Game industry veteran and Team17 co-founder Martyn Brown has passed away at age 57. His son Jack Brown wrote, “Martyn passed away peacefully in his sleep at 8:17am, 28th of December, 2024 surrounded by family, following a prolonged battle with a series of strokes. Know that he went out on his own terms listening to his favourite music and surrounded by loved ones.”
Martyn Brown spent more than 35 years in the industry, helping to establish veteran British publisher in 1990 following the merger of 17-Bit Software and Swedish developer Team 7. He co-founded Team17 alongside Michael Robinson and Debbie Bestwick in 1990.
During his time with the company as a developer, contributing to Amiga hits such as Alien Breed, Body Blows, Superfrog, Project X and Worms. Brown also supported studios including Double Eleven, Exient and New Star Games.
He is survived by his children Jack, Harry and step-daughter Darcy, and wife Heather.
Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Source: GamesIndustry.biz