Fans Honor Satoru Iwata With Moving and Beautiful Artwork

With the sudden and tragic passing of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, the gaming industry is standing as one to pay homage to a giant that isn’t with us anymore, but video game professionals aren’t alone in this.

Million of fans joined the mourning, and many did so in a very creative way, with artwork that expressed grief, brings up sweet memories and fosters remembrance.

[KentBlake]

These made my eyes sweat a lot.

[Rimeskeem]

too many onions man!

[cleft5]

I didnt realize how sad I was until I saw these pictures and now the tears are flowing. Goodbye Iwata and thank you.

[Double_O_Revan]

Sun really got in my eyes....at 9:50pm.....umm

[LonDonE]

Lol
Strange, i feel a lump in my throat and cant swallow.
I may not have agreed with all his decisions but i have always respected the guy!

Where else do u see a multi millionaire ceo of a billion dollar company do the things iwata did?
The guy along with miyamoto is a legend!

I think in tribute to this legend Nintendo should create a batch of Iwata amibo and put it on sale, then donate all the proceeds to his widow and family!

That way he is immortalized in a sense.
I just cant imagine what will happen when miyamoto kicks the bucket. :(

My 9yr old daughter was in tears when i told her, he really connected to her as a kid.
With his charm, and humour and those funny nintendo directs.
Its a sad time in gaming, allot of kids today sadly dont know the magic of nintendo.

My kids love them and my family/brothers etc have allways introduced younger family members to gaming through nintendo and every one of us end up life long fans.
From generation to generation, father to son etc this way nintendo will allways live on.

Just sit a kid or adult down infront of a nintendo console, turn on and watch the magic light up in thier eyes! the near constant smile and happiness u feel is crazy! its why i will probably allways be a sucker for nintendo.

R.I.P Iwata san.

[3-4-5]

* I think this really hit home with a lot of gamers more so than some of us thought it would.

* Kind of puts everything into perspective a bit better when you start to realize what is really important.

* I'm hoping some good can come to Nintendo within all this sadness and loss.

[BrandanT]

The one with the crying Pikachu and Mario leaving the 1-up mushroom got me the most.

I'm really going to miss that guy. He was so interactive with his fans.

[Sirk7x]

They're trying to give him health items to bring him back...saddest thing I've ever seen man.

[BrandanT]

https://youtu.be/WAsA2nU6TD...

[pinkcrocodile75]

Yes, it's sad when you find out that someone you kinda didn't know or care about is dead, people will miss them and they will be sad. That good and healthy though the fan art, is a little disturbing for me but that's the age gap for you.

I remember being taugh about death when my mammy dispatched my favourite chicken... Her name was Sharon.

It would be nice if when your man Iwata died, that the whole of reality disolved around him and the a sign popped up saying "Level 2".

When the new alert popped up on my phone all I could think about was "Bummer dude" followed by "Well I'm not very good at necromancy".

Thought's go to his family but life goes on and I've got an Americano in the Tassimo... Life is good

[Neixus]

I found the one where he's flying in the clouds the best.

I wish he could see these..

[Elda]

Yeah that one was very touching!

[AceofStaves]

Some of the art made the tears flow.
It's hard to believe he's gone. ;_;

[Coachkeys]

He was always about the fans.

[tinparron]

I didn't think I would cry, but I did and I am. So much right now

He was trying to help us enjoy life

[Moonman]

Very beautiful and touching artwork. I'll never forget his kind voice. His legacy lives on with Nintendo and the awesome games he executive produced. We lost one of the good guys.

RIP Mr. Iwata

[Kalebninja]

the please understand art is the one that got me :/

[JackStraw]

A few of these hit me pretty hard. Beautiful, and heartbreaking at the same time. It's awesome how one man can inspire so many, and fill the hearts and imaginations of millions of people. I'm so happy to be a gamer.

[Captain_Wormy]

I feel this emptyness in my chest... I'm still a bit shocked from the news. :/

[Pogmathoin]

Just shows you, no matter the age, gaming is gaming..... Its in the heart, affects us all..... Its wonderful..... In gaming, we live forever....

[Saelyn]

Saw some of these on FaceBook and man it just kind of hits you real hard. May not have known him personally per say but in a way I think we all did in some way, shape, or form. It kind of hurts to lose someone like him.

[Sureshot]

Man ever since Iwata passed I've felt such guilt for ragging on Nintendo all these years :( Nintendo was what ignited my love for gaming...

[BrandanT]

Never realize how much you love something till it's gone.

[Sureshot]

True but at least Nintendo's not gone! I know what I want for Christmas this year

[BrandanT]

A nintendo?

[Ocsta]

Oh look, its raining!

[iliimaster]

damn some of those watch out for em they will make you cry

[MasterCornholio]

Wow now that's some good art.

:)

Its sad that they weren't made for a more happier event.

:(

[Ninte]

very beautiful and emotional r.i.p mr iwata

[Elda]

Very beautiful touching emotional art!

[Husky818]

Wow amazing Art. Some of these made me tear up Rest In Peace Mr.Iwata thanks for the many fun times You will be missed.

[F0XHOUND]

I wish he could see these pictures :( the one where Mario, link and toad were giving him health restoration items was really sad. He was one of the coolest guys in the industry and I think a little spark of that Nintendo magic I grew up loving, and still support Nintendo for its exclusive appeal, has faded a little with his passing ;(

[contradictory]

R.I.P Satoru Iwata.
We understand..

Hopefully his successor will keep Nintendo in business..

[Neonridr]

Wow, these artists really know how to tug at the old heartstrings.

Sleep now Mr. Iwata, may your magic one day return in time.

[Nodoze]

Wow I am almost tearing into my coffee...

So long Iwata san...god speed.

[swice]

All of them trying to give him an extra life...

Kirby and DeDeDe watching the balloons float away...

The Happy Mask Salesman....

I lost control and started bawling. This was so beautiful and deeply thoughtful. Much love to you Mr. Iwata. Goodbye, Sir.

[GamersHeaven]

One of the biggest losses in the history of videogames may his spirit guide this industry to bigger heights keep it relevant for years to come.

[kenshiro100]

I teared up when I saw those pictures. Life is too short and everyone needs to make the most of it. Don't take anything for granted and live life to the fullest.

Rest in peace Iwata-san-.

[Manubiggs]

These is the gaming community at its best ... very moving

[IWasHere]

In these days every true gamer feels pain in his heart. My first consoles were SNES, N64 and PS1. Although I just own since the PS2 era consoles from Sony (PS2, PS3, PS4), I'm very sad about his death. He was far too young to pass away and an important person for Nintendo. But he was not only a genius but a true gamer.

R.I.P. Satoru Iwata and thanks for all...

These artworks are brilliant and show that there are still many great gamers out there.

[Spookshow]

https://i.kinja-img.com/gaw...

[elarcadia]

I haven't owned a Nintendo home console since the Nintendo 64 days, but I am a huge fan of the Nintendo handheld systems and everything involved with them. I wouldn't consider myslef the biggest Nintendo fan, but Iwata's loss was still a big blow to the gaming community as a whole. And, yes, I definitely teared up looking at this pictures. All my good thoughts are going to his family and friends!