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We are deeply saddened to share the news that our colleague Tim Smith passed away earlier this week. Tim joined Debug as Sub Editor earlier this year, and though our time working together was far too short, we were hugely grateful to have someone of his experience and knowledge as part of the team.

30/8/26, 1:12 pm8 reposts45 likes

Will Freeman

@spadgy.bsky.social

3 Sept

Whoa - I only just learned this news! Tim - a legend of the career I'm in who started the genratation before, and always such a brillaint force in the world of games. Brillaint work, and such a nice guy. Utterrly gutting. The world of games is lesser without Tim!

Debug Magazine

@debugmag.com

30 Aug

For those who aren’t aware, Tim had an extraordinary career in publishing and games journalism spanning decades. His work included time at Future Publishing, Team17, Knapp Communications and SPOnG, where he served as Editorial Director, alongside a long career as a writer, editor and researcher.

Debug Magazine

@debugmag.com

30 Aug

The chances are if you read print magazines in the 80s and 90s, you’ll have encountered his work. Everyone at Debug sends their deepest condolences to Tim’s family, friends and all those who knew and worked with him.