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fitbabits
01-05-2006, 05:18 AM
Next Generation (http://www.next-gen.biz) has posted a wonderful obituary (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1959&Itemid=2) for Bruce Carver who sadly passed away last week at the age of 57.

Bruce Carver, one of the game industry's great innovators and entrepreneurs died last week, age 57. He will be remembered for his enormous contribution to sports games, especially through his Links series of golf games, as well as for his generosity and kindness.

In 1997, PC Gamer awarded him the accolade as one of the 'Gods of Gaming'. In 1999, Access was bought by Microsoft, and this saw the beginning of the decline of Links. The series was gradually superseded by new 3D games and big-money licenses.

Carver left Microsoft in 2003 to launch two new successful businesses. He was most actively involved in Carver Homes, which built award-winning luxury houses to order. It satisfied his passion for detail and his meticulous eye for beauty. He was also a partner in TrueGolf; offering large-scale video simulations for the home.
R.I.P., Bruce.

Riproar
01-05-2006, 06:33 AM
LINKS was my favorite golf game through the '90s. It will aways have a special place in my heart.

Bruce always wanted total access. Lets hope he's got it now.

fitbabits
01-05-2006, 06:37 AM
LINKS was my favorite golf game through the '90s. It will aways have a special place in my heart.

Bruce always wanted total access. Lets hope he's got it now.
Links is probably still my favorite golf game - it's pure gold.

Wherever he is, I hope he's at peace and is able to walk the Links any time he damn well pleases.

AntB
01-05-2006, 07:03 AM
I still have that PCGamer lying around somewhere, it's almost 9 years old! Could be a collectors edition. Never like gold games all too much, but this one did keep me interested for a little while! RIP.

Mr.Green
01-05-2006, 07:04 AM
Err... guys, he's dead.

...

Anyway, Links is definitely the best golf series ever. I still play Links 2004 on the ExBox online with buddies from time to time. I can't wait for Links 2006 on the 360. Tiger Woods ain't that bad but it's no Links.

TKO
01-05-2006, 07:29 AM
Wow. I haven't played any of Bruce's games for *years*, but as soon as I saw the name I knew who he was. The stuff I played was Beachhead 1 & 2, The Leaderboard Series, 10th Frame, and Raid Over Moscow. And damn, every one of them was a groundbreaking, quality title. ..Always a shame to lose a gaming genius like Bruce.

kathode
01-05-2006, 11:36 AM
His nephew is one of our lead programmers. Awesome guy, sad to see him pass.