Gearbox to honor late fan

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Gearbox to honor late fan

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#1 Edited by Sarkhan (1196 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

I just came across this.

http://soundcloud.com/tony-12-2/claptrap-eulogy-for-michael/s-tmwpd

Michael John Mamaril died of cancer only 22years old. His buddy (Carlo) contacted Gearbox and asked if they could maybe make a short eulogy. And ofcourse they did.

Article: http://www.destructoid.com/gearbox-to-honor-late-fan-as-an-npc-in-borderlands-2-215160.phtml

This shows again how amazing and respectful Gearbox is. Showing they have time for fans.

Edit: And he will be a NPC in Borderlands 2. Well done Gearbox.

Condolences to his family and friends.

#2 Posted by Bwast (1314 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

Eh, I don't really understand this. I don't really understand funerals though so I guess I'm the bad guy.

#3 Posted by NegativeCero (2491 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

They got a guy engaged and now this. Gearbox are some cool dudes that other developers can learn from when it comes to their fans.

#4 Posted by wickedsc3 (1046 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

That's cool, it's always nice to hear stories like this.

#5 Posted by AhmadMetallic (18957 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

If he's an NPC that can die, then that's not very nice.

#6 Posted by Vivek (484 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

Truly touching. My respect for Gearbox have gone up 1000%.

#7 Posted by Klei (1406 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

@Bwast You probably just never lost anyone close to you to say this. One day, when you'll experience these kinds of things, you'll understand.

#8 Posted by Cloudenvy (5726 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

I'd be totally on board with this if I didn't think that Claptrap is one of the worst things in gaming ever.

Sad to hear about the dude though.

#9 Posted by Aetheldod (2476 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

Nice of Gearbox to do this , to bad that the dude died so young :\

#10 Posted by Sarkhan (1196 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

@Vivek said:

Truly touching. My respect for Gearbox have gone up 1000%.

I agree. Really classy and (again) show their respect to fans and the community. You said it best: 1000%

#11 Posted by wickedgame69 (74 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

That was truly awesome.

#12 Posted by Redbullet685 (5738 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

Gearbox is amazing!

#13 Posted by Sarkhan (1196 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

@Redbullet685 said:

Gearbox is amazing!

Agree!

#14 Edited by BraveToaster (12588 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

Yeah, someone posted this already.

http://www.giantbomb.com/forums/general-discussion/30/gearbox-honors-late-fan/522752/

#15 Posted by Sarkhan (1196 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

@Axxol said:

Yeah, someone posted this already.
http://www.giantbomb.com/forums/general-discussion/30/gearbox-honors-late-fan/522752/

Ah. I searched but never got a hit. Anyway, post over there guys if you have something to say. Respectful non the less.

#16 Posted by RobotHamster (3948 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

@Sarkhan said:

@Vivek said:
Truly touching. My respect for Gearbox have gone up 1000%.
I agree. Really classy and (again) show their respect to fans and the community. You said it best: 1000%

"You can't beat 100%"

- Jeff Gerstmann

#17 Posted by valrog (3670 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

@AhmadMetallic said:

If he's an NPC that can die, then that's not very nice.

For some reason I find your post incredibly hilarious.

But yes, Gearbox is awesome. More developers should show some love for their fans.

#18 Posted by Gamer_152 (13243 posts) - 1 year, 6 months ago

As there's already a thread on this, I'll lock this one.

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