He really inspired the idea just how awesome fan creations can really be, and remembered through the years.
He was truly one of a kind.
Rest in peace.
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Man, 2024 has been a shitty year for me, losing several artist that made my childhood. Including Akira Toriyama, Rachael Lillis, and now him.
It’s heartbreaking really
This year has been really rough and I hope next isn’t as so bad without so many losses
Rest in Peace devil
I didn’t know his game series or the guy himself but I can tell he was a very passionate and good person
Honestly
just an idea and not a request
It would pretty sweet if the NG community made a art collab tributing those we lost on NG
Just an idea of course and it’s not necessary
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Fuck.
FFSX was how I knew of them. Oh how I wished I could of known them more.
My greatest condolensces to his family, friends, and fans alike. This was a heavy hitter.
Hopefully his family is doing good, rest easy king.
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At 12/19/24 11:29 AM, TomFulp wrote:We almost made it through 2024 without losing anyone (that we were notified of), only to lose Squize a few weeks ago and now today we have more bad news, with the passing of @BlackDevilX.
Rob Lewis, aka BlackDevilX was best known around here for the Final Fantasy Sonic X and Super Smash Allstars series.
https://www.newgrounds.com/series/final-fantasy-sonic-x
https://www.newgrounds.com/series/super-smash-allstars
He was also a father, radio show host and loved connecting with fans.
His history on NG spans 15 years and his last Tweet was a playful throwback to the FF Sonic X series:
Rob passed of a heart attack while on vacation with his family in Aruba, as reported by his sister and relayed to me by @JRetrioX, a huge BDX fan.
Rob will be missed and has been added to the In Memoriam page.
Update: We've loved seeing your FFSX art celebrating Rob's legacy!
https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/kornart3/final-fantasy-sonic-x-rest-in-peace-blackdevilx
https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/rikoandtako/ffsx-rest-in-peace-blackdevilx
https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/maxoke/final-fantasy-sonic-x
https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/snoopierkid/sayonara-rob-blackdevilx-lewis
https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/lordfbrz/rest-in-peace-blackdevilx-ffsx
https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/pkdraws40/rest-in-peace-blackdevilx
https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/notskull29/blackdevilx-tribute
https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/saucekye/rip-blackdevilx
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My condolences. I even recall playing Final Fantasy Sonic X at one point
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Who are you looking for? What are you looking at?
A light? a star. A boat? an insect. A plane? a flying fish
Everyone who can, PLEASE give some support to Rob's family this holiday season.
He leaves behind a wife and two young boys and this should have been the Christmas of their young lives. They were all on vacation in Aruba when he suddenly passed, making their expenses all the more costly.
https://www.givesendgo.com/sayonarabdx
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holy shit, i was literally looking over his work again on the day before he died.
that's so sad. RIP, loved playing his games as a kid
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rip to this LEGEND you will never be forgotten i remeber playing ffsx 6 all day on newgrounds and other sites RIP blackdevilx 1988-2024 your impact on the sonic community and flash games community will never be forgotten
Everything really went to shit after 2020,wasnt expecting to revisit these games honestly,im soaking it in now. R.I.P THE GOAT.
This was truly heartbreaking to hear man, hopefully his family, fans, and close peers will find solace through these trying times. In honor of his legacy I will play through most of his projects as a respect to his craftsmanship.
R.I.P Brotha ✊🏾
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