This is sad news indeed, I remember back when I was more of a regular on this site, Mikes name was very much a constant name you would see on the articles that appeared on Kotaku. 49 is such a short time, my condolences to his family, friends, collogues and loyal readers, RIP Mr. Fahey, you will definitely be missed

Kotaku was essentially “The Mike Fahey website” to me for so long, it’s hard to believe it even still exists without him. The best anyone can ask for is that our actions echo through time, and I think he hit that mark. He’ll be remembered fondly by so many, and he influenced others with his work.

Mike will be missed...I always knew the weekend kicked off whenever I saw Mike’s contributions on Fridays. This makes me pretty sad...Rest in Peace Mike. 

Just adding that while I never knew him personally, I always felt like I did a bit through his writing.  He had such a clear personality that would come through the page regardless of the topic, which is a truly special gift.  RIP.

Mike was among my fairly small list of journalists whose writing I would read no matter the subject matter. He always had a glowing personality that showed through in his words and humor. His participation in the comments sections was always positive and he had a very casual way about him that made everything he wrote…

RIP Mike, you will be missed. My condolences to the friends and families. 

Thank you for the beautiful eulogy. The humor, personality and sometimes vulnerability that Fahey injected into his writing lifted the gaming coverage at Kotaku above the click bait articles that fill other websites. He will be missed.

All these names I miss after visiting the site for so many years. I think I knew of Mike way back when, in 2008 or some such. He was a pillar. Concrete, a constant and a force. I selfishly regret ever knowing of him, because this is a profound loss that I wish I wouldn’t have to experience with so many.

We should all strive to live a life that is remembered so fondly by so many.

Yeah...I’m sorry. I definitely came across salty when I complained about the lack of announcement. It just hit me that I heard about his passing from multiple other sources while other articles kept popping up here making it look like business as usual. It just felt like...what if Wolf Blitzer passed and you heard it…

This has completely broken me.

For many readers, Fahey is Kotaku.

Fuck.

I don’t read Kotaku nearly as much these days as I used to-- the heavy burdens of life and getting older, I suppose-- but I will always remember Fahey’s sarcastic optimism and sense of humor in his posts. Seeing all these tributes definitely highlights how much joy he brought into the lives of all those he knew. There…

He was a good man whose work was enjoyed by so many people.

Just wow, really tough to read this and I’m sincerely holding back tears. Over the years, and particularly after having my first child, the thought of not being there, or losing someone has become such a difficult emotional trigger for me, much more than it ever was, and after reading this website almost on a daily…

‪Fuuuuuuck I was not ready to read that headline this morning. My deep, heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the rest of the Kotaku team. Fahey was such an incredible gem. ‬

Oh no! Fahey and I met through this site and became friends on a bunch of social media. I never met him in real life, but I talked and texted with him frequently and have considered him a friend for a long time now. This makes me really sad. This is a big loss for everyone lucky enough to have known him - on and…

That game case will still be stuck to that ceiling when the house is eventually torn down and not a minute before. Godspeed, Fahey, and thanks for all the memories.

Thank you for this tribute.