This past week saw the passing of Nintendo President and CEO Satoru Iwata at the age of 55, who now leaves behind a life and legacy as large as the company he once helmed. In the time since, the game industry’s given its share of thanks in remembrance to Mr. Iwata. Now we give you some of ours.
For four years, he brought games, smiles, and laughs directly to gamers via his Nintendo Direct video messages and for over 35 years, he played no small part in shaping one of the industry’s most beloved icons. On his business card, he was a president, but in his head he was a programmer and in his heart he was a gamer. Today, we remember the life and times of Satoru Iwata-san and tell you in our own words what Satoru Iwata meant to some of us.