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{{quote|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}} |
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'''Satoru Iwata''' (December 6, 1959 - July 11, 2015) (岩田聡) is the fourth president of [[Nintendo]], and the first Nintendo president not related to the previous presidents by blood or marriage. He has done a lot of work with the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] and is responsible for its success. He |
'''Satoru Iwata''' (December 6, 1959 - July 11, 2015) (岩田聡) is the fourth president of [[Nintendo]], and the first Nintendo president not related to the previous presidents by blood or marriage. He has done a lot of work with the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] and is responsible for its success. He was also the executive producer of many games and a previous employee of [[HAL Laboratory]]. In April 2013, he replaced Tatsumi Kimishima as [[wikipedia:Chief executive officer|CEO]] of Nintendo of America.<ref>[http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/191105/Satoru_Iwata_named_Nintendo_of_America_CEO.php Satoru Iwata named Nintendo of America CEO]</ref> |
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[[File:WWMMSatoruIwata.png|thumb|left|Satoru's cameo in ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!''.]] |
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He makes cameos in a number of Nintendo games, but the most notable appearances were in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', where he appeared on Wario's TV, and in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', where he (under the name '''Shop Manager Iwata''') was the owner of a video game store and sold [[18-Volt]] a Game & Watch for [[9-Volt]]. |
He makes cameos in a number of Nintendo games, but the most notable appearances were in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', where he appeared on Wario's TV, and in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', where he (under the name '''Shop Manager Iwata''') was the owner of a video game store and sold [[18-Volt]] a Game & Watch for [[9-Volt]]. |
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Satoru Iwata died on July 11, 2015 due to health complications with bile duct cancer. He left a legacy behind that has a long-lasting impact on the history of Nintendo. |
Satoru Iwata died on July 11, 2015 due to health complications with bile duct cancer. He left a legacy behind that has a long-lasting impact on the history of Nintendo. |
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Iwata-satoru.jpg|'''Satoru Iwata''' and [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] together, holding their [[Wii Remote]]s. |
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WWMMSatoruIwata.png|Satoru's cameo in ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'' |
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Videogamestore.png|Satoru's cameo in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'' |
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3DS E32010 Trailer Bowserbattle.png|Satoru Iwata (left) along with Shigeru Miyamoto (right) running away from [[Bowser]] in the promotional trailer of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] at [[E3 2010]]. |
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Satoru-Iwata-holding-a-Wii-U-GamePad.jpg|'''Satoru Iwata''' holding the prototype of the [[Wii U]] GamePad. |
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Latest revision as of 21:19, May 21, 2022
| Satoru Iwata | |
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| Full name | Satoru Iwata |
| Born | December 6, 1959 |
| Died | July 11, 2015 |
| Mario-related role(s) | Global President, Chief Executive Officer (Nintendo of America) (2002-2015) |
- “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
Satoru Iwata (December 6, 1959 - July 11, 2015) (岩田聡) is the fourth president of Nintendo, and the first Nintendo president not related to the previous presidents by blood or marriage. He has done a lot of work with the GameCube and is responsible for its success. He was also the executive producer of many games and a previous employee of HAL Laboratory. In April 2013, he replaced Tatsumi Kimishima as CEO of Nintendo of America.[1]
He makes cameos in a number of Nintendo games, but the most notable appearances were in WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, where he appeared on Wario's TV, and in WarioWare: Smooth Moves, where he (under the name Shop Manager Iwata) was the owner of a video game store and sold 18-Volt a Game & Watch for 9-Volt.
Satoru Iwata died on July 11, 2015 due to health complications with bile duct cancer. He left a legacy behind that has a long-lasting impact on the history of Nintendo.
Gallery
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Satoru Iwata and Shigeru Miyamoto together, holding their Wii Remotes.
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Satoru's cameo in WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
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Satoru's cameo in WarioWare: Smooth Moves
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Satoru Iwata (left) along with Shigeru Miyamoto (right) running away from Bowser in the promotional trailer of the Nintendo 3DS at E3 2010.
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Satoru Iwata holding the prototype of the Wii U GamePad.
