Ask Iwata Gets An English Release This April

Love what they have done with the title, making his initials a brighter red.

An absolute legend xxx

"(...) Coming directly to you Spring 2021 in print and digital." I didn't only read this. His voice spoke this sentence in my head.

on the wishlist

I used to read those interviews but I used to agree with the interviewees but not with Iwata.

Well I'm saving up for a copy of this book, only if it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Hell yes, I've been waiting for this. Hope local distributors pick it up.

Beautiful. I can’t wait to read more about the legacy of this amazing man.

I literally tweeted about this only a few days ago, wondering where the English translation was and how I would remain optimistic that it would come. This has made me so happy. Any diehard Nintendo fan should definitely pick this up.

Getting the English version asap, this is a great way to celebrate Iwata

That Mother dude and his releases/publications is really nailing his niche.
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Well, except for translating and releasing Mother 3. But that's just details.

I think I'll end up picking this up. He's truly one of the greatest of all time. He was a great programmer and creator, but an even better leader. Just look at the variety of games he Greenlit in the Wii Era. Sin and Punishment 2, Pandora's Tower, The Last Story, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Endless Ocean, Wii Sports. Crazy levels of variety. You read his interviews, and the two things that come across the most are his enthusiasm and his knowledge.

Love how the title calls back to the Iwata Asks webseries. I'm always into biographies or dramatized life stories like The Disaster Artist so this is definitely on my radar.

I'm DEFINITELY getting this.

Man. Remember his Wii U unboxing?

Yes, I plan on getting this!

@RPGamer I never once insulted him in my original comment but whatever. If that's what you want to make of it then that's up to you. I stand by what I said cause it's the harsh truth. Iwata had my respect until he decided that being disrespectful towards his customers was somehow a good idea.

I'm actually really excited

Ask Iwata.
Hm.... 🤔

Question: Why are NDSi, 3DS, Wii and Wii U Region locked ?

Even in death, Iwata's still teaching us.

From US Amazon, if you are from the UK the "paid" link doesn't work

@BlueOcean I’m pretty sure that is an interview style. He is setting them up for their answers.

I'll be getting this

@Dysnomia Yes but he used to justify everything that Nintendo did and when his team shared their concerns and discrepancies he never admitted that they were true and turned them down politely.

I truly miss the Iwata Asks segments and all the Iwata video segments. The closest thing the industry has today is Phil Spencer. While I love Phil, he's still a pale imitation of the raw enthusiasm and engagement of Iwata.

@BlueOcean He was the president of the company and the chairman of the board of directors. His job literally required him justify the position that they've always taken the best course of action. Doing otherwise would be self destructive for the company.

Atop that, it's Japanese business culture that the senior person is always right, and to never, ever admit error in front of others, and especially not outsiders. Iwata was actually unique (and took criticism for) doing exactly that on multiple occasions such as admitting that they focused too much on casuals with Wii and that cost them when WiiU came around. Genyo Takeda commented after Iwatas death that that was one of the things that stood out to him about Iwata (and not necessarily in a good way!) It is almost unheard of for a Japanese business leader to admit error. For a variety of cultural and and practical reasons, maintaining that image of confidence in direction is important in Japanese organization.

It's not necessarily a bad trait, but we're just accustomed to the "The king is dead, long live the king!" mentality in the west, and the sort of den of thieves business culture where everyone's trying to find a weakness to exploit to promote themselves over the leadership that we're used to. It's more like military thinking. You don't say "yeah, we probably shouldn't have invaded that fort....in hindsight as we clear out the bodies, we f'ed up" you justify the necessity of the cause and the inevitability of the attempt, success or fail, as the only viable course of action. Any other outcome just creates chaos.

But of course we in the West seem to thrive on chaos above all else...

@Anti-Matter Cause he for some unknown reason thought they should be when many people told him otherwise. But he just wouldn't listen.

I need this! Such a great Idea

What a legend. I'll be purchasing this day 1.

Just preordered it on Amazon for $22US. I loved the articles especially the xenoblade series

Definitely pre-ordering this. I have the Thank You Iwata Nintendo Force poster framed and this will be another wonderful reminder of his work.

This book will be worth the $23. ☺️

Every time I see this man's name I miss all the good times him and his company helped create. I really should support this, and get a copy for myself, but I am low on cash right now. I would love to have this though.

Viz have come a long way since Two Fat Slags haven't they?

I've had this pre-ordered I think since August. I keep getting notifications from Amazon that the dates changing.

Happily pre-ordered a copy from my local comic shop! Can't wait to get lost in this come April <3

It looks like a Playstation memory card, ironically.

And for everyone in here in the UK;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ask-Iwata-Wisdom-Nintendos-Legendary/dp/197472154X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=iwata+asks&qid=1610118568&sr=8-1

I stumbled across this a fair few months ago and pre-ordered it then.

Please...understand

I might be up for this!

Iwata was a programmer for Nintendo games, and Reggie was a genuine Nintendo player and fan. What is Doug Bowser? 🤔

@Prizm Thinking of changing my name to Morton Koopa, reckon I'm in with a shot for his job when he go's.

So is this just a collection of Iwata Asks interviews or is there anything more to it?