‘Tears of the Kingdom’ coming out on the late Etika’s birthday is a coincidence gamers can’t ignore
Warning: This article contains mentions of mental health crises and suicide. Please read at your discretion.
Today, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is out for fans to devour. It has received sky-high praise, and, while it is something joyful, others in the Nintendo fan community are reminded of one of their own who is not around to experience it.
For those unaware, in addition to today being the release date for the game, it is also what would have been Desmond Daniel Amofah’s — or “Etika’s” — 33rd birthday. Under his Etika handle, Amofah became a notable YouTuber and online streamer who became popular due to his energetic reactions to Nintendo Direct presentations and Super Smash Bros. character reveals. He accumulated more than one million subscribers before experiencing a mental wellness decline in 2018. In 2019, it progressed to the point where he ultimately took his own life and, while gone now, he is certainly not forgotten by anyone in the know.
Thinking about Etika rn because i know he would've been super hype for Tears of the Kingdom
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