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Giant Bomb Thread #5 - We love you, Ryan Davis

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Good stream with Drake, fitting and really shows why we all feel the loss as we do. Really appreciate that they did that.
 
brandnew said:
Had to hold back tears at work all day today. So weird how the death of someone I didn't know affected me so much. It really felt like I knew him though. All of the bombcasts/quick looks... But I really loved reading all of the great things people had to say about him. What a genuinely awesome duder.
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This thank you for putting how i feel in words i can relate to.
 
I just got really sad thinking that there will be no more Jeff and Ryan Car streams on the way back from work :( RIP Ryan and my thoughts to all his friends and family!
 
In context, the end of that Michael Jordan Quick Look is the saddest thing. Big hug Patrick.

"When you're feeling sad, just call for a time out."

I think we could all use one right about now.
 
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I like to think if Ryan were able to see all this, he'd be all, "what's the big fucking deal?"
 
friedeggs said:
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I like to think if Ryan were able to see all this, he'd be all, "what's the big fucking deal?"
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The lady next to him (his future wife?) looks like she's proud for having just garroted the dude sitting in front of her.

Also, lady up front has a third hand growing out of her forearm.

Disneyland is a fucked up place.
 
I was an extremely reclusive person for nearly 10+ years of my life. My time in high school was extremely difficult for me, as I did not feel like I ever connected with people well or knew people I wanted to know better. I found it really challenging to interact with others, and it felt like I might never be capable of having a substantial relationship with others outside of my immediate family and the two guys I had been friends with since I was six.

In 2008, I jumped over to Giant Bomb and began following their work kind every once in a while. It wasn't until around a year later that I decided to seriously start listening to the bombcast (as I had no real interest in podcasts until then). Decided it might be fun, you know?

As dumb as this sounds, the bombcast helped me better appreciate and approach conversations with others. I was (and still am) an exceptionally awkward person, but listening to their discussions made me more comfortable and relaxed when faced with real interactions with others. It also helped me become more confident in myself and kept me entertained for long drives to and from school/home on an occasional weekend. I was finally confident enough to chase after things I thought were out of reach. I now work and study with some of the greatest people I have had the chance to know, and I have the most amazing girlfriend on earth. If I had been asked five years ago what my life would be like today, I would have never in a million years guessed anything as incredible as the life I have now.

Thank you, Ryan Davis, for helping me face my challenges with people, providing so much wonderful content over the years, helping me keep perspective on several dynamics of the game industry, and for being someone that helped me set the bar for my own personal aspirations with others. You were a gloriously enjoyable man, and I thank you for sharing so much of your life with us.
 
Just hit me that there'll be a bunch of first-times without Ryan. GotY awards, E3, console launch streams, PAX panels etc. Eh.

Also, Jeff lives alone doesn't he? Hope he's with loved ones right now, I get the impression that dude internalises a lot of shit.
 
Zaph said:
Just hit me that there'll be a bunch of first-times without Ryan. GotY awards, E3, console launch streams, PAX panels etc. Eh.

Also, Jeff lives alone doesn't he? Hope he's with loved ones right now, I get the impression that dude internalises a lot of shit.
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he has a roommate, iirc.
 
Typographenia said:
I was an extremely reclusive person for nearly 10+ years of my life. My time in high school was extremely difficult for me, as I did not feel like I ever connected with people well or knew people I wanted to know better. I found it really challenging to interact with others, and it felt like I might never be capable of having a substantial relationship with others outside of my immediate family and the two guys I had been friends with since I was six.

In 2008, I jumped over to Giant Bomb and began following their work kind every once in a while. It wasn't until around a year later that I decided to seriously start listening to the bombcast (as I had no real interest in podcasts until then). Decided it might be fun, you know?

As dumb as this sounds, the bombcast helped me better appreciate and approach conversations with others. I was (and still am) an exceptionally awkward person, but listening to their discussions made me more comfortable and relaxed when faced with real interactions with others. It also helped me become more confident in myself and kept me entertained for long drives to and from school/home on an occasional weekend. I was finally confident enough to chase after things I thought were out of reach. I now work and study with some of the greatest people I have had the chance to know, and I have the most amazing girlfriend on earth. If I had been asked five years ago what my life would be like today, I would have never in a million years guessed anything as incredible as the life I have now.

Thank you, Ryan Davis, for helping me face my challenges with people, providing so much wonderful content over the years, helping me keep perspective on several dynamics of the game industry, and for being someone that helped me set the bar for my own personal aspirations with others. You were a gloriously enjoyable man, and I thank you for sharing so much of your life with us.
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RESPECT man respect!

On the spot/arrow pointing down/Bombcast really helped me know a lot about USA, social events and the bay area.
and I love them for it.
 
FStop7 said:
The lady next to him (his future wife?) looks like she's proud for having just garroted the dude sitting in front of her.

Also, lady up front has a third hand growing out of her forearm.

Disneyland is a fucked up place.
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You have quite the imagination!
 
This brings into stark relief just how great a host he was. Can you even imagine someone trying to replace him, and his chemistry with Jeff? Thinking about the last podcast with barely anybody there and Jeff acting like he's kinda lost without Ryan hosting is truly eerie to me.
 
Typographenia said:
I was an extremely reclusive person for nearly 10+ years of my life. My time in high school was extremely difficult for me, as I did not feel like I ever connected with people well or knew people I wanted to know better. I found it really challenging to interact with others, and it felt like I might never be capable of having a substantial relationship with others outside of my immediate family and the two guys I had been friends with since I was six.

In 2008, I jumped over to Giant Bomb and began following their work kind every once in a while. It wasn't until around a year later that I decided to seriously start listening to the bombcast (as I had no real interest in podcasts until then). Decided it might be fun, you know?

As dumb as this sounds, the bombcast helped me better appreciate and approach conversations with others. I was (and still am) an exceptionally awkward person, but listening to their discussions made me more comfortable and relaxed when faced with real interactions with others. It also helped me become more confident in myself and kept me entertained for long drives to and from school/home on an occasional weekend. I was finally confident enough to chase after things I thought were out of reach. I now work and study with some of the greatest people I have had the chance to know, and I have the most amazing girlfriend on earth. If I had been asked five years ago what my life would be like today, I would have never in a million years guessed anything as incredible as the life I have now.

Thank you, Ryan Davis, for helping me face my challenges with people, providing so much wonderful content over the years, helping me keep perspective on several dynamics of the game industry, and for being someone that helped me set the bar for my own personal aspirations with others. You were a gloriously enjoyable man, and I thank you for sharing so much of your life with us.
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What an awesome story. Thanks for sharing.

Looks like GB is down.
 
mattiewheels said:
This brings into stark relief just how great a host he was. Can you even imagine someone trying to replace him, and his chemistry with Jeff? Thinking about the last podcast with barely anybody there and Jeff acting like he's kinda lost without Ryan hosting is truly eerie to me.
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Drew will probably become the persistent 4th member in live streams/podcasts
 
I didn't buy the Ryan Davis shirts because, like most other people, I would never wear them out in public. I hope those that did will make today an exception!
 
Typographenia said:
I was an extremely reclusive person for nearly 10+ years of my life. My time in high school was extremely difficult for me, as I did not feel like I ever connected with people well or knew people I wanted to know better. I found it really challenging to interact with others, and it felt like I might never be capable of having a substantial relationship with others outside of my immediate family and the two guys I had been friends with since I was six.

In 2008, I jumped over to Giant Bomb and began following their work kind every once in a while. It wasn't until around a year later that I decided to seriously start listening to the bombcast (as I had no real interest in podcasts until then). Decided it might be fun, you know?

As dumb as this sounds, the bombcast helped me better appreciate and approach conversations with others. I was (and still am) an exceptionally awkward person, but listening to their discussions made me more comfortable and relaxed when faced with real interactions with others. It also helped me become more confident in myself and kept me entertained for long drives to and from school/home on an occasional weekend. I was finally confident enough to chase after things I thought were out of reach. I now work and study with some of the greatest people I have had the chance to know, and I have the most amazing girlfriend on earth. If I had been asked five years ago what my life would be like today, I would have never in a million years guessed anything as incredible as the life I have now.

Thank you, Ryan Davis, for helping me face my challenges with people, providing so much wonderful content over the years, helping me keep perspective on several dynamics of the game industry, and for being someone that helped me set the bar for my own personal aspirations with others. You were a gloriously enjoyable man, and I thank you for sharing so much of your life with us.
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This is a really beautiful post. Thanks for typing it up.
 
Am I the only one getting internal service errors on the GB page now? I'd like to think it's the grief of the internet clogging the server.
 
The sad sad truth about the "Brad's leaving" joke is that he'll probably be the last dude out the building when giant bomb finally explodes.

I hope Jeff, Brad, Drew and Vinny can hold it down as a fore-some.
 
Typographenia said:
I was an extremely reclusive person for nearly 10+ years of my life. My time in high school was extremely difficult for me, as I did not feel like I ever connected with people well or knew people I wanted to know better. I found it really challenging to interact with others, and it felt like I might never be capable of having a substantial relationship with others outside of my immediate family and the two guys I had been friends with since I was six.

In 2008, I jumped over to Giant Bomb and began following their work kind every once in a while. It wasn't until around a year later that I decided to seriously start listening to the bombcast (as I had no real interest in podcasts until then). Decided it might be fun, you know?

As dumb as this sounds, the bombcast helped me better appreciate and approach conversations with others. I was (and still am) an exceptionally awkward person, but listening to their discussions made me more comfortable and relaxed when faced with real interactions with others. It also helped me become more confident in myself and kept me entertained for long drives to and from school/home on an occasional weekend. I was finally confident enough to chase after things I thought were out of reach. I now work and study with some of the greatest people I have had the chance to know, and I have the most amazing girlfriend on earth. If I had been asked five years ago what my life would be like today, I would have never in a million years guessed anything as incredible as the life I have now.

Thank you, Ryan Davis, for helping me face my challenges with people, providing so much wonderful content over the years, helping me keep perspective on several dynamics of the game industry, and for being someone that helped me set the bar for my own personal aspirations with others. You were a gloriously enjoyable man, and I thank you for sharing so much of your life with us.
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I could use one of those "I know that feel" pics right here.
 
Typographenia said:
I was an extremely reclusive person for nearly 10+ years of my life. My time in high school was extremely difficult for me, as I did not feel like I ever connected with people well or knew people I wanted to know better. I found it really challenging to interact with others, and it felt like I might never be capable of having a substantial relationship with others outside of my immediate family and the two guys I had been friends with since I was six.

In 2008, I jumped over to Giant Bomb and began following their work kind every once in a while. It wasn't until around a year later that I decided to seriously start listening to the bombcast (as I had no real interest in podcasts until then). Decided it might be fun, you know?

As dumb as this sounds, the bombcast helped me better appreciate and approach conversations with others. I was (and still am) an exceptionally awkward person, but listening to their discussions made me more comfortable and relaxed when faced with real interactions with others. It also helped me become more confident in myself and kept me entertained for long drives to and from school/home on an occasional weekend. I was finally confident enough to chase after things I thought were out of reach. I now work and study with some of the greatest people I have had the chance to know, and I have the most amazing girlfriend on earth. If I had been asked five years ago what my life would be like today, I would have never in a million years guessed anything as incredible as the life I have now.

Thank you, Ryan Davis, for helping me face my challenges with people, providing so much wonderful content over the years, helping me keep perspective on several dynamics of the game industry, and for being someone that helped me set the bar for my own personal aspirations with others. You were a gloriously enjoyable man, and I thank you for sharing so much of your life with us.
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This is great, and I'm sure plenty of GB fans feel the exact same way.
 
Wow...I don't even know what to say. I saw a comment on a Revision3 Adam Sessler video saying "RIP Ryan Davis" and then saw the new thread title and..yeah. Just wow. My stomach is in knots. I wonder what happened. 34 is so young.

I'm happy I was able to enjoy Giant Bomb up until this point. Will never be the same. RIP =[
 
Zabant said:
The sad sad truth about the "Brad's leaving" joke is that he'll probably be the last dude out the building when giant bomb finally explodes.

I hope Jeff, Brad, Drew and Vinny can hold it down as a fore-some.
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I could see them possibly hiring a new editor.

No one could replace Ryan, but their bench is running thin in SF.
 
Heart breaking, just heart breaking. Today is just a sad day. He died last Wednesday. His family and friends have known about this all holiday weekend. I bet today(the day the news went public) was like finding out all over again to them, and for that, I'm doubly sorry.

I hope/pray that his family are on the internet today and see the love Ryan Davis is getting and how much he touched peoples lives around the world. Ryan will be missed by thousands upon thousands of people. His family and friends should be proud to have known such a great man, and for that, I am ultimatly jelous that I will never be able to share a beer with the man, talk games with him or just make him laugh.

From one man to another, having never met you, having you never hear my voice or see what I look like, Ryan Davis, I love you and will miss you.
 
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