Aaron-Lagann
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I think the anniversary of his passing is probably the more appropriate day to remember him, as there will probably be a thing on the site for it too. It's also only like a month later anyway.
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Remembering Ryan Davis, 1979 - 2013
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I think the anniversary of his passing is probably the more appropriate day to remember him, as there will probably be a thing on the site for it too. It's also only like a month later anyway.
Twin Tails
Member
Always Remember
SeventhSon
Member
Who has the gif of Ryan downing a shot glass of mother's milk?
Always Remember
Tropico 5, in stores now.
SeventhSon
Member
DOTA and sleeping does not an interesting person make.
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Deleted member 17706
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Not the place to get in an argument, perhaps, but please don't forget Brad. Not sure how you could, honestly. His presence is typically bigger on the podcasts and videos than Drew.
No, your right its more of a stupid opinion I hold and this is not the place for it.
Aaron-Lagann
Banned
I really wish Drew would speak up more. I fear with the prospects of a new person being added in that he might get further lost in the shuffle.
Beast Legacy
Member
Fun Fact: While Vinny came up with "Tunoku", Ryan was the one who yelled and suggested "Charlie" for the protagonist's name.
Ryan, thanks for all the memories you've given and continue to give us. We miss you duder.
SeventhSon
Member
Barkley's Justice
Member
When Ryan died, I was pretty shook. It took me quite a few weeks to build up to the first podcast the crew did after Ryan passed.
After I listened to that memorial podcast, I tried to listen to a few more post-Ryan podcasts but the chemistry of the crew was way off. I returned 6 months later and, to my surprise, I found the unit rather cohesive! I noticed Drew was now on board, but he rarely said anything so I found him somewhat inoffensive as a whole.
But then, last week, I am listening to the podcast and at the end Vinny mentions "Giant Bomb East" and I did a, "Woah, woah, woah...is this a joke?" kind of thing. But it wasn't.
Vinny will be missed. Just recently while Jeff was away at Sony's pre-E3 journalist showcase, Vinny really held it down as host and I thought to myself, "Giant Bomb's in good hands." Little did I know only a week later things would be shaken up quite a bit.
Giant Bomb growing is a good thing. Both with the east coast initiative but also an opportunity for new blood to come in on the west coast department.
My shit would be Adam Sessler joining fulltime. I also really enjoyed Danny O'Dwyer when he was on the other week, but I'd need to hear more.
If Giant Bomb makes some smart hires, I can see the podcast invigorated. Although, of course, there's no replacing Ryan and Vinny. Word up, fellas. Keep it the great work.
After I listened to that memorial podcast, I tried to listen to a few more post-Ryan podcasts but the chemistry of the crew was way off. I returned 6 months later and, to my surprise, I found the unit rather cohesive! I noticed Drew was now on board, but he rarely said anything so I found him somewhat inoffensive as a whole.
But then, last week, I am listening to the podcast and at the end Vinny mentions "Giant Bomb East" and I did a, "Woah, woah, woah...is this a joke?" kind of thing. But it wasn't.
Vinny will be missed. Just recently while Jeff was away at Sony's pre-E3 journalist showcase, Vinny really held it down as host and I thought to myself, "Giant Bomb's in good hands." Little did I know only a week later things would be shaken up quite a bit.
Giant Bomb growing is a good thing. Both with the east coast initiative but also an opportunity for new blood to come in on the west coast department.
My shit would be Adam Sessler joining fulltime. I also really enjoyed Danny O'Dwyer when he was on the other week, but I'd need to hear more.
If Giant Bomb makes some smart hires, I can see the podcast invigorated. Although, of course, there's no replacing Ryan and Vinny. Word up, fellas. Keep it the great work.
Talked to him for awhile at Olly Moss's first solo show. Was a blast. Never figured out what papercuts he had.I was going to suggest a title change... or heck a new thread.
that first page is still hard to read.
anyone else got to meet the guy....I met him a few times at Gamespot Events. Such a cool guy.
TemplaerDude
Member
I miss him immensely.
Ivan A Nguyen
Member
When Ryan died, all I could think about was how it could have been me. I was not as big as him, but my wife was telling me that I had sleep apnea and I was constantly storing. I didn't think too much about it till the start of the year when I was just feeling crappy healthy wise. I'd keep thinking I was too young for my weight to be hurting me that much, but the memory of Ryan Davis was always in the back of my mind. He has been part of the motivation for me to get healthier these last six months. I had many good factors keeping me on track, but it was the fact that he was no longer with us, that acted as a reminder not to stop. I went from 260 to 185 and Ryan Davis is part of the reason why.
As tragic as losing Ryan is, the awareness it spreads to help others like you help just a bit. I'm glad you could find a way to better yourself through this.
Sorry for bumping this thread, but this will be the first time with no Ryan Davis at E3.
He was the life of those Daily E3 after hours streams they did. Those shows were one of the highlights of E3 for me and had been tuning in since 2011/2012. I'm not big on podcasts or streams so that was the only time I would sit down and watch them. A lot of good shit man.
Gonna be something different this year. It's gonna be weird not seeing Ryan there. R.I.P.
Almost a year since his passing
I know what you mean, half of the greatness of E3 was the Giant Bomb's coverage.
This will be a sad year, without him.
KneehighPark
Member
I read the news of his death during training at work, it was the worst day ever. My friend had texted it to me, but the internet is monitored at my work, blocking most gaming sites. And the news was too recent to access Google Caches of any news articles about his death.
I sat in the dark without any information of his death for like half a day. Worst day ever. Shed manly tears when I got home. Then drank to his glory.
I sat in the dark without any information of his death for like half a day. Worst day ever. Shed manly tears when I got home. Then drank to his glory.
I think they've still done a nice job overall. The remaining core three + Drew is a nice team. But still, the site is forever lesser without Ryan. Especially things that he would have hosted in the past, like the Bombcast and live events. And now no Vinny on the Bombcast either. Huge bummer.
I'm just glad I got to experience the golden era of Giant Bomb with the core four guys still intact.
Twin Tails
Member
That's awesome. I think that would make him happy.
Really going to miss Ryan on the E3 Bombcasts this year. They're always awesome, but last year when Adam Boyes was on was just some great moments. I saved up a couple podcasts to listen to on a drive to the beach and I'll never forget those kind of moments.
MetalGuardian
Banned
Jesus
Still the only "celebrity" death I've cried over. The way his over the top sense of humor combined with his energetic personality and then marinated with his absurd passion for gaming? He was the absolute best in the business for me. He could make me relate to him, laugh until my face was numb, and think critically about my favorite hobby all at the same goddam time.
Rest In Peace, you beautiful motherfucker
As an almost equally important side note: I have massive amounts of respect for the remaining GiantBomb crew. The fact that they still haven't missed a podcast is the best thing they could have possibly done to honor Ryan. Their level of professionalism after he passed was absolutely awe-inspiring, and while I completely understand why some people have given up listening to the Bombcast (because Ryan's brilliance will never be replicated), the rest of the crew should be commended for the way they soldiered on through such a massive loss.
Also, I requested this a couple of times when the news was fresh (and understandably people were very preoccupied dealing with their own ways of coping), but I would still love a Ryan ribbon on my avatar if anyone is up for it. I'd be very appreciative.
AuthenticM
Member
Christ, I'm tearing up just thinking about it.
TheExhaustedWalrus
Member
One of my games journalism role models. Think about him a lot. It's sad that GB and its community is dealing with some unfortunate stuff around the anniversary of his passing. He'll never be forgotten.
MiniBossBattle
Member
Thanks Ryan. Like so many people in our lives we don't know how wonderful they are until they are gone.
exmachina64
Banned
I didn't have a GAF account last year [insert the whole "but I'm a long-time lurker" bit here] but I've been an avid follower of the Giant Bomb guys since the Gamespot days.
This one has been hard on me, as I'm sure it has been on many fans, (but in no way harder for me than it has been for his friends and family, of course) and honestly, it's been weird because I never feel like this for any sort of "celebrity" or what-have-you and it makes me uncomfortable... but anyway... thank you, Ryan Davis for all of the joy you brought the world. We'll never forget you.
*hits a big gong*
This one has been hard on me, as I'm sure it has been on many fans, (but in no way harder for me than it has been for his friends and family, of course) and honestly, it's been weird because I never feel like this for any sort of "celebrity" or what-have-you and it makes me uncomfortable... but anyway... thank you, Ryan Davis for all of the joy you brought the world. We'll never forget you.
*hits a big gong*
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I still think about Ryan at least once or twice every day.
Every day. Its always accompanied by the strangest sense of loss. I didn't know him but I did.
Every day. Its always accompanied by the strangest sense of loss. I didn't know him but I did.
I remember him tweeting about being hot as hell and I replied that wedding suits will do that. He just said 'yup' and I totally felt his pain as it was hot as fuck and I was getting married a couple days later outdoors. Still crushes me that his wife had to deal with that so soon after such an important day, I looked at my wife when I found out and teared up.
I miss the dude on the podcast. I miss his quick looks and TANG and being a snarky ass with sick twitter burns. That's it's already been a year is a depressing thought. RIP duder.
I miss the dude on the podcast. I miss his quick looks and TANG and being a snarky ass with sick twitter burns. That's it's already been a year is a depressing thought. RIP duder.
RiccochetJ
Gold Member
First time I ever teared up about a 'celebrity'. It was very weird for me.
daemissary
Member
Thanks RD. We all miss you man.