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Legendary game designer, programmer, Space Invaders champion, and LGBTQ trailblazer Rebecca Heineman has died (www.pcgamer.com)
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[–] xyzzy@lemmy.today 10 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

What a delightful and talented person she was. My boxed copy of The Bard's Tale III for Apple II and my giant book of mega dungeons are both on display in my house. They stand as small monuments to her and her wife's contributions to the games industry.