What is your fondest memory of Iwata and his work at Nintendo?

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As a very young child, I loved video games but was really frustrated by them. It was the NES era, and my parents regularly picked up games like Batman, Ninja Gaiden, and Metroid, which were a bit too hard for my 6 year old self. Iwata suggested Hal should make a game that all players could get to the end. That game became Kirby's Dream Land. It was a game that was easy enough that I could make it to the end, but, unlike other kids games of the time, it was still a quality product with interesting ideas, great level design, and tons of charm. I still remember feeling happy and proud when I was able to complete the game on my own, and I've loved the Kirby franchise ever since.