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[Gentle Rodriguez]

I'm sorry if I'm rambling, I can't sleep and I need to get this off my chest.

I never thought I'd be this affected by what happened as I am right now. My initial shock transitioned into a stage of depression. Giantbomb made me a true fan of gaming and even in the worst of days I could always look forward to a quick look or the bombcast to cheer me up.

I thought the recent bombcast would make me feel better but instead I just got worse. All the stories about how great a guy Ryan was just made me feel even more that he left us too early. It's just not fair how easily someone who is really important in your life can be gone so soon.

When my grandfather died not too long ago I quickly went into a stage of acceptance, knowing he had a great life and that at that point in his life he was in too much pain to go on, even though It still hurt a lot to have lost him.
None of this applies to Ryan, and thus I am having a hard time coping with his loss. He was probably never happier than at that point. He was just 34,with over half his life left to go.

Giantbomb will never be the same without you Ryan, and I will never forget what you and the rest did for me in a tough part of my life.
Rest In Peace.

 

[jaypah]

:')

Edit: Made by Mushir from GB forums.

Oh look, a new lock-screen for my phone. Thanks for posting. Thanks Mushir if you're reading this!

 

[FStop7]

http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/0/1899/2513037-ryandavissmall2.png]

:')

Edit: Made by Mushir from GB forums.

Welp.

That's a winner.

I'd buy a print of that. And a shirt.

 

[magnetic]

It's never been so hard to start playing a new podcast episode.

 

[goldsoundz]

It's never been so hard to start playing a new podcast episode.

Listen to it. It's very pleasant considering the circumstances, for the most part. Bunch of guys sharing memories of an old friend.

 

[Shmowzow!]

Gametrailers tribute

http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/563vf4/gametrailers-com-ryan-davis-tribute

Good to see there's still some humanity in the GameTrailers crew. Can't say the same for some of their viewers tho.

Edit: Does Keighley cry through his pores?

 

[Loxley]

:')

Edit: Made by Mushir from GB forums.

Fucking awesome.

 

[LiK]

Good to see there's still some humanity in the GameTrailers crew. Can't say the same for some of their viewers tho.

Dude should be banned. Really disrespectful.

 

[magnetic]

Listen to it. It's very pleasant considering the circumstances, for the most part. Bunch of guys sharing memories of an old friend.

That's good to hear. Going to listen to it now!

 

[CambriaRising]

Good to see there's still some humanity in the GameTrailers crew. Can't say the same for some of their viewers tho.

Edit: Does Keighley cry through his pores?

The gt community is a literal cesspool.

 

[DEADEVIL]

Pachter made me cry...

I was definitely moved. It is so amazing to see the tribute gamers and games media alike are showing him. You see some celebrities that only get a blur and are forgotten immediately.

It's amazing to see how many people Ryan touched in the industry and beyond.

 

[reggie]

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[Ledsen]

I want to watch it, but I don't know if I can handle it. Especially since I'm in class right now.

Didn't know Ryan as well as I would've liked, but we did speak from time to time and with all the videos they put out, he became more important than most Internet friends because of how much of his personality came through.

So glad right now that the instructor is going over a bunch of stuff that I know. It's hard to concentrate.

If you're in class, pay attention and study. It's what Ryan would've wanted.

Spoiler

Jesus guys just kid'n

 

[ThreePiMatt]

Good to see there's still some humanity in the GameTrailers crew. Can't say the same for some of their viewers tho.

Edit: Does Keighley cry through his pores?

Kinda crazy that NeoGAF goes 100-some pages of nothing but goodwill and respect and go to GT and there's just garbage posts almost right off the bat.

 

[witness]

:')

Edit: Made by Mushir from GB forums.

The tears

 

[Gentle Rodriguez]

Sounds like a kid, just ignore it. If he isnt a kid, well... jokes on him.

It's like 3 out of 7 posters. I don't really give shit about what some attention whore kid has to say, but Jesus christ that place seems worse than gamefaqs.

 

[Cameron122]

Gametrailers tribute

http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/563vf4/gametrailers-com-ryan-davis-tribute

Agh this video. Breaks my heart.

 

[LiK]

It's like 3 out of 7 posters. I don't really give shit about what some attention whore kid has to say, but Jesus christ that place seems worse than gamefaqs.

They're a bunch of sociopaths with no ability to empathize. Really sad. I couldn't help but post in there. First time posting in their forums.

 

[BobTheFork]

I've had some 200 video long 'best of bombcast' running since I heard. It's pretty damn good.

 

[Fox318]

:')

Edit: Made by Mushir from GB forums.

I don't see breast milk

 

[popo]

Anyone thinking that Jeff will give up on the site is nuts. He and Ryan built it from nothing (with a lot of help from others) and it honours nobody to throw it all away.

I can see it being very different for a while - nobody is going to be quite so jokey and enthusiastic - but eventually you get back to work. Hopefully with time, the fun will return naturally.

Not to belittle anyone's feelings but life does eventually go on. A parent or loved one - you never stop missing them, at first everything reminds you of them. Like a raw nerve, the pain eventually dulls - not forgotten but manageable. Quitting your job just gives you more time to be miserable.

I believe Jeff answered a question on his Tumblr stating that leaving Petaluma for now is not an option for reasons that he doesn't want to get into.

I'm not sure if he'd move to Chicago but wouldn't be surprised if he moved out of Petaluma

I think he meant he wanted to visit Chicago rather than move. A lot of his friends are there but I would bet he has more around SF seeing as he has lived there all his life. I think his family lives close by and with his dad having health issues he isn't likely to move far - could be what he was alluding to.

 

[ramoisdead]

I haven't commented yet but it truly is sad and unfortunate how sudden this was. I haven't followed a lot of Giant Bomb but I do remember reading a lot of Ryan Davis' work when he was over at Gamespot. And while I'm not an avid GB fan, I did enjoy moments involving him with games like Deadly Premonition (it was thanks to him and Jim Sterling at Destructoid that made me want to seek out the game). Condolences go out to his family and friends. You're truly missed.

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

Everyday reading that Ryan is gone.


Really is the pits. This feeling will linger for quite a long time. I hate it. Can only imagine what his friends and colleagues feel on a daily basis.

 

[Pyronite]

Just when I thought I was out, I get pulled back in with the tears.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=U2nmdde7uiU&hd=1#t=8s

 

[Silly.Mikey]

Everyday reading that Ryan is gone.


Really is the pits. This feeling will linger for quite a long time. I hate it. Can only imagine what his friends and colleagues feel on a daily basis.

Especially when you get in the office, see his desk with all his stuff on it, just there. Ouf.

 

[GraveRobberX]

Good to see there's still some humanity in the GameTrailers crew. Can't say the same for some of their viewers tho.

Reading that just made my blood boil, how can some be so inconsiderate

I do not know of Ryan, but do know him through this thread and why people adored him and miss him fondly, sometimes keeping quiet and just saying nothing ill towards someone who has recently passed shows character as a human being, looks like the internet proves yet again douchebags/trolls with anonymity get to cause extra pain when it's not needed

RIP to RD, never got to know him, but sure do know who is through this thread

 

[SpudBud]

:')

Edit: Made by Mushir from GB forums.

This is just fantastic.

 

[Shmowzow!]

Kinda crazy that NeoGAF goes 100-some pages of nothing but goodwill and respect and go to GT and there's just garbage posts almost right off the bat.

My thoughts exactly. It's literally the first post in the thread

 

[finowns]

I heard mention of a *picture of a* sign at a wrestling match anyone know where I can find it?

 

[Pound_lb003]

I'm so proud of the industry and people in it, that this was handled so adultly and honestly... That GT stuff is some of the first negativity I've even seen. The outpouring of genuine upset, well wishes and kindness is just SO heartening. It really proves people gave a fucking shit about this man. He was seriously special and irreplaceable. Such a fucking travesty.

I am so angry he was so young. I know that's a horrible emotion to express. But he was 34, on the top of his game. GiantBomb was in it's stride. It's just so fucking tragic. And there's so many things happening at the moment I wanted to hear his opinion on.

Oh Ryan.

Honestly I feel so sad thinking about the next 15 years of games he'll never get to play. That really really bothers me. He didn't get to see enough of this medium, he didn't get to see it in 20 years time.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

Good to see there's still some humanity in the GameTrailers crew. Can't say the same for some of their viewers tho.

Edit: Does Keighley cry through his pores?

It's a damn shame that good people like Ryan Davis die and we are left here with useless assholes who's crowning achievement in life will be shit talking on the internet.

 

[dragonbane]

Ok the end of the Bombcast made me cry. Damnit Ryan

 

[JABEE]

I don't know if this was posted yet, but here is a tribute that someone posted over on the Giant Bomb boards that they performed on the radio.

http://www.giantbomb.com/forums/gen...-tribute-to-ryan-on-the-radio-1444623/?page=1

 

[M*A*S*H]

Even just this thread is hard to read. People posting little details that really make it hit home. Shit sucks.

 

[Sheeshor]

wow at those GT comments and GT for not banning them, haven't been in there Forum for years but this is just horrible. Worse than youtube comments.
Sometimes NeoGAF makes you forget how bad it can be out there.Thanks GAF for not beeing dicks.

 

[MrValtor]

Thought I would never say this, but crying right now because of Michael Pachter.

 

[A Human Becoming]

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[Volotaire]

wow at those GT comments and GT for not banning them, haven't been in there Forum for years but this is just horrible. Worse than youtube comments.
Sometimes NeoGAF makes you forget how bad it can be out there.Thanks GAF for not beeing dicks.

True this. But there were only about 4 bad comments. 4 too much but I think youtube is much worse imo.

And kudos to Pachter speech.

 

[Ledsen]

That... looks extremely creepy! It's like one of those movie shrine serial killers have. And just look at Serious Ryan there in the corner.

 

[Cystm]

That's... a little creepy. I think it's apt.

Spoiler

For Giant Bomb GAF

Edit: lol ^

 

[Pound_lb003]

Hey Pachter, I seriously rate you.

The only actual heartfelt reaction in that panel.

 

[schwabdizzle]

Chobot =(

No shit. Why the fuck was she even on there?

 

[Meadows]

It's taken me a while to process this.

Longer than I thought it ever could for a person I've never met.

Rest in Peace Mr Davis.

 

[Cheebo]

That is bizarre.

 

[MrValtor]

No shit. Why the fuck was she even on there?

That's what I thought too. She just felt so out of place.

 

[Tomat]

No shit. Why the fuck was she even on there?

Mass Effect 3 all over again.

 

[Sheeshor]

True this. But there were only about 4 bad comments. 4 too much but I think youtube is much worse imo.

And kudos to Pachter speech.

Have you seen the other pages :/
But even just the last one on the first page, how is this not bannable?!

 

[Ledsen]

That is bizarre.

I can just see Jeff looking at this, shaking his head going "What. The. Fuck.", then laughing his ass off.

 

[khaaan]

Jessica and Kyle were probably both thee because they're going to be on the Bonus Round. She didn't know him but she empathized which is all anyone can ask.

 

[Ben Morales]

Awwww... This is soooo cool!