[quote]The president of Nintendo won't be in attendance at E3 next week on the advice of his physician, a Nintendo representative confirmed to Polygon today.
[b]Nintendo of America did not specify why Iwata, 54, was advised not to travel overseas, but said "it is business as usual" for Iwata, who will continue his duties as president.[/b]
"[b]He's been instructed by his physician not to travel overseas in the immediate future, and so he will not be making the trip to Los Angeles[/b]," Nintendo vice president of corporate affairs Cindy Gordon said in an email. "Please understand that it is business as usual for Mr. Iwata, and he continues his normal duties as president of Nintendo Co., Ltd. while he remains in Japan. As always, he will be actively involved in all of Nintendo's activities at the show.[/quote]
Hope it's nothing too serious. May he have a swift recovery!
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Doctor knows best.