Satoru Iwata: CEO, Game Developer, Gamer - Did You Know Gaming? Feat. Furst

This video is dedicated to the life and achievements of Satoru Iwata.
Video Editing by Forest Lee (@tehFurst)
Research and Writing by Forest Lee and Jack MacAllen (@SuperPlaid64)

[@malvoliomaximillian2001]

"What kind of company president is this?" The best kind

[@Deltarii]

buy Skyrim for the 100th time Damn right ;( *love your pfp and username btw*

[@malvoliomaximillian2001]

ᒪᑌᑕKY ᔕᑫᑌIᗪ lol thanks

[@Deltarii]

buy Skyrim for the 100th time no problem

[@Muteki_REN]

Pure genius at work. It's amazing

[@qua8imodo658]

I’m bawling my eyes out

[@iAnimate38]

Holy fuck, he didn't fire anyone? That's SO respectable. What an amazing man. Those feels at the end, too! You will be forever missed, Iwata.

[@snausages43]

He was truly a humble dude. Most CEOs are greedy as hell and wouldn't even take a one cent pay cut to save a few jobs.

[@AprikotSoda]

Japan has been a mostly isolationist nation for most of its history. But go on tell me more.

[@iAnimate38]

oh no help

[@joujou264]

But can you say he's wrong? That *is* a weebish username, and that person *did* just brush off Japan's WW2 atrocities.

[@SchwickFAFO]

He's right though

[@Tickerbee]

I still can't believe that a president of a multinational corporation slashed his own salary in half to prevent any staff from being fired. Has that ever happened before or since in the history of any corporation this size? We really need more men like Mr Iwata (Is it Iwata-san?) in positions of power in the world. RIP. :(

[@peterpepa3041]

Yes it has happen before such as Steve Jobs earning 1 dollar when he was in Apple

[@usernamenotavailable]

dindnt mean to diss u mate; its iwata-sensei for you. cuz he deserve more than just san. rest in peace.

[@TheUberMeister2009]

The previous president of Nintendo refused his pension after he retired, because he felt that the company could use it better.

[@walaaya2223]

Jose Ocampo steve jobs didn’t actually earn 1 dollar. It is just something owners say because they don’t get paid a salary and pay themselves as they please.

[@AlexSchrockMusic]

If he was an American president, he would have fired half his staff and lobbied for tax breaks.

[@NoctLightCloud]

The fact that Iwata never saw the rise of Pokemon GO or the success of the Nintendo Switch makes me extremely sad.

[@Koops2245]

If anyone has seen Nintendo recover from hardship, it's Iwata. In his final days I bet he could see the stars aligning for Pokemon GO, and the Nintendo SWITCH. The gloves were off: he went down fighting by leading these powerhouse projects.

[@scuffed2597]

Just like averagejoe stated, he knew what it was like to climb. He created multiple ladders, helped repair ladders, and bought out all the materials so more ladders can be made. Iwata is a genius, really. Developer, Gamer, and a Savior.

[@marcixchumarcixchu6920]

Something in me is telling me that he have seen it or were far ahead of his time to already know that it would become a success. Anyways his Smile and Story is completely beyond insainity

[@Shardso]

He was apart of the development of a console that sold great maybe even the best The wii

[@The-Big-Boss]

oh he knows he knows he's watching millions enjoy his creations from above

[@rodrigoe3104]

The actual first time that a famous person's death gave me deep sadness

[@ShaunDreclin]

that's because he was not just a famous person, he directly influenced our childhoods through the games he helped create.

[@BlastOffer]

he made our childhood and boosted gaming industries to whatever it is now... without him we wouldnt be so far... it makes me so emotional

[@johnathanvargas803]

Rodrigo Escobar The only other person whose death hit me as hard was probably Robin Williams.

[@BingBangPoe]

I felt like this when Iwata and Robin Williams passed away.

[@enoXiwame]

Me too...

[@sunsets1n639]

WHO PUT A BOWL OF ONIONS IN HERE :'{

[@ShinyStarriNite]

Maybe it was Squidward because he got tired of having them somehow appear under his nose...

[@Alex-ji6ob]

*Yellow fish crying* *random bowl of onions appear* Yellow fish: HEY!

[@Guy10169]

You're mother.

[@sunsets1n639]

Yo mama oo you got me gud d00d

[@Guy10169]

All I said it was pretty much your mother. How can I get mad over this?

[@Mr-Moron]

Any game: Has any type of trouble Iwata: I’m bouta save this man’s whole career.

[@CWYES]

Truly wholesome

[@matthewisguy7336]

Story of my life

[@korigami123]

15:02 "Videogames are meant to be one thing: fun. Fun for everyone." Dangit, it's too early in the day for me to be crying like this.

[@danballe]

I ve been tracking Onions all this afternoon, I got here from a comment off Yoshi Island OST

[@blackbird7781]

@Ornate Orator libtarded? The heck does that mean in this context? And a super childish comment dontcha think?

[@MurakamiTenshi]

Activision Blizzard needs to take note ....

[@xandercalimaderthemander1084]

Yes he was right there not for insults or being mean their only for one thing: fun

[@scypio8191]

@@blackbird7781 * don'tcha

[@restinpeas1284]

It wasn't until he died that I learned how much he did, how much he went out of his way to make sure players got the best experience when playing Hal Lab or Nintendo games. I heard that every person that's ever met him knew him for his kind smile and friendly personality, even when he was at the head of Nintendo, he'd still take the time to talk to people and listen to them. So humble, so kind, and an impressively talented man, Satoru Iwata was a living legend. I wish I'd known, I wish I'd had the pleasure of meeting him. He was the type of person every gamer would hope for to be behind their favorite games, and the perfect head of any company. He cared about the products so much that he would get directly involved whenever he was needed. Best of all, he knew what he was. On his business card, he was a corporate president. In his mind, a game developer. But in his heart, he was a gamer. We miss you, Iwata. I only wish I'd known sooner how much you've done for us.

[@jtnicholson3483]

your not the only one who barely knew about him until his passing...but we will all miss him

[@donkeykong75m]

Thats why we support his legacy by gaming.

[@AtlasPrimeV]

Nuff said my brothers in gaming arms.Nuff said....

[@Zythria]

If I can ever get to japan, I shall find myself to his resting place. I may not meet him in person, but I hope to meet him, maybe play some Kirby's Dream land next to such a legend of a gamer. Gamers world wide, wept for this loss.

[@AtlasPrimeV]

that we did

[@zdog3293]

The video forgot to mention. Just hours after the announcement of Iwata's death, a rainbow shone over Nintendo of Japan's headquarters and was dubbed, "The Rainbow Road to Heaven"

[@somenerdwad1289]

I swear I will explode to tears any moment now.

[@melon4735]

This is especially awkward when you realize rainbows are a sign of misfortune and even death in Japanese mythology.

[@KARKATELCESARENVIADODESA-pv4yd]

i can't take it anymore

[@diegoantoniorosariopalomin4977]

Melon Man its even more fitting then

[@CTR_SimonMK7]

I remember when they said that, I bursted into tears that day thinking, fearwell Iwata, may you have the best afterlife of them all. still crying while writing.

[@Wilburgur]

16:48 do not watch from this point unless u wanna cry

[@ruff_crane]

Should have read this sooner cause I look like a bitch right now.

[@jackmyowl]

Good Bye, Mr. Iwata. You have changed the world as we know it.

[@Akitoscorpio1]

Oh yeah I did

[@zhengwenyu1587]

I was warned, and yet I was unprepared

[@zanon__]

Yep. Right in the feels

[@TiStardust]

Yuji Naka clearly has a great respect for him. “Even the sky in Kyoto cried that day.” Man...

[@NFSBeast2365]

Wow 😯

[@MatthewCobalt]

Here lies a leader, a programmer, but most importantly... a gamer... (Its been over a year yet we all still feel the lose of a great man. Rest in peace, Iwata.)

[@Bad616]

Right in the feels

[@marcellocalbesi]

If he only got to see how successful the Switch is right now

[@novastar3990]

He’s watching is from Heaven.

[@setsers1]

Mr. Charmander amen

[@sternenschauer]

He is, I'm sure

[@granolatimes7185]

He knows. I have no doubt he kept Nintendo strong through the dark years so it could come back strong

[@yeahoh2222]

Mr. Charmander *cries*

[@zhongxina175]

"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* (1959-2015)

[@icedcool]

Even 4chan sent him a get well soon card. A man who could turn the most vile place on earth positive. Truly, someone we could all aspire to be like.

[@theramendutchman]

4chan has some very different communities on fastly different boards. While some boards, like /v/ and /b/ are pretty vile pretty much the entire time, the same can't be said for /jp/ or /fit/ if you ask me. Far from it, actually. And even within those boards the communities change from time to time, likely because of the anonymous nature of 4chan. People often make it out for a vile place, and yes some boards are just that most of the time, but please don't forgo the rest of the boards and the rest of the time?

[@BoozeAholic]

4chan /v/ generally loves Nintendo though, and always have. They generally hate anything Playstation or Sony though.

[@mythosinfinite6736]

Iced: 4chan is the most vile place on Earth Anon on 4chan: I stuck my dick in a fish, will I die?

[@broccolinyu911]

I'd say Reddit and Tumblr have taken those titles.

[@ImmaLittlePip]

Nah most vile place on earth is reset era and of course woke Twitter

[@MrBKainX]

Did you know? “Above all, video games are meant to just be one thing: Fun for everyone.”

[@RushRin98]

Sadly, people dont get that. It ticks me off when people say, "you're not a real gamer because you are a Nintendo Fanboy". Well, here are things wrong with this. 1 Nintendo makes games so when you play Nintendo games, and any games normally, you are a gamer. No arguing. 2 He was a Ps4 fanboy, so that really tells you all you need to know.

[@Kytseo]

Which makes it kinda funny, since it's because of Nintendo that Sony got into the gaming industry (the Playstation was originally meant to be a SNES disc drive, after all).

[@jackofalltrades6129]

+NinLucas Games REBOOT 3) It's thanks to Nintendo's actions that gaming in the west still existed after the Crash of 83 as well as the Sony Playstation's existed. It was born out of Nintendo's soured deal between them and Sony and helped create competitors.

[@jackofalltrades6129]

+DarklordKyo Exactly. Most average gamers are kind of thick, refusing to learn their history.

[@LiveLXStudios]

True. Problem with Nintendo is that they try to restrict their definition of fun to a pretty small band of the potential fun games can bring.

[@shadowg3]

I'm a programmer and I admire this man, I want to be like him

[@user-su1gs2ky9p]

Jessie Estrada try the usual stuff, python, c++, javascript, etc they're all basically the same

[@shadowg3]

C++ is hard, but it's the best language to start, most of the languages are based on c++

[@Corrderio]

Agreed. This is the drive I need to get myself back out there studying programming. Need to sharpen C# then maybe look into C++

[@notamage131]

@Franko XG Citation needed? What makes you think that?

[@Corrderio]

It really depends on what you want to do. For general programming Java/C# are good starter languages. For web development, HTML5/Javascript. For game development that's a bit of a tough one. I'd suggest Python/C# for Game Maker Studio/Unity then maybe go into C++ which is the commercial standard for games.

[@willirepublic5139]

Satoru, Please, listen to me. Do you remember the console you helped develop while the WiiU failed? People blamed you for it, didn't they? Forget it all. That system you worked, the Nintendo NX, turned into one of the most successful consoles. Everyone loves it. Able to switch between a console and handheld, it reached to both casual and core audiences. Does that remind you of your major success? The Switch is a rejuvenation of the Wii, and that really shows how influential you are. You've touched so many hearts, built so many memories, given so many jobs, helped millions. You have the right to be proud: of yourself and the others at Nintendo. Thank you. Thank you so, do much.

[@Joltz9]

sniff... frickin beautiful

[@thebrowncow441]

If only he could hear this...if only we could tell him this... if only he ate a 1-up

[@hatsunemiku-fu8jg]

gayest comment ever

[@kpd618]

hahahaha screw you

[@tylertimko3352]

Wii and switch are the so far the highest points in Nintendo’s history, and both have stellar first party titles!

[@aoife-oh9si]

“was i a good game developer?” ... “no...” “you were the best”

[@chrisrichfield8906]

If Iwata was still alive he would have fixed pokemon go in like a week.

[@nabidisla.5086]

*1 Day

[@bethmoth4244]

oh, jeez what if that's showing how much everyone depends on him..

[@diegoantoniorosariopalomin4977]

bethmoth pokemon go wasnt developed by nintendo , so no. ; however i am sure he would have gone to niantic and rewrite the battle system anywhay

[@wahfullz]

neither was pokemon...

[@yi_hou3092]

Chris Richfield under an hour

[@HotaruMitsuki101]

God...I'd watch a movie about his life...

[@yasserhajbi4534]

that's really a very good idea

[@Ryboflavin]

Mitsuki Horenake That's actually a brilliant idea.

[@plasticbutler]

If Hollywood does it, it'll be whitewashed to the extreme.

[@Technicity]

+

[@superbowser641]

Gaming Historian did it

[@cleaningdetergents]

Its been 3 years. R.I.P Iwata

[@refthegeneric]

Insert Name Here and still i cry over it he will never be forgotten

[@ericahrendt5625]

Same here

[@ThePFRG]

almost 4 now

[@jackmyowl]

@@refthegeneric I agree I watch this video at least once a month!

[@Josh_ua]

Such an important person for gaming and specifically a lot of the games I myself am passionate about today. Rest in peace.

[@ghettofridge]

"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." Mr. Iwata was too good for this world. How I wish the game industry could have more people like him, or at least those to follow in his example.

[@TeamTeddy666]

also, right after iwata died, a rainbow shined over Nintendo of Japan HQ, and was named the Rainbow Road to Heaven. :)

[@DeLisi.]

ok. your comment just hit me in the feels.

[@TeamTeddy666]

:)

[@ImAFatNerd90]

And he drove it perfectly.

[@fabian6514.cr3]

Galaxy :p really?

[@dankpikmingodwashere4158]

really that is amzing

[@z39836]

what surprised me is that this video had dislikes

[@IbrAhMath]

Kirby awesome Rayman cool there will always be those special ones

[@z39836]

Haru Shaito true

[@Poulpeh]

Kirby awesome Rayman cool Those people were not ready for the feelz i guess

[@robertoromo5606]

Kirby awesome Rayman cool maybe some people fell that this video shouldn't monetized

[@BradRLee]

*sigh* It looks like The PC Master Race is up to their old tricks again. *winks at camera as laugh track plays and generic sitcom theme begins to play as credits roll*

[@HinataChick38]

..Okay, I'll be honest, I didn't expect to cry at this. Mostly because I never knew about the man. All I knew is that he died and people were hurt. But after watching this and hearing about his life and the kind of person he was, it made me really like the guy. And when they reached his death in the video, I actually started crying. I play all kinds of video games from all over the place. Playstation, Xbox, etc. But the majority of my collection is Nintendo. Why? Because it was Nintendo that first got me into gaming. The first console that got me into gaming was the Nintendo GameCube. The game was Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time port for it. Ever since, I started to collect every console they created. Game Boy Color, N64, Wii, DS, 3DS. I never leave home without my 3DS to this day. And to this day I'm trying to get a Switch. So Nintendo means a lot to me. It's my favorite video game company. And to realize what made it so great is because of this man, it makes it, and myself, even sadder that he's gone. RIP Satoru Iwata. You will be missed, and you certainly are. (P.S. I know I'm 3 years late for this, but I still felt like sharing my thoughts)

[@ransu8850]

Nintendo games really felt like home.

[@isakayyik966]

@@ransu8850 yes

[@SugiDev]

I’m 6 years late. Thanks for the read :)

[@coolgirl2044]

I legit felt silly for wanting to cry after watching this video, mainly because prior to his death, I didn't know anything about Iwata. After watching the video and seeing what a genuinely hardworking, intelligent and wholesome individual he was, my god I struggled to keep the tears in. He really was a good man, and even though he's gone, I'm happy to see how much people admire him and how greatly he impacted the world of gaming. R.I.P Mr. Iwata

[@loeaglelo]

I’m also six years late and struggled to not cry at the end of this touching tribute. Beautifully said…Mr. Iwata was an incredible soul whose passion and work defined so much of our lives. Nintendo will always have a special place in my heart & home ❤

[@Mex_Luigi]

couldn't hold back the tears. -Dec 11, 2018

[@Flo_1999]

I'll probably never be able to hold back my tears watching this.

[@MagmaPaint]

There was also an article how after the funeral (or within that timeframe), a rainbow appeared near Nintendo headquarters. Rainbow Road to heaven.

[@henrybrave2972]

SonicDDRFreak STAHP MAH HEART CANT TAKE THIS

[@darthpryce]

SonicDDRFreak It was actually the morning after his death. Nintendo actually showed a picture of it on their Twitter.

[@OtterInsanity]

SonicDDRFreak That was a cool coincidence.

[@60fpsgaming60]

It's not a concidence, it's a miracle because of Iwata

[@OtterInsanity]

60FPS Gaming How so, I had heard that the day before that rainbow they had a rainstorm and from what I learned in school when light travels through water it creates a spectrum of all the colors. Or did I get something wrong?

[@MrCg006]

"Even the sky in kyoto was crying" :(

[@betorockmetal]

I am a Playstation fan and I didn't know how much he did for Nintendo but if this is true, he was a LEGEND. How could there be a person like him in this world? He was incredible.

[@wubbawubba3396]

This is 100% true m8

[@inactive6320]

Very true. True as the sky is a shade of blue at the moment.

[@nintendofan7586]

It’s now been 5 years since iwata has passed away, we’re still missing you and still appreciate all the work you’ve done for Nintendo and us, the fans Hope your resting easy even after all this time :,(

[@toasty4890]

fast forward to 2021 it has been 6 years

[@firewolf950tfwgaming7]

Today in 2022, 7 years have no gone by since his passing.

[@nintendofan7586]

@@firewolf950tfwgaming7 Gone, but never forgotten o7

[@tStevester83]

"Even the sky in Kyoto is crying." Why do you have to do this to me.

[@Bi_scotti_5]

I started crying when Furst said that Iwata cut his own pay... I had never heard about this until now. Such a brilliant, selfless, and thoughtful man who has impacted everyone's life one way or another.

[@Eazyrun]

Watchman5 I forgot about this, and I feel so ashamed! This was the most honorable decision in the video game industry!

[@andy_minep7170]

And he did it twice.

[@travisdurrans8866]

Watchman5 I don't mean to take away from Mr Iwata, but that is actually a common practice in Japan, not something he came up with. However, he still cut his pay above and beyond what any other director would, and refused to fire any employees

[@thebravegallade731]

yeah japanese companies tend to dock pay (mostly from those that can afford to) rather then fire anyone.

[@jadonwallace3799]

Andy_MineP he did it twice? Wow he truly was the greatest employ to work at Nintendo

[@Akiraspin]

Iwata was one of the only CEO's that I not only respected, but admired. A great human being, with a great heart. His name will live on forever. Like a great king who built a great kingdom. The King Arthur of Video Games.

[@larrychilders6599]

Kinda ironic given we now have Bowser in charge

[@LuckyLittleLoki]

I remember the day after he died, crying at my school and nobody understood who I was crying over...I could say his name but everyone just kind of looked at me as if they didn’t recognize his name. Worst. Feeling. Ever.

[@egglord2029]

It always happens when your shcoolmates aren't the same people like you

[@MongoGamer]

i fell like this is more like a documentary than an episode of did you know. i started tearing up now that i understand better his life journey and where he came from.

[@HolySka1991]

Mongo Gamer ha ^ (sarcasm)

[@panda1384]

A lot of newer DYKG-Videos remind me of the LEMMiNO-videos, as their style is pretty alike.

[@legoman1690]

crying. crying right now

[@garivelthecleric]

Iwata helped shape a lot of our childhoods. He's like an uncle we never met, but knew he loved us.

[@waffulsyrup6320]

^(;~;) the feels man...I really miss Iwata

[@Octobie]

You know this dude is awesome , when even 4chan , send a ''get well soon card ''

[@lorymiharu]

This. Truer words were never spoken.

[@jess.coquuskingmoogle97]

The fact he cut his own salary to prevent firing the employees is…I don’t even know how to put it in words, it’s just amazing. Mr Iwata is the most amazing person to ever exist and it was sad to see him go. Rest In Peace Iwata, you truly were a legend

[@saifis]

As an Engineer, if I was told that part about the "it'll take 2 years your way and 6 months if you do it my way" I would just lie down on the floor and show my belly to convey that his dominance has taken over me.

[@skypaladin8127]

Listening to how he first began experimenting with technology made me shiver. Like, he LITERALLY started with NOTHING.

[@TheGachaGourmand]

He is like the Tony Stark of gaming, except Iwata has a sense of honor unlike Tony (the latter is just downright mean and obnoxious). :/

[@commandertaco1762]

Sky Paladin like a light bulb almost all people who burn brightest burn out the fastest :'( iwata was a coding genius and Steve Jobs started in a garage

[@isakayyik966]

@@commandertaco1762 apple is greedy now

[@Untouchaable]

R.I.P. Satoru Iwata

[@jakesmith8941]

He was the man

[@godtails9252]

Intimidation agree

[@godtails9252]

agree

[@johnsummers1659]

You will always be remembered Iwata .

[@miragegaocariomon9342]

He brought so many people happiness. While he made some mistakes with the Wii U, he is the kind of CEO that we need more off in all types of business.

[@spazzyphantasm]

4 years later and it's still water works every time I watch this. The indirect impact this man had on my life still makes it feel like fresh loss any time I revisit this video. He was an architect of joy to the world of gaming.

[@absolutephoenix5312]

"But in my heart, I am a gamer" -The Late Satoru Iwata

[@aidanb4477]

It's been more than a year since his death, yet I still cried at the end.

[@somenerdwad1289]

Same ;-; I miss Iwata so much. Such a shame my parents hate video games.

[@BlockSquad1000]

Iwata is one of my heroes. He will forever be remembered.

[@Hyuutopia16]

I'm still crying.

[@PD624.]

BlockSquad1000 Same here dude😭

[@kalas9000]

Anonymous_X It's so hard not to. The man was (is still) a legend.

[@lulladin8644]

When I was a child, my mom gave us a unique rule in our household. While we still got presents for Christmas, we were allowed ONE gift for Easter. My one gift in one of my Easter baskets was Pokemon Gold, a game I was wanting to play for quite some time. That game was a major part of my childhood, so much so, Newbark Town's music gives me home sickness. But still, at it's core, it was just a game. I tried to treat my Pokemon in game as family, but this was mere an illusion to me that I was aware of. This illusion broke, when I saw not only the region Johto was in the game, but Kanto as well. I saw that the Kanto region had changes, people grew older, and places changed over time. It made me believe as a child, it was more than just a game, and left a major impact on me. Fast forward to 2014, I had joined the military so I could gather experience in computers, physical fitness, and travel. My first real station was in Bremerton Naval Base in Washington in 2015. Right next to base was a ferry where I could travel to Seattle, where I learned Nintendo and Pokemon were nearby. Just as I traveled to Kanto by boat, I still remember playing Pokemon Gold music in my head and on my iPod, as I rode the ferry to Seattle. I had two weekends to visit friends who moved to Washington, and on the final day of my visit, they dropped me off at the ferry to go back to my duties on July 11th, 2015. As I boarded the ferry, I checked facebook, where I learned of Iwata's passing. Quickly, I read of his works I was unaware of, including his work on Pokemon Gold. Kanto's inclusion of the game was his doing. Iwata had directly influenced a major part of my childhood, and even as he passed, influenced my joy in visiting a simple city and friends. I returned to my barracks room, and only then did the tears finally hit me.

[@CristianMartinez-rg9sz]

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[@thefvguy5648]

Why did you do this to me...

[@RuTheSuperJew22]

That was beautiful.

[@thenigerianprincethatkeeps1242]

Whilst I never joined the army or played pokemon gold(yet) I do remember coming home from my holiday in Florida where he died one the day I returned, when i heard the death and learned his achievements I couldn't help but cry too.

[@Thesusoperator]

Well said man.

[@ramiabdalla2661]

It always gets me at the part where he literally cut his salary in half for the good of Nintendo. 🙏

[@BERKAYWOOD]

Thats what humans do.

[@SarignCleric]

He did not just cut his salary for the Wii U. He also cut it when the 3DS was struggling during its first two years.

[@hiimstatic6948]

He single handedly saved a multitude of cult classic games, even companies. Hell, he brought the gaming industry into the eye of the general public and reinvented the way people see video games today. This man was and still is a hero. It's no exaggeration to say that he changed the world.

[@AustinJohnPlays]

Here I am, sitting in Starbucks with my headphones in. Crying like a b*tch during the last 3 minutes. Amazing work. He will be missed by millions, and we can only try to honor him by working hard and striving to give everything we've got toward everything we do.

[@rude___]

Yes

[@jackson5116]

Iwata's vision was that the market would support a hybrid device, it's why he merged the console and handheld development teams. Kimishima only cares about making money- hence why he's continuing to try to support 3DS, instead of focusing more on Switch. If Iwata were still around, the Switch would have sold twice as many, have twice as many games, and would easily be on pace to be the first to sell over 200 million systems!! Under Kimishima it'll be lucky to hit 100 million.

[@joeyfromjoeysuperkoolfoodr2100]

hi love your vids keep it up

[@xdgamermemes7279]

Gosh your so basic....someone give me hug IM CRYING

[@SnowPuff776]

On it I feel u man

[@ShinSHOGO]

I came in expecting feels. And yet somehow I didn't expect the AMOUNT of feels I obtained.

[@itsamemario1772]

I never cried on a video and this video legit made me cry but I don't know how you didn't get the sadness and happiness like the rest of us

[@claytongrange2137]

no, no, I think he's saying he got MORE feels than he was expecting.

[@itsamemario1772]

Another thing that made my heart jump is the fact that Iwata made the idea of pokemon go

[@channelspectator9661]

Nowadays in the gaming industry, people like Mark Cerny, Gabe Newell and Phil Spencer are lapping up all the press and people act like they’re truly great gaming titans who bleed for their games and businesses, but they all PALE in comparison to Satoru Iwata. There will never truly be another developer or CEO like him, he will forever be too amazing for words. Rest in peace, Iwata-san, the gaming industry will truly never be the same without you.

[@kenbuc2]

Every year, around the time of his death, I watch this to remind myself of Mr. Iwata's ambitions and overall type of person he was. RIP Iwata 5 years later...

[@ThePinkRathian]

It hurts whenever I see "Executive Producer - Satoru Iwata" at the end of a credits sequence. Hurts a Hell of a lot more when I don't see it.

[@littenfire3563]

yeah, I think even Twilight Princess has that at some point in the credits

[@Godslayer1975]

maybe you need a life , i bet your some religious freak . the guy at the end did nothing same as most they do amazing at the start and middle then get lazy as it shows with Nintendo as its a joke now days has been for decade at least and NX is already going to be a joke . most analysis because its out so soon and no one but fanboy losers care since no one has a clue what it is . Also Reggie is destroying Nintendo its sad even 3ds has been losing past two years in japan to vita its insane .

[@ThePinkRathian]

HellBringer Iwata had a huge effect on my entertainment for close to 20 years. I think I'm allowed a bit of grievance. If you're just here to piss people off, are you sure you're the one who can lecture about having a life?

[@mike_nelson]

He did nothing? Halving his pay to protect his employee's and working on his death bed with insistence that Pokemon GO was free to play and accessible for everyone? Nintendo fumbled the launch and advertising for the 3DS and Wii U, yes. However, the 3DS turned around exceptionally and has now sold more than the NES despite the free to play readily available market from smartphones. He had a failure in the Wii U (still made a profit on it). Even Steve Jobs made mistakes, Iwata never had the chance to rectify them. 'He got lazy'... seriously? the guy worked up until he died and took minimal leave after his operation. 'you need a life' needs inner reflection.

[@littenfire3563]

HellBringer um.... having respect for the dead/ a man that was part of your childhood through his contributions to your favorite games, has nothing to do with being religious

[@STORMWHITEpro]

I think it was very Respectful to not put the typical "like comment and subscribe" at the end.

[@khairulanam91]

agreed

[@gold4963]

Yes, I agree. It was the right thing to do!

[@oklol496]

I think it was disrespectful to monetize the video

[@the1whoplayz]

Listen to the video, it uses nintendo music. Nintendo claims a video if it has nintendo music in it. That means nintendo placed the ads not dykg.

[@JairusC]

God damn I wish he were here with Sakurai for Ultimate's release.

[@Bozag37]

today marks his birthday happy birthday mr iwata, you will always live in our hearts

[@M64bros]

Happy birthday to the gaming legend himself!

[@user-lt6it4gv2j]

@@M64bros but he died.

[@M64bros]

@@user-lt6it4gv2j yeah I know. 😔

[@user-lt6it4gv2j]

@@M64bros he was a cool director and a gamer. ):

[@M64bros]

@@user-lt6it4gv2j indeed, We will always love them in our hearts and we will never forget him!

[@Jtmissile]

I’m honestly staggered that Sony, Microsoft and even SEGA payed their respects. That’s a prime example of how the “console wars” are not as fierce as people make them out to be

[@buttarain27]

That's only, stupid, low-level common people that seriously think these people are as petty as them, the people in the industry care about profit and numbers they don't hate each other on a personal level, they all respect what each other do.

[@Iskander67]

@@buttarain27 And Now, Nintendo collaborates with Microsoft, and Microsoft collaborates with Sony

[@ayaannazir7737]

@@buttarain27 well, there is Sony and Nintendo's rocky relationship that inevitably caused Sony to create their own console...

[@cyan.6399]

​@@ayaannazir7737 Nooot really? That's not driven by hate. That, once again, is driven by profit. Nintendo paid Sony to create a console based on their ideas. Nintendo ran off to Philips. Sony had the console so they the smartest thing possible: Release it.

[@kpd618]

Theo Jay that's very gay!

[@Revolver20]

Now I know how it feels to cry for a men :'c

[@Revolver20]

*man. My engish is a bit awful.

[@DHTheAlaskan]

Leo Gallardo still better than most of my fellow Americans

[@jk-pk7it]

it's not that bad

[@RushRin98]

Thats your opinion, doesn't need to be stated. In fact, I recommend reposting that comment on VanossGaming's channel, since no one there gives a crap about Nintendo.

[@jk-pk7it]

What are you on about

[@subzero7208]

Screw politicians. Screw Kings and Queens. This is the greatest leader to live. Rest in Glory, Iwata.

[@anomalousboobs]

He only wanted to bring joy to people's lives. The best people go too soon. Meanwhile all these crooked politicians living past 70. RIP Satoru Iwata

[@7256658]

He is a part of Gaming History, not just because of the Great Games that he makes, but because of the Great Man that he is

[@7256658]

I mean he even saved Nintendo's emplyees from being fired cuz of WiiU sales, now that is a Man with a Lion Heart

[@Ghost-Mom]

ikr what kind of CEO does that? He really seemed like a driven man focused on his goal rather than his own success, sacrificing his own time to fix projects because he knew he could. I mean he obviously was brilliant to be able to see things others couldn't and write sophisticated programs, but the fact that he used it selflessly is admirable.

[@TheWolfgabe]

I kinda feel bad for Iwata how in his later years people seemed to be giving him so much shit and insist he be fired and replaced. It's quite sad really the last we really saw of him was apologizing for a game that everyone completely shat on the moment it was announced.

[@kriswilson8034]

I'm a bit out of the loop and wouldn't know what to Google. May I ask what game?

[@TheWolfgabe]

A certain Metroid game that nobody likes

[@wheatzies]

TheWolfgabe Metroid Prime: Federation Force

[@TheWolfgabe]

S'mOreo Bingo

[@rotalsh]

Steve Black what do you think about the Nintendo Switch (NX)?

[@ThatBiohazardGuy]

dude must be a programming GOD. He will be missed ;(

[@Alpha-gk6hd]

REST IN PEACE, it is the 11th july 2019. We miss you Satoru.

[@jamesschuder]

Damn I got really emotional at the end

[@iluVioletLink]

he did so much for the gaming industry....

[@DirtyDan71327]

Same I held it together then he said he passed away and I was like Nooooo! and still teary. ):

[@jamesschuder]

a flame joke A true Legend

[@jamesschuder]

Bilbo Swagins Same

[@Chris.Batchelor]

James Schuder "IM NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING"

[@G47Rush]

Its called Did you know Gaming, not Did you know crying...

[@IronBlaze77]

G47Rush That comment is so true.

[@retrocity5217]

Did you know feels

[@BlazingShadowSword]

Did you know that we're going on a feels trip

[@evilbot2099]

“A mom has to like it” and the wii remote was born

[@MikemanPlayz]

Satoru Iwata had a hand in every single pokémon game until gen 6 with X and Y in 2013, which was the time Iwata started having health issues with his bile duct, which sadly took his life in 2015. This was the beginning of the end, and its been downhill all from here. Without Iwata now Gamefreak is operating similarly to their early gen 1 and 2 days, and for those who know how these games are coded, that is nothing short of terrifying.... Pokémon games and in general Nintendo will never be the same without you, Legend ❤

[@a.liguria2698]

If I'm correct, mr. Iwata was heavily involved in the development of the switch too... I think we can say that the newest Nintendo console is also his last legacy.

[@immortalsun]

It’s a shame he died after a poor E3 performance and without ever witnessing the success of the Switch.

[@a.liguria2698]

Dimentive I think that the biggest shame is the fact that he died because of a cancer, and He surely was not a guy who deserved such fate

[@immortalsun]

It’s a shame he died so young too. 😔 He was one of the greatest video game presidents of all time-if not _the_ greatest.

[@Met-one]

+A. Liguria nobody does honestly

[@JacquesSnacques]

He will never have a last legacy. We will all remember all of the joy that he has brought to this world. Rest in peace, Iwata.

[@ottertotter6]

He may have seen the Wii U fail, but if only he saw the success of the Nintendo Switch.

[@_simon.s_]

Thinking about that made me sad. The last thing he saw is the Wii U failing. He never got the chance to see the success of the Nintendo Switch. At least his legacy lives on in Breath of the Wild.

[@KAB00MGaming]

He's probably playing his own switch in heaven.

[@sleepwalk-huh]

@@KAB00MGaming NOOOOO! I'M ALREADY CRYING TOO MUCH

[@Koops2245]

If anyone has seen Nintendo recover from hardship, it's Iwata. In his final days I bet he could see the stars aligning for Pokemon GO, and the Nintendo SWITCH. The gloves were off: he went down fighting by leading these powerhouse projects.

[@MrTuri93]

Every time I think about Iwata, what he stood for, his philosophies, his work ethics and what a gentle soul he was. It gives me great sadness to think about that he is gone...

[@TehCaucasianAsian]

Every so often I come back to watch this again, and every time I tear up.

[@Ebbylina]

I still remember the day clearly, staying up late at night I was on my way to bed. I decided to check /v/ one more time before I went to bed and was greeted with an official nintendo document stating his passing. That night was not met with sleep, but crying.

[@kazzfuchsia1073]

Ebby I saw that on a KZbin video in my trip to Peru, I thought it was fake or a troll. I didn't want to believe it. I'm crying.

[@lopezg8475]

I was watching a stream when news broke on the stream by fans that he had died

[@bartymatrix7]

Someone needs to make a movie of this man.

[@alexdarby2318]

A Documentary on National Geographic!

[@ShadedGlowstoneBRO]

"Satoru Iwata: A Living Legend"

[@Skippygamer1]

That wouldn't be a bad Idea!......Though you got to wonder who would be perfect to protray the man ya know?

[@Yaeven]

I'm sure it will happen. There's plenty of gaming documentaries nowadays and the rate is bound to increase over time. A documentary about a man as influential as him is only a matter of time.

[@manuel8887]

Except he's dead, genius.

[@akirayama1534]

God I wish Iwata could see what the Nintendo Switch is. He’s be so proud.

[@steefthegamer3287]

"Satoru" Don't worry, look what has become of ur efforts. Look how successful the switch is and how much joy it has brought to so many people. It's okay. You can rest now. We love you for everything you did. And for your positive smile all the way through. Even at Nintendo's lowest. It's okay Iwata. You can rest easy now. It's okay. We'll meet again.

[@ovosile16]

I've come back to watch this every year since Iwata has died. RIP Iwata, you will not be forgotten.

[@Daviloss]

Same I watched it like 5 times now. I didnt know who he was until he died. And it was that moment when I realized the man who brought so much joy to my life has died. I will always remember him.

[@TheXenogias]

Never forgotten. Always in our hearts.

[@PatBarrilado]

He didn't want you to remember... He wanted you to understand. :(

[@daviddavila8816]

@@Daviloss same :'(, if you want, try playing this song from paper mario thousand year door. "Sadness and Happiness"

[@Daviloss]

Sir Destruction Smiles and Tears of Earthbound is my personal Iwata theme. Its more tears than smiles though :/

[@firstbones]

dude the earthbound music hit so hard. not fair at all.

[@foolishwizard4541]

I found it worse that he said "That even the sky in Kyoto is crying" and then immediately followed it with Smiles and Tears.

[@foolishwizard4541]

Oh yeah and then somebody said to check out the staff roll theme from OOT. Now it's like a monsoon, only on my face, directly from my eyes.

[@TheBrazilRules]

What about the credits from Starfox Zero?

[@foolishwizard4541]

TheBrazilRules Ehh I guess but cmon. Have you ever heard the staff role theme from oot?

[@TheBrazilRules]

You mean the credits song?

[@blackbeanstew7645]

Remember know one truly dies until hes forgotten. He will never die for his legacy he left is one of the biggest in the gaming industry.

[@INeverWanted2010]

This man is legendary. Gaming wouldn't have been the same without him.

[@blade8800]

Lol ok lets not get carried away now

[@mikuisoshi539]

Jackseptic eye It is true tho

[@No-onesgayformoleman]

Jackseptic eye He contributed A lot in the early days when gaming was born. I know you kids don't see it now because all you see today is *Wii U struggling Nintendo*, but a lot of the games you love today pull inspiration from what this man did in the early days food for thought

[@seveneyes77]

+Jackseptic eye lol did you even watched the video?

[@xAssassin24]

It's a jacksepctieye fan, likely a kid that doesn't know anything

[@waffulsyrup6320]

I miss Iwata a ton, the end of the video nearly made me cry honestly. I can't help but shed a tear whenever I finish a Nintendo game and see his name in the credits, especially after I finished Earthbound. Rest in Peace Iwata, we all love you and miss you, thankyou for your innovations, creativity, and ideas which will last forever in our hearts ;~;

[@arianagrandebayo]

Me too holy shit, I didn't expect that. I literally could've cried if I didn't hold it back. :'( RIP Iwata

[@dragerv4118]

. WereWaffle I feel the tears coming as well

[@pabscoello]

. WereWaffle the small nod to him in the credits of starfox zero are Particularly feels charged

[@cyruscyberdogcyroi8178]

Smiles and tears T_T

[@hauntologyy]

Well shit, the first time i watched this video i went in not knowing who this man was at all, only his name. I didn’t know he died or what he had done for the gaming industry, I watched as i kept thinking this is a great man and i hope he still works for the gaming industry for the years to come. The moment i was informed by this video that he passed away killed me, I had just built up a whole lot of respect for a great man only to find he had passed. This hurt me as a gamer and as a human, this man put hours and days into work on holidays and when he was sick only because he wanted to. Rest in peace Mr Iwata, you were pretty good.

[@egglord2029]

Same here I only knew he's name

[@meheecan123]

It's been 3 years since Satoru Iwata passed away 😔 R.I.P Mr Iwata you may have gone but you'll never be forgotten in our gaming hearts 😢😢😢

[@enseventealp]

Its amazing to see just how amazing Satoru Iwata was. No doubt along with Miyamoto are the epitome of what Nintendo are. RIP Iwata-san.

[@ChadWWolfe]

As far as game development goes, he isn't passed his prime, but you wouldn't know.

[@ChadWWolfe]

***** How is developing a game under a successful, long missed, IP obsession? He was being practical with that game. His one goal was to make a game that people had long missed, as well as make a game that took full advantage of what the Wii U had to offer. That's his job. If you seriously think that responsibility correlates to mental disorders, I don't think you're old enough to even be discussing this topic. As far as the Mario games go, they've improved over the years. He's contributed a lot to the studies of game development, and the way a dev can interact and teach their player's. But again, you wouldn't know.

[@ChadWWolfe]

***** The flaw in that is the simple fact that every Mario title has been good. Unique? No. But good. Every Legend of Zelda game is phenomenal, and loved by almost all that play it. If you're seriously going to argue the quality of Mario and Zelda games, there's really no reason to be sitting here talking to me about game development. Star Fox Zero may not have been good, but the problem with your logic is that Mario and Zelda games don't all (if at all) take much advantage of a system's gimmick, so much as simply be a great Mario game. I can't think of a single game Miyamoto has made that hasn't been critically acclaimed, aside from that game specifically. So, I'll just let statistics do the talking for me. Go ahead and argue whether you like the games or not. But your opinion on a specific game doesn't determine someone's worthiness as a game developer. You have opinions. You're completely entitled to have them. But you don't know SHIT about game development. So, GTFO. Also, don't call me "kiddo". You don't even know the games that Miyamoto has made. Clear indication of your age, dumb ass.

[@styxwickorfrost811]

I have to say that Miyamoto is showing signs of falling off. That said, he's still got it. I just hope the weight of expectation on him won't end up being too much.

[@ChadWWolfe]

I'm just going to leave my second post as a final reply. But seriously, you know nothing about what you're talking about.

[@synthdott7954]

Who else cried within the first minute and gotten chills from his quote?

[@megaj12]

hashtagSHREKT HA jokes on you! I cried at the last 4 minutes

[@synthdott7954]

jay o crap

[@funkdude34]

Yup

[@Hot18Shot]

Can’t believe it’s almost been exactly five years since his passing. I have so many thanks to give to this man for my childhood and my love for video gaming, and I’m saddened that I wouldn’t be able to do that. RIP Mr. Iwata

[@skepticaltile]

I should really stop coming back to this video expecting not to cry. He was amazing and responsible for a lot of great things in my childhood. I hope he's still smiling, wherever he may be.

[@reviewglitchfest]

Guys hold me i'm about to cry ;-;

[@squidsofty8507]

Ok

[@timorousspecter738]

*slaps you like a pinata

[@BubbledDEV]

*holds*

[@ethanmatthews8044]

Losing iwata felt like losing a family member, it hurts even now. I wish he was alive to see Nintendo's new found success.

[@BigLord]

Here for my annual watching. RIP Mr Iwata, we will never forget you.

[@Hawaiipt69]

I come to mourn every so often. Almost like visiting a grave.

[@wren9713]

It’s been 2 years. I wish Iwata could see the success of the Switch.

[@brosuke_7390]

not gonna lie this made me cry...Nintendo games were the first games i ever played

[@brosuke_7390]

Hideika yeah ive been playing Playstation games lately but i still love Nintendo

[@keenbeanmachine7214]

Goddammit, no matter where I go, I can't get away from Jojo, there has to be at least one person in the comments with a Jojo profile pic

[@cleaningdetergents]

josuke best jojo true. My first console was a Nintendo console

[@joelaugustestudios]

josuke best jojo same

[@SIlentZedrikMusic]

Me 2

[@sugarfree_]

I'm a novice programmer and I've been getting better lately. I hope that I can one day be as great as Iwata.

[@Zabs_Mcgee]

you wont

[@LolliPopGirlMeow]

+Zabs McGee he can try don't ruin his dreams

[@Zabs_Mcgee]

LolliPopGirlMeow i will

[@nekusakuraba4000]

You're not a novice, if you spend the time to do something and you strive to do it, you are it. You are a programmer.

[@Zabs_Mcgee]

gettin tired of the this FUCKING CIRCLE JERK in this thread. No more responses. This thread is DEAD

[@wooble6222]

I love how even Sony and Microsoft payed their respects to Iwata, showing how much of an impact he had in the world of Gaming

[@nintendoplaystationandxbox1088]

Yeah same

[@TheSmartOjus]

Anyone else come here from the Sakurai video? I'm watching this video again after I had watched it back in 2015. How times likes to go by man... I shed so many tears watching this, he did so much for the industry, and his spirit is still seen today not only in Nintendo but gaming as a whole. I miss the guy so much. :'(

[@MiauMichigan]

This is my favourite video so far. It made me cry :(

[@alexsilva28]

Same here. I expect more videos like this one from DYKG of other gaming legends

[@ShannonCasul]

Yeah I was in tears by the end of it as well.

[@legodawg2001]

The music really added as well. Mother 2 and classic Pokémon music gave me MASSIVE nostalgia chills, and when Smiles and Tears came around, I Just. Broke. Down. Thank you Mr. Iwata, even a year later.

[@lTheShieldl]

I cried in the beginning and end of the video. There was so much I didn't know about Iwata. He saved/contributed to so many of my favorite games. What a real hero to gamers everywhere.

[@ragepoweredgamer]

I didn't think I would cry from wanting to know more about someone who was part of games I love. I didn't realize that I was going to cry because he WAS the games I love. Without this man, I fear how Nintendo games will go. They lost their single best person, who may have had THE biggest impact on gaming as we know it, period.

[@ragepoweredgamer]

***** I'm simply stating that many GOOD ideas they had came from him, and he promoted Miyamoto, who made my favorite games of all time. Perhaps I exaggerated a little, but Nintendo already screwed up a TON in the last decade, I think this just hurts them more.

[@xnatsukashii5874]

I can't believe I'm only just now taking the time to learn about Mr.Iwata, this man handcrafted my entire childhood and influenced my life in such a big way. This truly is where men cried...

[@stereoraediova1273]

Still cried watching this and it's 2018. Iwata will forever be missed and never forgotten.

[@DubbleBubbly]

There needs to be a movie about him. Like what a great guy.

[@DubbleBubbly]

NOT WHITEWASHED THOUGH

[@magicalshark8021]

Sara Goss They made a movie for Steve Jobs so why not?

[@deadchannel9850]

Yeah they should make a film of iwata.

[@MegAmi24]

Just... don’t make me cry in the theater...

[@ajtriforcegamerofhyrule8538]

Satoru Iwata day