I try to avoid personal announcements online, but in this case I'd like to make an exception because it relates to someone in the credits of my game, I hope you don't mind.
I am devastated to announce the passing of an integral part of my life and IndieAnonGames. My Cat Orion, my best friend and teammate, passed away on Feb.23 at approx 6:00 PM after a long hard battle with multiple health issues relating to cancer. He was having such a hard time for the last few months, but we did all we could for the poor little guy. Now he can finally rest in peace.
My little hero was always looking out for me, since I started developing games he always made sure I took my breaks from time to time to enjoy the small things in life. Orion was a huge help during the whole process of creating Endgame, providing much needed inspiration and motivation, as well as comfort during the harder times.
He was our little miracle, he was found abandoned in a snowbank when he was just a kitten, then had an interesting time living in a busy party house for awhile, until he was given to Nykol when his owner had to give him away. Nykol introduced Orion to me about 10 years ago, and I fell in love with his open heart and gentle personality despite not being much of a cat person at the time and never actually having a pet of my own. We moved into my first house, Orion came to live with us and immediately became a loved member of the family. Since then, I think we've been able to give him a full, rich experience with all the love, respect, and care that he could handle.
He has been there through the darkest times of my life, always offering love and cuddles, or doing silly things just to make us laugh and smile. I've met many pets in my life, but never a cat like Orion, from his almost human facial expressions to a deep sense of empathy, it seemed to allow for a certain communication I've never experienced with an animal. It was easy to develop a strong connection with such a wonderful creature.
We miss you like crazy little guy. It's really hard to say goodbye when they have such a happy love of life, but a little piece of me is going with you buddy. We're gonna love you and remember you forever. RIP my hero.
I appreciate your patience with me during development, I have many more updates planned before the final release of Endgame: Road to Salvation.