Ryan Davis, 1979 - 2013

I don't make it around here as often as I did "back in the day" (kids will do that!), but I can't believe it's been 10 years. RIP Ryan!

@manburger: Just thought that 2023 would be a good year to bring back both TANG and Wonderful Universe of TANG for a limited run. With LOU on HBO and Mario. Then there is Makoto Shinkai's newest that is more of video game movie than those 2 combined.

I can't provide a more heartfelt or eloquent message than anything that's already here so I'll just say: Rest in Peace, Ryan, you were one of the greats. o7

Heh, I was going to add: "...Well, time to rewatch TANG!"

Crazy to think that this was 10 years ago. I got to meet him a couple times at PAX East. Every time he treated me like there was nothing he rather be doing than talking me. Also he gave the best hugs.

RIP duder. ❤️

I started relistening to the memorial episode which I've been dreading but realize now that was a reflection of how I felt at the time. The podcast itself is actually a really upbeat, celebration of Ryan's life. As an extension, it's the best oral history of Giant Bomb they've ever done since GB was really just another part of their friendship. I recommend checking it out if you haven't heard it before. It was really cool they did this and shared it with the community: Pretty nuts it meant they didn't miss a Bombcast as a result during maybe the most challenging moment of their lives up to that point. But, like I said, it's a fun listen. I'm going to miss hearing Ryan's voice on Bombcast (again) as I continue my 2013 revisit.

https://www.giantbomb.com/shows/07-09-2013/2970-17140/free-podcast

I received an email from Ryan regarding my membership not long before he died. Not knowing what was coming, I deleted it - and I really wish that I hadn't.

It didn't contain anything profound. Something like, "Your membership will renew on [blah-blah...]". But still.

Remain in peace, Ryan.

A whole decade since then really does feel strange. A lot has changed both here and in my own life during this time. It really would be an absolute delight to be able to listen to him still and hear whatever he'd have to say of the world today

It's kinda shocking that it's been 10 years.

I remember seeing the news about this. I was sitting in my car just about to drive home from work so I checked Twitter and saw one of the ex-Harmonix people post something about Ryan passing. Given the escalating weird jokes going on between those people and GB at the time, I thought it was some kind of joke. Then when I got home and read more I realized it was real. That was rough.

I've been listening to old Bombcasts and it's really reinforcing my view that Ryan was one of the best podcast hosts around. He was incredibly funny without being mean spirited and managed to make even dull topics interesting and fun. I've listened to tons of different podcasts in the last decade but none of them have matched Ryan's era of the Bombcast.

I still remember the gut punch of hearing the news. Can't believe it's been 10 years already. RIP man.

This place had changed a lot. I'm so glad people still come here to post in this thread every year.

Don't come here very much anymore, but been having Ryan and E3/summer on my mind a lot. Those E3 night shows will forever be a part of me. RIP Ryan

RIP to the big guy, can't believe its been 10 years. At least we still have the archives.

I truly wonder what would he be doing these days, with everything that changed not only in this site, but in the world as well. He would probably be making me smile with his content, whatever it may be.

RIP Ryan Davis, you are greatly missed.

Speak of who, anyone miss TANG?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JoQZs72JKE&t=12s

Remembering a real one, love you Ryan Davis

Fuck, Ryan Davis

Wild to think it's been ten years since Ryan's passing. RIP

Giantbomb was never the same after you left. One cannot help but think what if. RIP, duder.

Can't believe it's already been a decade, where does the time go? I lost my mother on June 7th, my grandfather on June 10th, and now I'm sitting here thinking about Ryan. It's becoming clear to me how important what lessons we leave behind, and the legacy we leave to those who really knew us.

I didn't know Ryan personally, but I enjoy the content that he brought to life multiple times a year in reminiscence. Giant Bomb was such a huge part of my life and daily routine from the ages of 15-25, I'll never forget when I first heard the news of his passing. He was so boisterous and gleeful in his interests and passions, and I don't think I'll ever forget that mischievous laugh of his. I often think of what his thoughts would be of the state of gaming or the world at large nowadays. I think I'll go watch some old Ryan content now.

Rest in power, big guy.

I got into GB a year after Ryan passed, but I've done my best to make up the time by watching the archives. I wish I was here sooner, but I'm glad Ryan is immortalized by this amazing site and community. RIP Ryan Davis and long live Giant Bomb <>

Cheers again, big fella.

Even after 10 years I still miss you a ton. <3 Ryan

Can’t believe it’s been 10 years RIP Ryan

I haven't really followed the site in quite some time, but still always think of Ryan on this day. Rest in peace Ryan, truly one of a kind.

LOVE RYAN DAVIS

10 years! Where has the time gone?

10 Years and he still has an impact on me every year since his passing... Never bested, never forgotten. Glass of Eagle Rare, one ice cube - Every year on this day, in his honor.

Rest in Peace, duder.

Even after 10 years I find myself thinking "God, I wish I could see how Ryan would've reacted to this game", just dreaming of intense livestreams of games like Overcooked. Never forgotten duder<>

10 years and it's still truth that there will never be another Ryan Davis

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Now, and forever, rest in peace Ryan Davis.

I keep on missing him tremendously.

10 years, and yet it still feels like yesterday. I will always wonder what kind of life you would've had if you were still here. Miss you so much, but also so thankful for everything you did and the impact you left on our lives.

I'll forever be grateful for you. Thank you so much, Ryan. <3

Seems like I should watch an old video today

@lonelyspacepanda: This is going to sound sardonic, but I mean it truly: No one could have delivered lines like "Fuck you, Brad Garret, I HOPE YOU BURN IN SHIT!!" like Ryan did.

RIP Ryan

To this day, Youtube will occasionally show me random old GB clips people have uploaded. And Ryan's shenanigans still make me smile.

@lonelyspacepanda: Well said. RIP Ryan.

I've been relistening to every Bombcast on it's 10th anniversary since 2022 and now up to next week which is Ryan Davis memorial episode. Feels dumb putting myself through this bummer again knowing it's coming up but I did grow to appreciate Ryan a lot more than I did at the time. He was so incredibly funny, an amazing host (better than Jeff even though he improved in Ryan's absence), full of great stories, had a wide range of interests and could speak on them very well. Even though GB will always be "Jeff's site" in my mind, I can see now it never would have worked without Ryan. Ryckert was a nice change of pace and Ben Pack had a good chemistry that recalled Ryan's with Jeff at times, but there was just no replacing him.

But I laughed so much in recent months revisiting all the old content and made me realize how much Ryan lives on in all of us who loved him through the site. As long as these shows and videos live on, we can always revisit him and relive the joy he brought us. I can't feel sad about it because it's so obvious to me now that he brought laughter and joy in such quantity in his limited time that more than made up for the short number of years he was given.

I do feel bad for the guys though. It's unbelievable they carried on at all. He wasn't just a staff member but the real heart and soul of the site. Jeff made the content but Ryan always set the tone and kept the pace. It's nice to think "what would have been" if he didn't pass away but also important to be grateful for what we were given. RIP Ryan Davis.

10 years gone. It doesn't feel that long but it is. I wonder what he would have made of the last decade of gaming. What games he would have loved. What games he would have championed like he did Cook Serve Delicious, or Pacman Championship Edition (which wasn't obscure but I remember him tuning me on to.)

It seems unlikely he would still be with Giant Bomb but maybe he and Jeff would be doing something the way Nextlander is, or maybe he would be doing his own thing. Who knows.

All that's clear is that he was gone too soon.

10 years ago. Thanks Ryan.

Cheers.

Happy birthday man. You are missed.

Miss ya bud

I just turned 35 last month, and one of the first things that came to my head when reflecting on that number was that I am now older than Ryan was when he passed. This is a loss that has somehow affected me more with time. Fuck, Ryan Davis.

Two patties, two cheese slices, bacon and tomato.

The Ryan Davis.

I remember this announcement nearly 10 years ago and I was gutted. It was clear the parasocial connection was strong because it affected me for days. I still miss Ryan, often thinking about him when I see references to MODOK or whenever I listen to a Tuesday podcast. He was a real one, and taken far too soon. Love ya, big guy.

I remember when this happened and it was devastating. I was surprised at how strongly this affected me, but it showed me how much this site (and its members) meant to me.

In remembrance lots of us changed their profile pictures to ones of Ryan and I haven't changed mine since.

Found myself coming back to this article not sure why. After all these years, and still missed. Almost ten years gone. You're not forgotten.