Games community pays respect to Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata

By Matt Martin

After the sad passing of Satoru Iwata, many games companies, studios and developers have paid their respect to Nintendo’s president.

Iwata passed away on July 11 due to a bile duct growth, a health issue he has struggled with in the past.

The much-loved industry exec was respected not only for the way he steered a clear and determined path for Nintendo’s unique take on the games business, but also his willingness to embrace the fun and playfulness of video games.

In my heart forever.http://t.co/w4cYNscXFy

— 神谷英樹 Hideki Kamiya (@PG_kamiya) July 13, 2015

"I found out then that engineering is not quite as important as imagination.” —#SatoruIwata (1959-2015), #Nintendo CEO

— Christofer Sundberg (@CHSundberg) July 13, 2015

"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." – Iwata-san

— Bungie (@Bungie) July 13, 2015

Endless thanks and respect to Iwata-san. His talent and humor made the world a better place.

— Capcom-Unity (@Capcom_Unity) July 13, 2015

"Video games are meant to be just one thing. Fun. Fun for everyone!" – Satoru Iwata #ThankYouIwata pic.twitter.com/XfeR7iYowA

— E3 (@E3) July 13, 2015

So sorry to hear about Mr. Iwata's passing. He was an unbelievable mind and talent, a passionate creative force. May he rest in peace.

— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) 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 (@majornelson) July 13, 2015

Thank you for everything, Mr. Iwata.

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) July 13, 2015

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

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

RIP, Mr. Iwata. Thanks for all the incredible fun and inspiration.

— Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) July 13, 2015