Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Is Skipping E3 Again This Year

I'm okay with this. Iwata is probably continuing to work with DeNA.

Does it really matter WHO shows up? Iwata doesn't have a briefcase full of games only he's allowed to present, so it makes no difference whether he's attending or not.

He doesn't look in good health so he probably shouldn't be flying around the world.

Hopefully his health is improving and this is only overly cautious doctors, or things behind the scenes that need his attention

Hoping his health is a lot better than last year. Anyways, I'm sure E3 will still be good.

Great. I like Iwata, but the E3 should be about GAMES, not people.

@OlicityBlows

He has dropped a lot of weight and looks rather unhealthy. I Wouldn't be surprised if he is still sick.

Nintendo better finish making that "Quality of Life" device before it's too late for Iwata-san.

Too bad, but I remember his health wasn't that well and he's been doing alot of work and also doing nintendo directs, so even if he's not there, we will hopefully see him in some way, probably the e3 nintendo direct video.

Perhaps Iwata doesn't travel so well anymore, too bad. His presence on the continent will be missed. Looking forward to his transmitted presence!

Oh well....maybe we'll get another epic animation/clip of him again like last year. lol

I need a gangsta shoop of that pic

"Me 'n mah boys gonna mess you up"

@Gerbwmu We can never be overly cautious. Only not cautious enough.

Iwata better watch himself during the Digital Event.

The Reggienator remembers and he's out for blood.

Obviously that "business" that he needs to attend to is playing Xenoblade Chronicles X while laughing at the west

@link422007 There is nothing truer.

Oh god, brace yourselves for the wild conspiracies and hate.

Thankfully this website and our community here is pretty good overall and I'd like to join those who wish good health to Mr. Iwata and his family if that's what keeps him from E3 again this year.

I do wonder why he isn't showing up but it must be pretty important if he is unable to attend E3 again this year. On a side note hopefully there is still another cool martial arts fight in the digital event like there was last year because that was pretty awesome.

I'll be pleasing and understanding during the whole thing.

I'll be pleasing and understanding during the whole thing.

I'm sure travel isn't the best thing for his health and his doctors advised against it.

I love Iwata as president of Nintendo. He is such a shrewd businessman, but you can tell he genuinely enjoys bringing fun to all of the fans. Can't wait for E3!

Honestly, I feel like it's time Nintendo starts introducing younger people to be the face of the company. I love Iwata, Reggie, and Miyamoto, but they're starting to become dinosaurs and I don't feel it's the best thing any longer to have these important business men doubling as Nintendo PR.

Of course, maybe I'm just jealous because I want to be the fresh young face of Nintendo...

"Please Understand, I'm getting my body ready so I can beat Reggie again at the Digital Event this year." -The reason why I believe Iwata won't show up.

Its okay, mister Iwata! Hopefully you feature in a very cool E3 video again, like last year!

Miyamoto is the only one that matters anyways. Reggie is cool too.

Good! I'll know where to find Miyamoto if he eff's up Starfox! Mwhahahaha!!

Not too bothered. Nintendo's E3 last year was amazing despite his absence.

Whether or not Iwata is attending E3 or not I am sure we Nintendo fans will have a blast anyway . Of course you never know what Skype and the Nintendo Treehouse Event can do if Nintendo decides to show Iwata there.

As long I get some kind of Zelda information even if it isn't Zelda U, I am happy ^^.

I wouldn't mind if he didn't show up for any future E3s... or if, perhaps, he just stepped down... One can only dream. Still, I do hope he is in good health and if not, I wish a speedy, healthful recovery for him. It's not Iwata's personality — I just don't like him as a businessman. Well, okay: I think he SUCKS as a businessman and is the opposite of what 21st century Nintendo needs. But he's still human and I hope all is well.

All games aside, While Mr Iwata is in his hometown during E3 the need to get the theme park plans are as important as the games.

I'm sure he'll show up in the Digital Event, and it wasn't as if last year was a disaster without his presence.

@DarthNocturnal In the nintendo directs, he often used to say that when a game was Delayed/Gonna take a while to make or come out, ETC.

Please understand.

I hope his health is improving, And he's okay. Though it may not effect E3 to much, it's still sad to here that.

@cookiex Iwata better show up in the Digital Event!

I like Iwata-san; hopefully he's in a video presentation at least.

I hope he is doing ok health wise.

With Nintendo not doing a live stage presentation, it really doesn't matter if he's there or not. What would he do if he were there anyway?

@WaveBoy Agreed.

It sounds like he has important business to attend to, possibly with investors.

I guess I can live without Iwata at the event, but it would be nice to see the president at least in the Digital Event video.

Now, this year's new Triforce should be Miyamoto, Reggie and Bill Trinen.

Why do Asians always go for the "Health issues as an excuse to skip out on something"? Mangakas do this crap all the time and leave fans twisting in the wind (Im talking to YOU Hunter X Hunter, proven that he was just being lazy) This would get you fired in America, so tired of the excuses, the real reason he doesnt want to be there is he is gonna get GRILLED about Zelda U and other things that he has been quiet about such as the NX and the progress Amiibo stock and of other announced titles, possibly more about the whole "Quality of Life" platform.