Near, the emulator developer of bsnes, higan, and more, has died

Re:Near, the emulator developer of bsnes, higan, and more, h... by Klonoar on Sunday June 27, 2021 @07:39PM (#27656515)

I'm sure some will disagree, but I'd argue this should be a black bar moment.

So many of us grew up in the early-to-late-2000s internet, likely on many of the forums that touched on emulation. Near/byuu's achievements in emulation/game preservation are insane and arguably unmatched, and they also posted here from time[1] to time[2].

So sad to see this all unfold.

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=near

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Re:Near, the emulator developer of bsnes, higan, and more, h... by plerpin on Sunday June 27, 2021 @10:15PM (#27657417)

A black bar to commemorate the loss of a dear community member, with their death a warning of the real human cost of online toxicity and intolerance.

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Re:Near, the emulator developer of bsnes, higan, and more, h... by colanderman on Sunday June 27, 2021 @08:32PM (#27656837)

Another vote for black bar. Near was inspirational and a true hacker. @dang, can we get one?

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Re:Near, the emulator developer of bsnes, higan, and more, h... by LocalH on Sunday June 27, 2021 @09:01PM (#27657010)

I second that as well

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Re:Near, the emulator developer of bsnes, higan, and more, h... by Lord_Nightmare on Monday June 28, 2021 @12:46AM (#27658208)

I second this.

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Re:Near, the emulator developer of bsnes, higan, and more, h... by andxor on Tuesday June 29, 2021 @03:09AM (#27672788)

Yes please.

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