PC Saints Row 2 PC patch developer Mike Watson (IdolNinja) announces that he has terminal cancer, will spend remaining time working on the patch, update: he passed away today

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I've been trying to come up with a good way to say this, but there really is not one. I'm stepping down as Volition's Community Developer. The reason why is a simple one; the cancer that I fought so hard with last year was only a temporary victory. It has come back with a vengeance, and I only have a short time left here on this earth. You are probably wondering what will happen with the Saints Row 2 patch project.

 

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I've been trying to come up with a good way to say this, but there really is not one. I'm stepping down as Volition's Community Developer.

The reason why is a simple one; the cancer that I fought so hard with last year was only a temporary victory. It has come back with a vengeance, and I only have a short time left here on this earth.

You are probably wondering what will happen with the Saints Row 2 patch project. While I will no longer be managing Community, I will continue to work on this for as long as I am able. Please understand that it is 100% my choice to spend my last days contributing to it. Both Volition and Deep Silver have been incredibly supportive and have always given me the opportunity to leave the project with a solemn vow to make sure it gets finished without me. We have also been planning for this eventual moment, and brought on additional programming help some time ago to make sure it happens. While I am hesitant to give any kind of timeline, I can say that there have been huge strides made. I am confident that it will meet everyone's high expectations and standards (including mine.)

Anyone that knows me, understands that I have the deepest love for both the people at Volition and our community. I hope I was able to shine a light on how we make games and who we are as both developers and people, and maybe make everyone's day just a little bit brighter in some small way. Oh, and one last thing... while I probably won't be here to see the launch, our new Saints Row game is absolutely going to blow the roof off. I am beyond proud to have been a part of bringing it to life.

 

[best3444]

That's terribly sad. Cancer sucks so bad good God. 

[stepee]

[Commissar SFLUFAN]

He passed away today just as the new game was announced.

 

Saints Row modder and Volition community developer Mike Watson, aka IdolNinja, has died | PC Gamer

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The beloved fixture of the Saints Row community will be missed.