Month: February 2015

Today, we sadly report that game developer turned machinima star Monty Oum has passed away at the young age of 33, according to Rooster Teeth.

While mostly known for his video work on titles such as Haloid, Dead Fantasy, and Red vs. Blue, Oum also contributed to game development, previously holding positions at Bandai Namco Games and the now-defunct Midway Games as a combat designer. He often stated that his long-term goal was to be able to make “the most awesome fighting game ever.”

Details state that Oum experienced an unexpected allergic reaction to a simple medical procedure, leaving him in a coma before he finally passed on at 4:34 PM on February 1.

Oum is survived by his wife Sheena, his father Mony, his brothers Woody, Sey, Chivy, and Neat, and his sisters Thea and Theary. For any fans looking to honor Oum in his passing, his former employers, co-workers, and friends at Rooster Teeth are asking fans to refrain from sending the usual flowers and gifts, and are instead asking them to do “something creative” and use their imaginations “to make the world a better place in any way that you can.”

Source: Rooster Teeth, thanks to King9999 for the tip.