bikeguychicago #1 Posted August 28, 2017 I saw a post on the Console Purist Facebook group this evening about Ken Siders (of B*nq fame) recently passing. I didn't see any other posting in the group about this so I wanted to share the information in case anyone wanted to send their respects. The obituary was posted on the Marion Star web site. The condolence page can be found here. RIP Ken and thank you for all you've done for the community. 14 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevEng #2 Posted August 28, 2017 Damn, we've lost a legend. RIP Ken. You won't be forgotten. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jinks #3 Posted August 28, 2017 No....this really sucks. R.I.P. He was an amazing programmer and a decent guy that never got caught up in any drama and did what he needed to do. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dauber #4 Posted August 28, 2017 I'm devastated, partly as a fan of his work but moreso for his family who lost a loved one at such a young age.RIP, Ken. Wherever you are, Ken, thank you for your work and your kindness. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPUWIZ #5 Posted August 28, 2017 Damn. R.I.P. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Cafeman #6 Posted August 28, 2017 Shocking, he was so young. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+TrekMD #7 Posted August 28, 2017 He was still young. May he rest in peace. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tep392 #8 Posted August 28, 2017 This is very sad news. I need a beer. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toiletunes #9 Posted August 28, 2017 Rest in peace, Mr. Siders. Thank you for your work. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toiletunes #11 Posted August 28, 2017 this belongs on the front page. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert #12 Posted August 28, 2017 Ken was a great programmer and produced several enjoyable games across multiple Atari platforms. People will continue to enjoy his works for many years to come. He passed at such a young age, it's really sobering when this happens unexpectedly. This is truly sad news. 19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Helmet #13 Posted August 28, 2017 Very sad indeed. RIP, Ken. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jinks #14 Posted August 28, 2017 this belongs on the front page.I agree. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cousin Vinnie #15 Posted August 28, 2017 Helluva programmer. Played two of his games yesterday. RIP 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlidellMan #16 Posted August 28, 2017 That poor man...(cue me sulking for hours.) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PacManPlus #17 Posted August 28, 2017 Oh my God. Tears... He's helped me with many of my homebrews (Super Pac-Man, BBCQ, the HSC, etc.) This is horrible... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmervine #18 Posted August 28, 2017 Very sad indeed. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Trebor #19 Posted August 28, 2017 Horrible and terrible news. May he R.I.P. and all his family and friends find peace and comfort during this difficult time. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+save2600 #20 Posted August 28, 2017 Oh no, so sad... thanks for the great games and may you Rest In Peace Ken! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inky #21 Posted August 28, 2017 I only recently played a few of his homebrews, and then to hear this... RIP. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayhem #22 Posted August 28, 2017 Wow, unexpected, and tragic. B*nq and Beef Drop were two of the pioneering homebrews for the 7800, that got other people into writing games for the machine. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyChris #23 Posted August 28, 2017 What is his atariage profile? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert #24 Posted August 28, 2017 What is his atariage profile? http://atariage.com/forums/user/4263-kenfused/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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