Whether you'd like to admit it or not, the man has left an indelible mark on gaming through the development of platforms that helped birth and revolutionize the way consumers affect and are affected by software.
Apple posted the following on their website:
Steve Jobs 1955-2011
Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.
I can't help but think of all the typing tutorials and Oregon Trail I played on the Apple IIEs at my elementary school. Jobs stepped away from leadership at Apple, personally filling his position as well as other positions, before focusing on his new role on the board of directors.
The iPhone 4S was revealed yesterday.
