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    #45: He Put the Fun in Video Games

    July 17th, 2015 · 68 minutes

    This week Federico and Myke discuss the passing of Satoru Iwata, his legacy, and what this could mean for Nintendo. They go on to talk about Angry Birds 2, Youtube Gaming, and the hunt for Myke's identical Twin.

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    Dedicated to Satoru Iwata. by Chip Tanaka/Acerola Beach
    Nintendo's Announcement
    Iwata Asks
    Satoru Iwata - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Satoru Iwata's lifetime of accomplishments | Polygon
    Nintendo's Satoru Iwata: Our Favorite Moments - YouTube
    Nintendo's 'Please Understand' Tweet
    Pokkén Tournament is Not Tekken With Pokémon - Kotaku
    Angry Birds 2 will be 'bigger, badder, birdier'. But will gamers still care? | Technology | The Guardian
    Angry Birds Under Pigstruction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Angry Birds Under Pigstruction on the App Store on iTunes
    Angry Birds (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Video: An early look at YouTube Gaming • Eurogamer.net
    'Eurogamer Myke'
    Games » Most Funded — Kickstarter
    Johnny Chiodini (@johnneh) | Twitter
    Editor's blog: Introducing Eurogamer's new video team • Eurogamer.net