Archer Maclean has died.
The developer passed away last month at the age of 60, with the news spreading via social media over the end of year break.
Maclean was best known for the various titles he developed during the 1980s, including his debut game Dropzone and sports outing International Karate (including its expanded edition, International Karate+).
source https://www.gamesindustry.biz/dropzone-and-ik-developer-archer-maclean-dies-aged-60