Satoru Iwata's tragic death has left the world in disbelief. One minute he appeared busy with the future of Nintendo, and the next he was gone. It was all so sudden, stunning, and heartbreaking.
Many knew him from his appearances on Iwata Asks and Nintendo Direct, but there was much to Iwata's life than on-screen presentations. His 55 years on Earth were impactful and productive, leaving the world a much better place than before his existence. Below you will find 10 facts about Satoru Iwata that give you a better idea of what made him so great.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Satoru Iwata
He was willing to take a pay cut for the greater good
He saved Earthbound from destruction
His career was dedicated to Nintendo
He broke the Yamauchi trend
He wanted to merge handheld and console
He played and made games at a young age
His first PC was a Commodore PET
He could write code extremely fast
He believed that games shouldn\'t cost more than $50
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