I think we all can agree there's more than enough negativity to go around, so I thought I'd create a thread where we can give our thanks, gratitude, respect for the geniuses who have given us hours, years, decades of happiness and fulfillment. I'd like the comments in this thread to be sincere, and not snarky back-handed insults in the vague resemblance of a compliment. So please, share some kind words for the artists that have helped make you who you are today. Maybe they've gotten you through some very tough times in your life. Maybe you didn't even know their name before you came into this thread.
I'll give my thanks to Yoshio Sakamoto. Yoshio is one of the co-creators of my favorite games and my favorite genre in all of gaming: the Metroidvania. He's been working in this industry for decades and I honestly wonder if our words regarding Other M have hurt him in ways many of us don't really consider on these anonymous forums. He took Samus in a bold direction, albeit one that I don't agree with, but one I must respect. Thanks for your hard work Sakamoto-San. You have left such a tremendous mark on the hearts of gamers across the world, I think sometimes it must be difficult to fill your own shoes.
Ok...my turn is over. I look forward to reading and learning about your gaming heroes, be they developers, designers, programmers, musicians, or whomever you feel has had an impact on the entertainment medium we all hold so dear.
