October 30th. In memory of Alec Holowka

[toth_psyche]

Today, on the 30th of October, 2019, Alec Holowka, the co-creator of “Night in the Woods,” could have turned 36. Rest in peace, dear Alec. You are mourned and remembered, and your creative genius is profoundly admired.

I’d like to share some links that concern Alec’s work. I’ve made similar posts in the community hubs of other games he either co-developed or contributed music to (“Aquaria,” “TowerFall: Ascension,” “Offspring Fling,” and “Crayon Physics Deluxe”), in case anyone is interested.

1. Alec talks “Night in the Woods” (in chronological order):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynw4DYg_w48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZW2ZlcCffA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3K4tVexHa0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyJYc4Kkov4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQHm0Q8DRs8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzWVIwjH8Sg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-CDn5TjhYA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ9A384ovKA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3OHIo_5Qx8
+ a short appearance at IGF & GDCA Awards with Scott Benson, starting from 1:11:11:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5961&v=shqFvcLqOLc

2. A couple of short interviews with Alec as NITW co-developer:
https://kotaku.com/the-unassuming-composer-behind-night-in-the-woods-sound-1792745763
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/herald/Living-the-dream-459769353.html


3. On being an indie developer: http://weaskindies.beavl.com/2013/11/13/alec-holowka/

4. Alec plays piano, incl. music from NITW:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzN6KdQXvtM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zj6KM6Povk

5. Alec’s entire musical work: https://infiniteammo.bandcamp.com/

6. Alec’s YouTube channel. Contains a number of Unity Tutorial videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/infiniteammoinc/videos

7. “Infinite Ammo” [Alec’s own company] podcast about game development. Sadly, it’s everything that is (still) available, all the older episodes got taken down for reasons unknown: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/infinite-ammo/id1466431810

8. Just an old and cute post I feel like sharing: https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/ShaneNeville/20131007/201835/My_Invisible_Alec_Holowka.php

EDIT: found some of the otherwise missing Infinite Ammo podcasts, most links do actually work:
https://web.archive.org/web/20160729222410/http://infiniteammo.ca/podcast

[hexenfree]

I literally only just found out about this a few mins ago, I'm late but bummed out now

R.I.P

[KLightningflik]

RIP, dude didn't deserve death.

[carl]

Let's not forget that Zoe Quinn was at the center of the Gamergate controversy for being an immensely corrupt video games creator/journalist. But when people pointed it out, she and Anita Saakesian blamed toxic and misogynist gamer culture for their woes

He was accused by a hardcore feminist of seexual misconduct . Based on most MeToo accusations being fabricated i seriously doubt the truth of Zoe Quinn, his accuser. RIP

[Jeanmouloude]

the sad story of a man killed by his crazy manipulative attention-greedy ex-gf

[Tophatz]

btimofte100 eredeti hozzászólása:

Let's not forget that Zoe Quinn was at the center of the Gamergate controversy for being an immensely corrupt video games creator/journalist. But when people pointed it out, she and Anita Saakesian blamed toxic and misogynist gamer culture for their woes

He was accused by a hardcore feminist of seexual misconduct . Based on most MeToo accusations being fabricated i seriously doubt the truth of Zoe Quinn, his accuser. RIP

Everything about Gamergate was BS from the very start.

Plus, many of his co worker admitted to it, but everyone, including the men hating, fascist feminist Zoe, forgave him.

Also, can you show me prove of Me Too fake accusation being a majority?

[toth_psyche]

Tophatz eredeti hozzászólása:

Plus, many of his co worker admitted to it

Nearly everyone admitted to his volatile nature caused by his mood disorder, not to his sexual misconduct. Being mentally unstable and being a sexual abuser are two very different things.

Tophatz eredeti hozzászólása:

but everyone, including the men hating, fascist feminist Zoe, forgave him.

Excuse me, did you just call Zoё a fascist? Also, how could anyone who never dealt with Alec personally "forgive" him for something they genuinely believed he probably even wasn't guilty of?

[Captainn]

Zoe Quinn deserves to be thrown in a cage for encouraging this man to kill himself. Rest in peace, dude.

[Dr.WizBiz]

god i ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ love this game

[Twig The Fat Deerfox]

so far, i still can't understand what's the point of bringing the whole story up to social media court and then "forgave" him the hours before he committed suicide.

[Dr.WizBiz]

Margaret "Mae" Borøwski eredeti hozzászólása:

so far, i still can't understand what's the point of bringing the whole story up to social media court and then "forgave" him the hours before he committed suicide.

WAIT WHAT, the mf offed himself?!?!?!

[Dr.WizBiz]

dude thats rough

[Twig The Fat Deerfox]

Dr.WizBiz eredeti hozzászólása:

dude thats rough

bruh you're waaaay out of the loops.

[Dr.WizBiz]

Margaret "Mae" Borøwski eredeti hozzászólása:

Dr.WizBiz eredeti hozzászólása:

dude thats rough

bruh you're waaaay out of the loops.

i know ;(

[Mashuu]

Hope he finds justice, even in death.

[Mad Max]

Just a bump reminding everyone that Zoe Quinn is a murderer.