@abbyhitter

I can see why you would have the stance you do. After thinking about it objectively for a second, I think your right. There ARE a lot of people over-dramatizing the sadness surrounding Iwatas death.

However, I myself also found his passing to be a devastating loss to humanity. I would say the biggest reason people are genuinely feeling upset and sorrowful about it is because Satoru Iwata was an extremely relatable man. I realized this after watching a number of biography tribute videos.

I bring up this (now famously overused) quote, "On my card, I am a business man. In my head, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer." This right here is exactly why so many felt a deep connection with him. He was honest, and he had something in common with us. His passion for games.

Sharing a passion for games is a very strong thing, regardless of whether we know him or not, we FEEL like we know him. And when he died, it left an impact that was felt by everyone and anyone in said position.

I still think you're right though, there are people who do need to take it down a notch. As with anything that happens, there will always be those who blow it up and over-dramatize events.

I would endear you to be a little more sensitive with your comments, though. Because, like me, there are those who feel a very real and genuine sense of loss around the topic of Satoru Iwata's death. Please understand.