The news that the president of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata has died of bile duct, has led to a 55-year old cancer outpouring of grief on social networks.
Mr. Iwata, who began his career as a programmer at a subsidiary of Nintendo in the 1980s, continues to serve as president from 2002 to 2015. His goal was the least complex and make it accessible to all game.
Iwata has known for its affordable performance and passion for the game. He once said: "In my business, I am a company president in my mind I am a game developer, but in my heart, I'm a player ..."
He oversaw the launch of the Wii and Nintendo DS, the best-selling home and handheld consoles, each in the history of Nintendo.
He also helped create many of the most popular Nintendo games, including Super Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, Wii Fit, Star Fox Adventures and Donkey Kong.
Nintendo has lowered flags to half-mast at its headquarters in Japan in memory of Mr. Iwata.
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- Nochi (@ nochi0079) July 13, 2015
Many of his colleagues and friends paid tribute to his memory. Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, described as "inspiration."
"I've always respected Nintendo games as they are super accessible and polished to play for everyone and to enjoy and understand, Iwata-san was one of the key people who have kept this high standard of quality in all the titles Nintendo," Yoshida said ,
Phil Spencer, chief Xbox officer at Microsoft, Mr. Iwata said was a "gamer at heart."
"Nintendo has excellence, longevity and self-confidence define in his own vision. At the time I met Mr. Iwata nor am someone who won in the" why "behind the games have and the platforms they built," he said.
Meanwhile, Nintendo fans have taken over the world to Twitter to express their grief expressed, using the hashtag #RIPIwata. Here is a selection of the most moving tributes:
Satoru Iwata Thanks for the development of their talents and genius for leadership. We will miss you. #RIPIwata Pic.twitter.com/a44K8gGrlc
- Robert Bowling (Fourzerotwo) July 13, 2015
The fan art I saw sad tribute #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/iw7NNipkH3
- Judge Alysia (AlysiaJudge) July 13, 2015
Men like this are rare. Thank you my children. #RIPIwata Pic.twitter.com/hih0wX2MzO
- Rem - Senpai (@ IZRem27) July 13, 2015
I will mourn #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/WB8GD18JcO
- Reana (@ Reana5SOS) July 13, 2015
He is now in heaven ... #RIPIwata pic.twitter.com/kSlwVsBgef
- Zach (RIP Iwata ...) (MiiFighter) July 13, 2015
#RIPIwata Thanks for everything. pic.twitter.com/w4y07hd78p
- .ryu (Hasanahazman) July 13, 2015
True. Divine truth. #RIPIwata Pic.twitter.com/ufQ4psAhRG
- Mildra (MildraTheMonk) July 13, 2015
It seemed logical. #RIPIwata Pic.twitter.com/OhREJr1Eb1
- Joshua Saucedo (@ JoshKnight1st) July 13, 2015
I'm sorry, "Everything will be fine. We apologize for any inconvenience." #RIPIwata Pic.twitter.com/la0wEMeam8
- Maya (mayabrembi) July 13, 2015
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