Remembering Ryan Davis, 1979 - 2013

My gad man. I just recently discovered this dude. Damn. Just literally watched a video with him a couple of days ago. RIP
 
RIP Ryan. It's not going to be the same without you.

@alexisg - This was my last interaction with @taswell I wouldn't have it any other way. Miss you buddy. pic.twitter.com/Fmtdw8ETRn
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Wow just saw the news. Really makes one think about their own limited time on this planet. More so when you're only a year younger then them. My heart goes out to his friends and family.
 
sTaTIx said:
I don't see why it's "insensitive" to speculate on the cause of death. I'm not sure some of you can even define the word "insensitive." Especially considering that people such as myself didn't know the guy, and had little personal emotional attachment to him--some people are simply curious. By most accounts, I'm sure it's a terrible tragedy for many people who were close to him.
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Why are you curious if you didn't know him and didn't have emotional attachment to him? Seriously why would you care in such a case?

kodt said:
That doesn't make it insensitive though. Just against GAF rulez. EvilLore does not define societal ethics, as much as you might want him to.
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Neither does kodt as much as you may want him to.
 
Wigdogger said:
I am truly sad hearing that Ryan Davis has passed away. The guy was such a unique voice for the industry, and the entertainment, insight and joy he brought to so many of us will be irreplaceable. Like many of you, I'm such a big fan of Giant Bomb and how they connect with the community, and this news just stings in a really painful way, even for those of us who only knew him as outsiders.

I'll be honest, though. In chatting with my friends over the last couple of years, I had openly worried about the health of their staff members. I actually feared (and depressingly, predicted) this exact scenario -- involving Ryan -- and i knew that it would devastating for the guys and gals who make that site what it is as well as the community. This seems to be happening now. I don't say this to make light or trivialize. I say it out of love for the people who run that site and the respect I have for all of them. I wish I would've been wrong.

Big Respect, Ryan. I'll truly miss you and your unique presence. Much love to his family and friends in this very, very difficult time.
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Personally, I think you handled this subject with great tact.

It pains me to say I had similar concerns, and irregardless of the reasons why, I'm deeply deeply saddened. I just wish it didn't have to be this way.
 
this is completely fucked :(

when i saw the headline on kotaku i thought it was a joke. then to find that he passed a day before july 4th man wtf.
 
What the fuck. I love that guy :( His Kinect quick looks were always some of my favorites. Damn, will miss his work and feel terrible for his family and the rest of the GB crew. 34 is way, way, way too young. Man.
 
dRUNKENcELTIC said:
If you watch the Michael Jordan Encyclopedia Bombastica, you can see Patrick break down at the end. I thought it was just for dramatic effect at the time, but it looks like he just couldn't handle it anymore...

http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/encyclopedia-bombastica-michael-jordan-chaos-in-th/2300-7669/
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As much as everything about this has been gruelling and taken a toll... that reaction at the end, even if it turns out to be entirely unrelated, that broke me.

R.I.P. Ryan... :(
 
Holy shit, I'm in disbelief right now. Waking up to this... wow! RIP Ryan Davis bro! :( He was just recently married too, incredible. Man, I really have no words to this.
 
I once read a New Yorker article about videogames that off-handedly compared the Bombcast to NPR's "Car Talk," people who know a whole hell of a lot about their area of expertise choosing to share it in the most entertaining way possible. Just be as generous as possible and see what happens.

After a few episodes it was clear that Ryan Davis was the irreplaceable heart of that attitude and why I've always enjoyed it no matter how much I disagree with their opinions. I hope the rest of the crew figure out how to best carry on in his memory.
 
guys holy shit patrick didn't record a goddamn video having just learned ryan had died on the same day as his father. he's a stand-up dude but he's not masochistic.
 
Dragon said:
Why are you curious if you didn't know him and didn't have emotional attachment to him? Seriously why would you care in such a case?
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Why would anyone be curious about anything? You're telling me you've never been curious about anything in your life? For example, reading about a murder trial, or a homicide, or accident on the internet?

Don't lie about this. The only one you'd be fooling is yourself.

smr00 said:
When you have someone die on you and everyone starts speculating you will see why it's insensitive.

Just let it be. You will find out what happened soon enough.
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And I'm not pushing the matter, or spamming the thread. At least, I'm trying very hard not to.
 
Archaix said:
I can't imagine how any of his friends or family, or his wife are feeling and have been feeling for the past few days.

But I've been sitting here for two hours now unable to focus on work. It must be visible on my face because multiple people have asked what's wrong. And it's a hard question to deal with.

I just heard about a death. No, it wasn't family, or a close relation. It was...this guy. He was a larger than life personality and brightened my day at least once a week. He often made a rough day at a job I don't like that much better by making me smile and laugh. No, not a comedian, not per se. He was just a funny guy you like to have around.

A friend died. And it's hard to deal with.
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This is a perfect summary, I couldn't find the words but this is exactly how I feel.
 
Archaix said:
I can't imagine how any of his friends or family, or his wife are feeling and have been feeling for the past few days.

But I've been sitting here for two hours now unable to focus on work. It must be visible on my face because multiple people have asked what's wrong. And it's a hard question to deal with.

I just heard about a death. No, it wasn't family, or a close relation. It was...this guy. He was a larger than life personality and brightened my day at least once a week. He often made a rough day at a job I don't like that much better by making me smile and laugh. No, not a comedian, not per se. He was just a funny guy you like to have around.

A friend died. And it's hard to deal with.
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Same here.
 
Archaix said:
I can't imagine how any of his friends or family, or his wife are feeling and have been feeling for the past few days.

But I've been sitting here for two hours now unable to focus on work. It must be visible on my face because multiple people have asked what's wrong. And it's a hard question to deal with.

I just heard about a death. No, it wasn't family, or a close relation. It was...this guy. He was a larger than life personality and brightened my day at least once a week. He often made a rough day at a job I don't like that much better by making me smile and laugh. No, not a comedian, not per se. He was just a funny guy you like to have around.

A friend died. And it's hard to deal with.
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Pretty Much.
 
sTaTIx said:
Why would anyone be curious about anything? You're telling me you've never been curious about anything in your life? For example, reading about a murder trial, or a homicide, or accident on the internet?

Don't lie about this. The only one you'd be fooling is yourself.
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I like GB and Ryan a lot and I'm not curious how he died at all. In fact I don't see how it's relevant. It's not important why, it's important to remember the impact he had on all the people gathered here. If you want to go and speculate while acting like you're better than us for not feeling sad, well go for it, but it just makes you an insensitive asshole. Have fun with that.
 
Patrick had mentioned on the Independence Day Bombastica that he was recording that on the one year anniversary of his father's death, so if he broke down it was probably because of that. It's possible he didn't even know about Ryan at that point.
 
:( RIP

Didn't really care for GiantBomb until I saw some Kinect clips with the crew. They've all got great personality and Ryan will be missed.
 
Absolutely terrible news - Its strange but you feel like you know him personally having listened to the bombcast, watched quicklook and before that on GameSpot for so many years.

I can only imagine how his friends and family must be feeling.

To only have been listening to him over e3 period as well is just such a bitter feeling. I dunno.. just really hits home. RIP man.
 
Archaix said:
I can't imagine how any of his friends or family, or his wife are feeling and have been feeling for the past few days.

But I've been sitting here for two hours now unable to focus on work. It must be visible on my face because multiple people have asked what's wrong. And it's a hard question to deal with.

I just heard about a death. No, it wasn't family, or a close relation. It was...this guy. He was a larger than life personality and brightened my day at least once a week. He often made a rough day at a job I don't like that much better by making me smile and laugh. No, not a comedian, not per se. He was just a funny guy you like to have around.

A friend died. And it's hard to deal with.
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I'm with you on that. I think you summarize exactly how I'm feeling at this point in time. Ryan was like a constant in that regard, and it's just hard to comprehend that he's gone.
 
Fuck, just woke up to this. Obviously I didn't know him but gb casts are pretty much all I listen to on the way to work and he was one of the main reasons. RIP, you will be missed.
 
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