Greg Miller

Rest in peace.

A lot of the founders, a lot of the OGs, right, in the industry.

Listen to Skillet in the background.

Oh, okay.

We don't claim the kiss.

We don't claim the kiss.

Yeah.

You know the part.

Yeah.

And another sad story.

The Bloodstained, the Scarlet Engagement creative director, Shutaro Iida, dies at 52.

This comes from Sal Romano at Gamatsu.

Shutaro Iida...

Creative director behind the upcoming Bloodstained, The Scarlet Engagement, has died at age 52 after one and a half years of battle with cancer, developer Artplay announced.

Quote, Shitaro has contributed significantly to the development of the gaming industry through the creation of numerous works.

reads a message from ArtPlay co-founder Koji Igarashi.

His passing is deeply regrettable, especially given the great promise of his future endeavors.

The development of Bloodstained, the secret engagement which Shutaro was leading, is now at its final stages.

We will carry forward his legacy and strive with all of our strength to complete this work worthy of his vision and name."

Ida was also the director of Bloodstained Ritual of the Night and contributed to the development of various Castlevania games and Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain.