"He slashed his own salary rather than lay off employees" That type of honor and kindness is rare in this corperate world that only views workers as cogs in a machine: the world is a darker place without him.
There was a quote in an article during an investors meeting saying that it would hurt employee morale if we talked about laying off workers. You would not get the passion 100% put into a game because they wouls be worried about their job.
Particularly companies like EA and Activision. They lay people off even if the stock prices go up so they can get a bigger bonus. Iwata took responsibility because he was the company leader, which is anathema to all other CEOs.
It's sad that this is such a rare, almost taboo thing for corporate executives to even consider. They'd still make tons of money and be wealthy and well-off even with their salaries cut in half, or even to a quarter, or even to 1/10000th in some cases. They could still live well and keep employees, instead they'd rather screw over the little guys and keep as much for themselves as possible. I respect Iwata so much that he never let corporate greed corrupt him or make him forget that he's a gamer. He's unique in that way because he was never looking to climb the corporate ladder, he was promoted simply because people respected and admired him. He was never in it to get rich, he did it because he wanted to make games fun for everyone.
Not only that, but also how much Yamaguchi knew about the industry. The fact that he knew that the best person to lead a videogame company is someone with experience in videogame development tells you a lot
Satoru Iwata: company loss money, didnt want to layoff employees, take a pay cut by himself instead. Blizzard: this years profit is good. layoff half their employees
@@getulioprates not just neo liberalism, but neo conservativism as well. Basically, the idea that people are expendable, but that a CEO that barely works is far more important. Blame shareholders. From what I heard, there were plenty of people who mocked Iwata for taking a pay cut. They thought he should have just fired people, instead of taking the blame. But he was right that if he did that, it would have demoralized those who looked up to him. Hence why most game companies have such poor working attitudes.
"On my business card, I am a corporate president, in my mind I am a game developer, in my heart I am a gamer" Damn that quote hits the feels, Nintendo was so lucky to have this guy as their President.
@Walther Penne not really a code....he was basically saying that he was passionate about what he was doing can you say the same thing about your employment status?
When I saw Iwata’s name appear in the end credits of the Mario movie, my heart stopped and I just remembered he’s no longer here. Rest in peace Satoru Iwata.
I've always admired Iwata's courage and kindness. When I heard his death I was heartbroken. He's what I try to be. Faithful when times seem bad, a really great leader, and a great friend.
I've heard very few things about him. And those few things got me curious about this man and what he did for the company. An amazing and exemplar story of a man who gave his life and soul for the things he cared for. A man which determination and passion managed to save a gaming company from near death. While sacrificing half of his salary just to keep people from losing their jobs and probably savingcountless of families. A man with a dream. To expand the concept of gaming, making games accessible to everyone. And doing it the right way it's supposed to be done, with dedication and effort. So you're not the only one.
For a japanese company's CEO, he was most bizarre, in a good way. When you think about Japan's work culture, he stands out even more. Thanks for everything, Mr. Iwata.
Not trying to say he wasn't amazing, but saving all those games and delivering way before deadline indicates that he had a really strong work ethic, in line with traditional Japanese culture. So, work culture wise, I don't think he stands out. When it comes to his big heart, "stand out" is an understatement, he's exemplary!
@@paulallen579 What strikes me is how much that stern old Nintendo CEO saw in him, despite them appearing to be so incredibly different. I mean outside of their work ethic, it feels like they couldn't be more different.
@@paulallen579 I think hes referring to his personality and leadership ways. He wasnt an old stubborn Japanese businessman who doesnt listen to anyone but himself. He encouraged employees input and opinions.
Just that fact that he was so social with the fans is weird (in a good way) Her really did understand that community Sure he had some mistakes..with the Wii-U’s name being one of the biggest ones He was still smart and we have Pokemon Go, Breath of the wild and the Switch itself to prove it But fucking hell I cry every time knowing he didn’t see that he did the right thing and put the company back on it’s feet.. fuck man :(
I'm sad that Satoru Iwata never got to see the success that the Switch achieved. Gah! I always start crying towards the end of these videos about Iwata-san!
The switch really did make his dream come true. When I worked at Target recently, I became used to the fact that adults would buy switch games not just for kids but themselves.
That’s true, I can say the same. The only death that made me felt more sad than Mr. Iwata, was my father’s. How can I fell like this by someone that I don’t even know? I wish I could thank him for all that he did.
Honestly. Gold/Silver, best pkmn games ever made. The Remakes even further underlined that point. They should just remake it full 3D a third time, with all additions that HG/SS had and this would be the perfect game. (They could add all the pkmn from up to 2019 and that'd be ok)
LordColdGames I watched this today. And it made me cry. I would hope iwata would be happy with the way the company was going. I toke it for granted before but I miss seeing him at directs I miss his fun demeanor.
Nintendo Switch dominated December 2018 sales, with Smash leading the charge... Shades of Iwata once again. Maybe that was him visiting us from beyond.
My God... Until I watched this video, I had no idea how influential he was, how inspiring he was, how...special, he was. We truly lost someone special. RIP Mr. Iwata. Thank you for all you've done.
That quote from Itoi was beautiful. He really did sum it up. We're all sad. Heck just seeing his name in the credits of my two favourite games as a special thanks brings me to tears, but we'll never forget him, and in that way, I think we're truly meeting.
@Lucas Lucas That's cold man . Technically, everyone that works for a corporation according to you is a "greedy ***hole" I hear lots of awesome things about him. Why do you think he's bad?
@Lucas Lucas Yeah, there are videos on Nintendo but the nice thing about Nintendo unlike EA, they did like 50 awesome things after! I don't think many of the things Nintendo did new and like I said before, every corporation has done crappy things.
Ok, you two (@Lucas Lucas and @blake bishop) the kindergarten is over and you can go home now. But in all seriousness: What the fuck is wrong with you Lucas Lucas?! This video was to honour the life and achievements of Satoru Iwata and then people like you come here to just spit on his grave for no reason. Would you like if someone comes to your grave, laughs at you and says "Man am I glad that this idiot is dead"? I guess not. People like you are the reason for me, to lose all faith in humanity.
Tomorrow marks 1 year since the death of Mr. Iwata May he rest in peace. Thank you for everything, Mr. Iwata. Thank you for making my childhood better.
+SUG THE DARK CLONE OF GUS I was born exactly 35 years after John F. Kennedy was assassinated. When my birthday comes around, History Channel begins spewing JFK related specials.
I love that Yamauchi worked so hard to maneuver Iwata-san into becoming his successor. It's clear that he recognized Iwata's enormous talent right away and knew the company would outlive him if he put a man like Iwata in charge.
Yeah, it’s so weird that a man like Yamauchi who was known for being blunt and cynical would find such a charming, sensitive, and humble man as Iwata to be his successor. They seem so different. It’s like talent was the only thing that mattered to Yamauchi.
@@paulallen579 well he knew the company is changing and video games are the next gen entertainment and he doesn't know the market, when he saw Iwata's passion, he knew he's the ideal successor he's been looking for. He made Iwata the CEO of Hal Labs to train Iwata and if he's worthy of the position.
I finally found a role model. A man who is committed to his craft and puts all of his passion into his work as well being an exemplary leader. My regret is I only started to think highly of him, after he's gone... :'( Rest In Peace Iwata-san
I'm more sad that I only knew him today I never heard of him in my life I'm really regretting that he deserves my biggest thank yous of all time. Thank you Mr. Satoru Iwata-San
Yup. He only gave, and was ready to rise to his own expectations. Instead of expecting from others, he expected from himself. A commendable life motto really. If only everyone did this...
+Zurachi tbh it was weird recording the narration and not feeling a connection to it and then hearing it played back to me with context and getting super choked up
"When I saw my friends playing that game and having fun , it made me feel proud." This man had a heart of gold . I wish I could personally thank him for being such a large part of my childhood and putting hours of smiles not only on my face but on the faces of my friends and family.
日本語字幕作成者のgeek WAVEです(詳しくは、概要欄に)。動画を楽しんでいただき、ありがとうございます。岩田さんのことを、もっと日本のゲームファンに知ってほしい思いで字幕を作成しました。重ね重ねになりますが、ご覧いただきありがとうございました。 I added Japanese subtitles in this video. Thank you very much for enjoying watching this video with the subtitle.
+Matthew Craig Many execs at Nintendo also took a voluntary 30 to 50% pay cut back in 2013 when the Wii U wasn't doing that good. Contrast that to the US, when times are tough, you slash employee benefits, salaries, and lay them off so that stockholders and higher ups can get bonuses and higher pay.
I've probably commented on this before, but watching this again still hurts. We lost a man that was truly one of a kind. Post-credits in Star Fox Zero, there's a bright sky with the message "This game is dedicated to our wingman who fell in battle." I'll be over here bawling my eyes out if anyone needs me.
why thank yall. and i totally own trashmojo.com i dont do anything with it really and havent done shit with it since i dont even remember but maybe one day it will look nice hahaha.
When I'm parting with a friend, regardless of the circumstances, I find it best to just say: 'See you later. We'll meet again'. After all, we're friends. That's right, nothing unusual about it. I'll see you later. You went on a trip far, far away, even though it was planned for many years from now. You wore your best outfit and said, 'Sorry for the short notice,' though you didn't say it out loud. You always put yourself last, after you'd finish helping everyone else. You were so generous as a friend that this trip might be your very first selfish act... I still can't grasp what has happened. It feels like I could still get a light-hearted email asking me out to lunch at any moment after you made sure lunch wouldn't disrupt my schedule... of course you can invite me out whenever you want! I'll invite you too. So, for now. Let's plan on meeting again! You can call me up whenever you like, and I'll give you a call, too. I still have a lot to talk to you about. And, if I come up with any particularity good ideas, I'll let you know! So, let's meet again. No... I suppose we're already meeting... Right here. Right now. - Shigesato Itoi ...Wow
@MarioMaster 412 I can't stop crying anytime I hear or read that . I owe this man and his leadership so much , gratitude just for the sleep I got while kids were busy gaming. But mostly Kirby's Dreamland , the thing that got my son talking a year or so after, we were told wouldn't ever communicate. His first real words were blue Gameboy Kirby💔
That was beautiful, I learned so much about Iwata; what an incredible man. He has no doubt changed so many lives with what he chose to do in his lifetime, Rest in Peace
My 10 year old has a Wii u, Switch and 3ds and she loves them. I have a snes mini and she is learning to love older titles like super mario world and donkey kong country. Mr Iwata's influence cannot be understated on how we all play video games from the NES to the Switch.
Every now and then, when I am struggling professionally, I come and watch this video. Iwata is an inspiration to work harder with integrity, humility, and overall willing to learn from your past mistakes.
Arab Katib is probbably just a troll. He keeps referring to who he believes in as God, but he says he is muslim. Correct me if i am wrong but dont muslims believe in alla
+dropdead156 yeah I feel the same way...and I guess in a way, it's cause we have something that connects us to him. He helped make the 3DS, so of you have that, if you hold that in your hands, you have a product that Iwata made. If you played Smash Bros Melee, you have something that Iwata helped create. If I remember right, I think he also produced Splatoon. So in a way, Mr. Iwata has been there through the games he helped create.
I love how much effort was put into this video. It's excellent! =) Iwata was a brilliant man, and such an inspiration to me personally. He'll always be greatly missed.
Artsy Omni true, that artwork from that day still make me feel somewhat sad, but with the emotional music from the video it made me as sad as that day the Internet exploded with #RIPIwata
I watch this video over again when I am having bad anxiety and anxiety attacks and it helps me calm down my mind and think of something else. I’ve probably watched this 7 times since it was posted.
And that's what made him so special. People that are just corporate presidents just want games to succeed and make a profit. He was a gamer in his heart and knew, what to do, to make people out there happy with their games.
@Lucas Lucas Not really a nice thing to say about anyone. Even if it's your greatest rival, you shouldn't hope that they suffer. It just reveals what kind of person you are.
The ending was so emotional and I was ready to just sit there for a full minute, but then some ad for "The Voice" cut in and broke the silence. Have you no shame, RUclips?
"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 2005. 1 year ago, I never heard of this man, I never heard of his achievements. I only heard of Nintendo and its line of games. But after watching this video and hearing about what he had done, I cried because of his accomplishments and most importantly, for building my childhood. My first console that I have ever owned in my life was a Nintendo DS Lite. If it wasn't for his decision and his belief, I don't think I would ever heard of Nintendo as it is not a big company back in my home country. I don't think I would ever get into Mario, or Zelda, or some of the great games we all have on the consoles he's responsible for. I currently own a New 3DS XL, Wii U, and Switch, all of his accomplishments before he passed. If it weren't for him, I don't think I would have these consoles right now and build up my gaming life. So thank you so much Mr. Iwata, even though I never met you, you are now my inspiration to be a leader. a friend to others, and a visionary. I would like to borrow your quote to use for my team. EDH8900
God bless the soul of Satoru Iwata, alongside fellow giants Shigeru Miyamoto, Gunpei Yoki, etc. he not only made Nintendo into the incredible company it is today but forever shaped video games regardless of console
I just have to say thank you Mr. Satoru Iwata for having faith on the Nintendo DS. I grew up playing that handheld and had a lot of great memories with it's games (pokemon, megaman, castlevania etc) . With tears on my eyes posting this comment, thank you Satoru Iwata and of course Nintendo! Great video Gaming Historian!
Holy crap! This video, and his passing will be a decade old by 2025. Since then, the Wii U has long since fizzled out and we’re near the end of the Nintendo Switch’s lifecycle and are about to head into the start of whatever the new Nintendo home console’s going to be. And yet, it still feels like a big shock that Iwata’s not here anymore. That’s how impactful his enthusiasm, intelligence, leadership, and overall legacy was. I hope you are resting well good sir, even after all these years. 🫡❤️🙏
That is so incredible that he cut his own pay before firing works. I can't think of another big company where the CEO would do that. This really made me feel a newfound respect for Iwata.
I believe that in Japan it's a fairly normal thing to do. It's just that in the West CEO's en executives would rather fill their coffers and abandon ship last minute rather than take responsibility and do everything needed.
Yeah, it's an honorable Japanese thing. The CEO of Japan Airlines cut his salary so much that he was actually making less than many of his employees for a while! He ate in the same cafeteria, used public transportation, and had a modest condo/apartment. And like Kalmon salmon said, many American CEO's usually just come in, take an exorbitant amount of money, destroy everything, lay tons of employees off, then go to another company and repeat the process. They don't even bother connecting with anyone or trying to understand the company, they just think it's all about fudging the numbers to try and please the shareholders. There is no passion or compassion! And that's why this made me cry... Some of these Japanese people have so much passion and compassion that the west has really lost over the years! And it's really sad that Iwata died relatively young while many of these scammers live it up and die late in life!
No one does a better job on making a gaming related youtube video than you do. It was a pleasure meeting you in person at that video game expo in Connecticut. I hope you liked that old bowser toy I gave you. :) Thanks again for the awesome content!!!
+dethswurl117 I guess there's more to competition than just their brand recognition or differences. So having companies like Sony and Microsoft paying respects to their competitor is really beyond inspiring for the gaming industry, especially for true dedicated gamers like myself. Now I feel proud of being that kind of gamer. Why? Because like Mr. Iwata, I also have a heart of a gamer and I'm not alone.
+BlueComet001 Actually it's not that surprising. Both have a Wii U at home, the CEO of Sony's Playstation division even owns two Wii U's and both him and Spencer have praised Nintendo several times over the years.
+PIKMINROCK1 I think I never had heard it out loud, only read his speech and even back then it was so moving! Hearing it had an even stronger effect and made me cry immediately. :( But what a beautiful way of not-saying-goodbye to a deceased friend!
+Chaos89P just like what Midna said to Link in Twilight Princess. :_: "See you later" when you miss a very special friend. Someone who goes away, but you want to see them again
Rip iwata. Thank you for all your hard work in the company and sticking through the hard times to provide millions of people with amazing electronic entertainment. You helped make the tools That shaped and impacted our childhoods and generations beyond and we all lost a real one when we lost you. r.i.p iwata
23 years old, I only knew about Mr. Iwata and Nintendo games after he passed away. Even though, this always make me cry. From bottom of my heart, thank you Mr. Iwata. And thanks to make this video.
Definitely. His idea was merging the consoles and handhelds together with a unified OS to save the company from the failures of the Wii U. And it worked. His ideas still live on today. It's just a shame he never got to see how successful his new idea was.
R.I.P Mr. Iwata... the Greatest Man who ever lived... I legit cried.. no other man would've done the things he did, whenever Nintendo made a mistake he would take responsibility and he's done so much for video games, without him things would be very different...
While it is VERY important to be a good person. It is also very important to realize that you will likely never be able to do your dream job. A ton of kids have the same dream as him, and the vast majority won't achieve that dream. There is nothing wrong with that, you can always learn how to develop games on the side, and do it as a hobby. But coding games is extremely difficult.
@@TheSP33DFREAK When a person becomes complacent and accepts whatever they are told they have will be what they always have, that is the moment that possibilities die. Just because someone's dream is unlikely doesn't mean they shouldn't shoot for it, 110%, anyway. It beats the hell out of the alternative... a permanent case of the I-wish-I-would-have's. I always try to encourage everyone to follow what they are truly passionate to achieve. I had to have my index and middle fingers surgically reattached to my left hand, went through 3 years of surgeries and therapy, and I play guitar more proficiently now than I did before the accident, all after I was initially told my fingers would be permanently amputated. It's all about how bad you want it.
I don't see Mr. Iwata as gone. Nobody is truly gone until everyone forgets about them, and I'm sure after many, many years from now, he and his legacy still will not be forgotten.
Regan Lee doesn't matter, an online service is anti consumer and you can't deny this. Iwata was the complete polar opposite of anti consumer yet these greedy people at Nintendo are spitting on his dead grave by adding anti consumer internet subscription which we all know iwata would not have wanted, on top of that they are adding an online subscription on top of the invention created by iwata himself, this wouldn't have been as big of a deal if it were done in a future console but the fact that an online subscription was forced upon iwata's own console is honestly just a huge spit in the face to his legacy. It's honestly disgusting if you think about it.
Regan Lee wow, okay. Nintendo does not give freebies, we literally buy their games and their console. Why was it alright for them to have a free online experience in the wii and wii u era but all of the sudden it's an issue now and we have to pay to play online? To me that seems anti consumer because your locking the ability to play online behind a pay wall, it's a clear no brainer that this is anti consumer. No one should ever have to pay for an online subscription which should Infact be free considering the fact that we buy their games and their consoles. Their is no real need to charge people for an online subscription if you are already profiting from game sales and console sales. To me that is clearly corporate greed.
I used to be the same, but also realized that obviously gaming should be for everyone! There's so many different things you can do with games, so it doesn't make sense to gatekeep what kind of games you have to play in order to be viewed as a gamer.
@@Nolan-xc3yl what? I don't understand what you mean. I think autocorrect or text to speech didn't type that out right. if it's okay could you retype your comment so we can understand?
Used to be addict on MMORPG/ grindy game genres. games like granblue and fgo , until I got a job and my time to play is not enough to grind anymore .. played earthbound and i longed for more nintendo games like harvest moon. Feels so good to play them because i am not forced to play just to catch up with the events but to enjoy it
I just re-watched this today, and there is a very important detail that Iwata deserves even more praise for then you appropriately gave him in this lovely tribute (no knock on you Mr. Caruso, as I've watched this video many times, and only noticed it today). When it came to Iwata's work on Balloon Fight, Earthbound, and the (accurate) comment that he may have been more talented at making the Famicom/NES do what he wants than the people who designed it, his work on the compression algorithm for Pokemon was even more impressive in a way. His talent at programming any 6502-based machine could easily have been just passed off as "well, he had a Commodore PET, so that's what he knows, and the chip wasn't popular in Japan before the Famicom/NES so of course he's uniquely good at programming that CPU! The Game Boy (and GB Color), on the other hand, have a CPU that is similar to the Zilog Z80. It's a custom design by Sharp, but while it's missing some features of the Z80, it's quite similar. Presumably, at least some of the developers on the Pokemon team had experience with the Z80, given how popular it was in Japan. But the person who figured out how to cram the legacy game data into the small cartridge was still Iwata. That blows my mind!
Satoru was really such an impressive, impeccable, and brilliant character. I am still so sad he left us, it's hard to believe he's really gone. I'm so proud to have been a nintendo kid my whole life, I'll always have a special place in my heart for the works of Satoru and all of the outstanding Nintendo employees that made our childhoods awesome.
I took illicit substances while watching this once. I went into a world, where I became friends with Iwata... Brothers. When I came out of the trip, I knew that somehow it was real. I grew up with Iwata's creations, he made me smile, he mad me mad, I had fun. Thank you Mr. Iwata, until we meet again. Thanks Gaming Historian. I've watched this multiple times, it is a true masterpiece, for one hell of a man.
This is one of the best biographical videos I have seen and certainly the best about Mr. Iwata. When I go to Kyoto next year, I will be sure to remember to visit the resting place of not only a man who was not only influential to gaming but also an inspiration to be the best you can in life. Farewell Satoru Iwata. You left too soon.
+Suzakuhelldragon There was a rainbow over Nintendo headquarters that day. :) www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/nintendo/11737283/Satoru-Iwata-Rainbow-road-appears-above-Nintendo-HQ-after-CEOs-death.html
Even though I never knew him personally, I still miss him deeply. I think we all do. This is a role model we all need to live by, and when the time comes, we’ll meet again.
He was a visionary, an inspiration, an engineer and a game developer. But sadly what most people forgot was that he was mortal, Farewell Iwata-san, we'll miss you
honestly what i admired the most about him wasn't really his achievements but instead the amount dedication he had of the fact he made himself accountable for any shortcomings the company had so that it could recover.
Agreed. He wasn't just a great programmer, or leader, first and foremost, he was just a great person. Never shifting blame if anything bad happened, always trying to help out where ever he could. Whent hat guy said "What kind of company president is this?!" All I could think was just "the best kind"
I had drifted away from Nintendo during Iwata’s tenure as president of Nintendo. In fact, the moment he took over, was the moment I had made the switch to the dark side (i.e. Sony). But there was something special during his time at the helm that I didn’t appreciate until after the fact. Steering Nintendo through some of its hardest times; the Gamecube, Wii, and Wii U. He really was a gamer at heart. You could tell that from everything he did at Nintendo. I now realize that, without Iwata, Nintendo would have likely lost what makes it special: making memories for the young and young at heart.
I never grew up with Nintedo and will never have much of a care for their brand. But this video explained to my why Iwata-san is regarded as one of the gaming industry's legends. Now I know, why all-round gamers paid respect when he passed on.
@@erichelfrich3023 Well usually people who have longer times to live get to do more things, tend to look worse as they have more time to do bad, and easily can enact it.
I watch this every year during the time of E3. He won my heart over because he was a beautiful person, a wonderful heart, an amazing person that tried to be genuine which he was, I owe everything to him for my love of video games & Nintendo franchises. What an amazing person. Satoru iwata, i love you & everything about you. 😢 God damnit I miss your brilliance! Thank you for everything.
90% of Hollywood has no idea who this man is. When Jobs passed, all of Los Angeles county owned an iPhone and a Mac Pro, and they were perfectly aware who was the face of Apple. There's your reason.
frozenaorta Exactly, people just don't take Nintendo seriously any more. They think it's just for kids these days. I'm disappointed in the gaming industry and gamers in general.
It just breaks my heart that Iwata couldn't see the success of the Switch and how much joy it brings millions of gamers, he is a true legend whose presence has impacted the industry as well as our lives. Thank you Mr. Iwata, for your passion and hard work which has brought happiness to millions around the world, may you rest in peace.
He'll come back, in another life. I hope I can meet him one day, in another life, in another time. One of the most hardworking, kind men you could meet. Rest in peace, the man I respect the most: Satoru Iwata.
I don't think it doesn't matter what religious it is I feel very sorry for mental health people for what the problems are going through and if that happened to me I WON'T BE A HAPPY PERSON
What a legend. I don’t think I can imagine spending all my time and all my life overworking myself not to get the most money or power, but to help others and myself create the most fun games
Almost 6 years already. I miss you mister Iwata-san. I’m glad I had the opportunity of meeting you and ask you some questions, even though you were in a hurry, you took the time for a fan! Thank you so much, I hope we can meet again someday!
"He slashed his own salary rather than lay off employees"
That type of honor and kindness is rare in this corperate world that only views workers as cogs in a machine: the world is a darker place without him.
"rare"? It's friggin' unique and considered outrageous in our First World.
There was a quote in an article during an investors meeting saying that it would hurt employee morale if we talked about laying off workers. You would not get the passion 100% put into a game because they wouls be worried about their job.
Particularly companies like EA and Activision. They lay people off even if the stock prices go up so they can get a bigger bonus. Iwata took responsibility because he was the company leader, which is anathema to all other CEOs.
It's sad that this is such a rare, almost taboo thing for corporate executives to even consider. They'd still make tons of money and be wealthy and well-off even with their salaries cut in half, or even to a quarter, or even to 1/10000th in some cases. They could still live well and keep employees, instead they'd rather screw over the little guys and keep as much for themselves as possible.
I respect Iwata so much that he never let corporate greed corrupt him or make him forget that he's a gamer. He's unique in that way because he was never looking to climb the corporate ladder, he was promoted simply because people respected and admired him. He was never in it to get rich, he did it because he wanted to make games fun for everyone.
The Japanese are good peeps
Yep cried at the end like everyone else.
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+Nathaniel Bandy I farted.
+Nathaniel Bandy Only slightly, but yes.
The fact that Yamauchi was willing to hand over his family legacy over to Iwata just comes to show how much he trusted and respected him.
Wow Iwata…
Not only that, but also how much Yamaguchi knew about the industry. The fact that he knew that the best person to lead a videogame company is someone with experience in videogame development tells you a lot
Yamaguchi made one hell of a damn good choice I tell you hwat!
Satoru Iwata: company loss money, didnt want to layoff employees, take a pay cut by himself instead.
Blizzard: this years profit is good. layoff half their employees
Neo liberalism VS Honour (Character).
@@getulioprates not just neo liberalism, but neo conservativism as well. Basically, the idea that people are expendable, but that a CEO that barely works is far more important. Blame shareholders. From what I heard, there were plenty of people who mocked Iwata for taking a pay cut. They thought he should have just fired people, instead of taking the blame. But he was right that if he did that, it would have demoralized those who looked up to him. Hence why most game companies have such poor working attitudes.
Blizzard Ceo: yeah this person worked 80 hours a week, give him 100 honor points
@@getulioprates I don't think you can throw an -ism at it. Mass layoffs during boom times are unethical; valuing one's employees is always ethical.
Chinese vs Japanese Values.
"On my business card, I am a corporate president, in my mind I am a game developer, in my heart I am a gamer"
Damn that quote hits the feels, Nintendo was so lucky to have this guy as their President.
@Walther Penne not really a code....he was basically saying that he was passionate about what he was doing can you say the same thing about your employment status?
zeroEDGE29 👍
We were all so lucky!
One of the few mantras that isn't just PR talk. Everything he says is 100% true, objectively.
“He slashed his salary in half”
*Because thats what heroes do*
Only those who wield a master sword would do that.
@@Dowlphin I know right
The Master Sword's too weak for Iwata. He uses his own sword called "The Passion Sword."
Can’t believe it’s been five years since his passing. His legacy in Nintendo shall live on forever.
Whoever replaced Him make Nintendo simply can't tolerate any fangames using it's franchises, among others
@@Masonicon yep
Basically Nintendo is back being the pre-Iwata era Nintendo..it is just so sad..
@@B2099-b2h imagine if I made a splatoon fan game on scratch...
@@Dark-xv9iz and then getting it shut down and get suit for it :D
Nintendo (as a company) sucks
@@B2099-b2h what would make it 10X more fucked up is that I’m 12 as well
When I saw Iwata’s name appear in the end credits of the Mario movie, my heart stopped and I just remembered he’s no longer here. Rest in peace Satoru Iwata.
Didnt know who this man was an hour ago. Now he's my hero.
I've always admired Iwata's courage and kindness. When I heard his death I was heartbroken. He's what I try to be. Faithful when times seem bad, a really great leader, and a great friend.
I told my younger cousins about this man
They are happy that he existed
yup- same here- true hero and legend
I've heard very few things about him.
And those few things got me curious about this man and what he did for the company.
An amazing and exemplar story of a man who gave his life and soul for the things he cared for.
A man which determination and passion managed to save a gaming company from near death.
While sacrificing half of his salary just to keep people from losing their jobs and probably savingcountless of families.
A man with a dream.
To expand the concept of gaming, making games accessible to everyone.
And doing it the right way it's supposed to be done, with dedication and effort.
So you're not the only one.
Be careful who you idolize.
For a japanese company's CEO, he was most bizarre, in a good way. When you think about Japan's work culture, he stands out even more. Thanks for everything, Mr. Iwata.
Not trying to say he wasn't amazing, but saving all those games and delivering way before deadline indicates that he had a really strong work ethic, in line with traditional Japanese culture. So, work culture wise, I don't think he stands out. When it comes to his big heart, "stand out" is an understatement, he's exemplary!
@@paulallen579 What strikes me is how much that stern old Nintendo CEO saw in him, despite them appearing to be so incredibly different.
I mean outside of their work ethic, it feels like they couldn't be more different.
@@paulallen579 I think hes referring to his personality and leadership ways. He wasnt an old stubborn Japanese businessman who doesnt listen to anyone but himself. He encouraged employees input and opinions.
Iwata: *_Does something no one else has done_*
Employee: Sir, you’re mad!
Iwata: No, I’m Satoru Iwata.
Just that fact that he was so social with the fans is weird (in a good way)
Her really did understand that community
Sure he had some mistakes..with the Wii-U’s name being one of the biggest ones
He was still smart and we have Pokemon Go, Breath of the wild and the Switch itself to prove it
But fucking hell I cry every time knowing he didn’t see that he did the right thing and put the company back on it’s feet..
fuck man :(
I'm sad that Satoru Iwata never got to see the success that the Switch achieved.
Gah! I always start crying towards the end of these videos about Iwata-san!
Megan Rowell Me too..
He will be proud in Heaven...
I got to see him in person at e3 2009, he will always be remembered.
The switch really did make his dream come true. When I worked at Target recently, I became used to the fact that adults would buy switch games not just for kids but themselves.
Is Switch a success? It sold, it also has a library of mainly WiiU titles. Nintendo feels so lost right now
Every year on July 11, you'll find me here, honoring a man that I never knew yet impacted my life on a deep spiritual level
That’s true, I can say the same. The only death that made me felt more sad than Mr. Iwata, was my father’s. How can I fell like this by someone that I don’t even know? I wish I could thank him for all that he did.
Yeah I hadn't even appreciated what he had done until I was older.
Bro :c
man you forgot ?
Iwata is and will forever be my #1 hero❤️❤️❤️!
So Iwata's the reason Kanto is available in Gold and Silver...
I'm at a loss for words. Amazing.
Same reaction right here, it's because of him that gsc had 16 not 8 gyms and that was only a tiny small insignificant accomplishment for him
Honestly. Gold/Silver, best pkmn games ever made. The Remakes even further underlined that point.
They should just remake it full 3D a third time, with all additions that HG/SS had and this would be the perfect game.
(They could add all the pkmn from up to 2019 and that'd be ok)
It'd be pretty cool if they made a HD remake of Gold/Silver and there's a NPC who battles you in the GameFreak HQ who's named after Iwata.
@@leapoffaith21 That would be epic af, ngl
@@diarykeeper the only thing about HGSS that disappointed me was the lack of Sevii Islands. That would've been so cool to revisit.
It's almost been two years. He would of been so happy to see the success of the Switch.
LordColdGames I watched this today. And it made me cry. I would hope iwata would be happy with the way the company was going. I toke it for granted before but I miss seeing him at directs I miss his fun demeanor.
Nintendo Switch dominated December 2018 sales, with Smash leading the charge... Shades of Iwata once again. Maybe that was him visiting us from beyond.
except he said online should be and stay free, which is not anymore, he wouldn't be happy he knew it would hurt more than anything!
@@PotatoToon he saw that what's happening now is why he said no to paid online subscription services.
... he does
My God... Until I watched this video, I had no idea how influential he was, how inspiring he was, how...special, he was. We truly lost someone special. RIP Mr. Iwata. Thank you for all you've done.
"Videogames are meant to be just one thing...... fun..... fun for everyone....." that phrase made me cry.
Valve first quote is the same: Making game for fun. Nowsaday, they don't make game anymore
Video games are so lifeless now. Iwata was the heart and soul of Nintendo. Its definitely not the same anymore.
@@oslenamartinez8673I disagree with that notion.people who say that only look at the "big budget AAA" titles.
That quote from Itoi was beautiful. He really did sum it up. We're all sad. Heck just seeing his name in the credits of my two favourite games as a special thanks brings me to tears, but we'll never forget him, and in that way, I think we're truly meeting.
I was choking back the tears throughout the whole thing, but in the end, that tribute quote destroyed me.
It's sad to think that we won't be seeing his name at the end of any more games. 😔
@Lucas Lucas That's cold man . Technically, everyone that works for a corporation according to you is a "greedy ***hole" I hear lots of awesome things about him. Why do you think he's bad?
@Lucas Lucas Yeah, there are videos on Nintendo but the nice thing about Nintendo unlike EA, they did like 50 awesome things after! I don't think many of the things Nintendo did new and like I said before, every corporation has done crappy things.
Ok, you two (@Lucas Lucas and @blake bishop) the kindergarten is over and you can go home now.
But in all seriousness: What the fuck is wrong with you Lucas Lucas?!
This video was to honour the life and achievements of Satoru Iwata and then people like you come here to just spit on his grave for no reason.
Would you like if someone comes to your grave, laughs at you and says "Man am I glad that this idiot is dead"? I guess not. People like you are the reason for me, to lose all faith in humanity.
Tomorrow marks 1 year since the death of Mr. Iwata
May he rest in peace.
Thank you for everything, Mr. Iwata.
Thank you for making my childhood better.
that stinks. my birthday was yesterday, so he died just after my birthday
Rest in Peace...
+SUG THE DARK CLONE OF GUS I was born exactly 35 years after John F. Kennedy was assassinated. When my birthday comes around, History Channel begins spewing JFK related specials.
Indeed he change my life, if it wasn't for Nintendo I wouldn't have been a gamer back in the early 90s
PlayStation changed your life stop lying....Nintendo is for kiddies
"Confidence with out any basis. Youth is a beautiful thing!"
Satoru Iwata
I love that Yamauchi worked so hard to maneuver Iwata-san into becoming his successor. It's clear that he recognized Iwata's enormous talent right away and knew the company would outlive him if he put a man like Iwata in charge.
Yeah, it’s so weird that a man like Yamauchi who was known for being blunt and cynical would find such a charming, sensitive, and humble man as Iwata to be his successor. They seem so different. It’s like talent was the only thing that mattered to Yamauchi.
@@paulallen579 well he knew the company is changing and video games are the next gen entertainment and he doesn't know the market, when he saw Iwata's passion, he knew he's the ideal successor he's been looking for. He made Iwata the CEO of Hal Labs to train Iwata and if he's worthy of the position.
That's because Yamauchi was man enough to know his limit. He loved his company, but knew it will be in much better hands with Satoru Iwata.
@@LTCloud9 it takes a lot of courage to say, I know I'm NOT the man for the job. and hand your family's legacy to someone else.
I finally found a role model. A man who is committed to his craft and puts all of his passion into his work as well being an exemplary leader. My regret is I only started to think highly of him, after he's gone... :'( Rest In Peace Iwata-san
Hey, it's never too late
Me too. I first knew him last year. I regretted not knowing him when he was alive.
I never really knew him but I respect him so much
I'm more sad that I only knew him today I never heard of him in my life I'm really regretting that he deserves my biggest thank yous of all time. Thank you Mr. Satoru Iwata-San
He was literally an amateur professional.
What the actual... The man cut his salary in HALF!?!? This man is an actual legend.
LessThanLogic if only our government had that kind of heart
I have never seen a boss anywhere doing the same. He was something else
Yup. He only gave, and was ready to rise to his own expectations.
Instead of expecting from others, he expected from himself.
A commendable life motto really. If only everyone did this...
Activision did that as well....... oh wait. They fried 800 people
He actually cut in half twice. Another time following the Wii U's failure.
Nothing like starting a day off by having the heartstrings tugged at. This is really good.
I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING
+Zurachi I'm crying, You're CRYING TOO
+Jonathan Rae Estrada EVERYBODY'S CRYING! I'M CRYING! (sobs)
It's raining.
+Zurachi ;_;
+Zurachi tbh it was weird recording the narration and not feeling a connection to it
and then hearing it played back to me with context and getting super choked up
Itoi's statement after Iwata passed away always makes me cry. My family and I say "see you later" instead of "goodbye" too.
Thank you, Satoru Iwata. I hope someday that we play the games you've made up there.
RIP Satoru Iwata
God bless you
+Pandaboy doeseverything You too
I think you should see tom bob blender's goodbye
Arab Katib Look, I'm a Muslim and it is Haram to insult people, so I'm guessing you might not be a Muslim, just a troll
Satoru Iwata will always be a legend.
"Even the skies in Kyoto are crying" -Yuji Naka
I wasn't as ready for this as I thought I was.
+JsdMaNintendo Me neither. Shedding tears all over again.
+JsdMaNintendo i liek dis cuz i cri every tiem
+JsdMaNintendo Same here ... crying my eye's out right now ... Gone, but never forgotten!
+JsdMaNintendo Same here, im crying like a baby.
+JsdMaNintendo me neither :-/ god damnit..
"When I saw my friends playing that game and having fun , it made me feel proud." This man had a heart of gold . I wish I could personally thank him for being such a large part of my childhood and putting hours of smiles not only on my face but on the faces of my friends and family.
@@They_drew_first_blood wtf... Respect the man
@@They_drew_first_blood CHILL BRO
Who keeps cutting these onions in front of me?
lol
makes me feel better
+Pepsi Man Vegetable-ninjas :)
😭
I'm making a lasagna....for one.
+Pepsi Man it's impossible for me to hear about this man without getting all teary-eyed. Rest well, good sir.
動画製作者様と字幕製作者様へ
日本語字幕を付けてくださり、ありがとうございます。心より感謝申し上げます。
Thank you for attaching Japanese subtitles. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
日本語字幕作成者のgeek WAVEです(詳しくは、概要欄に)。動画を楽しんでいただき、ありがとうございます。岩田さんのことを、もっと日本のゲームファンに知ってほしい思いで字幕を作成しました。重ね重ねになりますが、ご覧いただきありがとうございました。
I added Japanese subtitles in this video. Thank you very much for enjoying watching this video with the subtitle.
チャンネル登録ありがとうございます！今後とも、よろしくお願い致します！
Thank you for subscribing my channel!
Iwata taking a paycut to avoid layoffs is why he'll always be a real hero in my mind.
+Walther Penne Kay.
+Walther Penne Yeah. He came back to the company that ousted him 12 years earlier
+Matthew Craig Many execs at Nintendo also took a voluntary 30 to 50% pay cut back in 2013 when the Wii U wasn't doing that good. Contrast that to the US, when times are tough, you slash employee benefits, salaries, and lay them off so that stockholders and higher ups can get bonuses and higher pay.
i always thought he was just a figure...but damn, he was amazing.
+Daniel Derpamphilis He was more than amazing. He was a legend, a hero, a savior, and as of now, an eternal God.
I've probably commented on this before, but watching this again still hurts. We lost a man that was truly one of a kind.
Post-credits in Star Fox Zero, there's a bright sky with the message "This game is dedicated to our wingman who fell in battle."
I'll be over here bawling my eyes out if anyone needs me.
Hello new comment!
Man same here, couldn't have said it better myself.
Hell the success of smash ultimate
Ok
I am getting a wii-u and Star Fox Zero
I'll be right with you... :'
What and absolute roller coaster and a wonderful tribute to a legend. cheers dude, that was beautiful
I like your name. :^)
TrashMojo.com
why thank yall. and i totally own trashmojo.com
i dont do anything with it really and havent done shit with it since i dont even remember but maybe one day it will look nice hahaha.
+Jean Paul Vella That's the point I think
+TrashMojo Have to agree
R.I.P. Satoru Iwata a true legend
When I'm parting with a friend, regardless of the circumstances, I find it best to just say: 'See you later. We'll meet again'. After all, we're friends. That's right, nothing unusual about it. I'll see you later.
You went on a trip far, far away, even though it was planned for many years from now. You wore your best outfit and said, 'Sorry for the short notice,' though you didn't say it out loud. You always put yourself last, after you'd finish helping everyone else. You were so generous as a friend that this trip might be your very first selfish act...
I still can't grasp what has happened. It feels like I could still get a light-hearted email asking me out to lunch at any moment after you made sure lunch wouldn't disrupt my schedule... of course you can invite me out whenever you want! I'll invite you too.
So, for now. Let's plan on meeting again! You can call me up whenever you like, and I'll give you a call, too. I still have a lot to talk to you about. And, if I come up with any particularity good ideas, I'll let you know! So, let's meet again. No... I suppose we're already meeting... Right here. Right now.
- Shigesato Itoi
...Wow
That was heartbreaking
@MarioMaster 412 I can't stop crying anytime I hear or read that . I owe this man and his leadership so much , gratitude just for the sleep I got while kids were busy gaming. But mostly Kirby's Dreamland , the thing that got my son talking a year or so after, we were told wouldn't ever communicate. His first real words were blue Gameboy Kirby💔
It's a wonderful quote... The guy he got to read the quote in the video though, maybe that didn't age so well...
Those words pulled on my heartstrings, very hard.
I want to carry this man's energy and personality through my life.
Dom the Bomb so do i
First love your self then find something you love, never give up and most importantly always smile.
Me too, hehe his story is incredible.
May God (and Iwata) bless you.
His energy and passion is something I've tried to replicate, but I tend to be very pessimistic.
It's a rare thing to have such an incredible person in such a position.
+Darien Goheen Amen
Exactly
I only cried everytime
+Darien Goheen if only we could have someone like him for a us president
A person like Iwata could easily change the whole world if we only would have someone like him as a president
Almost 1 year after his death, I still can't believe he passed away.
Nice documentary, man. And thank you, Mr. Iwata.
Yeah
It's been a year!😔
RIP Iwata. See you next life. 😭😭😭
+Walker as of July 11, 2016... Yes
Now it's been 2 years...
Better than history Channel.
+zimbawane Agreed.
+zimbawane true
+zimbawane You mean the channel formally know as the "History Channel".
Yup.
+zimbawane Watch out man, they might try to recruit him and turn this show into a dumpster diving behind a fucking GameStop reality show.
"If the system doesn't work, it's definitely your fault."
Only a programmer can feel the pain of the truth of this sentence.
Can confirm.
That was beautiful, I learned so much about Iwata; what an incredible man. He has no doubt changed so many lives with what he chose to do in his lifetime, Rest in Peace
@Lucas Lucas whats your problem
Lucas Lucas inv
Lucas Lucas Nintendo has been anti consumer lol. Look it up some guy on the internet said so it must be true lol.
Lucas Lucas iwata was so greedy he cut his salary so Nintendo didn't have to fire employees
My 10 year old has a Wii u, Switch and 3ds and she loves them. I have a snes mini and she is learning to love older titles like super mario world and donkey kong country. Mr Iwata's influence cannot be understated on how we all play video games from the NES to the Switch.
Two years later and it's still hard to accept he's gone.
Ezra Wyvern 2 years after this comments I still can’t accept he’s gone.
Five.
John Gregorio 2 months after this comment and it’s still hard to accept he’s gone
Every now and then, when I am struggling professionally, I come and watch this video.
Iwata is an inspiration to work harder with integrity, humility, and overall willing to learn from your past mistakes.
>Lie down
>Try not to cry
>Cry alot
Thank you Iwata
Fuck you Iwata! :3
You are probably burning in Hell. :3
Arab Katib is probbably just a troll. He keeps referring to who he believes in as God, but he says he is muslim. Correct me if i am wrong but dont muslims believe in alla
Yeah! Correct!!
What of it???
Arab Katib I'm Muslim you have to have some respect for such a great man.
Allah means god in arabic its basically the same thing
WHY AM I CRYING ABOUT SOMEONE I NEVER PERSONALLY KNEW? Its because iwata was so good at making everyone feel like his friend
+dropdead156 yeah I feel the same way...and I guess in a way, it's cause we have something that connects us to him. He helped make the 3DS, so of you have that, if you hold that in your hands, you have a product that Iwata made. If you played Smash Bros Melee, you have something that Iwata helped create. If I remember right, I think he also produced Splatoon. So in a way, Mr. Iwata has been there through the games he helped create.
Cringe.
Cringe indeed.
because to a lot of people who grew up with him his death is an all too real reminder that your childhood passed away with him.
+meh Well, fuck you.
I love how much effort was put into this video. It's excellent! =)
Iwata was a brilliant man, and such an inspiration to me personally. He'll always be greatly missed.
I didn't notice if he used any of y'all's artwork. Did he?
Iwata was a man born to make games ;-;
+Chaos89P I don't believe he did. =P There wasn't really any reason to.
Artsy Omni true, that artwork from that day still make me feel somewhat sad, but with the emotional music from the video it made me as sad as that day the Internet exploded with #RIPIwata
Satoru Iwata will always last a legacy for Nintendo.
I watch this video over again when I am having bad anxiety and anxiety attacks and it helps me calm down my mind and think of something else. I’ve probably watched this 7 times since it was posted.
you made me cry again
+Phenix Patton i cried as well....
wait a minute! 2 PEOPLE DISLIKED THIS?! who are these heartless beings?
+Tony Pokeball 4 heartless people
+Phenix Patton i cry again
;-;
+Tony Pokeball playstation fans
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
And I don't doubt any of those for even a second. The man was so incredibly dedicated.
And that's what made him so special. People that are just corporate presidents just want games to succeed and make a profit. He was a gamer in his heart and knew, what to do, to make people out there happy with their games.
@Lucas Lucas
Not really a nice thing to say about anyone. Even if it's your greatest rival, you shouldn't hope that they suffer. It just reveals what kind of person you are.
Lucas Lucas dude seriously, the things you commented about a man who changed millions of lives is just wrong, if anything it shows you being cowardly.
@Lucas Lucas Guess you are just a troll then...
The ending was so emotional and I was ready to just sit there for a full minute, but then some ad for "The Voice" cut in and broke the silence. Have you no shame, RUclips?
+MrHatoi Well I reloaded the page and watched the ending again. Much better.
The Voice sucks,i hate these types of shows,they are Fake most of the Time.
I hope this show die,it deserve it more than other things.
"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 2005.
1 year ago, I never heard of this man, I never heard of his achievements. I only heard of Nintendo and its line of games. But after watching this video and hearing about what he had done, I cried because of his accomplishments and most importantly, for building my childhood. My first console that I have ever owned in my life was a Nintendo DS Lite. If it wasn't for his decision and his belief, I don't think I would ever heard of Nintendo as it is not a big company back in my home country. I don't think I would ever get into Mario, or Zelda, or some of the great games we all have on the consoles he's responsible for.
I currently own a New 3DS XL, Wii U, and Switch, all of his accomplishments before he passed. If it weren't for him, I don't think I would have these consoles right now and build up my gaming life. So thank you so much Mr. Iwata, even though I never met you, you are now my inspiration to be a leader. a friend to others, and a visionary. I would like to borrow your quote to use for my team.
EDH8900
God bless the soul of Satoru Iwata, alongside fellow giants Shigeru Miyamoto, Gunpei Yoki, etc. he not only made Nintendo into the incredible company it is today but forever shaped video games regardless of console
I just have to say thank you Mr. Satoru Iwata for having faith on the Nintendo DS. I grew up playing that handheld and had a lot of great memories with it's games (pokemon, megaman, castlevania etc) . With tears on my eyes posting this comment, thank you Satoru Iwata and of course Nintendo!
Great video Gaming Historian!
We All Did
Im 10 And Im still Crying Inside and Outside
Fucking Onions
Yes the DS and 3DS have such amazing game libraries. Gaming would be a dimmer place without them.
GBA aswell. This man got everything right. Wonder how Nintendo is doing without his ideas..
I cried when Satoru Iwata died. He's 4 years older than me.
@redditis4niggerfagz or maybe he was born 4 years before iwata died??? I don't know
@friggy he could be
Holy crap! This video, and his passing will be a decade old by 2025.
Since then, the Wii U has long since fizzled out and we’re near the end of the Nintendo Switch’s lifecycle and are about to head into the start of whatever the new Nintendo home console’s going to be. And yet, it still feels like a big shock that Iwata’s not here anymore. That’s how impactful his enthusiasm, intelligence, leadership, and overall legacy was.
I hope you are resting well good sir, even after all these years. 🫡❤️🙏
That is so incredible that he cut his own pay before firing works. I can't think of another big company where the CEO would do that. This really made me feel a newfound respect for Iwata.
I believe that in Japan it's a fairly normal thing to do. It's just that in the West CEO's en executives would rather fill their coffers and abandon ship last minute rather than take responsibility and do everything needed.
Yeah, it's an honorable Japanese thing. The CEO of Japan Airlines cut his salary so much that he was actually making less than many of his employees for a while! He ate in the same cafeteria, used public transportation, and had a modest condo/apartment. And like Kalmon salmon said, many American CEO's usually just come in, take an exorbitant amount of money, destroy everything, lay tons of employees off, then go to another company and repeat the process. They don't even bother connecting with anyone or trying to understand the company, they just think it's all about fudging the numbers to try and please the shareholders. There is no passion or compassion! And that's why this made me cry... Some of these Japanese people have so much passion and compassion that the west has really lost over the years! And it's really sad that Iwata died relatively young while many of these scammers live it up and die late in life!
No one does a better job on making a gaming related youtube video than you do. It was a pleasure meeting you in person at that video game expo in Connecticut. I hope you liked that old bowser toy I gave you. :) Thanks again for the awesome content!!!
I nearly cried when Phil Spencer and Sony paid respects to Mr. Iwata; now that's something I've never seen before. Not even a little.
Same I was pretty ok until I saw that. When I did I was so close to tearing up
+dethswurl117
I guess there's more to competition than just their brand recognition or differences. So having companies like Sony and Microsoft paying respects to their competitor is really beyond inspiring for the gaming industry, especially for true dedicated gamers like myself. Now I feel proud of being that kind of gamer. Why? Because like Mr. Iwata, I also have a heart of a gamer and I'm not alone.
+BlueComet001 Yup, that part specifically got me. Something about showing the utmost respect to a competitor that was worthy of that.
+Dade Murphy
I couldn't agree more :)
+BlueComet001 Actually it's not that surprising. Both have a Wii U at home, the CEO of Sony's Playstation division even owns two Wii U's and both him and Spencer have praised Nintendo several times over the years.
It’s been 5 years since we lost this great man.... I miss hearing his voice in Nintendo Directs. I’ll never forget Mr. Satoru Iwata! RIP!
I'm very positive that by the time Satoru Iwata became the CEO of Nintendo, his dad (Hiroshi Iwata) was proud of how his son turned out.
"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" Right in the feels.
Love it.
That Shigesato Itoi speech always makes me tear up
"See you later." It's never good-bye. Remember that.
+PIKMINROCK1 This was the first time I heard it. TEARS.
Iwata is with other members of Nintendo, planning on meeting everyone someday ;-;
+PIKMINROCK1 I think I never had heard it out loud, only read his speech and even back then it was so moving! Hearing it had an even stronger effect and made me cry immediately. :(
But what a beautiful way of not-saying-goodbye to a deceased friend!
+Chaos89P just like what Midna said to Link in Twilight Princess. :_: "See you later" when you miss a very special friend. Someone who goes away, but you want to see them again
Rip iwata. Thank you for all your hard work in the company and sticking through the hard times to provide millions of people with amazing electronic entertainment.
You helped make the tools That shaped and impacted our childhoods and generations beyond and we all lost a real one when we lost you.
r.i.p iwata
agreed!
23 years old, I only knew about Mr. Iwata and Nintendo games after he passed away. Even though, this always make me cry. From bottom of my heart, thank you Mr. Iwata. And thanks to make this video.
Man to go back to being 23.. I’d be much better off now :/
He woud be proud of the Switch doing well
Definitely. His idea was merging the consoles and handhelds together with a unified OS to save the company from the failures of the Wii U. And it worked. His ideas still live on today. It's just a shame he never got to see how successful his new idea was.
The Dream Traveler source?
This man is really a superman,I was always wondering "what makes Nintendo successful?" He was the reason.
*R.I.P Iwata*
Five years. I still miss him.
Me too. I cried when he died. I still get teary-eyed thinking about him.
Remy Taylor I do to
6 years for me :(
💨 i miss him too we are do
Me too
R.I.P Mr. Iwata... the Greatest Man who ever lived... I legit cried.. no other man would've done the things he did, whenever Nintendo made a mistake he would take responsibility and he's done so much for video games, without him things would be very different...
Miles Tang Yeah, Oskar Schindler immediately comes to mind when I think greatest.
let's be real 50% of a shitload is still a shitload
Xavier Roberts amen
My School asked me to do a speech on my role model and of course I chose Iwata . My end line is that I hope to be a game developer just like him.
Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do it, always remember where you come from and how important it is to be a good person! Best wishes! 👍😊
While it is VERY important to be a good person. It is also very important to realize that you will likely never be able to do your dream job. A ton of kids have the same dream as him, and the vast majority won't achieve that dream. There is nothing wrong with that, you can always learn how to develop games on the side, and do it as a hobby. But coding games is extremely difficult.
@@TheSP33DFREAK When a person becomes complacent and accepts whatever they are told they have will be what they always have, that is the moment that possibilities die. Just because someone's dream is unlikely doesn't mean they shouldn't shoot for it, 110%, anyway. It beats the hell out of the alternative... a permanent case of the I-wish-I-would-have's.
I always try to encourage everyone to follow what they are truly passionate to achieve. I had to have my index and middle fingers surgically reattached to my left hand, went through 3 years of surgeries and therapy, and I play guitar more proficiently now than I did before the accident, all after I was initially told my fingers would be permanently amputated. It's all about how bad you want it.
Awesome! Hope to play your games on future Nintendo consoles 👍
Shoot for the stars, you can do it. Never stop believing in yourself
I don't see Mr. Iwata as gone. Nobody is truly gone until everyone forgets about them, and I'm sure after many, many years from now, he and his legacy still will not be forgotten.
yeah. same here.
Lucy Flavidan We all miss him. If it wasn't for him, Pokemon Gold and Silver wouldn't have been as amazing.
MonitaLeaf12 I Will Remember Him For his great LEGACY
MonitaLeaf12 I will remember
Exactly, and this man was truly unforgettable
If Iwata is still alive today, he'll be proud that his invention the Nintendo Switch had become a success.
And he probably would make Nintendo games cheaper instead of $59.99 (Or $79.99CAD)
@@ehrichan6726 also all games on carts because thats how games would be available to everyone no need to download the rest via internet
Regan Lee doesn't matter, an online service is anti consumer and you can't deny this. Iwata was the complete polar opposite of anti consumer yet these greedy people at Nintendo are spitting on his dead grave by adding anti consumer internet subscription which we all know iwata would not have wanted, on top of that they are adding an online subscription on top of the invention created by iwata himself, this wouldn't have been as big of a deal if it were done in a future console but the fact that an online subscription was forced upon iwata's own console is honestly just a huge spit in the face to his legacy. It's honestly disgusting if you think about it.
Regan Lee wow, okay. Nintendo does not give freebies, we literally buy their games and their console. Why was it alright for them to have a free online experience in the wii and wii u era but all of the sudden it's an issue now and we have to pay to play online? To me that seems anti consumer because your locking the ability to play online behind a pay wall, it's a clear no brainer that this is anti consumer. No one should ever have to pay for an online subscription which should Infact be free considering the fact that we buy their games and their consoles. Their is no real need to charge people for an online subscription if you are already profiting from game sales and console sales. To me that is clearly corporate greed.
Regan Lee paying for an online subscription that should have been free from the start "brings people together" may I ask what are you on?
i still cry every time i see this , happy birthday Iwata :(
I used to hate casual gamers. his qoute changed my mind. he's right. video games are supposed to be fun, and for everyone.
I used to be the same, but also realized that obviously gaming should be for everyone! There's so many different things you can do with games, so it doesn't make sense to gatekeep what kind of games you have to play in order to be viewed as a gamer.
if the game is fun lags and you cant play and the casual game doesnt what will you do ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
@@Nolan-xc3yl what? I don't understand what you mean. I think autocorrect or text to speech didn't type that out right. if it's okay could you retype your comment so we can understand?
You gave me hope.
Used to be addict on MMORPG/ grindy game genres. games like granblue and fgo , until I got a job and my time to play is not enough to grind anymore .. played earthbound and i longed for more nintendo games like harvest moon. Feels so good to play them because i am not forced to play just to catch up with the events but to enjoy it
I just re-watched this today, and there is a very important detail that Iwata deserves even more praise for then you appropriately gave him in this lovely tribute (no knock on you Mr. Caruso, as I've watched this video many times, and only noticed it today).
When it came to Iwata's work on Balloon Fight, Earthbound, and the (accurate) comment that he may have been more talented at making the Famicom/NES do what he wants than the people who designed it, his work on the compression algorithm for Pokemon was even more impressive in a way. His talent at programming any 6502-based machine could easily have been just passed off as "well, he had a Commodore PET, so that's what he knows, and the chip wasn't popular in Japan before the Famicom/NES so of course he's uniquely good at programming that CPU! The Game Boy (and GB Color), on the other hand, have a CPU that is similar to the Zilog Z80. It's a custom design by Sharp, but while it's missing some features of the Z80, it's quite similar. Presumably, at least some of the developers on the Pokemon team had experience with the Z80, given how popular it was in Japan. But the person who figured out how to cram the legacy game data into the small cartridge was still Iwata. That blows my mind!
Now Akira Toriyama joins him in the afterlife.
Now he's hanging out with Alex Trebek.
Satoru was really such an impressive, impeccable, and brilliant character. I am still so sad he left us, it's hard to believe he's really gone. I'm so proud to have been a nintendo kid my whole life, I'll always have a special place in my heart for the works of Satoru and all of the outstanding Nintendo employees that made our childhoods awesome.
I took illicit substances while watching this once. I went into a world, where I became friends with Iwata... Brothers. When I came out of the trip, I knew that somehow it was real. I grew up with Iwata's creations, he made me smile, he mad me mad, I had fun. Thank you Mr. Iwata, until we meet again.
Thanks Gaming Historian. I've watched this multiple times, it is a true masterpiece, for one hell of a man.
look at the goodbye from Tom Bob blender
Looks like Mega Man is mega-smashed
"In my heart, I am a gamer."
Me too.
RISE UP GAMERS
@Ash Kitt hummus
@Ash Kitt liberals, obviously. Right after BEN SHAPIRO DESTROYS THEM WITH FACTS AND LOGIC
@Ash Kitt absolute units, those lads
Great job, Norm!
July 11th 2019, there is still a
gap in the gaming industry without Satoru. Rest in peace
We need more charismatic, passionate, and selfless heroes like him in the company again 😔❤️!!
This is one of the best biographical videos I have seen and certainly the best about Mr. Iwata.
When I go to Kyoto next year, I will be sure to remember to visit the resting place of not only a man who was not only influential to gaming but also an inspiration to be the best you can in life.
Farewell Satoru Iwata. You left too soon.
The start of the video I couldn't help but think that with all that rain, the Earth literally weeped when he passed.
+Suzakuhelldragon There was a rainbow over Nintendo headquarters that day. :)
www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/nintendo/11737283/Satoru-Iwata-Rainbow-road-appears-above-Nintendo-HQ-after-CEOs-death.html
+darthlobster the Rainbow Road to heaven :-:
Satoru Iwata: A hero we don't deserve, but a hero we need...
RIP Sensei...
Even though I never knew him personally, I still miss him deeply. I think we all do. This is a role model we all need to live by, and when the time comes, we’ll meet again.
@Kel Rowland You know there are many, many other religions who believe in the afterlife right?
God, can't believe it's been over a year now. Rest in Peace, Mr. Iwata. May your gaming legacy be with us for many more years
He was a visionary, an inspiration, an engineer and a game developer. But sadly what most people forgot was that he was mortal, Farewell Iwata-san, we'll miss you
honestly what i admired the most about him wasn't really his achievements but instead the amount dedication he had of the fact he made himself accountable for any shortcomings the company had so that it could recover.
Agreed. He wasn't just a great programmer, or leader, first and foremost, he was just a great person. Never shifting blame if anything bad happened, always trying to help out where ever he could. Whent hat guy said "What kind of company president is this?!" All I could think was just "the best kind"
I had drifted away from Nintendo during Iwata’s tenure as president of Nintendo. In fact, the moment he took over, was the moment I had made the switch to the dark side (i.e. Sony). But there was something special during his time at the helm that I didn’t appreciate until after the fact. Steering Nintendo through some of its hardest times; the Gamecube, Wii, and Wii U. He really was a gamer at heart. You could tell that from everything he did at Nintendo.
I now realize that, without Iwata, Nintendo would have likely lost what makes it special: making memories for the young and young at heart.
I never grew up with Nintedo and will never have much of a care for their brand. But this video explained to my why Iwata-san is regarded as one of the gaming industry's legends.
Now I know, why all-round gamers paid respect when he passed on.
+Aldrich Allen Barcenas Let me guess, you were primarily a Play Station kid?
I did had a FamiCom back then, but a big chunck of gaming history has been on Sony and PC.
Aldrich Allen Barcenas, same here
Satoru Iwata sacrificed his whole life for games and gamers. He died way too young.
Kevin Masters gamers never dies
It's always the good ones who die young
@@erichelfrich3023 Well usually people who have longer times to live get to do more things, tend to look worse as they have more time to do bad, and easily can enact it.
Thank you for making this and thank you for making all of our games, Mr. Iwata. :')
Well said Fizzy Note, well said.
I watch this every year during the time of E3. He won my heart over because he was a beautiful person, a wonderful heart, an amazing person that tried to be genuine which he was, I owe everything to him for my love of video games & Nintendo franchises. What an amazing person. Satoru iwata, i love you & everything about you. 😢 God damnit I miss your brilliance! Thank you for everything.
we've had two Steve Jobs movies and no movies for this guy arguably someone with a bigger impact...
iwata did the same thing Steve jobs did anyways.
revolutionized something and made it for everyone.
Not 2. I have seen 3 Steve Jobs movies.
90% of Hollywood has no idea who this man is. When Jobs passed, all of Los Angeles county owned an iPhone and a Mac Pro, and they were perfectly aware who was the face of Apple. There's your reason.
he died 2 years ago
frozenaorta Exactly, people just don't take Nintendo seriously any more. They think it's just for kids these days. I'm disappointed in the gaming industry and gamers in general.
It just breaks my heart that Iwata couldn't see the success of the Switch and how much joy it brings millions of gamers, he is a true legend whose presence has impacted the industry as well as our lives. Thank you Mr. Iwata, for your passion and hard work which has brought happiness to millions around the world, may you rest in peace.
Did satori iwata introduces switch?
@SuperMarioGamer 85 whose idea is switch?
He'll come back, in another life. I hope I can meet him one day, in another life, in another time.
One of the most hardworking, kind men you could meet.
Rest in peace, the man I respect the most:
Satoru Iwata.
Can people born again if a person Died
@@Giuseppe1299 In some religions, there is this thing called reincarnation. It's basically where you are born as another person after you die.
@@Shadow404x ok
I don't think it doesn't matter what religious it is
I feel very sorry for mental health people for what the problems are going through and if that happened to me I WON'T BE A HAPPY PERSON
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Rest in peace Iwata-San. Thank you for all that you've accomplished. You'll always be my role model.
There will never be another one like Iwata
+Sean Maguire fuck that bold man
+sanic speed Tell that to Donald Fuck Trump
The Koopa Brothers lol
gabe?
im sure everyone will cry same if he dies without hl3
That is quite correct. Never again will there ever be another like him. :-(
If only he had seen the success of the Nintendo switch. It will be 3 years this year and I still get sad on this video. R.I.P Iwata.
What a legend. I don’t think I can imagine spending all my time and all my life overworking myself not to get the most money or power, but to help others and myself create the most fun games
Almost 6 years already. I miss you mister Iwata-san. I’m glad I had the opportunity of meeting you and ask you some questions, even though you were in a hurry, you took the time for a fan! Thank you so much, I hope we can meet again someday!