Obituary News
The latest Obituary coverage curated for game developers.
Tim Curry, whose voice and likeness helped define several memorable game characters, has died at 80. For developers, his passing is a reminder of how much a strong performance can …
İpek Yavuz, co-founder of TaleWorlds Entertainment, has died. She helped establish the Mount & Blade studio in 2005 alongside her husband, Armagan Yavuz. Her passing marks the loss of one …
Claude Guillemot, who helped found Ubisoft in 1986 with his brothers, has died in a plane crash. For developers, this is less a product story than a reminder that one …
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft and chairman of Guillemot Corp., has died in a plane crash in Brittany. He was 69 and was one of two passengers aboard a twin-engine …
Tom Kane, a veteran voice actor with a 30-year career, has died at 64. For game teams, it’s a reminder of how much character and identity can hinge on a …
Clyde Grossman, co-founder of ISM, has passed away, leaving a significant impact on the game development community. His insights and leadership shaped many aspects of game design and production, influencing …
David Rosen, co-founder of Sega, has passed away at the age of 95. His legacy includes the founding of Sega Enterprises in 1965, a pivotal moment that shaped the gaming …
Albert Penello, a pivotal figure in Xbox marketing, has passed away at the age of 53. His contributions shaped the gaming landscape, influencing how games are marketed and perceived. This …
The game development community mourns the loss of Vince Zampella, a pivotal figure in shaping modern gaming, who tragically passed away at 55. His influence as co-founder of Respawn Entertainment …
The game development community mourns the loss of Jim Ward, a talented voice actor known for his work in iconic titles like Ratchet & Clank. At 66, Ward's contributions spanned …
Rebecca Heineman, co-founder of Interplay and a pioneering figure in game development, has died at 62. Known as the 'first-ever video game champion,' her contributions to the industry were monumental. …
Rebecca Heineman, a pioneering figure in the gaming industry and co-founder of Interplay, has passed away at the age of 62 due to cancer. Her contributions to game development have …