EarthBound Director Shigesato Itoi Talks About Satoru Iwata

Paying Tribute to Satoru Iwata

Shigesato Itoi, famous for directing the cult classics on the Mother series, where Satoru Iwata worked as a programmer in arguably, the most famous and important entry in the series, EarthBound (AKA Mother 2), for the Super Nintendo.

Itoi has written a letter dedicated to an important co-worker and a close friend, Nintendo President and CEO Satoru Iwata. Describing how he feels and shares his views in these events.

You can read the words of Shigesato Itoi right here:

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Passes Away Aged 55

A True Loss for the Gaming World

Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo since 2002 has died today of a bile duct growth, leaving behind one of gaming's biggest marks and a legacy that will not be forgotten.

Nintendo delivered the news earlier today, saying "Nintendo Co., Ltd. deeply regrets to announce that President Satoru Iwata passed away on July 11, 2015 due to a bile duct growth."

"Iwata Asks" Interview with the Xenoblade Chronicles X crew

Asking the Xenoblade Chronicles X team

In the latest Iwata Asks, a web series of interviews by Nintendo CEO, Satoru Iwata, we get an interview with the team behind the Wii U's upcoming title, Xenoblade Chronicles X.

We get details on priorities when starting development, storytelling, connection with the characters, amount of content, and much more!