(Time Extension) The Composer Of Gimmick! Has Passed Away At The Age of 62

[Le Reposteur]

Brave Wave Productions broke the news of Masashi Kageyama's passing earlier today.

Masashi Kageyama, the Japanese musician and composer behind the music to the Famicom/NES platformer Gimmick, has sadly passed away at the age of 62, following a battle with stomach cancer.

Brave Wave Productions, a record company that had recently been working with Kageyama on various projects including GIANTS and GIMMICK! OFFICIAL ARRANGED SOUNDTRACK, broke the news earlier today, posting a heartfelt tribute to the composer across its social media channels.

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