Proxy Heart takes a moment of silence for Will Townsend
My official gaming career began at Activision, working on Guitar Hero. The picture above is that of Will Townsend, we worked together at Activision, where he was a producer for various Guitar Hero titles and for DJ Hero, and later we worked together at Nexon America. I got the unfortunate news this morning of his passing and could not believe it. The world today lost a bright light and a brilliant smile. Many people knew and loved Will very much – so it’s to no surprise that even those who were merely acquainted with him felt his loss this morning. We are taking a moment of silence for our dear friend, and I’m sure in the next life we will meet again… and he will point out my sparkly shoes and laugh at me once more.
R.I.P Will Townsend, may your joyful spirit live on through your friends and loved ones.
*Update* Gamasutra has posted an obituary for our beloved Will Townsend.
Update: mc chris Cartoon!
Earlier this year mc chris promoted his Kickstarter page on his social sites to help raise money for a cartoon project. Awesomely enough his efforts were successful!
A preview of the awesomeness to come.
It’s no doubt that mc chris has a loyal following as $16,856 more than needed was raised to help him out, bringing the total funds raised for the mc chris cartoon to $71,856. I’m not sure what it is about mc chris that makes him a master at getting his fans (including myself) to help out with his projects and with charity. Perhaps it’s how down to earth he seems and how genuine he is about his passion for the fight against CF and for his art.
During the subsequent video chat he had with his fans on stickam, the nerd rapper broke down and was amazed at how much his fans believed in him and how all this support was a big FUCK YOU to all those who did not have faith in him.
Live geek and prosper mc chris! I’m more than excited for his arrival in L.A for the Race Wars tour!
mc chris
This week, we’re featuring an amazing artist who is not only known as a Star Wars rap master and undisputed god of Nerdcore, he’s also an artist who loves to draw and has a philanthropic heart! Did you guess? We’re talking about mc chris!
Borrowed from his FB page... mostly for those gorgeous eyes! Cheeeow! <3
Although mc chris is most noted for his smash hit “Fette’s Vette” he also has his hands dipped into animation, working closely with companies like Titmouse. AND for those who don’t know (you should know this anyway unless you live under a rock) he worked with Aqua Teen Hunger Force as mc pee pants (I want Candy!). mc chris also has come out with his first Children’s album this year, Marshmellow Playground, but you don’t only have to be a kid to love it, you can just be a kid at heart! This album touches on subjects that bring back memories of childhood like, mac n’ cheese with hot dogs and being afraid of the dark! mc chris is also hard at work on tour overseas (overseas if you live in the U.S that is) and is planning to come out with a new album Racewars.
On a more serious note, mc chris has a huge and loving heart. This amazing artist has fun raised through e-bay and through his concerts to help fight CF (Cystic Fibrosis). According to Wikipedia, mc chris has raised over $41,000 for the fight against CF, though I’m not sure when this wiki entry was last updated so it could be a lot more!!
This is what I got for my contribution <3 The best part is knowing I could help.
On another note, mc chris is also fundrasing to get his cartoon done for adult swim! His fans are aware how much he gives of himself to help others that they have actually donated a total of $29,433 so far with 300 backers on his kickstarter page! If you can donate even a dollar to help this amazing guy out, he would be more than grateful!
On yet another note – sorry ladies (and gents) but he’s taken! He’s posted on his FB about his girlfriend and he seems to really care about her, which is sweet <3 someone this awesome deserves an awesome person in return.
So the moral of the geek appeal?
mc chris is awesome!
Donate to fight against CF!
Donate to help the mc chris cartoon!
Also, check out mc chris’ facebook page!
Geek Appeal
I don’t have time tonight for a full blown out post, so I’m going to present you with Geek Appeal! Famous men who I feel deserve a little recognition!
Our first ever Geek Appeal are those lovable men of the parody music group, The Lonely Island! Not only are they rolling around in the success of their album releases, they are also cast members in SNL! The Lonely Island just recently released their latest and highly anticipated album Turtleneck & Chain.
The group consists of (from left to right) Jourma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, and Andy Samberg. Geeky and funny earns tons of points in my book! No doubt that The Lonely Island will continue to prosper and be awesome. My personal favorite is Akiva, he really throws it down when he raps, plus – who can say no to his awesome pencil mustache in the Creep music video? Authors note: I recently found Akiva Schaffer’s personal facebook page, needless to say my attempt to add him as a friend failed. ;D
Recommended Tracks from Turtleneck & Chain:
We’re Back!
Japan
After party
Jack Sparrow
Turtleneck & Chain
Threw it on the Ground
The Creep
