The world of online gaming is grieving following the passing of Manuel Otto, the German developer who designed the hit mobile game \u2018Stick Run\u2019 at only 14 years old.<\/p>\n
The Stick Run crew verified the announcement via social media on Wednesday, October 21, expressing profound sorrow as they shared the death of their founder, programmer, and companion player, Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto.<\/p>\n
According to the team, Otto seemingly took his own life during a live broadcast on Twitch. In response, Twitch has taken down both the video and his channel.<\/p>\n
The Stick Run team urged supporters to refrain from spreading unconfirmed details or guessing about the events, while also requesting privacy for all those impacted.<\/p>\n
Otto was just a young teenager when he coded Stick Run, an uncomplicated yet engaging game starring stick figures racing against one another. Thanks largely to its multiplayer capabilities, it rapidly attained widespread fame.<\/p>\n
In time, Otto evolved into a popular broadcaster on Twitch, frequently streaming live content for his audience.<\/p>\n
Within its tribute, Stick Run posted: \u201cIt is with a heavy heart that we confirm and announce the passing of our creator, developer, and fellow Stick Runner, Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto.<\/p>\n
\u201cStick Run was more than just a game. For so many of us, it was a part of our childhood.<\/p>\n
\u201cA game we grew up playing with friends, sharing laughs, competing for high scores, and making memories that will stay with us for a lifetime. It brought people together and became a cherished part of our childhood.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, we mourn not only the loss of our creator, but also a fellow Stick Runner whose work became a part of our lives. His legacy will live on through every memory, every run, and every player who grew up playing Stick Run.<\/p>\n
Credit: Facebook \/ Manuel Otto<\/p>\n
\u201cOur deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and everyone whose life he touched.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Manuel, for being a part of our childhood. You will never be forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fans have flooded social media with tributes, sharing their memories of playing Stick Run as kids.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The world of online gaming is grieving following the passing of Manuel Otto, the German developer who designed the hit mobile game \u2018Stick Run\u2019 at only 14 years old. The Stick Run crew verified the announcement via social media on Wednesday, October 21, expressing profound sorrow as they shared the death of their founder, programmer,…<\/p>\n