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[snoopeasystreet]

I'm in shock.

I said my gut reaction in the Ryan thread but christ, as someone who has suffered (suffering? I dunno, life and all that) from depression, the bombcast and giant bomb's quick looks have been an a constant in my life for so many years and it was sweet. It was a thing I looked forward to on my commute every Wednesday and then I relistened every Sunday while chilling out and coding bad web/personal games but yeah, he was definitely an influence to me.

It's weird thinking of someone who I never interacted with's death could have such a profound effect on me. I remember a few years ago, Gerry Ryan (my mum's favourite Irish radio personality) passed away and she was so cut up about it and I didn't really understand it, some of my most loved celebrities passed and I was bummed but it was mostly because of age or life choices and it's easier to accept cause their content came out as an instance in time. It's way different when it's something you expect on a daily/weekly basis, it's a thing that you depend on despite it being a one way connection.

Anyway, I've been drinking all day so I don't know how coherent I've been but yeah, I'm bummed out right now in a way I never expected to be over an online celebrity. Hope y'all gb fans are staying strong.

 

[Messi]

I like this one:

Both of them look so great here . Happiest day of his life.

 

[Ketch]

Someone just tweeted this to the GB crew:

Although I'll admit I'm not quite sure what I'm looking at since I don't play EVE. Looks like named a planet for him?

I think the name of the planet is "We miss you Ryan"

 

[FStop7]

No one can replace Ryan in my eyes, but do you guys think they'll bring in someone new or just keep it how it is?

I think it will be a long time before they're even ready to consider that. Maybe they'll reach out to friends during the holiday rush. With a double console launch they've got a crazy amount of legwork and content creation ahead of them.

Which reminds me, Ryan doing his "man on the street" thing where he goes out and stands in line for console launches isn't going to happen...

 

[Typographenia]

Kept it together all day, but broke down as soon as I got back from work. Damn it.


Going to miss you, Mr. Davis.

 

[def sim]

No one can replace Ryan in my eyes, but do you guys think they'll bring in someone new or just keep it how it is?

I doubt they're in a rush to find someone new, but they'll have to eventually right? Ryan was a big part of the site and his loss will be noticeable moving forward.

 

[CB3]

No one can replace Ryan in my eyes, but do you guys think they'll bring in someone new or just keep it how it is?

What should happen is they should hire a new video guy to free up Vinny and Drew to help out.

 

[Blueblur1]

I like this one:

Great picture.

 

[nib95]

I'm in. Avatarised. Have to show the guy respect. He was a gaming gem.

 

[FStop7]

Next time GB does a live stream I hope they fade in on Ryan's empty chair and pause for a few moments of silence.

 

[Blueblur1]

Ryan's dad posted on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/mauleace/status/354358911647752195

@mauleace As @taswell DAD, I am touched and moved by the outpouring from Ryan's colleagues, friends and fans.

 

[Mithel]

Apparently there was a stream here: http://www.twitch.tv/thanksryan

Has it been archived anywhere?

 

[burst]

this really hit me in the gut.

I always am worried when i see someone that over weight.

Anyone else struggling with weight, get off carbohydrates and eat lots of protein and complex carbs.

He was such a lovely guy. The ring picture is horribly sad.

 

[def sim]

Apparently there was a stream here: http://www.twitch.tv/thanksryan

Has it been archived anywhere?

It's been archived on that same account you linked to. Click here.

 

[megamerican]

I've been absolutely gutted all day. I've been listening to these guys since 06. Jeff and Ryan had such amazing chemistry. It's so fucking heartbreaking man...

 

[Alo81]

this really hit me in the gut.

I always am worried when i see someone that over weight.

Anyone else struggling with weight, get off carbohydrates and eat lots of protein and complex carbs.

He was such a lovely guy. The ring picture is horribly sad.

We don't know how he died, please don't speculate.

 

[Einbroch]

I have to say, Ryan's hair on his wedding day looked amazing.

 

[Rodney McKay]

I'm rewatching the Harry Potter QL, and I've always wondered where Ryan got the whole "DEAR READERS" thing from.

Is it based on something or did he just come up with that? It cracks me up every time I hear it.

 

[Felix Lighter]

I'm rewatching the Harry Potter QL, and I've always wondered where Ryan got the whole "DEAR READERS" thing from.

Is it based on something or did he just come up with that? It cracks me up every time I hear it.

Wizard People

 

[XANDER CAGE]

Been trying to sketch away my bummer feelings, figured I'd do a tribute New Yorker style cartoon. Still can't believe it.

 

[Antiwhippy]

This still feels fucking unreal to me.

 

[TheBaronOfNA]

I was playing Max Payne 3, and every single time I was in slowmo I remembered Jeff and Ryan complains about not being Arcade enough like Max Payne of old... and I got depressed. I associate that with Ryan than Jeff for some reason.

This day really sucked .


Edit: Now I remember, he reviewed the game... FUCK that makes me more sad...

 

[kai3345]

Giant Bomb's homepage is filled with the Best of Ryan videos

 

[Loxley]

This still feels fucking unreal to me.

Same with me. I have a feeling it'll take a couple weeks of Ryan-less content before it really sinks in

 

[Reg]

10 hrs later and it still hurts.

 

[imBask]

I don't know how my brain will process the next podcast NOT starting with a "hey everyone it's tueeesday"

I wish they'll cut one and paste it right after the theme as an homage or something

 

[Dizzy-4U]

This really really hurt and got me pretty badly in the shower today. I'm gonna miss you so much Ryan.

 

[Yerolo]

This really really hurt and got me pretty badly in the shower today. I'm gonna miss you so much Ryan.

I'm not looking forward to the next bombcast, quicklook or blog from one of the guys at all. Its going to be tough listening to them talk about Ryan...but knowing the guys, they will want to honour him in a way he would have wanted...with humour and irony

It must be incredibly tough for them to take. If this is how we feel (people who have never met him), how must the people that worked alongside him every day feel ?

The fact hat this happened straight after one of the happiest days in his life just makes it so unbearable.

 

[matrix-cat]

Crying over an internet man I never met, and I ain't even care. Loved Ryan, my heart goes out to his wife and family and friends.

 

[iNvid02]

just won't be the same with Ryan gone

 

[hwy_61]

just won't be the same with Ryan gone

I've been thinking about the rest of the crew the whole day. I mean, how in the fuck do they recover from this? I can't imagine the deafening silence in that office.

 

[Lonestar]

His Dad's posting Childhood Photos

 

[Mister Negative]

oh god his dad's twitter i can't do it

 

[Jintor]

Been trying to sketch away my bummer feelings, figured I'd do a tribute New Yorker style cartoon. Still can't believe it.

great idea, I might do something similar...

 

[Pimpn Drop Bear]

and with that edit to the thread title, i'm in tears again.... <>

 

[Arlecchino]

I can take solace with the fact that there is literally 1000+ hours of Bombcasts with Ryan at the helm, not to mention the plethora of videos in addition. It definitely bums me out and I don't think I will get through a piece of content without thinking of him in the future. But the past is enough of a reminder of the good times.

The day-to-day for the Bomb Crew is going to be really rough and I hope they can pull through.

 

[funkystudent]

Ryan's passing sucks so please dont be a dick and start looking through my or other peoples post history PM'ing the negative stuff said about Ryan to that person in a attempt to make yourself feel better or something. A lot of people who have said some negative things about Ryans contribution to GB over the last few months inducing myself probably feel horrible enough as is today without some internet jackass pouring salt in the wound. Thanks.

Some of us have been watching some combination of Jeff, Brad and Ryan for a decade now. We should be coming together in this hard time and show just how awesome the GB fan base can be.




On a positive note my fav Ryan moments are when he feel on the floor laughing when the giant bomb buckner and garcia song started to play and when he lost his shit off camera during that happy hour with creeper cam Jeff when the caller asked Jeffs option on Megan's Law.

Oh and his rant on bombcast after the Sonic 4 announcement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaZo81-wuS0

 

[katkombat]

 

[iiicon]

His Dad's posting Childhood Photos

This has hit me harder than anything today. Damn.

 

[Daylight]

I wanna say big live live show live this year

Thanks

 

[TriangleOfCorruption]

The Harmonix tribute with the photo montage is really sweet. I couldn't help but sob, but it also had me smiling and even laughing.

This is all just too sad, there's really nothing you can say.

 

[Anth0ny]

It's Tuesday

 

[Parfait]

Such a ridiculously sad day this became. Rest in peace, and all my best wishes to his friends and family.

 

[Lonestar]

Dizzy-4U posted this not long ago:

http://twitch.tv/giantbomb/b/271112642

Amazing drunk stream.

bumping, because fuck it

"I could go for Taco right about now."
"Talking to The Cobra Poster isn't going to help you get a taco"
"MR. COBRETTI, GET ME A TACO"
"The Zombie Squad needs to get out there on Taco Duty"

 

[AbsurdG3nius]

The combo of his dad's tweets and his wife's...

Man.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

I like this one:

Such an amazing picture. He looks so great, so happy. If nothing else, it's good to know he went out on an emotional high that few do, having just married the woman he loved.

 

[Yerolo]

So on another forum, someone who didnt know him or Giant Bomb said "Can someone link or post his best work so that I can give a fuck?"

So I told him to Fuck off and reported him to the admins. I will probably get banned myself for abusing him, but I don't care

Cant believe someone could say that, I dont care if he doesnt know who he is

/Anger

 

[WickedCobra03]

I love that picture with Ryan and Vinny at his wedding. So awesome. But jeez, I went to Giantbomb tonight to try and catch up on some dumptrucks, quicklooks and articles since I have fallen almost to the point I am ashamed of behind, but I was surprised and almost thought it was a weird joke article at first. I just can't believe it. It sucks to see him go so young like this and can't imagine my gaming hobby with out him seeing that he has been basically a main part of it for like 15 years now...

 

[Alucrid]

So on another forum, someone who didnt know him or Giant Bomb said "Can someone link or post his best work so that I can give a fuck?"

So I told him to Fuck off and reported him to the admins. I will probably get banned myself for abusing him, but I don't care

Cant believe someone could say that, I dont care if he doesnt know who he is

/Anger

You should have just linked giantbomb.com

 

[Alo81]

So on another forum, someone who didnt know him or Giant Bomb said "Can someone link or post his best work so that I can give a fuck?"

So I told him to Fuck off and reported him to the admins. I will probably get banned myself for abusing him, but I don't care

Cant believe someone could say that, I dont care if he doesnt know who he is

/Anger

It's the internet. You can't take anyone too seriously.