+wood_jl Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I had not put it together (did not realize) who he was, but I remember bits and pieces (Beefdrop, for example, as cited previously), and I liked reading Kenfused's posts (obviously beyond my technical understanding, but still interesting). Clueless as to who he was until now, I also morn the loss. What a brain. RIP. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Damn. Two of my first homebrews I ordered after getting my Pacman fix from PMP were Beef Drop and B*NQ. I wish he'd made more... So sad... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Mogno Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I'm very saddened to read about Ken's passing. Such an incredibly talented programmer - Beef Drop and B•nQ are spot-on arcade ports. I never had the privilege of meeting him in person, but I'll echo the sentiment that I hope his family can take some solace in knowing how much happiness his work brought and continues to bring to this community. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoGamer Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 RIP Ken! You will be missed... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Sad news 49 is far too young. Your memory will live on in your creations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good_Times Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 So sorry to hear. How awful, and so young. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a8isa1 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) I only vaguely knew of Ken from his A8 tools including his 'k' disks back in the day. Years later I got to chat with him a few times in IRC and here. It was only then that I learned of Beef Drop and predecessor Burger Boy were his creations. Ken, miss you already. RIP Edited August 31, 2017 by a8isa1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Defender Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 My condolences as well. WAY to young 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XM05ES Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I've only just picked up his amazing Beef Drop for the 5200 and waited too long to express my admiration! He was far too young! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Has his website been archived by anyone? It would be a shame to lose all his great work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 My condolences too. How many games did he make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 RIP Have and will enjoy many of his games in the years to come. Very sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleco Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Has his website been archived by anyone? It would be a shame to lose all his great work. This. I hope that before too long someone who knew Ken and has technical skills to carry this out will compassionately reach out to his family and offer to properly archive Ken's work, perhaps even enabling the completion of any work he might have had in progress. It's a legacy worth preserving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Very sad to hear this - Ken did great work on the 8bit and 7800 lines. He died at a very young age - not much older than I am RIP Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP Atari King of Michigan Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Very sad. I just turned 40 this year so it's very sobering to say the least. Anyway I remember when Beef Drop came out here on AtariAge. May Ken R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlaHughson Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Very sad.And to think I was able to get in touch witth him in may!RIP Ken! ;( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Very, very sad. I'm not on here every day anymore, so this is news to me about two minutes ago. I literally (literally) just pulled out the 7800 games for some play and just looked over both Bonq and Beef Drop not 10 minutes ago and thought about how great they were. A sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 IF anybody has more info on just how Kenfused died at age 49,please PM me or post it. He's only a few months older than I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 IF anybody has more info on just how Kenfused died at age 49,please PM me or post it. He's only a few months older than I am. I am thinking I might die any second now for any apparent reason. A wake up call to say and do what you need before it is too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I am thinking I might die any second now for any apparent reason. A wake up call to say and do what you need before it is too late. I got that wake up call earlier this year, when I almost died. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I got that wake up call earlier this year, when I almost died. Well we are all happy ya mader! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atarius Maximus Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Wow. I'm about the same age as Ken. Like everyone else, I've appreciated his contributions to the community and really enjoyed his homebrews. His legacy will live on in all the people that enjoyed and continue to enjoy his work. My heartfelt condolences go out to Ken's family. Nothing can prepare you for a loss, it comes like a swift wind and it just takes your breath away. Rest in peace, brother. You'll be missed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Princess Yushira Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 How awful to hear of his passing. RIP kenfused. I remember playing many of his games mainly beef drop and b*nq and posted them on YouTube and my blog a while back. He will be missed by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I also leave my condolences to Ken's family. Forty-nine is just way too young to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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