The creator of Worms was 57 years old.
He died at the age of 57 after a series of strokes. Martin Brownveteran of the gaming industry, co-founder of the studio and publishing house Team17. His son confirmed the news to GamesIndustry magazine: “Know that he passed away of his own free will, listening to his favorite music and surrounded by loved ones.”
Brown founded Team17 in 1990 and signed more than five dozen of its games over the next twenty years. As a producer, he was at the origins of the now famous series. Wormsunder his leadership the brand was introduced to the players Alien breed. In 2003, he founded the networking group. Game Republic.
Later he also founded a consulting company Insight for rentwith whom he consulted for a number of studios such as Double Eleven or Exient. At the same time, he worked for an independent British team. New Star Games. In 2011, he helped Activision launch a mobile studio. Blast furnace.
“I met with Martin several times this year to discuss possible collaborations, and although the stroke affected his motor skills, it did not take away his love of games or desire to help others,” the developer recalls. Andrew Crawshaw. “A friend, a legend, one of my childhood heroes and an inspiration from working with my Team17,” he wrote. Giuseppe CruglianoHead of the PlayMagic studio.
Source :Indian TV
