“He was our son, our brother, our heart, our history. The pride we had for him and the love we have for him will be his beautiful legacy to us.”

They described Dane as “witty”, “sharp” and having “unwavering loyalty” to friends.

“Having forged his own path into his career, the world of gaming and journalism has lost a stellar presence,” they added.

“We have been changed and immensely blessed by having him in our presence for the time he was with us.”