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In case you haven't already heard, Nintendo CEO and president Satoru Iwata passed away this weekend after battling a bile duct tumor. Personally, I'm finding it hard to accept, but I'm not surprised. He had surgery to correct it and we all thought that he was going to be okay. However, when Nintendo was a no-show at various events, I was starting to think all was not well in the house of Mario. However, we must try and move on. We'll always remember the fun times we had with him and as long as we keep his memories alive, he'll still be with us in some way or another, even though his body has perished and returned to the earth. Here's a quote from 10 years ago that still hits home for me:  
 
"On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer." - Satoru Iwata  
 
And here's another that was posted not too long ago.  
 
"Video games are meant to be just one thing. Fun. Fun for everyone!" -Satoru Iwata  
 
So how did Iwata change the way you played games?

I love those quotes. It showed that even being a grown-up corporate giant, he was just a kid at heart. My son was remembering him on Facebook. He is a HUGE NINTENDO fan.  
 
Thanks for all the fun times, Mr. Iwata.

one of the first games i really remember grabbing ahold of my life was Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Hooked on nintendo ever since.  
 
We have MANY Nintendo systems, and many games. I will definitely be hooking up my 64 tonight  
 
He will be very missed in the gaming community.  
 
Rest in peace <:/3