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🌆 #16: Ben Spurgin's Legacy

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October 13, 2009 was the day that NG lost @ben-spurgin, a prolific and beloved creator known for his wacky games, music and Stick Slayer animations.


More recently, NG user @Jamessimo started working on a sequel to Ben's game Pimp's Quest. In researching Ben's work, he found himself falling down a rabbit hole of Spurgin history, coming out of it a certified "Ben-storian" with a wealth of knowledge to share.


Ten years after Ben's death, let James the Ben-storian (and Will the Very Curious Listener) take you through some Spurgin 101, discuss what made his work so great, and share how his findings have helped further inspire Pimp's Quest 2.


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Some relevant links:


Toms original RIP post: https://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic/1116018/
IpickupPennies: https://ipickuppennies.net/2010/09/rip-ben-spurgin/


some Pimps Quest 2 and Pimpsquest online stuff: https://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic/69210
online https://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic/112201


Section 8 Studios circa 2005: https://web.archive.org/web/20050828174816/http://www.section8studios.com/


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GROUNDS PATROL is a podcast dedicated to informing and inspiring Newgrounds creators. New episodes come out every other Wednesday and feature artist interviews and roundtable discussions.


Thank you to our PATRONS for making this show possible.
TOM FULP, CERBSKIES, Alihissan Dansoko, ZJ, Boozel

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Rest in peace, Ben Spurgin. It was insightful to learn about his life, it's very sad that he passed away from a heroin overdose. I'm glad I could hear more about his thoughts on stick animations, as well as learning about Pimp's Quest. I find it crazy how much things can change over time and how people's views on media can differ.

I still can't believe he's been gone for 15 years. He had so much potential

anyone can make Stick Slayer in FNF mod probably someone.
May they rest in peace in heaven. ben. 😅

HI - Ben's mom here. I really appreciate this great memorial conversation. Ben knew his big break was just around the corner. He died just before social media exploded. But due to his emotional issues, he might have ended up like Logan Paul or something. I mean, Pee Man? Puh-leez I kept asking him to give me stuff I could share & brag about. I can tell you I've contacted Ben many times thru psychics. He's with me a lot. NOTE - if you do sequels to his stuff, please give it your own name, call it a tribute & keep it separate. HIs chapter is closed. Thanks for loving my son. BTW - the heroin discussion was spot on. Very accurate. As for 2 NG accounts - his games were made with a partner - hence, a separate account.

Will responds:

Hey there, Ben's mom. :) I'm so glad you found this episode and enjoyed it. Ben was clearly a fiercely creative guy and felt right at home here on NG. I hope it brings you joy to know that guys like @Jamessimo continue to be invested in his art and legacy.

I just found out.

I'm devastated.

I CAN'T BELIEVE this old login info still works. I haven't logged in 15 years! Saints' Blessings to Newgrounds for retaining this old account that properly allows me to share my grief!!!

RIP BEN, hope you can see this as some rad 4th-dimensional being on the other side...

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