I remember the day he passed.
After coming home from a pretty good dinner at Logan's Steakhouse (when they were still around from where I live), I got on YouTube (on my original N3DS) and in one of my recommended, I saw a video from Ekita, but the thumbnail was black. All I saw was just part of the title: "Nintendo's President Satoru Iwata...." and after I clicked on it and saw the rest of the title, I was confused, pissed off, and sadden all at the same time.
I couldn't even pick up a controller, let alone play a game for two full weeks and became very depressed after hearing news like that.
Keep in mind that back in the Wii U and N3DS era, I became a fan of Nintendo and was re-introduced to the company and their games, thanks to my dad getting me an original red N3DS from 2011 and I've been a fan ever since and I was rooting for the success of the Wii U because of how much fun I had on that console and I never owned one, until my friends got me one unexpectedly during Christmas of 2017. I really wanted one WHILE it was still on the market, but that I rather not talk about.
My experiences with Nintendo in the past was really nothing too crazy. I had a great time growing up with the Super NES, but really after my first oldest brother got us a GameCube, and later an original Wii, I kinda didn't really care about the company aside from the DS Lite, which I spent a lot of time on, before getting a N3DS.
The Wii U and N3DS generation still holds a special place in my heart, despite the issues that Nintendo had, during that time. From my first time experiencing a true social media related platform like Miiverse and all the cool folks I met on that platform (that I wish I can still talk to) to seeing Nintendo Directs, Nintendo honestly gave me a reason to be a fan of them, during that era.
All because of the N3DS, then later the Wii U. Two systems that Mr. Iwata-san not only had a helping hand in making, but two systems that single-handley re-introduced me into a world of imagination and creativity, so much so that I want to make my own games, someday.
That generation was far from being the best for a lot of folks, but it was good enough for me to want to support the company.
Thank You, Iwata-San and Rest Easy, Man.
I really wish I could've met you, face-to-face though.
Stuff like this makes me glad that I don't currently own a Switch. The eShop was actually one of my personal favorite things from both the Wii U and N3DS line of systems. The Switch has great games, both physical and digital, but this is just ridiculous.
You don't say?!
I really hate it when you got folks that act like a particular game announcement is so huge and they say all this stuff to get folks hyped up for it, only for them to either ask questions or just be flat out disappointed by said announcement.
I always keep my expectations low for anything related to Sega announcements, so I'm not extremely disappointed by this, but I mean Sega come on. Who really asked for this?
I hope they do more Museum related game collections on Switch.
Seriously, they literally have a history of great classics.
Some of which I wish would get the modern treatment and more love nowadays.
Glad, I wasn't planning on buying something this week from the Wii U or N3DS eShop. When it comes to my game systems, recently my internet connections for most of them have been really stupid for some bizarre reason and I don't know why.
I think I'm probably the only one who really cares about this or anything good related to the Wii U...and I'm perfectly okay with that. No joke! I freaking love this console!
I'm getting tired of all this nonsense. These games just need to need come out already, so we can put all this garbage behind us and move on. Crying out loud, they're just games. Don't like them, don't buy them. You really want their attention, don't buy the games, but since this is Pokemon, that's going to be hard to do.
Honestly, they should've just had FF7 be the one get the physical treatment on Switch since the history of the game was pretty crazy, even nowadays.
Planned for a Nintendo system originally, then Sony jumped in with their original PlayStation and we all know the rest.
By far, one of the best Japanese game developers, out there.
I love the work they put into the Mega Man games that they help develop for Capcom and especially the games that are obviously inspired by the Blue Bomber.
Aww, that's both sweet and creative.
This actually reminds, back in the Wii U days when someone used the first Super Mario Maker game and made a level to propose to his girlfriend.
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Re: "Inappropriate" Stealth Game Don’t Get Caught Won't Be Coming To Switch After All
@TheFullAndy
Dude, the eShop isn't the only reason why I'm okay not owning a Switch at the moment.
Re: Feature: Remembering Satoru Iwata, Five Years On
I remember the day he passed.
After coming home from a pretty good dinner at Logan's Steakhouse (when they were still around from where I live), I got on YouTube (on my original N3DS) and in one of my recommended, I saw a video from Ekita, but the thumbnail was black. All I saw was just part of the title: "Nintendo's President Satoru Iwata...." and after I clicked on it and saw the rest of the title, I was confused, pissed off, and sadden all at the same time.
I couldn't even pick up a controller, let alone play a game for two full weeks and became very depressed after hearing news like that.
Keep in mind that back in the Wii U and N3DS era, I became a fan of Nintendo and was re-introduced to the company and their games, thanks to my dad getting me an original red N3DS from 2011 and I've been a fan ever since and I was rooting for the success of the Wii U because of how much fun I had on that console and I never owned one, until my friends got me one unexpectedly during Christmas of 2017. I really wanted one WHILE it was still on the market, but that I rather not talk about.
My experiences with Nintendo in the past was really nothing too crazy. I had a great time growing up with the Super NES, but really after my first oldest brother got us a GameCube, and later an original Wii, I kinda didn't really care about the company aside from the DS Lite, which I spent a lot of time on, before getting a N3DS.
The Wii U and N3DS generation still holds a special place in my heart, despite the issues that Nintendo had, during that time. From my first time experiencing a true social media related platform like Miiverse and all the cool folks I met on that platform (that I wish I can still talk to) to seeing Nintendo Directs, Nintendo honestly gave me a reason to be a fan of them, during that era.
All because of the N3DS, then later the Wii U. Two systems that Mr. Iwata-san not only had a helping hand in making, but two systems that single-handley re-introduced me into a world of imagination and creativity, so much so that I want to make my own games, someday.
That generation was far from being the best for a lot of folks, but it was good enough for me to want to support the company.
Thank You, Iwata-San and Rest Easy, Man.
I really wish I could've met you, face-to-face though.
Re: Has Nintendo's eShop Quality Control Hit A New Low With "Inappropriate" Stealth Game?
Stuff like this makes me glad that I don't currently own a Switch.
The eShop was actually one of my personal favorite things from both the Wii U and N3DS line of systems.
The Switch has great games, both physical and digital, but this is just ridiculous.
Re: No, Seriously, The Wii And Wii U Are Getting Physical Versions Of Shakedown: Hawaii This Year
Sweet!
Glad it all worked out for him!
Re: Sega's Game Gear Micro Might Not Be The "Revolutionary" Scoop Famitsu Has Been Teasing
You don't say?!
I really hate it when you got folks that act like a particular game announcement is so huge and they say all this stuff to get folks hyped up for it, only for them to either ask questions or just be flat out disappointed by said announcement.
I always keep my expectations low for anything related to Sega announcements, so I'm not extremely disappointed by this, but I mean Sega come on. Who really asked for this?
Re: Bandai Namco Announces The Namcot Collection For Nintendo Switch
I hope they do more Museum related game collections on Switch.
Seriously, they literally have a history of great classics.
Some of which I wish would get the modern treatment and more love nowadays.
Re: Yikes, Nintendo Network Services And eShop Are Currently Down Across Switch, Wii U And 3DS
Glad, I wasn't planning on buying something this week from the Wii U or N3DS eShop. When it comes to my game systems, recently my internet connections for most of them have been really stupid for some bizarre reason and I don't know why.
Re: Nintendo's Request To Dismiss Joy-Con Drift Lawsuit Gets Rejected
This is a problem that just needs to go away.
There's a reason why I'm perfectly okay with just waiting on getting a Switch or Switch Lite for myself.
Re: Random: The Wii U Is Getting Two New Physical Releases This Year
I think I'm probably the only one who really cares about this or anything good related to the Wii U...and I'm perfectly okay with that. No joke! I freaking love this console!
Re: Soapbox: Attacking Pokémon Creator Game Freak Isn't Cool, But Biting Back Isn't The Answer
I'm getting tired of all this nonsense.
These games just need to need come out already, so we can put all this garbage behind us and move on.
Crying out loud, they're just games. Don't like them, don't buy them.
You really want their attention, don't buy the games, but since this is Pokemon, that's going to be hard to do.
Re: You Might Want To Put The Brakes On Nintendo's Black Friday Switch + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle
@QueenKittenWrite I'm not going to get used to it
Re: You Might Want To Put The Brakes On Nintendo's Black Friday Switch + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle
I wasn't sold on it either way. Mainly because the game is included as a digital-only game with this bundle.
Re: Final Fantasy VII And VIII Remastered Are Coming To Switch In One Physical Pack
Honestly, they should've just had FF7 be the one get the physical treatment on Switch since the history of the game was pretty crazy, even nowadays.
Planned for a Nintendo system originally, then Sony jumped in with their original PlayStation and we all know the rest.
Re: Feature: Inti Creates On Mega Man, Working With Nintendo And Staying True To Its Japanese Roots
By far, one of the best Japanese game developers, out there.
I love the work they put into the Mega Man games that they help develop for Capcom and especially the games that are obviously inspired by the Blue Bomber.
Re: Video: Watch As A Father Uses Super Mario Maker 2 To Reveal Baby's Gender
Aww, that's both sweet and creative.
This actually reminds, back in the Wii U days when someone used the first Super Mario Maker game and made a level to propose to his girlfriend.