bikeguychicago Posted August 28, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevEng Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Damn, we've lost a legend. RIP Ken. You won't be forgotten. 9 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3835966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted August 28, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3835970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted August 28, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3835975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Damn. R.I.P. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3835982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Shocking, he was so young. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3835983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 He was still young. May he rest in peace. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3835984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 This is very sad news. I need a beer. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3835986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Rest in peace, Mr. Siders. Thank you for your work. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3835990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3835991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 this belongs on the front page. 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3835995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 28, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Very sad indeed. RIP, Ken. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 this belongs on the front page.I agree. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin Vinnie Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Helluva programmer. Played two of his games yesterday. RIP 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlidellMan Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 That poor man...(cue me sulking for hours.) 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted August 28, 2017 Share 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... 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmervine Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Very sad indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted August 28, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Oh no, so sad... thanks for the great games and may you Rest In Peace Ken! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I only recently played a few of his homebrews, and then to hear this... RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted August 28, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 What is his atariage profile? 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 What is his atariage profile? http://atariage.com/forums/user/4263-kenfused/ 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/269359-ken-siders-has-passed-away/#findComment-3836165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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