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[LiK]

nothing there

Will start soon

 

[FStop7]

I know it's meaningless, but I was really hoping to meet Ryan at California Extreme this coming weekend. I didn't see him last year and wanted to say thanks for providing so much entertainment.

 

[feel]

Just noticed this thread, I can't believe it. Fuck.

 

[SlowRevolution]

harmonix show starting up now

 

[Samurai_Heart]

Will start soon

Started

 

[XeroSauce]

Something odd happened with previous reply, so here it is again

Thank you so much mate.

I can't..I was literally listening to the E3 podcast pre-show when I read this.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

LIVE NOW:

http://www.twitch.tv/Harmonixmusic

 

[schnarf]

Been reading the thread all day, such sad, horrible news.
I was lucky enough to meet Ryan a few times, he was always super friendly and engaging.
He will be missed.

 

[Smash88]

http://www.twitch.tv/harmonixmusic

Is live, for anyone that wants to watch their tribute to Ryan.

 

[ItAintEasy]

RIP. Just remembered that I was following him on Spotify. Last song it tracked him listening to.
Rolling Stones- Gimme Shelter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb-JZPmiEOI

 

[Raptor2155]

Holy shit, I almost can't believe it. While I haven't been on Giant Bomb or listened to the podcast in a long time, I remember really liking Gamespot when he was there and part of that credit has to go to Ryan Davis. My love of Gamespot also really point Giant Bomb on my radar when it was being created.

RIP Ryan Davis

 

[XeroSauce]

Seriously. You just can't be ready for something like this.

 

[derFeef]

Drake is a hero.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

Gosh, it's kind of weird that Penny Arcade is the only website that hasn't commented on this. No acknowledgement on twitter either.

I saw Kuchera expressing deep sadness on twitter.

 

[Conflict NZ]

I can't believe this, it feels like I've lost a great friend. It doesn't feel real.

 

[SlowRevolution]

I'd never be able to do this. Huge props to Drake and anyone else who comes on (not a regular viewer of this so I don't know the names).

 

[Kyari]

John Drake choking up during that intro there earlier

 

[Jon of the Wired]

I've been listening to the Bombcast for years and Ryan's absence will be keenly felt. One of the things that made the Bombcast special was that half the time it was just a bunch of good friends shooting the shit. You could tell by listening how close they were, how well they got along, and how much they enjoyed each other's company. Hearing that, I can't even imagine how the rest of the bombcrew are feeling now, never mind Ryan's family and new wife. I don't know what else to say.

 

[Salsa]

RIP. Just remembered that I was following him on Spotify. Last song it tracked him listening to.
Rolling Stones- Gimme Shelter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb-JZPmiEOI

big wedding party with friends

Gimme Shelter last song he heard

Once Upon a Time in the West last film he saw

quite a sendoff

 

[AColdDay]

A friend of mine made this. I found it fitting - hopefully he'll continue doing what he loved to do, like a boss.

He should photoshop in podcast guests like Abraham Lincoln and Billy Mays to both sides of him. Ryan is the king of podcasts even in the great beyond!

 

[runnin_blue]

This is such sad news. My hearts aches for what his wife must be going through.

He was (is?) by far my favourite gaming personality.

RIP Ryan.

Do we have anymore information?

 

[Red UFO]

 

[thiscoldblack]

Honestly, I've never followed giantbomb, and only know of the personalities through friends... but it's really tragic, and I empathize. Only a couple years younger than him, and it's probably a sad day for everyone that knows him.

Same here. I'm shocked and I can't imagine how it should be like for close people to him and the fans. My best regards to family and friends.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

I saw Kuchera expressing deep sadness on twitter.

He does PAR not really PA, there is a difference.

I do think that he will have his own comic later in the week

 

[Formless]

Wasn't a huge follower but I've enjoyed his work since he was at Gamespot.

RIP.

 

[Slaker117]

God bless Ryan Davis. His death is tragic, and I will miss him dearly, but if it wasn't for this, my roommate and I never would have gotten this drunk and bonded at this level. Even from the grave, you continue to make my life that much more enjoyable.

 

[firen]

what's that from?

 

[Colocho]

Wow, he was one of the few guys in gaming that I really liked. Has the cause of death been disclosed yet? Not that it matters really... RIP.

 

[jdevlin24t]

Ryan Davis, the glue that held GB together. It will be difficult to move on without him. You will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Ecto311]

This was just posted to the Midnight Brown facebook - forgot I was following them

 

[Jintor]

What? WHAT? No... no way... that's...

Condolences to his family, and to Giant Bomb, and... my God. How?

 

[blindrocket]

SO freaking sad.

I was even checking out his twitter, just to see what some of his latest thoughts were and came across:

https://twitter.com/taswell/status/352413837326163968

@DavidEllis I'm on day three, I've gotten collectively maybe 10-12 hours. It's not like I'm gonna die, but C'MON. VACATION.

;_;

 

[blackMamba1187]

Well that's a kick in the junk. Feels like someone just shit in my cereal.

 

[lazybones18]

http://www.twitch.tv/thanksryan/

 

[The Big Rig]

My mouth has been agape for the past twenty minutes. What a terrible loss for his family, friends, and the industry.

 

[Messofanego]

Is this Harmonix stream meant to make it easier to miss Ryan? Because it's not helping

 

[Mister Negative]

This was just posted to the Midnight Brown facebook - forgot I was following them

Is that Ryan Davis in LONG PANTS?

 

[ArisenDragon]

So sad my thoughts are with his family and friends.

 

[KAP151]

Horrible news to wake up to.

A genuine nice guy.

Condolences to his family and the GB crew.

=(

 

[sweetvar26]

Fuck, he got married like a week ago?

That is terrible. Condolences to his wife and family.

 

[thepotatoman]

.

 

[RedRooster]

That dude could enunciate the fuck out of words, I always enjoyed that about him.
When he said thing like "Bombcast" or words that start with P, man its like he was almost throwing every letter at your face and it just hit you in the perfect way.
Stupid dummy, it was always the sharp letters he hit you with. No regard, son, no regard for safety.

 

[Aggrotek]

Sad news indeed.

 

[Absinthe]

Will Smith's ¡Exzécutable! Bombcast appearance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cinw63ulsSg

Ryan gives him such a hard time.. So great, yet so sad I'm not going to hear Ryan's voice on the Bombcast each week.

 

[H2Yo]

This news has floored me, so sad. All the best to Ryan's wife Anna and the guys at Giant Bomb.

 

[jdevlin24t]

what's that from?

It's from the Giantbomb GDC 2013 After Hours Show Part 2

http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/gdc-2013-after-hours-livestream-spectacular-part-0/2300-7205/

 

[BobTheFork]

What did he die from?

He was just too badass for this earth : (

 

[Tan]

Just got home. Heard about the news by looking over someone's shoulder in class while they were browsing reddit. Ugh. My heart sank, felt like I had just faded out of reality for a moment.

 

[firen]

It's from the Giantbomb GDC 2013 After Hours Show Part 2

http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/gdc-2013-after-hours-livestream-spectacular-part-0/2300-7205/

Thank you!

 

[~Kinggi~]

Was pretty shocked when i read this at work. Felt like i lost someone close. He was very visible in the gaming world. The wife must be devastated. It almost sounds like he died on his honeymoon.