Iwata was appointed Nintendo president in 2002, and would oversee the launch of the hugely successful Wii and DS platforms. Industry figures and fans have paid tribute to the Nintendo icon.
Remembering Iwata: 6 defining moments from the Nintendo president's career
Shigeru Miyamoto "surprised and saddened" by Satoru Iwata's passing
— Aaron Greenberg (@aarongreenberg) July 13, 2015
Nintendo's flag is of course at half-mast today pic.twitter.com/QpIJPK7bwB
— Dylan Cuthbert (@dylancuthbert) July 13, 2015
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— Paul Hubans (@phubans) July 13, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mr. Iwata's passing. He was an unbelievable mind and talent, a passionate creative force. May he rest in peace.
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) July 13, 2015
Oh, Iwata. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/183nHLUqDt
— Alpharad (@alpharadTV) July 13, 2015
Sad day for Iwata-san's family, friends, and gamers everywhere. His passion, creativity & leadership elevated our industry.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) July 13, 2015
Thank you for everything, Mr. Iwata.
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) July 13, 2015
In my heart forever.
http://t.co/w4cYNscXFy
— 神谷英樹 Hideki Kamiya (@PG_kamiya) July 13, 2015
Sad day. Satoru Iwata has passed. I was lucky enough to be interviewed by him. He knew way more about dev than me. https://t.co/E9YRqPjfXe
— Warren Spector (@Warren_Spector) July 13, 2015
R.I.P. Iwata-san. I never met him. My all time favorite video game is "balloon fight". Thanks.… https://t.co/I5hKWu3DyC
— SWERY (@Swery65) July 13, 2015
Whenever Mr. Iwata was in the office, he'd change his 3DS StreetPass message to "Hello NOA!" Was a company president that cared.
— Andrew Kelly (@AndrewNK) July 13, 2015
It's dangerous to go alone Mr. Iwata!
Take this... pic.twitter.com/hdyk3MqpoM
— The Legend of Zelda (@Frases_Of_Time) July 13, 2015
Thanks for my childhood, Mr. Iwata! pic.twitter.com/X3xJ38EsQ4
— Ronnie Filyaw (@RonnieFilyaw) July 13, 2015
Saddest one yet. pic.twitter.com/mfzzQ7DHhm
— Pasita Granillo (@Pahseeta) July 13, 2015
RIP Satoru Iwata. #Legend pic.twitter.com/T1GlY1L2WC
— Jonny (@jonnyhtyson) July 13, 2015
Please, I don't understand. #ThankYouIwata
— Markus Persson (@notch) July 13, 2015
I have always loved this picture of Miyamoto, Sakurai, and Iwata where all three were asked to draw pictures of Kirby pic.twitter.com/jcrf8tVSvf
— Imran Khan (@imranzomg) July 13, 2015
"Video games are meant to be just one thing. Fun. Fun for everyone." pic.twitter.com/7amdej5YdU
— Jason Caffoe (@jcaffoe) July 13, 2015
#ThankYouIwata pic.twitter.com/JOoyampuph
— ishie (@SHERWlND) July 13, 2015
