The industry has come together to give its final farewell to Brad Mcquaid who passed away in his home this week. He was 51 years old.
Mcquaid’s passing was made public by his coworkers at Visionary Realms on Twitter today.
It is with deep regret we share that Brad McQuaid passed away last night. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by gamers worldwide.
Thank you for bringing us together through your worlds. Rest in peace @Aradune.
VR offers our deepest condolences to Brad’s family.
— Pantheon (@PantheonMMO) November 20, 2019
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Brad Mcquaid has had a long history in the gaming industry dating back to the late 80’s. His impact on the MMORPG field can be seen with his work in Everquest and Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. Mcquaid left Sony Online Entertainment and went on to become Chief Creative Officer at Visionary Realms working on the MMO Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen.
Mcquaid is the second veteran developer from Sony Online Entertainment to pass away this week as just a couple days ago Matt McDonald also passed away.
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