All he ever wanted was to delight gamers around the world... and that he did. I know it’s been a while since he’s passed but, I hope he knows that he accomplished his goal in the end
Matthew Lynch I know this is late and I know Iwata can never be truly replaced. But there is one person working on games that has a spark, a passion. This person made stardew valley by himself. Eric Barone.
That's another thing we have to admire about him. That he never ran away from his mistakes. He always confronted them by facing the consumers directly. No spokepersons. He always talked directly to the consumers, he reduced his own salary 50%, and the other executives's salaries got a 30% cut. He was against lay off employees , he said that an employee won't be able to improve if he or she is always in fear about being lay off sooner or later. For him his employees were important, proof is how he went and helped the team in charge of Smash Bros. Melee with the bugs that otherwise would have ended in the game getting delayed. I saw how he got a lot of criticism about the Wii U, etc. And he took it all, accepting that indeed they made mistakes. That is being a humble person, and a honorable one at that. R.I.P. Satoru Iwata.
Thank you mister iwata for developing the Wii. I remember, I was 6. My dad got into house with a wii. I was so happy. I played with it all day long. My parents did not have lots of money back then, we did not have enough money to go on vacation for 3 years straight. My dad and mom were afraid i'd get bored. But i was not a single second, thanks to my Wii. I love every single thing Nintendo made....you are my hero. R.I.P :')
Nintendo, thanks to Iwata made me a better person and insipred me. After playing I did not stop getting ideas and inventing cute stories. T H A N K Y O U
the first gaming platform I got albeit was a ps2, but after my dad got me a memory card for the wii is what I'd say got me into gaming. without it, I'm not sure how my life would go. godspeed Mr. Iwata, thank you for bringing me to this wonderful medium.
Satoru Iwata would have turned 60 today. Your efforts were not for nothing sir. They paid off. The Switch is a success and Nintendo is doing great. But we all wish you were here to see it. We know you are smiling down proudly from the next world. Thank you Mr. Iwata and happy 60th birthday.
Some people will sneer at the thought of a CEO of a videogame company not doing the job for money but they need to go google it. The man handed millions of dollars worth of bonuses back when he felt he didn't deliver to fans what they expected, he took a pay cut so that Nintendo employees didn't lose their jobs, he apologised for their E3 2015 showing in a tweet which was from a hospital bed and he worked for the fans until his last day on Earth. Here's a great quote from Genyo Takeda - "The seeds that Mr. Iwata planted would one day grow into flowers that will make people around the world smile.” That flower was Switch and it's just surpassed 130 million hardware sales and is now the third best selling console in history. It needs just 15 million more sales to be the best selling console of all time. Thank you for everything and your final gift Mr.Iwata. RIP.
He wanted games to be one thing: fun, fun for everyone. Rest In Paradise, our dear Satoru Iwata u.u Thank You for so much you have given your fans throught the years.
Two Years. It's been almost two years since you've been gone, yet the gaming world goes on and on. Soldiering on through an endless fight, some games successes, the others not quite right. Yet one thing still remains tried and true, we never have forgotten you. The man who kept a company alive, cut his own paycheck to help them survive. Who had an idea for a new kind of machine, one with which you play along with a touchscreen. Brought forth an evolution in how we game, changing some rules, yet others staying the same. The memories you brought us, both good and bad, were some of the best times we'd ever had. and the day that god decided it was time for you to go, that was truly what we'd show through our tributes, gifts and utmost respect, for a man whom made a company once flawed so perfect. And although again you may be gone, your legacy will continue on and on In your heart you may have been a gamer, but to us you were a savior A Savior of childhood memories once lost, discarded and blown away, like fragments of dust. Yet one thing you'd never lost, in all of your years, was our trust as well as our tears, for a Man whom had helped preserve something we held so near, a company whose products helped fill our lives with cheer, So I write this poem to pay respect, to a man whom helped make my life that bit more perfect. Here's to you, Satoru Iwata, You may be gone no matter what we say, but I just wanted to get this out, A few weeks before the day, the day one of our idols went away. You left via a rainbow in the sky, and although we'd all sat down and cried, we truly knew why. It was the final course, the final match, the final trial, and it had been coming for quite a little while, We thank you for everything you've done, for the games you made were truly fun, And although your time here may be done, to us you are still, and shall remain number one. Thank you for everything, you wonderful man, you did everything that you knew you truly can. Rest easy knowing that we all truly care, even if the fact is that you're no longer there. Thank you, We do understand. RIP Satoru Iwata, 1959-2015.
When you put your heart before your wallet, this is the kind of recognition you get from gamers. Although I've never been a Nintendo fan, I salute you, Iwata.
Oh man I can't stop crying. I get emotional because Nintendo is my childhood, my life, knowing that Iwata was the main part of Nintendo, just make me want to meet him. but I never got the chance too
Here I am in 2020, spending my last day as mayor in New Leaf and it's bittersweet. I know I'll be back some day, but for now I'm preparing to head off toward new horizons. So as a sit down at my town tree one last time, and see all the people who have come and gone over the last 7 years, I can't help but be thankful for all these beautiful memories. And while I know that the developers put their whole hearts of the game, they did it because they respected Mr. Iwata, and knew exactly what he expected. He wasn't unreasonable. He just expected one thing. Fun. And that's what we got. Every single time. I can never repay this man for all the fun he's given me through all these years, and all the hard times his games have gotten me through, or how he inspires me every day to do what I love as a priority and to never settle for anything less than what I want to do with my life. Thank you for so many years of beautiful memories, Mr. Iwata. You will be missed. In your heart you were a gamer, but in my heart you will always be my hero.
I miss Iwata SO MUCH! I felt like I lost a family member even though we’re not related. Mr Iwata really gave me the best childhood I could’ve asked for. All my adventures with my DS, Wii, and 3Ds are forever cherished in my heart. You made all of it posible. I’m sure many people my age feel the same way. May you find peace and wonderful joy wherever you are Mr. Iwata…
+Cpt. KEP Niantic confirmed that Iwata was very involved in the creation of the game, and that, just like how +Melluns 07 said, he worked on it in his hospital bed.
I remember I went to school crying about this everyone was like what's up, and I told them. This one girl said she didn't care and I just...ugh. Heartless people. Never forgotten.
This was the man who made such classics like Earthbound on the SNES, Balloon Trip on the NES, to helping create all the early Pokémon and Kirby games. Which eventually lead to him having a hand in all the major Nintendo franchises; such as Mario, Legend of Zelda, and Animal Crossing. He helped push the idea of the DS, and it was because of him we even got the Wii. When the Wii U was failing; instead of laying off others and cutting wages; Iwata cut from his own pay check, something that is rare to see from a boss let alone a CEO. From the NES and Game Boy, all the way to the Wii U and 3DS; Iwata has had a huge impact in gaming. He's been a part of my childhood, as well as the childhood of others; and for that I thank him for his hard work, and all the heart and soul he put into putting a smile on someone else's face. He knew that games aren't about the best graphics and having the most powerful consoles, but instead its about the memories that we make through games, and the fun that we have through them with friends and family that really matter. In the end its about the memories we can share, and Iwata gave us just that. Rest in peace Mr. Iwata, you'll be dearly missed. Thank you for everything you did.
Gosh, it's been almost 8 years come July of 2023 and I still miss him. This video still touches me and wonders what the world of gaming would be like if he was still alive. Probably delighting us with amazing experiences, no doubt.
Watching this again after years of his passing still makes me cry I’ve played Nintendo games all my life, my first was Duck Hunt when I was 2, but when the elderly woman playing Wii appeared on the screen, I remembered how thanks to Mr Iwata I got some precious memories with my mom when she was getting sicker, but even so she loved playing Wii Bowling with me, my brother, our friend, she even sometimes called my aunts and uncles just to play Wii In that Wii we still have her Mii and her bowling ball has stars because she was really good at it and her Mii still hold the higher score in our console Thank you Mr Iwata for giving us, the gamers, so many amazing games, and also thank you for giving me such precious moments with my mom
I'm in tears right now. That was such a touching tribute. Iwata worked till the very end. He fought hard not only for Nintendo but for his own health as well. Sadly he lost the battle against the cancer. I still remember the massive amount of tributes in his honor that flooded all over the internet. Tributes on videogame websites, twitter, youtube, facebook, etc. He became a legend no doubt. Rest in Peace Iwata-san and thank you for everything.
So sad that he gets all this praise he deserved the past 10+ years and yet it's not till afterwards people give him the honor and respect he deserved. This was a great video, R.I.P Iwata.
+OriginalBloodAce He did recieved proper praise but not as common as right now on mainstream media. He is not a martyr, he was just a guy that loved his job so much and did it so well that eventually draw praise from the people around him and paved the way for him to develop further into his job so he could prove himself worthy of higher responsibilities. He didn't do it for the praise, he didn't need it but he sure got many that were rightfully deserved. Praise is just a result, not the objective. He sure finished succesfully many of his objectives in life, and they sure were fullfilling for him. Praise and recognition are just the possible consequences.
+OriginalBloodAce He got plenty of respect throughout his life from colleagues and gaming enthusiasts, naturally he was discussed a lot more after his passing because thats just the process of grievance taking place. He certainly didnt become President of Nintendo by having people ignore his accomplishments.
I am so glad that as a community we can come together and celebrate him and be moved by things like this. Even after he's gone, he still continues to make the world better for gamers, and to encourage us to be better people :)
The gaming wars have halted. Not because we have resorted to peace, but because we are honoring the fallen. Thank you, Mister Iwata. Though I have played very few of your games, the impact you made on the world of gaming shall not be forgotten.
Watching this almost 7 years later it still made me cry. Without Iwata I would never be living the life I am with the things that I use for entertainment.
I literally did not know who he was until after he died, I knew Miyamoto a bit but that's it. Those people that were not touched just didn't know. Try not to think too harshly of them.
I am genuinely crying after 7 years for this big man. The impact he had on the industry and in the way games dont want to be about graphics and competition, and all about fun, is kind of what humanity needs more. Be light, be like Iwata!
2022 marks 7 Years since Mr Iwata's passing. His legecy in Video Games is only overshadowed by his humble personality. His loss is only felt greater with each passing year. "On my Business Card i am a Corporate President, in my Head i am a Computer Programmer, in my Heart i am a Gamer." "Games should be fun, fun for everyone." - Satoru Iwata -
You made me believe when I didn’t. I still tear up all these years later when I see something about you because your in my heart. Mr. Iwata you’ve ascended even the grave. I’ll never forget you.
Iwata was such a good man he made even the worst place on the internet silent with his death, even 4chan knew how great of a man he was, he left us to soon, and deserves nothing but respect
9 years later and this still brings a tear to the eye it just popped up out of nowhere and remember it. I do wonder if the Nintendo of now is what would want it to be
Nobody remembers and cares about the person who invented the gun. ❤ Mr. Satoru Iwata ❤ We all remember you. You have brought love, joy, laughter, frustration and fun to billions of people. You are remembered more fondly than any billionaires with their names on buildings.
8 months having gone by is irrelevant. I will never not be sad when a tribute to Iwata is made. The man was truly an inspiration who never let anyone stand in the way of his dreams. Rest now, Iwata-sensei. You've permanently made your mark on this world and we couldn't possibly thank you enough for it.
I may have never knew him personally, but he was family, and it's sad seeing such a young man die in the way he did. He was way to young to die. I will forever remember and cherish everything you've done for us Iwata. Thank you Satoru Iwata
Nintendo isn't my favorite gaming industry but the people there were truly gamers. I might not play Nintendo as much as I used to but his death is probably the only famous person I actually felt sad about. He was a true gamer at heart
It is not about the competition between the systems. This man was such a wonderful, creative and nice person. I hope Nintendo will put something on their next console to remember Iwata. Maybe some quote, or this cartoon figure of himself. Would be wonderful.
The Nintendo Switch had a minigame that could only be triggered doing the Iwata 'directly to you' symbol, although it's been removed already. Still something, though.
I'd like to think that Satoru was smiling knowing that he inspired millions to do what they love best. He was an optimist, and he'd never let even company losses get him or his character down. It's sad some people don't appreciate him enough.
This man is the reason the DS era of nintendo was amazing, he's the reason Pokemon was so great, in the DS era. I know it's been 7 years but I still feel that I should come here and pay respects..
ComputerCatGaming yes, but still, he did make some good games with the Wiiu. But he doesn't have to worry, that's all overshadowed with his masterpieces
Wii u isn't a fail in my eyes... Because it was one of rhe consoles that i played the most as a really young kid... Okay it wasn't a really great console, but i think that its okay.
this guy... he has helped my life from so many problems. sadness, depression, suicide, an unknown future through his games. this guy inspired me to get me wanting to be a programer/indie game dev. from all the games he has made great, Pokemon, smash bros. so many hours playing those games with my brothers and sister. we love you man... you changed games into art. i thank you for that
I somehow went 5 years not knowing this video existed. I cried about halfway through. I’m really late, and I didn’t know about all the great things he did until these past couple of years. I feel terrible for not knowing who he really was and what he’s done. “Satoru Iwata, Thank You.” - Every Nintendo Fan
Iwata was a hard worker and really good programmer back in those days when Nintendo was at the top of their game. Thanks for everything you did, Iwata for all gamers. We indeed miss you every much and I’m excited for the Switch 2 in the near future.
Why I'm crying, he was a ceo of a multinational company, it could be because he was Human in his job, in his exposure in directs, in his paycuts, in putting the whole kanto inside Pokémon gold/silver. Iwata-san, you where the goat of CEOs.
Beautiful tribute to the man that brought so much joy to kids and adults alike. Without him, we wouldn't have had Mario, Pokémon, Zelda, the Wii and so many other amazing titles that his amazing company have given us over the years. Thanks for bringing joy and adventure into my childhood, Iwata-sensei. The afterlife must be a very fun place now with him on board!
"In my heart ♥ I am a gamer"... My goodness, I am 55 years old and this statement rings true deep into my core... RIP Mr iwata... Salute with the utmost respect. Your spirit will never die.. 😥
Iwata has, and always has been my inspiration, I remember when I finally got my first DS, After waiting so long for my mom to let me get one, I got it, and I was so happy, to hear of someone so great, creative, and smart pass is heartbreaking, He was my inspiration, and will always be, ever since I saw these games, I instantly knew what I wanted to do, Im sorry you left in a time when everyone was hating and dissapointed after e3. Rip iwata.
A man who committed his life bringing joy to others through his passion, gaming. A man who was met with contempt and disdain in his final days because 2015’s Nintendo E3 press conference was not up to everyone’s standards. A man who halved his salary so others would not get fired. In spite of all that, a man who worked tirelessly from his hospital bed as the lead developer on the switch while battling a terminal illness. A man, who like all of us here, is a gamer at heart. A man who stayed true to his passions and mission until the very end. The Nintendo Switch is a gaming marvel. Loved by billions around the world. It truly is one of gaming’s greatest golden eggs. It’s great, people truly love it. But it’s not only an amazing gaming console that will stand resilient against the test of time for generations as many of your other great works have. It’s another honest and undeniable testimony of your unwavering faith in Nintendo and gaming. Thank you so much Satoru-San. Thank you for not giving up hope when the majority of us did. The gaming world, no, the world truly lost a gem with your passing. I hope you are looking down on us in joy at how much it has brought the gaming world. Rest In Peace.
My first system was a Gameboy Advance. I remember my parents buying it from the gaming section of Toys-R-Us. I also got Sonic Advance 3 from there as well. When I went to a relatives house, I could not stop staring at the box art of the game and system. There was something about them that just amazed me. The next day, I woke up very early being ecstatic knowing that I'll finally play my first video game. Ever since then gaming's been one of my biggest hobbies. I thank Satoru Iwata for his marvelous legacy. May he rest in peace.
Regardless how old Nintendo gets, i will never forget the company and the amazing people who we're there for so long. The dedication and inspiration from people like Mr.Iwata will always be with me, he was my childhood. Creating games and game consoles, not money grabbing subscription greed machines...
We gamers are a hard bunch to please and bring together but there's another accolade Iwata-San can add to his resume beyond the grave. Many thanks from the kid still in me and on behalf of all gamers
He may be gone in physical form, but his legacy will live on till the end of time Mr. Iwata, I hope you’re still the corporate president, game developer, and gamer we all loved up there. See you soon
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Iwata is the one man who didn't do his job for money
Matthew Lynch Yeah. He went out of his way just to give us good memories. There aren't that many people like him in this world...
Nowadays, it's near impossible to find people such as him in this world. He... h-he was a great man.
All he ever wanted was to delight gamers around the world... and that he did. I know it’s been a while since he’s passed but, I hope he knows that he accomplished his goal in the end
im still sad
Matthew Lynch I know this is late and I know Iwata can never be truly replaced. But there is one person working on games that has a spark, a passion. This person made stardew valley by himself. Eric Barone.
In your heart you were a gamer! In my eyes you were a legend.
He maybe were in others eyes, but in my eyes he is still.
Bro your gonna make me cry
Bro...
Whats really sad was one of the last things he did before his death was apologize for the dissapointing E3 2015. R.I.P
Was our fault, we react so mad about the e3, he feel sad about that.
+Luis Bonilla so nintendo fanboys killed him?
Kill him........... not exactly, but we started a shitstorm about how bad the e3.
That's another thing we have to admire about him.
That he never ran away from his mistakes. He always confronted them by facing the consumers directly. No spokepersons. He always talked directly to the consumers, he reduced his own salary 50%, and the other executives's salaries got a 30% cut. He was against lay off employees , he said that an employee won't be able to improve if he or she is always in fear about being lay off sooner or later.
For him his employees were important, proof is how he went and helped the team in charge of Smash Bros. Melee with the bugs that otherwise would have ended in the game getting delayed.
I saw how he got a lot of criticism about the Wii U, etc. And he took it all, accepting that indeed they made mistakes.
That is being a humble person, and a honorable one at that.
R.I.P. Satoru Iwata.
+LordPata Amen.
Iwata's still alive, he's just in the next World.
Daniel T. Gaming I get it 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼
In nsmb world 7
He better hit the other world hard with the direct
That's beautiful.
He's now in world 2-1
0:00 "I'm not going to cry..."
0:01 *cries*
Sorry Diane
0:00 don't cry
2:59 cries
so close :'(
;-;
+Alex Rossler TT-TT
I'm sorry :'(
“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.”
This is some Pixar level emotion!
i know man, this is 10 times worse than Bing Bong.
Yep
Very beautifully done.
TRUE!
Fancy meeting you here. Though one shouldn't be surprised considering the content that you cover.
Thank you mister iwata for developing the Wii.
I remember, I was 6.
My dad got into house with a wii. I was so happy.
I played with it all day long.
My parents did not have lots of money back then, we did not have enough money to go on vacation for 3 years straight.
My dad and mom were afraid i'd get bored.
But i was not a single second, thanks to my Wii.
I love every single thing Nintendo made....you are my hero. R.I.P :')
Nintendo, thanks to Iwata made me a better person and insipred me. After playing I did not stop getting ideas and inventing cute stories.
T H A N K Y O U
+Macadam Blob dam. I am crying now.
the first gaming platform I got albeit was a ps2, but after my dad got me a memory card for the wii is what I'd say got me into gaming. without it, I'm not sure how my life would go. godspeed Mr. Iwata, thank you for bringing me to this wonderful medium.
+Joe Olson but wii doesnt have memory cards
Amen
He still leave us one last Bubble ¨Nintendo Switch¨ Thank you Mr. Iwata We miss you.
And Pokémon go
Satoru Iwata would have turned 60 today.
Your efforts were not for nothing sir. They paid off. The Switch is a success and Nintendo is doing great.
But we all wish you were here to see it.
We know you are smiling down proudly from the next world. Thank you Mr. Iwata and happy 60th birthday.
Holy crap, he was only 2-3 years older than my dad...
Some people will sneer at the thought of a CEO of a videogame company not doing the job for money but they need to go google it. The man handed millions of dollars worth of bonuses back when he felt he didn't deliver to fans what they expected, he took a pay cut so that Nintendo employees didn't lose their jobs, he apologised for their E3 2015 showing in a tweet which was from a hospital bed and he worked for the fans until his last day on Earth. Here's a great quote from Genyo Takeda - "The seeds that Mr. Iwata planted would one day grow into flowers that will make people around the world smile.” That flower was Switch and it's just surpassed 130 million hardware sales and is now the third best selling console in history. It needs just 15 million more sales to be the best selling console of all time. Thank you for everything and your final gift Mr.Iwata. RIP.
This hit me much harder than I thought it would.
It still does.
Yup. It still hits hard 😫
same...
The Nintendo Ninjas are cuttings onions over here
You mean Greninja,Robin (famale/male),Marth and Lucina
Jesus thats alot of onions
@@nurhasyahanani7891 Dont forget Sheik!
Still watching this in 2024. A beautiful tribute to a passionate man.
He wanted games to be one thing: fun, fun for everyone.
Rest In Paradise, our dear Satoru Iwata u.u
Thank You for so much you have given your fans throught the years.
+TechnoMaru He's with Hiroshi Yamauchi and Gunpei Yokoi (and I know I spelled his name wrong) playing Mario Kart.
+Giordan Diodato and with Ralph Baer playing Pong
Two Years.
It's been almost two years since you've been gone, yet the gaming world goes on and on.
Soldiering on through an endless fight, some games successes, the others not quite right.
Yet one thing still remains tried and true, we never have forgotten you.
The man who kept a company alive, cut his own paycheck to help them survive.
Who had an idea for a new kind of machine, one with which you play along with a touchscreen.
Brought forth an evolution in how we game, changing some rules, yet others staying the same.
The memories you brought us, both good and bad, were some of the best times we'd ever had.
and the day that god decided it was time for you to go, that was truly what we'd show
through our tributes, gifts and utmost respect, for a man whom made a company once flawed so perfect.
And although again you may be gone, your legacy will continue on and on
In your heart you may have been a gamer, but to us you were a savior
A Savior of childhood memories once lost, discarded and blown away, like fragments of dust.
Yet one thing you'd never lost, in all of your years, was our trust as well as our tears,
for a Man whom had helped preserve something we held so near,
a company whose products helped fill our lives with cheer,
So I write this poem to pay respect, to a man whom helped make my life that bit more perfect.
Here's to you, Satoru Iwata, You may be gone no matter what we say, but I just wanted to get this out,
A few weeks before the day, the day one of our idols went away.
You left via a rainbow in the sky, and although we'd all sat down and cried, we truly knew why.
It was the final course, the final match, the final trial, and it had been coming for quite a little while,
We thank you for everything you've done, for the games you made were truly fun,
And although your time here may be done, to us you are still, and shall remain number one.
Thank you for everything, you wonderful man, you did everything that you knew you truly can.
Rest easy knowing that we all truly care, even if the fact is that you're no longer there.
Thank you, We do understand.
RIP Satoru Iwata, 1959-2015.
This is just great
Beutiful
Huh....neat.
This deserves more likes..
.....
When you put your heart before your wallet, this is the kind of recognition you get from gamers. Although I've never been a Nintendo fan, I salute you, Iwata.
Oh man I can't stop crying. I get emotional because Nintendo is my childhood, my life, knowing that Iwata was the main part of Nintendo, just make me want to meet him. but I never got the chance too
Same Here
+SascSkater
same here D: I thought I got over this but I just started crying.
An architect of our childhoods...
R.I.P. Mr. Iwata
Here I am in 2020, spending my last day as mayor in New Leaf and it's bittersweet.
I know I'll be back some day, but for now I'm preparing to head off toward new horizons. So as a sit down at my town tree one last time, and see all the people who have come and gone over the last 7 years, I can't help but be thankful for all these beautiful memories. And while I know that the developers put their whole hearts of the game, they did it because they respected Mr. Iwata, and knew exactly what he expected.
He wasn't unreasonable. He just expected one thing.
Fun.
And that's what we got.
Every single time.
I can never repay this man for all the fun he's given me through all these years, and all the hard times his games have gotten me through, or how he inspires me every day to do what I love as a priority and to never settle for anything less than what I want to do with my life.
Thank you for so many years of beautiful memories, Mr. Iwata. You will be missed.
In your heart you were a gamer, but in my heart you will always be my hero.
And of course in 2014-15 he's also involved in Switch's early "dream" development.
We will see you... some day again... Iwata-Sensei :´)
I miss Iwata SO MUCH! I felt like I lost a family member even though we’re not related. Mr Iwata really gave me the best childhood I could’ve asked for. All my adventures with my DS, Wii, and 3Ds are forever cherished in my heart. You made all of it posible. I’m sure many people my age feel the same way. May you find peace and wonderful joy wherever you are Mr. Iwata…
Sadly he died without knowing how much of a groundbreaking success his last console was: the Nintendo Switch.
You are still missed. I wish you could see how much people love Pokemon Go. A game you approved of.
Paper Mario Satoru didn't worked on Pokemon go , Niantic made it not Nintendo...
+Cpt. KEP Niantic confirmed that Iwata was very involved in the creation of the game, and that, just like how +Melluns 07 said, he worked on it in his hospital bed.
I wish he could see the Switch sales, it would kick cancer to a different dimension. RIP, the world cannot afford to lose anymore people like you...
@@norsaifuddin8918 not only was he the one behind the game but he also worked on it on his death bed..till the very last day..
Go away
And switch and Zelda BOTW..
You may have left this world, but you will always live inside our hearts. R.I.P Iwata
solid snake here
snake out
I remember I went to school crying about this everyone was like what's up, and I told them. This one girl said she didn't care and I just...ugh. Heartless people. Never forgotten.
Ami Madenela She doesnt know Iwata like Nintendo fans do
That Girl Is Heartless
Fuck that bitch
Some people care alot about there ego and forget to be human.
Some people ade just heartless..even if it wasn’t about Mr.Iwata they would still say out loud that they don’t care..people are just..heartless..
This was the man who made such classics like Earthbound on the SNES, Balloon Trip on the NES, to helping create all the early Pokémon and Kirby games. Which eventually lead to him having a hand in all the major Nintendo franchises; such as Mario, Legend of Zelda, and Animal Crossing.
He helped push the idea of the DS, and it was because of him we even got the Wii. When the Wii U was failing; instead of laying off others and cutting wages; Iwata cut from his own pay check, something that is rare to see from a boss let alone a CEO.
From the NES and Game Boy, all the way to the Wii U and 3DS; Iwata has had a huge impact in gaming. He's been a part of my childhood, as well as the childhood of others; and for that I thank him for his hard work, and all the heart and soul he put into putting a smile on someone else's face.
He knew that games aren't about the best graphics and having the most powerful consoles, but instead its about the memories that we make through games, and the fun that we have through them with friends and family that really matter. In the end its about the memories we can share, and Iwata gave us just that.
Rest in peace Mr. Iwata, you'll be dearly missed. Thank you for everything you did.
Gosh, it's been almost 8 years come July of 2023 and I still miss him. This video still touches me and wonders what the world of gaming would be like if he was still alive. Probably delighting us with amazing experiences, no doubt.
Watching this again after years of his passing still makes me cry
I’ve played Nintendo games all my life, my first was Duck Hunt when I was 2, but when the elderly woman playing Wii appeared on the screen, I remembered how thanks to Mr Iwata I got some precious memories with my mom when she was getting sicker, but even so she loved playing Wii Bowling with me, my brother, our friend, she even sometimes called my aunts and uncles just to play Wii
In that Wii we still have her Mii and her bowling ball has stars because she was really good at it and her Mii still hold the higher score in our console
Thank you Mr Iwata for giving us, the gamers, so many amazing games, and also thank you for giving me such precious moments with my mom
I'm in tears right now. That was such a touching tribute. Iwata worked till the very end. He fought hard not only for Nintendo but for his own health as well. Sadly he lost the battle against the cancer.
I still remember the massive amount of tributes in his honor that flooded all over the internet. Tributes on videogame websites, twitter, youtube, facebook, etc.
He became a legend no doubt.
Rest in Peace Iwata-san and thank you for everything.
***** You're totally right about that. :(
Well, fuck cancer
So sad that he gets all this praise he deserved the past 10+ years and yet it's not till afterwards people give him the honor and respect he deserved. This was a great video, R.I.P Iwata.
I often think this. RIP Iwata.
I think people have always respected him even when he was alive.
+OriginalBloodAce Lots of people respected and continue to respect him.
+OriginalBloodAce He did recieved proper praise but not as common as right now on mainstream media. He is not a martyr, he was just a guy that loved his job so much and did it so well that eventually draw praise from the people around him and paved the way for him to develop further into his job so he could prove himself worthy of higher responsibilities.
He didn't do it for the praise, he didn't need it but he sure got many that were rightfully deserved. Praise is just a result, not the objective. He sure finished succesfully many of his objectives in life, and they sure were fullfilling for him. Praise and recognition are just the possible consequences.
+OriginalBloodAce He got plenty of respect throughout his life from colleagues and gaming enthusiasts, naturally he was discussed a lot more after his passing because thats just the process of grievance taking place.
He certainly didnt become President of Nintendo by having people ignore his accomplishments.
We moved forward a year since this happened, and it still crushes me to know that the greatest man who contributed so much to gaming is gone. RIP
+Shadowking58 Indeed. Without him, we wouldn't have Earthbound (Mother 2 in Japan)
I am so glad that as a community we can come together and celebrate him and be moved by things like this. Even after he's gone, he still continues to make the world better for gamers, and to encourage us to be better people :)
+Juan José Kravcio chop chop
The gaming wars have halted. Not because we have resorted to peace, but because we are honoring the fallen.
Thank you, Mister Iwata. Though I have played very few of your games, the impact you made on the world of gaming shall not be forgotten.
Hard to watch this video with this rain in my eyes..
+Citizen BARLOW It's raining indoors!
+Citizen BARLOW It's dem Ninja's cutting onions again!
+Citizen BARLOW I know, and someone keeps cutting these fucking onions...
+Michael Trevino DAMMIT ONION NINJAS!!!
Still watching this in 2024 11th of July .....R.I.P. Iwata and thank you for your inventions in gaming
-I just... caught something in my eye.
*What did you catch?
-TEARS!!
Agustín Palermo i know where do you got that
Watching this almost 7 years later it still made me cry. Without Iwata I would never be living the life I am with the things that I use for entertainment.
I literally did not know who he was until after he died, I knew Miyamoto a bit but that's it. Those people that were not touched just didn't know.
Try not to think too harshly of them.
I'm never going to get over his death...
+Eathams We will. Just carry him wherever you go and continue to appreciate games :D
Qmanklozmo omg it's the beautiful stuff like that which makes it hard to move on. Awh
3 years later still hits hard, thanks Mr iwata, was an honor and still is playing with your games and hardware, your ideas :)
the sad part is the man himself doesnt get to see this. appreciate who you have man
I am genuinely crying after 7 years for this big man. The impact he had on the industry and in the way games dont want to be about graphics and competition, and all about fun, is kind of what humanity needs more. Be light, be like Iwata!
Still can't believe he's gone. He's done more for me and for millions of others than he gets credit for. RIP Mr Iwata
2022 marks 7 Years since Mr Iwata's passing.
His legecy in Video Games is only overshadowed by his humble personality.
His loss is only felt greater with each passing year.
"On my Business Card i am a Corporate President, in my Head i am a Computer Programmer, in my Heart i am a Gamer."
"Games should be fun, fun for everyone."
- Satoru Iwata -
You made me believe when I didn’t. I still tear up all these years later when I see something about you because your in my heart. Mr. Iwata you’ve ascended even the grave. I’ll never forget you.
Iwata was such a good man he made even the worst place on the internet silent with his death, even 4chan knew how great of a man he was, he left us to soon, and deserves nothing but respect
Let's remember Iwata and be happy, for he gave us games that will be with us forever.
9 years later and this still brings a tear to the eye it just popped up out of nowhere and remember it. I do wonder if the Nintendo of now is what would want it to be
Nobody remembers and cares about the person who invented the gun. ❤ Mr. Satoru Iwata ❤ We all remember you. You have brought love, joy, laughter, frustration and fun to billions of people. You are remembered more fondly than any billionaires with their names on buildings.
We’ll meet again, someday! I’m certain about that! For now, thank you mister Iwata-san, I still miss you every day!
8 months having gone by is irrelevant. I will never not be sad when a tribute to Iwata is made. The man was truly an inspiration who never let anyone stand in the way of his dreams. Rest now, Iwata-sensei. You've permanently made your mark on this world and we couldn't possibly thank you enough for it.
I may have never knew him personally, but he was family, and it's sad seeing such a young man die in the way he did. He was way to young to die. I will forever remember and cherish everything you've done for us Iwata. Thank you Satoru Iwata
Nintendo isn't my favorite gaming industry but the people there were truly gamers. I might not play Nintendo as much as I used to but his death is probably the only famous person I actually felt sad about. He was a true gamer at heart
It is not about the competition between the systems. This man was such a wonderful, creative and nice person. I hope Nintendo will put something on their next console to remember Iwata. Maybe some quote, or this cartoon figure of himself. Would be wonderful.
the NX logo should be his signature
+RobVegasShow I hope they put this quote in:
"In my heart i am a Gamer" i dont care how they put it in but it has to be somewhere
+Redd Eyez or an handwritten NX being made before Iwata died
The Nintendo Switch had a minigame that could only be triggered doing the Iwata 'directly to you' symbol, although it's been removed already. Still something, though.
I'd like to think that Satoru was smiling knowing that he inspired millions to do what they love best. He was an optimist, and he'd never let even company losses get him or his character down. It's sad some people don't appreciate him enough.
My heart...after so many years
This man is the reason the DS era of nintendo was amazing, he's the reason Pokemon was so great, in the DS era. I know it's been 7 years but I still feel that I should come here and pay respects..
....and the feels just keep flooding.
Coming back to this video makes me sob. We need someone like him In 2020
Its sad that his last console was Wii U (which failed..) :( But I hope he can see the success of the NSwitch up in the video game heaven :)
ComputerCatGaming yes, but still, he did make some good games with the Wiiu. But he doesn't have to worry, that's all overshadowed with his masterpieces
Wii u isn't a fail in my eyes... Because it was one of rhe consoles that i played the most as a really young kid... Okay it wasn't a really great console, but i think that its okay.
this guy... he has helped my life from so many problems. sadness, depression, suicide, an unknown future through his games. this guy inspired me to get me wanting to be a programer/indie game dev. from all the games he has made great, Pokemon, smash bros. so many hours playing those games with my brothers and sister. we love you man... you changed games into art. i thank you for that
This is the only video I’ve ever actually teared up while watching.
And I still do.
I somehow went 5 years not knowing this video existed. I cried about halfway through. I’m really late, and I didn’t know about all the great things he did until these past couple of years. I feel terrible for not knowing who he really was and what he’s done.
“Satoru Iwata, Thank You.”
- Every Nintendo Fan
No
Every GAMING fan is thankful to have his vision in gaming :)
Almost 8 years and I’m still crying
It's been five years today since we lost him, and although I never knew him when he was alive, he still exists in my and all other gamer's hearts.
Me too
It's been five years now, but it still hurts like it just happened yesterday...
Rest in Peace Satoru Iwata, you will always be in our hearts.
Thank you for everything, Mr. Iwata.
Iwata was a hard worker and really good programmer back in those days when Nintendo was at the top of their game. Thanks for everything you did, Iwata for all gamers. We indeed miss you every much and I’m excited for the Switch 2 in the near future.
Came back after Sakurai's video. He is such a role model and inspiration to me as a gamer, as someone who is great at his job and as a human being.
Goodbye, Mr. Iwata.
Your creations will inspire millions to continue the legacy you left behind. You will be missed.
Why I'm crying, he was a ceo of a multinational company, it could be because he was Human in his job, in his exposure in directs, in his paycuts, in putting the whole kanto inside Pokémon gold/silver. Iwata-san, you where the goat of CEOs.
Amazing and beautiful tribute for Satoru Iwata. May you forever stay in our hearts.
9 years to the day. We still miss you. Thank you for shepherding my childhood franchises and leaving a lasting impact on this industry.
Beautiful tribute to the man that brought so much joy to kids and adults alike. Without him, we wouldn't have had Mario, Pokémon, Zelda, the Wii and so many other amazing titles that his amazing company have given us over the years. Thanks for bringing joy and adventure into my childhood, Iwata-sensei. The afterlife must be a very fun place now with him on board!
"In my heart ♥ I am a gamer"... My goodness, I am 55 years old and this statement rings true deep into my core... RIP Mr iwata... Salute with the utmost respect. Your spirit will never die.. 😥
Iwata has, and always has been my inspiration, I remember when I finally got my first DS, After waiting so long for my mom to let me get one, I got it, and I was so happy, to hear of someone so great, creative, and smart pass is heartbreaking, He was my inspiration, and will always be, ever since I saw these games, I instantly knew what I wanted to do, Im sorry you left in a time when everyone was hating and dissapointed after e3. Rip iwata.
I really like to code,learn more about computers,and gaming,
and someday I wish to be just like him
R.I.P Satoru Iwata
It is too damn early in the morning for me to be crying, but would you look at that...
R.I.P. Satoru Iwata, beautiful tribute! ♡
Fricking damn ninjas somwhere near they are cutting onions.
You know you've been a good person in your life when your rivals paid their respects for you.
RIP Iwata-san.
"Who let this bowl of onions here" - squidward
+patronboy777 woops! those are mine. I will take those from your now, thank you!
A man who committed his life bringing joy to others through his passion, gaming.
A man who was met with contempt and disdain in his final days because 2015’s Nintendo E3 press conference was not up to everyone’s standards.
A man who halved his salary so others would
not get fired.
In spite of all that, a man who worked tirelessly from his hospital bed as the lead developer on the switch while battling a terminal illness.
A man, who like all of us here, is a gamer at heart. A man who stayed true to his passions and mission until the very end.
The Nintendo Switch is a gaming marvel. Loved by billions around the world.
It truly is one of gaming’s greatest golden eggs. It’s great, people truly love it. But it’s not only an amazing gaming console that will stand resilient against the test of time for generations as many of your other great works have. It’s another honest and undeniable testimony of your unwavering faith in Nintendo and gaming.
Thank you so much Satoru-San. Thank you for not giving up hope when the majority of us did.
The gaming world, no, the world truly lost a gem with your passing.
I hope you are looking down on us in joy at how much it has brought the gaming world.
Rest In Peace.
Would have been 57 today.
RIP Mr. Iwata. The world was made so much more with you.
Man, I wish he would be still around here. Still drop some tears, when i watch old videos with him. Please understand.
The day it`s finally come... we miss you, Mr. Iwata.
My first system was a Gameboy Advance. I remember my parents buying it from the gaming section of Toys-R-Us. I also got Sonic Advance 3 from there as well. When I went to a relatives house, I could not stop staring at the box art of the game and system. There was something about them that just amazed me. The next day, I woke up very early being ecstatic knowing that I'll finally play my first video game. Ever since then gaming's been one of my biggest hobbies. I thank Satoru Iwata for his marvelous legacy. May he rest in peace.
I would cry, but I'm at school... But I'm still tearing up wtf
+NintendoFreak04 Cry anyway
I'm at school and I'm crying a lot. I miss him so much.
Spring Break Bitches
+Brandon Balbastro FAQ U
Five years. It's been five years already. It's also raining inside my house.
This brought me to tears when i saw it. Thank you, Iwata. I can't say it enough.
It doesn't matter how many times i watch this, or the fact that it has been 5 years already... This just breaks me everytime
We will always love you, Mr Iwata.
Rest in peace, Iwata. Thank you for everything.
Regardless how old Nintendo gets, i will never forget the company and the amazing people who we're there for so long. The dedication and inspiration from people like Mr.Iwata will always be with me, he was my childhood. Creating games and game consoles, not money grabbing subscription greed machines...
Mr. Iwata definitely left us too early :'(
RIP
Why you want to make me cry? :'(
Lets cry in the shower so we can't tell if we're crying or not
We gamers are a hard bunch to please and bring together but there's another accolade Iwata-San can add to his resume beyond the grave. Many thanks from the kid still in me and on behalf of all gamers
Iwata wasn't just the president of nintendo.
He was the heart and soul of the company.
Nintendo will never be the same without him.
This man brought me into the world of pokemon RIP Mr. Iwata
He may be gone in physical form, but his legacy will live on till the end of time
Mr. Iwata, I hope you’re still the corporate president, game developer, and gamer we all loved up there. See you soon
Bringing those feels DIRECTLY to your heart... *salutes* Thank you Mr. Iwata
I can see that your profile picture is Lucina from Fire Emblem!