{
  "id": 16076013,
  "title": "‘Stick Run’ game creator Manuel Otto dead at 30 amid Twitch livestream",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/stick-run-game-creator-manuel-otto-dead-at-30-amid-twitch-livestream",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T17:21:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12113240/stick-run-game-creator-manuel-otto-dead/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manuel Otto, a German video game developer and influencer, tragically passed away at the age of 30 during a live Twitch stream. Otto was the creator of the popular game Stick Run, which involved players controlling a stick figure character, dodging obstacles and accumulating points. Stick Run's parent company released a statement confirming Otto's death, expressing their deep sorrow and emphasizing that the game was more than just a pastime - it was a cherished part of childhood for many. The company mourned the loss of a fellow \"Stick Runner\" and acknowledged that Otto's legacy would live on through the memories and experiences of players worldwide.",
  "summary": "In a statement, Stick Run said, 'It is with a heavy heart that we confirm and announce the passing of our creator, developer, and fellow Stick Runner, Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto.'",
  "key_points": [
    "Manuel Otto, 30, died during Twitch stream",
    "Creator of popular game Stick Run",
    "Company mourns loss, highlights lasting impact"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}