Ryan Davis was a GameSpot editor and co-founder of Giant Bomb. He was solely responsible for founding batmanbatmanbatman.com and cocainemountain.com, and went by the online nickname of "Taswell." Ryan passed away on July 3, 2013. He is gone but never forgotten. We love you, Ryan.
I've been following Ryan and the rest since their Gamespot days, though I never really got into the forums, I felt like I was a part of the Giant Bomb community through all the podcasts and videos. It's been an hour since I read about this and I still don't know what to make of it. Goodbye Ryan. You gave me and so many others endless amounts of enjoyment and fun. Thank you duder, it will never be the same without you man.
I'm sorry about your loss. I never new Ryan personally, but I've always felt his presence to be important in my life, but more so now than ever. I can't claim that I feel the same sadness that you all do, nor would I. However, I can say that I am mournful for your loss and ours as a community. Please stay strong.
How long will it be till I can get over this tragic loss. Its barely been 24 hours but I already miss him. In a strange way I wish he was here to react to his own passing. Farewell buddy.
My new and now permanent Animal Crossing: New Leaf town flag. I feel like there isn't much I can do in this kind of situation, but giving one of my favorite video game personalities a small monument in a video game is the least I could do. (Apologies if someone has already posted something like this, and major thanks to the original creator of the pattern/artwork.)
Looking back on some of my favorite Ryan Davis moments really helped today, he may be gone, but we have so many awesome examples of his humor and personality to look back on :D I said it yesterday but once again, rest in peace big duder.
P.S. - That WWE screen is fantastic, got a big smile out of me :)
I keep finding things to distract myself for a few hours at a time, but I always find myself loading the site out of habit/reflex every hour or so to see if there's anything new on the site and every time I see this post and it's like a kick in the nuts each time as it dawns on me again that he is gone.
To honour Ryan I stayed up all last night playing the new Civ 5 expansion and dedicated the game to him. I spread the religion of Ryan Davis to all corners of the world and conquered it all in his name. I know he loved him some Civ 5 so it seemed like something I could do for him. Shame he didn't live to see it come out as I was really looking forward to hearing what he had to say about it as well as so much more.
Finally able to post here. I've been on a project for work pretty much nonstop since Sunday evening, and while I saw this news I wasn't really able to devote the time or will to write anything.
As I'm sure has been stated thousands of times before, this is an awful tragedy. To lose somebody so vibrant, so full of life, and so willing to share his light with the rest of us, is horrendous. To lose him so soon after the best days of his life just salts the wound a bit more. His is a voice that will be sorely missed by many more people than he probably ever imagined.
While I never met Ryan in person, like many people here I spent tens of hours a week with him in my ears, on my screens, and in my thoughts as a joke or antic would replay in my imagination. Knowing that there won't be new memories to add is dispiriting, but knowing that I can replay the old podcasts and videos is at least something. Ryan lives on.
If nothing else, this prompted me to talk to my best friend since high school today, and let him know how much I love him and how much it means to me to have had his friendship for the past 20something years. And my wife got the biggest hug ever when I got home from work today.
Wanted to pop in to express how unbelievably heartbroken I have been over the past couple days over the news. Like many here I never met Ryan, but because of the amazing platform Ryan had here I feel as though I lost a close friend and his absence will leave a lasting hole. My sincere condolences to his wife, family, friends and colleagues. RIP.
Like many, this is the first time I've posted on the site. Ryan has been a presence in my life almost every day as I made my way back through the podcasts, as well as keeping current on the new ones. My heart breaks to know that he's gone, and so suddenly.
For those of us left behind, he's managed to make us laugh and think. They say there are two deaths, one when you go and one when the last person who remembers you speaks your name. Ryan Davis's second death won't come for a very, very long time. Peace to the family and friends who remain to speak his name.
Having never met Ryan but knowing him through the site and the content he released, I can safely say that this world's loss is heaven's gain. Thank you for the sheer joy and entertainment Ryan Davis brought to me and so many others. My heart goes out to all his family and friends. You will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
I've been listening to the podcasts for just over 2 years now and I subscribed to the YouTube channel just over a year ago.never signed up to the site before now but after hearing the tragic news I feel compelled to simply say Thanks Ryan,I'll miss you...
I saw this news on Screened.com, and I let out a soft "What?"
I truly can't believe this has happened. Like everyone else, I am utterly sad and heartbroken right now. Ryan Davis was one of the best guys on the Giant Bomb Staff. He was funny, and kind at the same time. I will always remember him for his entertaining video specials (like the TANG specials), his Quick Looks, and his Video Reviews.
Basically everyone has said everything that can be said. I just wanted to thank Ryan for all the laughs he has given over the years. I have had different forms of depression throughout my life and the bombcast at points has kept me going. We all are going to miss you and my family is thinking of yours at this difficult time.
RIP Ryan Davis. I was talking to my roommate earlier today about this. He introduced me to Giantbomb three years ago, and he's been around since the beginning. He was saying how shocking it is for him to pass away. Someone that he has been listening to, regularly for five years of his life (and three of mine).
I've only been following the giant bomb for a bit over two years. But in that time, the crew and in particular, Ryan has filled me with utmost joy every week. The fact that his death has touched me so much is a testament to his outstanding character. My heart goes out to Ryan's family and the giant bomb crew.
The second day is worse than the first. I was already kind of sad with Patrick going to Chicago but this is a thousand times worst. I just want to thank Ryan and the Giantbomb crew for providing me with countless hours of entertainment over the years. I've never been more consistently entertained by anything else on the internet. I always felt that Ryan was the key ingredient that made GB stand far above the pack. You'll be missed duder. You've impacted so many peoples lives, and I guess at the end of it all that's the only thing that really matters. The world is brighter for having had you in it. RIP Ryan Davis.
I've been trying to think of something to say since yesterday and having a heard time. I've been enjoying Ryan Davis's work since he started at Gamespot. I would even go as far as to see he's was my favorite video game journalist. Many people don't seem to understand when looking for a reviews of a video game or other piece of entertainment, you need to find the person who has the same tastes as you (or opposite for some people). Ryan was that person for me. We had the same taste in games. The same sense of humor. We corresponded on Twitter about SimGolf. He is why I could listen to a three-hour podcast even though I have a short attention span. I've been quite upset about this since I heard the news yesterday. I feel as though I lost a good friend.
All we can do is rewatch the videos, listen to the podcasts, and laugh with the knowledge that he spread so much joy and happiness in his all to short life. I never met Ryan, but I miss him like a good friend. Rest in Peace, Duder. I'll never forget you.
My sincerest condolences to everyone who worked with him and loved him. I have been a fan since the Gamespot days, and I grew up hearing his voice on the many podcasts he had done. He will be missed dearly.
My new and now permanent Animal Crossing: New Leaf town flag. I feel like there isn't much I can do in this kind of situation, but giving one of my favorite video game personalities a small monument in a video game is the least I could do. (Apologies if someone has already posted something like this, and major thanks to the original creator of the pattern/artwork.)
Looking back on some of my favorite Ryan Davis moments really helped today, he may be gone, but we have so many awesome examples of his humor and personality to look back on :D I said it yesterday but once again, rest in peace big duder.
P.S. - That WWE screen is fantastic, got a big smile out of me :)
Please tell me you can get me a QR of that. I want to use the Fancy Frame I just bought to put this in my home's gaming room. Even if it's a silly kind of dedication.
I appreciated Ryan Davis's laughter, his wit, his gleefulness, and his utter lack of pretentiousness. I am still having a hard time accepting that he's gone. He had a way of making me, the audience member, feel welcome. I'm going to miss him greatly, and if that's weird to say about someone I've never met, then so be it.
Like so many others I have been here since the GameSpot days, heck I have been listening to Ryan and the guys from Jr. high up through college. So I guess all I can say is thank you for the countless joy you have given us over the years. All my condolences go out to Ryan's family, friends and the Giant Bomb crew.
There is nothing I can say that hasnt been said in these comments but I'm going to anyway. When I got home from work last night I went to the front page of Reddit because for some reason I couldnt get Giantbomb to load and figured I'd waste some time looking at random bullshit and there a few stories down I saw a headline that made my stomach sink. I sat there for a few minutes just staring at and thinking it must be some sick joke. After refreshing Giantbomb for what seemed like hours my worst fear was confirmed.
I spent the night reading amazing and heartfelt condolences from everyone I could from fans, friends, colleagues, industry folks, the Giantbomb community, the Bombcrew and some folks I had never even heard of. As I sat here trying (and failing miserably) to hold back tears I began to think about how I was so devastated over losing someone I had never met. It dawned on me that even though I had never had a chance to even say 'hello' to the man I was not alone. Here were thousands of people feeling the same sense of loss that I was and just knowing that gave me comfort. Ryan was a man that I had listened to and watched almost every day for years and even though he didnt know my name he was my friend...and seeing that I was not alone in that sentiment gave me comfort.
Ryan was a man who made people's lives better. Not just his friends and family but everyone he shared his time with whether in the real world or the digital one. We all miss you so much.
Im still in shock. I have followed Ryan (and the others of course) since back in the Gamespot days, the arrow pointing down podcasts to the creation of this site. I had thought he would be entertaining us for years to come and it still doesnt really feel real to me yet that we wont see him anymore. Probably wont really hit home til the next bombcast. Having never met the man all I can really do is to give thanks for the years of insight and entertainment you have given me and others around the world and though it may not mean much coming from someone he didnt even know, my heart goes out to his wife, family and friends.
I know I'm the newest of new here but when I saw that graffiti, I couldn't help but think of the OBEY image. I put out a simple request of making something like that with Ryan's face and, the internet being what it is, it happened! Let's get this thing shared around, printed up and tagged on the streets. All credit goes to Dave O, @dvmoc.
Also, if anybody knows how we can get this to happen that'd be awesome, but I was wondering if Giant Bomb could use it for a t-shirt design so all of the sales could go to helping Ryan's funeral costs. Personally, I'd love to own a shirt with this image on it because Ryan was an awesome guy and he, as well as the rest of the Bomb Cast, was a highlight of my week.
Right before I drifted off to sleep last night, I picked up my phone and went to the Giant Bomb homepage, just to be sure. Because maybe, just maybe this had all been some horrible dream I'd created in some half-awake state. Why couldn't that have been true?
Goodbye, Ryan. Nothing will ever be the same without you.
I am not one to comment on articles or even post in the forums, but I have been listening to these guys since before the GB days and really got on board when Jeff and Ryan started the podcast. I have read and re-read this post almost 10 times now, still befuddled and astounded that this is real. For someone that I didn't know, Ryan occupied my life for 2-3 hours almost every week for years. I got used to his voice, his jokes, his wit, and his charm. A strange wave fell over me the day I saw this news. It was my first day in a new city, and when I saw Ryan's picture show up in my Facebook feed I knew something was wrong. It was just too weird. I am sad. I will miss Ryan's charm and his presence on the podcast. I will miss recycling his jokes amongst my friends that didn't listen to the show. Ryan is irreplaceable and it will be shocking to hear the Bombcast with out him for months and years to come. Loss is never easy, so I hope the GB crew and community are OK. I won't offer platitudes because I know it's tough no matter what I say. Best to everyone out there who is feeling this way, especially Ryan's family, friends, and his new wife. My heart is heavy; I am sorry for your loss. RIP.
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