![]() ![]() Out of respect we will not have the comments online for this one. ![]() If you're struggling with mental health we urge you to seek help through friends, family and other specialised services like National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US) / Mind (UK) and you can find more resources across different countries here. Near's work will live on, and they asked that we remember them for their work and dedication to the emulation community. Later that same day, respected security consultant and hacker Hector Martin posted on Twitter a Google Document file to explain that Near has died. The Twitter post was very alarming and painted a concerning picture of their declining mental health. This wasn't just in early life but across the internet too from the likes of 4chan and later a site called Kiwi Farms. In the early hours of June 27, Near (whose real name is Dave and identifies as non-binary) posted a very concerning thread on Twitter, explaining how they've suffered their whole life from bullying, harassment and more. This ensures that games play exactly as they were on the original console, including low-level hacks requiring precise timing (such as shadows in Air Strike Patrol), to a degree not possible in any other emulator. ![]() Please be aware the following links have some disturbing content that touches on bullying, suicide and more. Higan, originally BSNES, was built with the goal of 100 cycle-accurate SNES emulation. Just started to replay Bahamut Lagoon recently. Near has a long history in the emulation scene, working with others and often alone to create some really important software focused on accuracy and also contributions to translating some really popular titles. Near, the emulator developer of bsnes, higan, and more, has died 6450 points 1408 comments 2K 2 185 Related Topics Nintendo Gaming 185 comments Best Add a Comment ChefBoyAreWeFucked 1 yr. The highly respected developer known as Near, creator of emulators like bsnes, higan and more has died. ![]()
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