Lewis “Kelly” Flock, Sony Online Entertainment’s former president, has passed away. According to Venture Beat, Flock had been ill prior to his passing. While Flock might not be a household name among gamers, it’s clear that the executive had a massive impact on the industry as a whole. Following Flock’s passing, a number of people in the gaming industry shared their condolences on social media, including David Jaffe, the creator of PlayStation franchises such as God of War and Twisted Metal. According to Jaffe, Flock played an instrumental role in bringing those franchises to life. In a post on Twitter, Jaffe shared his thoughts on Flock’s passing.
Kelly was hilarious, curmudgeonly, and fearless. The sine qua non in the creation of PlayStation Studios in America. He also told me to fek off more than a few times and I respected him all the more. RIP Kelly. Ride that road to the sky. 🏍️🥃🙏🏾 https://t.co/lS4LFTmHhZ
