Tributes to Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata
These Tributes to the Nintendo CEO Who Died Are Sad but Beautiful
Source: Imgur user MacMansen
From the moment Nintendo announced that its president and CEO, Satoru Iwata, died on Saturday, the outpouring of tributes and memories to celebrate his life have been pouring in. People are posting a variety of photo collages and GIFs, as well as telling their stories related to gaming and Nintendo.
If you log onto Imgur, you'll notice sentimental artwork, whereas on Twitter, the hashtag #ThankYouIwata is commemorating Iwata's life. While it's definitely a sad day for gaming, the little glimmers of the joy that Iwata brought to people are helping ease the pain. Below are a few of the most touching messages.
Goodbye and thank you, Mr. Iwata
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R.I.P. Satoru Iwata
Halfmast
Thank You, Mr Iwata
R.I.P. Satoru Iwata
Some of the best images I've seen today.
#ThankYouIwata pic.twitter.com/oIo3ge88p8
— Paul Darbyshire (@pablo_0151) July 13, 2015
Best of my abilities. Here's to a good man. #ThankYouIwata pic.twitter.com/H0WDNnH7YS
— Lily Feng (@NotThelastMAybe) July 13, 2015
I won't be afraid.
#RIPIwata #ThankYouIwata pic.twitter.com/c2ZeNuRXYc
— Oliver Campbell (@oliverbcampbell) July 13, 2015
#thankyouiwata for making me love video games again. Sad to see you go. pic.twitter.com/CuGKWogn41
— Neorice (@Neoriceisgood) July 13, 2015
The gaming industry definitely lost someone very important and special. These posts serve as a reminder about how Iwata and his love of gaming brought many people together.
