July 13, 2015
So at the end of the interview, after the cameras were off, he turned to me and started speaking in English.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) July 13, 2015
"Geoff, I really liked out interview. I can tell you are a gamer so I wanted to show you something." He turned the controller sideways.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) July 13, 2015
He held it like an NES controller with D-pad and the A B buttons. He smiled, I think to hint at Virtual Console. I'll always remember that.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) July 13, 2015
I felt a great connection with him then, he wanted gamers to know that Nintendo would always think of us. He was such an honorable man.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) July 13, 2015
His smile said so much. He was and is one of us. He loved game, and wanted to make the world a better place with them. And he did.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) July 13, 2015
Nintendo's president Iwata-san lost his fight against cancer. My thoughts go out to all my friends at Nintendo and his family.
— Dylan Makes Games (@dylancuthbert) July 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/GhostofTim/status/620394985842577408
Sad day. Satoru Iwata has passed. I was lucky enough to be interviewed by him. He knew way more about dev than me. https://t.co/E9YRqPjfXe
— Warren Spector (@Warren_Spector) July 13, 2015
Thank you, Mr. Iwata. I will always be grateful.
— Erik Peterson (@CountLePants) July 13, 2015
Sad day for Iwata-san’s family, friends, and gamers everywhere. His passion, creativity & leadership elevated our industry.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) July 13, 2015
I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Mr. Iwata. We should all say prayers for him and his family during this tough time.
— John Vignocchi (@JohnVignocchi) July 13, 2015
So sad to hear about the death of Satoru Iwata. A great leader of Nintendo, his programming leadership brought us Mother 2. He'll be missed.
— John Romero 🤘🏽 (@romero) July 13, 2015
Our condolences go to Mr. Iwata. He has been an inspiration, heading the Wii and DS launches. From KnapNok Games, RIP pic.twitter.com/ccfUKAIlf4
— NapNok Games (@NapNokGames) July 13, 2015
@Junichi_Masuda …the other day he looked healthy…from the bottom of my heart, may you rest in peace." (RT Nintendo's press release)
— Will (PushDustIn) (@PushDustIn) July 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/GameplayDev/status/620387039314247680
An incredibly sad start to the week. RIP Satoru Iwata. You had the respect of a world of gamers, including all of us at Rare. #ThankYouIwata
— Rare Ltd. (@RareLtd) July 13, 2015
I had the chance to meet Iwata-san at E3 one year, and he was such a gentleman as I fan boyed out. Today the industry lost a huge force. 😞
— Larry Hryb, Gamer Emeritus 📱⌨️🖱️🎮 (@majornelson) July 13, 2015
I pray for Iwata-san happiness in the next life. picture from http://t.co/xa3kITIjzi http://t.co/UO3Sa4DWCo
— Yoshinori Ono (@Yoshi_OnoChin) July 13, 2015
Rest in Peace Iwata-san – Our thoughts are with Nintendo and the gaming community. @NintendoAUNZ pic.twitter.com/zOMxyMgh93
— Bandai Namco AU (@BandaiNamcoAU) July 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/KoeiTecmoUS/status/620415765989081088
In my heart forever.http://t.co/w4cYNscXFy
— 無職 神谷英樹 Unemployed Hideki Kamiya (@HidekiKamiya_X) July 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/zeldawilliams/status/620423322166136832
RIP Iwata-san. You will be missed
— John Smedley (@j_smedley) July 13, 2015
Really sad to hear about Iwata-san's passing today. As a fan of Nintendo since the NES, my heart goes out to his family, friends, & fans.
— ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ʙᴏʏᴇs (@amboyes) July 13, 2015
R.I.P. Iwata-san. I never met him. My all time favorite video game is "balloon fight". Thanks.… https://t.co/I5hKWu3DyC
— Hidetaka SWERY SueHERO (@Swery65) July 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/minliangtan/status/620404104028753920
RIP, Mr. Iwata. Thanks for all the incredible fun and inspiration.
— Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) July 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/fourzerotwo/status/620384719155281920
Endless thanks and respect to Iwata-san. His talent and humor made the world a better place.
— Capcom USA (@CapcomUSA_) July 13, 2015
We are sincerely saddened to hear of the passing of Iwata-san. Our best to his family in their time of loss.
— Obsidian (@Obsidian) July 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/Bungie/status/620397373324308480
RIP Iwata-san, we owe you much – you will be missed.
— Treyarch Studios (@Treyarch) July 13, 2015
Thank you for everything, Mr. Iwata.
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) July 13, 2015
In memory – Satoru Iwata. #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/C37qZLaOe6
— Michael Condrey (@MichaelCondrey) July 13, 2015
We offer our sincere condolences at the loss of Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, and express our tremendous respect for his life and work.
— PlatinumGames Inc. (@platinumgames) July 13, 2015
Thank you Mr Iwata. You will be greatly missed! #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/UOkjdyUa0d
— KONAMI Europe (@konamieu) July 13, 2015
“On my business card, I am a president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.” #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/cqejnpKeHy
— Playtonic (@PlaytonicGames) July 13, 2015
Very sad to hear of the passing of Mr Iwata. Sympathies to his family, friends and Nintendo colleagues #RIPIwata
— Phil Harrison (@MrPhilHarrison) July 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/mikeBithell/status/620541005205512193
#RIPIwata Feeling so sad after waking up to such terrible news today. Thank you for everything! ~ Kentish
— Marvelous Europe (@marvelouseurope) July 13, 2015
"Our deepest condolences & sympathies go out to Mr. Iwata’s family & everyone at Nintendo. He will be missed." – Yves Guillemot
— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) July 13, 2015
When Ninten-did, it was thanks to this man. Our respects to you, Iwata-san. The gaming world has lost a legend. pic.twitter.com/spYGb1hopm
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) July 13, 2015
Mr. Iwata was an inspiration to us; our thoughts are with his family, friends, co-workers, & Nintendo at this time. pic.twitter.com/ozazWADqwF
— Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc) July 13, 2015
#ThankYouIwata http://t.co/oWfvyXgZ3u pic.twitter.com/yImMymnTyt
— GameStop (@GameStop) July 13, 2015
So sad to see this tribute in the hallway @RareLtd today. An amazing quote from a great legend #ThankYouIwata pic.twitter.com/gvzXDT9BNe
— Mike Chapman (@ChappersChapman) July 13, 2015
NLG is saddened by the passing of Mr. Iwata. He was a great leader & will be truly missed. Our thoughts are w/ his family & Nintendo today.
— Next Level Games (@nextlevelgames) July 13, 2015
Satoru Iwata was a great leader, mentor and friend whom I will miss dearly. May we forever remember his smile and the smiles he gave us.
— Bill Trinen (@trintran) July 14, 2015
So many heroes were influenced by you. So many were inspired by you. Rest in peace Mr Iwata. #RIPIwata #Nintendo pic.twitter.com/QQi04nCW9d
— Jeremy (aka Tetiro_G) (@Grandpa_Pixel) July 13, 2015
