[LFQ-8] Iwata takes responsibly for 3DS selling like dried s***, takes 50% salary cut

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TheKoolAidShoto 07/29/11 8:49:00 AM #1:	http://twitter.com/#!/gibbogame gibbogame David Gibson Iwata taking responsibility for 3ds,, taking 50% salary cut and other execs 30% cut, reduced bonuses too 53 minutes ago No matter your feelings on Nintendo, Iwata is still that dude. He's so self-aware of his own failings, and he will let everyone know he's taking steps to correct it. -- It will launch for $350 with some Wii Sports s*. I bet my life on it. Damn, that KoolAid guy is awesome - NGamer64 <cite>TheKoolAidShoto posted [p:143273] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> http://twitter.com/#!/gibbogamegibbogame David GibsonIwata taking responsibility for 3ds,, taking 50% salary cut and other execs 30% cut, reduced bonuses too53 minutes agoNo matter your feelings on Nintendo, Iwata is still that dude. He's so self-aware of his own failings, and he will let everyone know he's taking steps to correct it. -- It will launch for $350 with some Wii Sports s*. I bet my life on it. Damn, that KoolAid guy is awesome - NGamer64 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JaKyL25 07/29/11 8:49:00 AM #2:	If my bosses did this, the Post Office might not be a black hole money pit. -- Thank you, Eddie Guerrero. http://img.imgcake.com/Icon/Punkjpguh.jpg <cite>JaKyL25 posted [p:143274] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> If my bosses did this, the Post Office might not be a black hole money pit. -- Thank you, Eddie Guerrero.http://img.imgcake.com/Icon/Punkjpguh.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nintendogirl1 07/29/11 8:50:00 AM #3:	My Immortal has you beat by 63 seconds. -- :P <cite>nintendogirl1 posted [p:143275] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> My Immortal has you beat by 63 seconds. -- :P </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheKoolAidShoto 07/29/11 8:50:00 AM #4:	But I made the topic, therefore mine is the better one. -- http://www.yourgamercards.net/trophy/a/NathanDrake90.png <cite>TheKoolAidShoto posted [p:143276] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> But I made the topic, therefore mine is the better one. -- http://www.yourgamercards.net/trophy/a/NathanDrake90.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZFS 07/29/11 8:51:00 AM #5:	It's a nice gesture, but Iwata's salary is only about $700,000 a year. It's not going to do much to drastically alter their operating costs, but Iwata's a cool dude for it all the same. -- Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. <cite>ZFS posted [p:143277] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> It's a nice gesture, but Iwata's salary is only about $700,000 a year. It's not going to do much to drastically alter their operating costs, but Iwata's a cool dude for it all the same. -- Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PartOfYourWorld 07/29/11 8:52:00 AM #6:	This is a decidedly Japanese thing to do. Their execs criticize ours for their enormous salaries and bonuses. -- Yoblazer: http://oi52.tinypic.com/ad21i1.jpg Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! <cite>PartOfYourWorld posted [p:143278] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> This is a decidedly Japanese thing to do. Their execs criticize ours for their enormous salaries and bonuses. -- Yoblazer: http://oi52.tinypic.com/ad21i1.jpgWatch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PartOfYourWorld 07/29/11 8:54:00 AM #7:	From: ZFS \| #005 It's a nice gesture, but Iwata's salary is only about $700,000 a year. Like I said. He might make more in bonuses, but I'm not even sure about that. It's just a different culture in Japan and I think the idea of any exec making like $25 million a year would be seen as insulting by everyone, no matter their position on the corporate ladder. -- Yoblazer: http://i43.tinypic.com/25z1non.jpg Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! <cite>PartOfYourWorld posted [p:143279] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> From: ZFS \| #005It's a nice gesture, but Iwata's salary is only about $700,000 a year.Like I said. He might make more in bonuses, but I'm not even sure about that. It's just a different culture in Japan and I think the idea of any exec making like $25 million a year would be seen as insulting by everyone, no matter their position on the corporate ladder. -- Yoblazer: http://i43.tinypic.com/25z1non.jpgWatch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
-Shenanigans- 07/29/11 8:55:00 AM #8:	I like this topic more. -- Commodore http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad258/CommodoreTN/commodorejpgme.jpg <cite>-Shenanigans- posted [p:143280] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> I like this topic more. -- Commodorehttp://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad258/CommodoreTN/commodorejpgme.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pianist 07/29/11 8:56:00 AM #9:	the japanese way of taking responsibility is a great gesture, except this leads to their federal reserve chairman resigning every year, right? -- I'm always serious. Otherwise, no one will take me seriously. <cite>Pianist posted [p:143281] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> the japanese way of taking responsibility is a great gesture, except this leads to their federal reserve chairman resigning every year, right? -- I'm always serious. Otherwise, no one will take me seriously. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZFS 07/29/11 8:56:00 AM #10:	Yep. Japan is a lot different from America in that regard. Iwata does come away better with bonuses (about $2 million last year), but that's nothing compared to his American counterparts. -- Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. <cite>ZFS posted [p:143282] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> Yep. Japan is a lot different from America in that regard. Iwata does come away better with bonuses (about $2 million last year), but that's nothing compared to his American counterparts. -- Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheKoolAidShoto 07/29/11 8:57:00 AM #11:	Guy who designed 3DS probably gets the "window seat". -- http://www.yourgamercards.net/trophy/a/NathanDrake90.png <cite>TheKoolAidShoto posted [p:143283] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> Guy who designed 3DS probably gets the "window seat". -- http://www.yourgamercards.net/trophy/a/NathanDrake90.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZFS 07/29/11 8:57:00 AM #12:	It sure does lead to the Prime Minister resigning every year! It won't be much longer now before the current PM is forced to resign. -- Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. <cite>ZFS posted [p:143284] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> It sure does lead to the Prime Minister resigning every year! It won't be much longer now before the current PM is forced to resign. -- Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZFS 07/29/11 9:01:00 AM #13:	also, the man the myth the legend - http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-29/nintendo-s-yamauchi-loses-500-million-in-single-day-after-plunge-in-stock.html "Former Nintendo Co. President Hiroshi Yamauchi’s wealth may have plunged more than $300 million today after the flop of the 3DS player forced the company to slash its profit forecast." -- Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. <cite>ZFS posted [p:143285] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> also, the man the myth the legend - http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-29/nintendo-s-yamauchi-loses-500-million-in-single-day-after-plunge-in-stock.html"Former Nintendo Co. President Hiroshi Yamauchi’s wealth may have plunged more than $300 million today after the flop of the 3DS player forced the company to slash its profit forecast." -- Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheKoolAidShoto 07/29/11 9:09:00 AM #14:	From: ZFS \| #013 also, the man the myth the legend - http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-29/nintendo-s-yamauchi-loses-500-million-in-single-day-after-plunge-in-stock.html "Former Nintendo Co. President Hiroshi Yamauchi’s wealth may have plunged more than $300 million today after the flop of the 3DS player forced the company to slash its profit forecast." Daaaaaaaaaamn Yamauchi probably called up Iwata and was like, "WTF MAN!?" -- It will launch for $350 with some Wii Sports s*. I bet my life on it. Damn, that KoolAid guy is awesome - NGamer64 <cite>TheKoolAidShoto posted [p:143286] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> From: ZFS \| #013also, the man the myth the legend - http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-29/nintendo-s-yamauchi-loses-500-million-in-single-day-after-plunge-in-stock.html"Former Nintendo Co. President Hiroshi Yamauchi’s wealth may have plunged more than $300 million today after the flop of the 3DS player forced the company to slash its profit forecast."DaaaaaaaaaamnYamauchi probably called up Iwata and was like, "WTF MAN!?" -- It will launch for $350 with some Wii Sports s*. I bet my life on it. Damn, that KoolAid guy is awesome - NGamer64 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
20three 07/29/11 9:34:00 AM #15:	From: JaKyL25 \| #002 If my bosses did this, the Post Office might not be a black hole money pit. cool you work for the post office too! -- In America... <cite>20three posted [p:143287] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite> <quote> From: JaKyL25 \| #002If my bosses did this, the Post Office might not be a black hole money pit.cool you work for the post office too! -- In America... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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TheKoolAidShoto
07/29/11 8:49:00 AM
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http://twitter.com/#!/gibbogame

gibbogame David Gibson
Iwata taking responsibility for 3ds,, taking 50% salary cut and other execs 30% cut, reduced bonuses too
53 minutes ago

No matter your feelings on Nintendo, Iwata is still that dude. He's so self-aware of his own failings, and he will let everyone know he's taking steps to correct it.

--
It will launch for $350 with some Wii Sports s***. I bet my life on it. Damn, that KoolAid guy is awesome - NGamer64

<cite>TheKoolAidShoto posted [p:143273] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite>
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        http://twitter.com/#!/gibbogamegibbogame David GibsonIwata taking responsibility for 3ds,, taking 50% salary cut and other execs 30% cut, reduced bonuses too53 minutes agoNo matter your feelings on Nintendo, Iwata is still that dude. He's so self-aware of his own failings, and he will let everyone know he's taking steps to correct it.
        
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            It will launch for $350 with some Wii Sports s***. I bet my life on it. Damn, that KoolAid guy is awesome - NGamer64

        
    
    
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JaKyL25
07/29/11 8:49:00 AM
#2:

If my bosses did this, the Post Office might not be a black hole money pit.

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Thank you, Eddie Guerrero.
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        If my bosses did this, the Post Office might not be a black hole money pit.
        
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nintendogirl1
07/29/11 8:50:00 AM
#3:

My Immortal has you beat by 63 seconds.

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TheKoolAidShoto
07/29/11 8:50:00 AM
#4:

But I made the topic, therefore mine is the better one.

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        But I made the topic, therefore mine is the better one.
        
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ZFS
07/29/11 8:51:00 AM
#5:

It's a nice gesture, but Iwata's salary is only about $700,000 a year. It's not going to do much to drastically alter their operating costs, but Iwata's a cool dude for it all the same.

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

<cite>ZFS posted [p:143277] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite>
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        It's a nice gesture, but Iwata's salary is only about $700,000 a year. It's not going to do much to drastically alter their operating costs, but Iwata's a cool dude for it all the same.
        
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            Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

        
    
    
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PartOfYourWorld
07/29/11 8:52:00 AM
#6:

This is a decidedly Japanese thing to do. Their execs criticize ours for their enormous salaries and bonuses.

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Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world!

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        This is a decidedly Japanese thing to do. Their execs criticize ours for their enormous salaries and bonuses.
        
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            Yoblazer: http://oi52.tinypic.com/ad21i1.jpgWatch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world!

        
    
    
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PartOfYourWorld
07/29/11 8:54:00 AM
#7:

From: ZFS | #005
It's a nice gesture, but Iwata's salary is only about $700,000 a year.

Like I said. He might make more in bonuses, but I'm not even sure about that. It's just a different culture in Japan and I think the idea of any exec making like $25 million a year would be seen as insulting by everyone, no matter their position on the corporate ladder.

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Yoblazer: http://i43.tinypic.com/25z1non.jpg
Watch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world!

<cite>PartOfYourWorld posted [p:143279] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite>
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        From: ZFS | #005It's a nice gesture, but Iwata's salary is only about $700,000 a year.Like I said. He might make more in bonuses, but I'm not even sure about that. It's just a different culture in Japan and I think the idea of any exec making like $25 million a year would be seen as insulting by everyone, no matter their position on the corporate ladder.
        
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            Yoblazer: http://i43.tinypic.com/25z1non.jpgWatch and you'll see... someday I'll be... part of your world!

        
    
    
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-Shenanigans-
07/29/11 8:55:00 AM
#8:

I like this topic more.

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        I like this topic more.
        
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Pianist
07/29/11 8:56:00 AM
#9:

the japanese way of taking responsibility is a great gesture, except this leads to their federal reserve chairman resigning every year, right?

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        the japanese way of taking responsibility is a great gesture, except this leads to their federal reserve chairman resigning every year, right?
        
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ZFS
07/29/11 8:56:00 AM
#10:

Yep. Japan is a lot different from America in that regard. Iwata does come away better with bonuses (about $2 million last year), but that's nothing compared to his American counterparts.

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

<cite>ZFS posted [p:143282] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite>
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        Yep. Japan is a lot different from America in that regard. Iwata does come away better with bonuses (about $2 million last year), but that's nothing compared to his American counterparts.
        
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TheKoolAidShoto
07/29/11 8:57:00 AM
#11:

Guy who designed 3DS probably gets the "window seat".

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        Guy who designed 3DS probably gets the "window seat".
        
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ZFS
07/29/11 8:57:00 AM
#12:

It sure does lead to the Prime Minister resigning every year! It won't be much longer now before the current PM is forced to resign.

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

<cite>ZFS posted [p:143284] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite>
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        It sure does lead to the Prime Minister resigning every year! It won't be much longer now before the current PM is forced to resign.
        
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ZFS
07/29/11 9:01:00 AM
#13:

also, the man the myth the legend - http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-29/nintendo-s-yamauchi-loses-500-million-in-single-day-after-plunge-in-stock.html

"Former Nintendo Co. President Hiroshi Yamauchi’s wealth may have plunged more than $300 million today after the flop of the 3DS player forced the company to slash its profit forecast."

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

<cite>ZFS posted [p:143285] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite>
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        also, the man the myth the legend - http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-29/nintendo-s-yamauchi-loses-500-million-in-single-day-after-plunge-in-stock.html"Former Nintendo Co. President Hiroshi Yamauchi’s wealth may have plunged more than $300 million today after the flop of the 3DS player forced the company to slash its profit forecast."
        
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TheKoolAidShoto
07/29/11 9:09:00 AM
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From: ZFS | #013
also, the man the myth the legend - http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-29/nintendo-s-yamauchi-loses-500-million-in-single-day-after-plunge-in-stock.html

"Former Nintendo Co. President Hiroshi Yamauchi’s wealth may have plunged more than $300 million today after the flop of the 3DS player forced the company to slash its profit forecast."

Daaaaaaaaaamn

Yamauchi probably called up Iwata and was like, "WTF MAN!?"

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It will launch for $350 with some Wii Sports s***. I bet my life on it. Damn, that KoolAid guy is awesome - NGamer64

<cite>TheKoolAidShoto posted [p:143286] in Iwata take... [t:59874173]...</cite>
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        From: ZFS | #013also, the man the myth the legend - http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-29/nintendo-s-yamauchi-loses-500-million-in-single-day-after-plunge-in-stock.html"Former Nintendo Co. President Hiroshi Yamauchi’s wealth may have plunged more than $300 million today after the flop of the 3DS player forced the company to slash its profit forecast."DaaaaaaaaaamnYamauchi probably called up Iwata and was like, "WTF MAN!?"
        
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20three
07/29/11 9:34:00 AM
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From: JaKyL25 | #002
If my bosses did this, the Post Office might not be a black hole money pit.

cool you work for the post office too!

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In America...

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        From: JaKyL25 | #002If my bosses did this, the Post Office might not be a black hole money pit.cool you work for the post office too!
        
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