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Remembering Ryan Davis, 1979 - 2013

Joeku said:
Volition is probably really close to going gold right now so I doubt anything could make it in for shipping release, but considering the degree of modability of SRIV on the PC I can guaran-fucking-tee some community members will be doing just that. Giant Bomb is one of the biggest Saints Row proponents of the web.
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That sounds awesome. Strap it on.
 
Im sure its too late, and I am not really sure why, maybe because it would make me feel closer to the guys at this difficult time, but I think they should video this podcast and release it that way. They have the ability to do it at CBS.
 
So yea, I was holding my son waving to my mom as she left our house like I always do, and it hit me that I now wave how Ryan waved at the end of most videos. I started doing it because it made me smile, but today...made me sad.
 
Joeku said:
Volition is probably really close to going gold right now so I doubt anything could make it in for shipping release, but considering the degree of modability of SRIV on the PC I can guaran-fucking-tee some community members will be doing just that. Giant Bomb is one of the biggest Saints Row proponents of the web.
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Yeah it's WAYYYYY too late to change anything in SR4 but maybe they could do something with the DLC.
 
From Ryan's father on Twitter:

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Vire said:


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:'( This is going to be one difficult Bombcast, you guys.

Also, I know this is a long shot, but a Ryan Davis Giant Bomb DLC for SR4 where proceeds of the sale of the DLC would go to a charity in his name would be awesome.

On the same note, I wouldn't have discovered SR3 without the whole GB crew.
 
Cystm said:
I hate seeing this thread title every day.

"What's going on in gaming? ....Oh, yeah"
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I fuckin' hear you. It's like the information is haunting me. If a new episode is posted tonight I'm going to dread the sound of my podcatcher app notifiying me :(


Aw fuck, the man was a gem. A fucking gem :(
 
Eterniti said:
:'( This is going to be one difficult Bombcast, you guys.

Also, I know this is a long shot, but a Ryan Davis Giant Bomb DLC for SR4 where proceeds of the sale of the DLC would go to a charity in his name would be awesome.

On the same note, I wouldn't have discovered SR3 without the whole GB crew.
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Oh man. Or a Humble Bundle featuring some his favorite games.
 
Anth0ny said:
This is going to be one sad bombcast if they decide to put one out today :(
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Of course. And that's okay. I would like to listen to whatever they'd like to talk about today. Cry a little, laugh a little, it's all part of the process. Reminiscing and commiserating with friends: it's often a good way to work through some of the early grief. Remind each other about the happier times. I'd be honored to be able to participate in that in just the smallest way possible, (by listening in) but I'll completely understand if they want to skip a week. I have no idea what the atmosphere, staff level, and workload is like over there right now.

[I haven't caught up with the end of this thread, so the decision may have already been made.]
 
halogamer said:
"We had our differences.", Did Brad not get along with Ryan?
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I'm certainly not trying to read too much into things, but even if you'd asked me a week ago I'd have said that Ryan was fairly dismissive of Brad on the weekly podcast. I have no idea if this is just something I imagined, or if it remotely informs Brad's comment...but I definitely got that impression.

As so many others have said...the impact Ryan's passing has on my day to day life is absurdly powerful given I don't know him. I choked back tears several times yesterday at work, and when I told my wife last night I broke down a bit. She hates games, thinks podcasts are a waste of time etc. but she put her hand on my shoulder and said:

"Stop saying that you know you shouldn't be upset about this. You are upset about this"

...and that really struck me. I've listened to the dude for many hours every week for several years. I barely play games any more and I still eagerly await the new episodes of the Bombcast.

Like all of you, I'm gutted.
 
I still can't even process this loss whenever I'm reminded of his death. He was such a big presence that it just seems confusing and wrong that he's so suddenly gone.

It's really great to hear all the people that knew him or admired him tell their stories, though.
 
It was likely a heart attack in his sleep assisted by sleep apnea. The state of his physical health likely didn't help lessen the severity of the heartattack. Ryan had mentioned previously that he sometimes slept with some device that helped him breath at night.
 
mb.exe said:
I still can't even process this loss whenever I'm reminded of his death. He was such a big presence that it just seems confusing and wrong that he's so suddenly gone.

It's really great to hear all the people that knew him or admired him tell their stories, though.
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Yeah, dealing with a few deaths over the last few years of people close to me-- its really fucking weird to get used to. Its almost like a phantom limb. When you think of the person, you think of them as if they are alive, but after a few seconds you realize they aren't. I get that feeling every time I see this thread title on GAF as well :(
 
Man, I just watched the destructoid show and they mentioned Ryan's death at the end. Neither of them knew him well so they didn't say anything too profound but I started to tear up. This bombcast is going to be rough.
 
I said this in the GB thread, but do we really need to over-analyse everything they say ? Of course they will have had their differences, they worked together for many years. The same way all the GB crew had had their differences
 
infinityBCRT said:
Yeah, dealing with a few deaths over the last few years of people close to me-- its really fucking weird to get used to. Its almost like a phantom limb. When you think of the person, you think of them as if they are alive, but after a few seconds you realize they aren't. I get that feeling every time I see this thread title on GAF as well :(
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Yeah, my aunt passed away the exact same day as Ryan and it's been a surreal experience in and around the funeral preparations and everything. I'm sad over both of them but I'd be lying if I said that Ryan wasn't a bigger fixture on my day to day life, popping up on quicklooks and the weekly bombcast. So while I feel awful about my aunt, the loss of Ryan is far more immediate and depressing.

It's weird, as I've never met the guy and had limited interaction with him through e-mails.
 
Mr. Enigma said:
It was likely a heart attack in his sleep assisted by sleep apnea. The state of his physical health likely didn't help lessen the severity of the heartattack. Ryan had mentioned previously that he sometimes slept with some device that helped him breath at night.
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I believe this has already been extensively covered in this topic.
 
I don't think I should listen on my morning commute like usual, I don't know if I can handle something emotionally that heavy before work.
 
inner-G said:
I don't think I should listen on my morning commute like usual, I don't know if I can handle something emotionally that heavy before work.
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I wouldn't, wait until you get home, relax, get your favorite drink and strap it on. Depending on how much this has affected you, you might be a wreck at work and have zero interest in actually working.
 
inner-G said:
I don't think I should listen on my morning commute like usual, I don't know if I can handle something emotionally that heavy before work.
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I bet it will be a lighthearted remembrance with funny stories and memories. They have had several days to think about what they would say. I am sure it will be respectful and therapeutic for those that listen.
 
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