I really hope Miiverse has a community where we can express our condolences to Iwata. I think it would be a great way for Nintendo fans to show their sympathies to him, his family, and Nintendo itself.

But he didn't attend the event. His puppet just did :/

TBH they probably don't know who looks like who at Nintendo that is how much they care about the revies they do for Nintendo systems.

He looked so young. I loved his unique vision. My eyes literary watered. Gonna play lot's of Nintendo games and Kirby and shed the tears.

He has multiple accounts.

I just learned that he worked on Pokemon Gold/Silver. He created the data compression tech that let Game Freak squeeze Kanto onto the cartridge.

You never truly appreciate somebody's work until you can't thank them.

People, realize this: You made Satoru Iwata's last memories: The hate and petition against Federation Force, The hatred of Amiibo Festival, and the outcry about the "horrible" E3. Sad way to go out  :(

In retrospect, reading this gave me the chills...

Probably been on his death bed for awhile.

For those here that may not be familiar with Iwata's work and his influence in Nintendo, website Moby Games has a list compiled of every game that he has had a part in developing ever since the original Donkey Kong in 1981.

From all-time classics such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda and EarthBound, to revolutionary titles like Metroid Prime, Fire Emblem and Wii Sports, to more recent games like Bayonetta 2, Xenoblade Chronicles X and Splatoon, Satoru Iwata has been filling gamers' hearts with joy for over 30 years.

Although his time with us is no more, his legacy will forever live on as fans will continue to appreciate the dedication and soul he has put into this industry, and for that, I am sure he is forever gratified. 

Rest in peace, Satoru Iwata. 

No. He attended an investor meeting a few weeks after the E3 conference. Nintendo offically announced that he died yesterday.

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Sorry, didn't know what death bed meant.