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Announcements 1. Alert Gamasutra to Game Developer link redirects are currently experiencing issues. We're working to restore them ASAP! PreviousNext News Obituary: ZX Spectrum developer Bernie Drummond has died Drummond is most remembered for his work on Head Over Heels, but also designed the Batman ZX Spectrum game. Bryant Francis Senior Editor November 15, 2021 Image via Mobygames PDF Bernie Drummond, game designer behind a number of beloved 3D adventure titles for the ZX Spectrum computer, has died. Word of Drummond's passing has been passing through social media, with colleague Jason Clark apparently sharing the news in a closed Facebook group for the ZX Spectrum-loving community. "He was my local mate - didn't age much from his 80s photos and we had many a beer over the games and stories," Clark apparently wrote. Drummond's passing was mourned by fans who grew up with the games he made, which included adventure titles like Head Over Heels, Match Day II, and a Batman game. In 2016, Drummond spoke to Eurogamer about the creative process behind games like Head Over Heels, explaining that he and collaborator Jon Ritman had a lot of trust for each other's instincts and partnered to create some incredibly unique games. "The graphics were created using a well-tried and tested technique," Drummond joked at the time. "In short I'd just draw, letting my imagination fly. Any images that looked good, fit a purpose, or inspired more puzzles and graphics, were kept." Drummond is also credited as a programmer on those titles. 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