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Manuel Otto, Creator of “Stick Run,” Dies During Twitch Livestream
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Tragic Livestream Death
German video-game designer and influencer Manuel Otto, 30, died while broadcasting on Twitch. Video posted online shows Otto setting himself on fire; his body was discovered after authorities responded to a blaze in an attic room in the Bavarian village of Breitbrunn am Chiemsee. Twitch removed the channel and the associated video-on-demand recording shortly after the incident.
Background of “Stick Run”
Otto developed “Stick Run” at age 14, releasing the free Facebook game in 2010. The title was later adapted for Android and iOS platforms in 2013. The game’s simple stick-figure runner format attracted a large audience, and Otto continued to engage with players under the username “Mwni.” In 2019 he announced development of a sequel, “Stick Run 2.”
Reach and Impact
Dexerto reports that more than 43 million people worldwide have played “Stick Run” since its launch.
Official Statements & Responses
- The spokesperson added that Twitch offers tools to help users connect with local mental-health resources.
- German prosecutors stated that they do not believe any third-party involvement occurred in Otto’s death.
- Both the Stick Run team and Twitch included information about crisis-help resources, directing anyone in distress to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and other national support services.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Stick Run is aware of a livestream on Twitch involving its creator and owner, Manuel Otto, in which he appeared to have taken his own life. We understand that Twitch has since removed the livestream and associated video.” — Wednesday
What’s Next
No further public actions have been announced. Twitch has indicated that its mental-health support tools remain available to the community, and German authorities continue to assess the circumstances surrounding the incident.