The Video Game Industry Remembers Satoru Iwata
People from all across the video gaming industry have taken to social networking sites like Twitter to pay their respects to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, who passed away yesterday at the age of 55 due to Bile Duct Cancer. Here's what some of The Industry's best and brightest had to say about his tragic death.
Nintendo's chief rivals, Sony and Microsoft honoured the man for his contributions to the industry:
ゲーム業界の発展に多大な貢献をされた岩田さんのご冥福をお祈りします。
— Shuhei Yoshida (@yosp) July 13, 2015
Sony Computer Entertainment president Shuhei Yoshida said: "Mr. Iwata was a significant contributor to the development of the gaming industry. May he rest in peace.” The official Playstation Twitter also chimed in:
Thank you for everything, Mr. Iwata. — PlayStation (@PlayStation) July 13, 2015
Xbox boss Phil Spencer had this kind message for Iwata:
Sad day for Iwata-san’s family, friends, and gamers everywhere. His passion, creativity & leadership elevated our industry.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) July 13, 2015
Japanese game developers were of course some of the most vocal in their support of the man who helped shape their industry both home and abroad. Here's Platinum Games and it's founder Hideki Kamiya:
In my heart forever. https://t.co/w4cYNscXFy — 神谷英樹 Hideki Kamiya (@PG_kamiya) 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
Japanese gaming giants Capcom and Konami also had something to say:
Endless thanks and respect to Iwata-san. His talent and humor made the world a better place. — Capcom-Unity (@Capcom_Unity) July 13, 2015
Thank you Mr Iwata. You will be greatly missed! #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/UOkjdyUa0d — KONAMI Europe (@konamieu) July 13, 2015
It's safe to say that though Iwata may be gone, his presence and influence will linger over the entire industry for years to come.
