No. Show me where developers honor handshake deals after a mans death other than Iwata in this industry. Don't forget Switch was his last project. Iwata was the only man who could tell Miyamoto, No. Not even talking rank but the respect. Iwata created Nintendo Directs. He saw the future of the industry 20 years before anyone else did bowing out of the hardware race. He was correct in targeting a wider audience. He took over a Nintendo that was so lost NOA wanted to change the logo to graffiti. Iwata hired Reggie. Reggie is the reason Wii sports was packed in with the Wii. Iwata took over a company that was sinking fast in market share. A company that was close to becoming irrelevant. He not only made them relevant again but dominant. Yes there was a stumbling block with Wii U but in the end it got us to Switch the last thing he was working on before passing. Iwata also understood developers needs. He was one. Don't forget this is the man who single handed out of the kindness of his heart without being paid saved Earthbound. Reprogramming the game himself. He strengthened internal studios.
Furukawa was handed an already successful company and product.
Bite my shiny metal cockpit!
