It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of our friend Mike “IdolNinja” Watson. Mike joined Volition as a Saints Row fan. He left us as a Community Manager and a Developer woven indelibly into the heart of our studio.

Aug 31, 2021 · 10:43 AM UTC

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He was a warm, thoughtful and genuine person that uplifted and guided his friends and colleagues.
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Writing to the Steam Community when announcing his illness, Mike said: “Anyone that knows me, understands that I have the deepest love for both the people at Volition and our community.
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I hope I was able to shine a light on how we make games and who we are as both developers and people, and maybe make everyone's day just a little bit brighter in some small way.” Mike, Volition loves you too, our hearts are broken and we will miss you every day.
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Our thoughts go out to his family and we ask everyone to respect their privacy at this difficult time.
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I'm sorry for your guys lost. RIP.
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Time to use someone’s death to deflect the trash that’s the new saints game.
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Take all the time you all need to mourn and process this. Us fans love you all and are with you every step of the way.
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Not only did he stand out because of his personality and his impact on the SR community, but he was a fantastic role model for the gaming community at large. He left his mark through his genuine love for games when we choose so often to wallow in bitterness. R.I.P., Gentleman
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RIP⚜️💜 Legend
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Lets hope the big patch is still being worked on for pc as that was his last big project that he was working on.
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Rest in Peace Mike Watson Heaven has a new Saint
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I'm very believe that he's one of the few developers who came up with some crazy ideas for SR3 or even crazier for SR4. Better have a tribute or a dedication of Mike for Saints Row 2022. It's really important.
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He was indeed the best of us.
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Fly High, Mike <3
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