Tim Schafer, Creator of Psychonauts, Shaves His Beard

Tim Schafer, founder and CEO of Double Fine Productions, today shaved off his beard. This event was shown live to more than 700 viewers.

Schafer yesterday tweeted that he would remove his facial hair. The beard’s demise evidently was tied to a weight loss goal. He had been on a “green juice fast” since the beginning of the month, shedding 25 pounds.

The current form of his beard apparently dated to around 2005. Previously, Schafer had worn a soul patch—”My late 90s, early aughts look,” he said, as he used a beard trimmer (brand unknown) to pare down his facial hair before finishing the job with a razor.

“I’ve got my Psychonauts weight and my Psychonauts facial styling,” he added.

No word yet regarding plans for a Kickstarter to grow a new beard.

Originally written and published by Owen Good at Kotaku. Click here to read the original story.