Today Marks the Second Year of Satoru Iwata's Passing

On July 11th, 2015 (Kyoto time), the forth Nintendo President, Satoru Iwata, passed away at age 55 due to a bile duct tumor complication.

[JackTheLiz]

And people still haven't gotten over it.

I understand the guy has been hugely influential on modern videogames, but the way people practically worship him has this creepy cult like idolatry thing going on. Let it go...

[AzubuEntus]

Tbh I didn't know Satoru played a large influence on Nintendo. I thought he was just another regular Nintendo executive.
However if Shigeru Miyamoto suddenly passed away, it'll be hell on earth everywhere.

[Ristul]

Shigeru Miyamoto is a legend, probably the most recognizable person in gaming.

[MrMagz]

You need to look into all that Iwata did then. There are plenty of videos YouTube that show everything he did for Nintendo. Being a big part in the making of the first two Smash Bros games, being there at the origins of Kirby, basically making Pokemon Stadium run on the N64, and, probably most notably, nearly single-handedly coding in the Kanto region into Pokemon Gold and Silver are just a few of his accomplishments while working at Nintendo just as an employee.

[TXIDarkAvenger]

If people want to remember him, then let them be. If it weren't for this article I would have never known. Doesn't seem annoying to me...

[Blank]

You must be new to gaming but that's okay do a little homework about this hobby if you even call it your hobby.

[Nu]

I was thinking it's been mere months. 2years ago.. Time waits on no one.

[Blank]

Feels like it has been forever! His impact and loss in gaming is pretty significant.

[Testfire]

Forgive me if this seems insensitive and maybe not the right place, but since his passing it seems like Nintendo has been making better and bolder decisions. I can't help but think he was part of the old guard that's been keeping Nintendo back.

[Blank]

See we can not truly judge how they are doing as a company unless we actually work at Nintendo Japan HQ. it's just his history and programming prowess that helped the company do many things that we probably wouldn't have. In the end I respect him highly due to the games I played that had his name in it even if it's in the thank you section.

[Miss_Weeboo]

What a Legend! 2 years...

[jznrpg]

Life is short enjoy it while you can , tomorrow is not promised to us.

[SR388]

Forever a gamer :)

[TheOttomatic91]

RIP Mr Iwata.