@@jackdaknife I'm 31 mate and I live in Australia so it wouldn't be on my news (a youtubers death isn't international news worthy mate), plus I dont watch the news or read any news sites because most of them are full of shit.
@@FuryousD It was on the BBC - we get that in Australia. but yeah, if you don't read the news it'd be pretty hard to tell what you don't get, or what's newsworthy.
John Bain taught me to NEVER pre-order video games. Every time I see hype surrounding a game and I feel myself getting drawn in, I remember the lessons he taught me about being a better consumer.
I remember I was restless and couldn't sleep so I got up checked my phone and I just broke down and cried, I knew for a long time he was dying, I met him at coxcon and realized just how much pain he was in. But you wish you hope you pray that it won't come. I think it hit me stronger than big TV/movie stars because he felt close to us all as viewers. Just before writing this I was listening to him sing Santa baby and I was crying a little, he is gone but never forgotten.
Monty Oum's passing hurt me a lot more, but that's because it came down to a god damn allergy during a procedure, something that just seems preventable. I'm in no way saying that TB's was fair or easier in any way, it was in fact harder since he had to face it and fought it as long as he did. I supported the families of both when they passed, and I shed tears for both of them as well. They both hurt, in different ways.
Six years after and only now I am able to watch this. Still emotional and needed some tissues but I know it would have been simply impossible to bear any sooner. Rest in peace John, you won't be forgotten.
I will never forget you John, you didn’t know me, but I have been a fan of your channel for 6+ years, and have been watchig since the age of 12. I didn’t always agree with you about things, but that’s not important, you made such an impact on me, and I thank you. Rest in peace John Bain
This is too relatable god damn. I remember the cata days, he got me into warcraft again and gaming in general so whenever i remember that hes actually passed it fucks me up
@@resmarted you're a pathetic human being. I bet you don't let anything have an impact on you. Someone being a genuine person and such a strong voice in the community made an impact on so many people and on the industry in general. Maybe think more about humility and less about your fucking ego.
@Phantom Thieves Lol all you want he was a positive force in the community and actually gave a shit about consumers. No one has been able to step up and fill the critical role he played for years. The closest person is Jim Sterling and he's an unironic communist that thinks contracted workers not having their contract renewed is the same as being fired.
@@codypettigrew9972 America is quite 'far' to the right indeed, I suppose anything short of centering to the right is seen as barbaric *communism* indeed! ;) Say, how is that healthcare system working for you Yankees in these 'uncertain times' anyhow? I hear the new and flashy virus is making it's acquantence with all sorts of Americans right now, quite the popular 'product of commerce' at that! :P *A shame though, seeing you disgrace John Bain's vision for a world with better consumer practices like this, supporting those who stand to oppose everything customers desire in preference of the top brass that fancy American Corporatism and favoring big businesses at the expense of the people who actually produce the quality products, remember the tale of Bioware and other similarly once-creative studios?* *It's not a tale your kind would tell. :d*
@@MasterLPG I got nothin'. America is about greed. Capitalism is about greed. Period. It's human nature. SOME socialist aspects on that curve natural behavior to learned behavior. Which in this case is a good thing. I still laugh at some who have the "fuck you. Got mine" mentality. Yeah. They have that...up until it happens to them and they think "Oh shit." Speaking of medical care here. I'd rather pay higher taxes to make sure everyone has a long life than another couple vacations to the Bahamas. Communism/socialism (Please correct me if I'm wrong. I want to learn) was a good idea. But took away from incentive to become better. "Here is a guy who works at a grocery store making the same amount of a doctor which requires years of study!" I know that's an extreme example. But I believe a socialist democracy is currently the way to go.
@@MasterLPG 1. Learn how to use bold. It's for *emphasis,* when you use it to highlight an entire paragraph, you look like a *dumbass.* 2. Nice job making such a vile, meanspirited and needlessly political comment on a memorial video. It's farcical that you're accusing someone else of disgracing TB. Hope you've grown up since you made this comment.
TB was an interesting man, one that I can say is a reason I began to think hard on games I like, and take a more direct approach in what is happening in the gaming world. Rest In Peace man, so many people will remember you. PS: Bain is an awesome last name
John Bain- Reviewer to the end. Literally on his deathbed talking about fortnight. I'm gonna miss him. The one thing nobody can ever fault him for is his dedication to his craft. I was an infrequent viewer, but I wish that i had been in so much more. I don't understand why this is affecting me so much. Never met the man. Rest in Piece John.
me too(( P.S.: I knew him from the role of Vinnie and spike from the awesomenauts game, and i never followed his life...It is sad to realize that I hear in the game the voice of the deceased person, because Vinnie and spike-my favorite character. I think now this character will be my not just favorite, but the MOST favorite, with all my respect for Totalbiscuit.
Same here. I will never forget what he has taught me about video games through his exceptional critiques. It's funny, I asked about FOV sliders in a game to a friend last night, and I always think of TB/The Co-Optional Podcast when I talk about FOV. On a whim, I rolled my mouse over the newest podcast episode when scrolling through my sub box today and saw that it was Genna instead of TB. This is kinda crushing news. RIP.
I still watch this yearly to remember John. He was incredible, inspired my love for journalism and games, and generally is one of my biggest childhood heroes. Rest softly John, we think of you still, and always will.
Can't believe this was 5 years ago. Met a girl at work not long after. We dated and married. She passed off fuckin cancer few month ago, same age as John. Life is a bitch.
I remember when I started watching John. I was roughly 11 years old I think? I'm 17 now, and when I saw his outlook, and his intelligence, I began to look up to him a bit. I wanted to be able to communicate effectively like he could. I won't forget him. His principles affect me to this day, and go beyond my outlook on gaming. I'll be sure to continue encouraging conversation, and I'm glad he was a part of my life. Rest In Peace, man.
I came back after 4 years to watch this..I hope all three of you are still good friends and doing well. You can just feel and see when emotions hit them hard when it goes silent and they just reflect in the memories..hope all of you are doing well and get to read this and know we all still hope you guys sre doing yoyr best and friends.
I know no one will read this but John was a huge part of my formative years. He introduced me to Jesse, Crendor, Dodger, the Yogscast and many many brilliant and terrible games over the years. He was the one youtuber I always followed from the moment I found him and he took me through good and bad times. When he passed I stopped watching anyone from polaris and stopped watching the podcast. It's weird how you can be affected so much by someone you never met and who never knew you existed and I've never experienced it with any other celebrity or high profile figure before or since. His memory is forever with millions of people.
same story with me I started watching his videos when I was around 8 years old and got into league through him soon after and he influenced so much of my life
me to, no other "celeb" death has ever had an effect on me on such a level. I am now trying to relisten to some of my fav eps of tgs/coop podcast after such a long time still find it hard to press the play button.
Even on a warm summer night, I still don’t fully understand why I re-watch this video. All I can recall from that day is the share I did on Facebook… I truly felt a loss when he past… I can´t even recall how many, if any, comments I left on TB´s videos. All I can say is that I do miss him. I still comeback and watch the terraria series he did with Jessy Cox… One of the once I truly laughed my A**off. Rest in peace… Love from Sweden.
Have not been able to watch this untill now. TB was the reason I started looking at games with a critical eye. He made me aprechiate what truly good design looks like. And last but not least he has brought many laughs during hard times. Rest well John, hope the settings in heaven are satisfactory.
5 years later, I grew up listening to this man, I still miss him as a I would a friend. A great person was taken from us way too soon. His legacy lives on.
It's April 14th, 2019, and I find myself back here. It's strange, I grieved, and I thought I got over it, but it still hurts me, it still feels empty that he's gone, in a weird way. When the memory of him arises I hurt, as I'm sure many others do. It's not a permanent pain, and I hope it won't be a permanent pain for anyone, but I want it to be enough where we won't forget either, I don't want to forget John, not ever, he was a good man through all he did
Dear John, I would never comment on your videos but I watched you religiously when I was younger at the age of about 16 I started watching your videos. I’m 22 now and although I never met you I couldn’t help but cry listening to this and finding out you’re no longer with us, I lost my grandad to cancer and through the time of not wanting to barely leave my house you and jesse were my comfort and routine to help me through each day, I’m genuinely heart broken that the gaming community has lost you. I’m self employed now and when I have finished my contracts I’m going to take a couple of weeks off and have a reminisce marathon watching my favourite series R.I.P although you’re not here with us anymore in form you’ve never really been with me your voice and amazing content makes me feel like you’re with me
Almost a year, and I finally feel like I can sort of watch this without getting too upset. I know no one will see this but I'm going to write it anyway. I'm currently studying to become a game developer/programmer and I just wanted to say thank you to TotalBiscuit (and everyone else) for making me realise that video games really are my passion in life and something I can try to make a career out of. I think if it wasn't for the countless youtube video that allowed me to become more and more invested in this industry I might not be doing what I am today, John created a truly amazing legacy and he was the first RUclipsr I subscribed to back in 2011. I think it's fair to say that for all the people he's positively affected, he truly was a legend and I'll never forget him. Thank you, TB
Passing by to pay respect. I grew up through my younger years to the sound of John’s voice and company. I have nothing but love and respect for TB, and all who knew them closely. Thank you for everything ❤ You live on in our memories and your own retold.
To this day, I still think about and miss this dude. Will always remember the hours of entertainment he and Jesse gave me in my most difficult points in life.
i remember watching these podcasts as a kid while i played modded minecraft or other laid back games now i am 21 years old and even today i wont forget the lessons i've learned from browsing games and listening to the podcast i didnt know tb but his videos meant a good amount to me thank you tb
John Bain was a voice throughout my teens and beyond. Listened to Blue plz weekly back in 2007 and still relive it now in 2020. This man left a legacy for so many and propagated principles of ethics and mindsets by entertaining his audience. I never met you John, but I am very gratefull for all you've done
It's crazy, on one hand it feels like forever and on the other it feels like it was just the other day. I go through and binge his videos every few months. This one is still really hard to watch, I never can without tearing up. RIP TB, we miss you.
This was the one episode of the podcast I thought I’d never watch, because I thought I just couldn’t or wouldn’t have been able to handle it. I finally watched it, and even despite the bad memories of how I felt when I found out, remembering everything he did and taught me on how to be a better gamer and consumer made it worth it. There’s very few Internet personalities that have passed on that had such an impact on me, but this one will always, ALWAYS sting. To this day when a shitty gaming situation happens, I almost like a muscle memory go to check his channel. RIP, Mr Biscuit. You are still greatly missed.
This man introduced me to league of legends in the 8th grade. My sophomore year of college I went to a league tournament and met my girlfriend of now 2 years. Thank you for being such an amazing content creator and someone who fought for the consumer. Rest in peace friend of the many.
Genna it’s taken me 3 years to watch this it’s been too painful to watch but I did it. Such memories with Jessie and dodger you guys were such an inspiration and a source of happiness for me in my youth. I hope I can help others in the way you guys helped me.
I'm a Fan from Austria who enjoyed the "WTF is..." Series for a long time (and improved my English by watching those cool and informative reviews). R.I.P. Totalbiscuit, and best of Luck to All of you!
He died a legend, A legend, inspiration and an idol all game critics strive to be. Legend we will always remember. See you at the Afterlife John "TotalBiscuit" Bain.
I just randomly watched an older video of TB. Hearing his voice brought back so many great memories. He left a great legacy and I'm so excited the content is still up. It's not the same, but it's better than nothing.
This was therapeutic. Difficult at times but kudos to everyone here for whom it must be infinitely harder. So glad this channel is still up. Please don't take it down, so many wonderful moments, not to mention the countless fabulous reviews and co-operative podcasts. Still haven't watched them all haha
I know it is far later than most. But I had stopped watching a while ago and just learned of his passing. At a time in my life when I was surrounded by abuse and wanted only to die, Totalbiscuit made me laugh. And he lead me to other youtubers who also made me laugh and made me want to live. I'm not in that situation anymore, but it was Totalbiscuit who first gave me a reason to live, a reason to get up the next morning. Thank you Mr. Biscuit, I'll never forget you.
God bless you John, you touched the hearts of millions of people. A reviewer of impeccable standards, genuine mean girl humor, and an amazing man succeeded by his children and loving wife.
I grew up watching the pod and now being a grown man ish (22) and a cynical Brit myself I’ll forever appreciate all of you, when I had no one to speak to I’d listen to you guys and I can’t thank you enough for filling the void in a lonely lads life for a long time
I'm not afraid to admit to this day I genuinely well up when I think about how much I miss that man! He and all you guys kept me sane in a terribly trying period of my childhood and teenage years and really kept me on the planet breathing. RIP John I still miss you man. Even though you never knew who I was you really shined a light into my life when it was really needed and I'll owe you for that eternity. Great great man! Thank you! Love to you all.
Rip John Bain Totalbiscuit you were awesome and I used to love your videos and when I heard the news it hit me like a truck it’s so sad. Especially since dumb game devs are dissing him on twitter. It made me so sad that It was so hard to watch. And I began watching you 2-3 years ago but instantly loved your videos and watched the rest of them. I remember you used to make me smile when I was sad and cheer me up when I was down. So John or to whoever reads this your awesome. And John your awesome I loved your videos and you were a great RUclipsr so I will miss you so will all of your subscribers. RIP JOHN BAIN JULY 8 1984 - MAY 24 2018😭 You were awesome And I loved you
I put off watching this episode for the longest time. Wasn't sure my heart could take it. I'm glad I finally did, though, even if it took me over a year to find the strength to do it. I don't think I will ever be able to put into words how much TB influenced me and my thoughts on gaming over the years. I remember it all started with his wonderful "I suck at StarCraft 2" videos, which drew me into the entire StarCraft scene and all the other glorious people there. It made me pick up the game again, learning beside him, and even got me to overcome my ladder fear and actually play online. That, in turn, put me in touch with lots of wonderful new people, even kicked off a whole little local SC2 community, and I still remember TB fondly whenever I watch or play SC2, especially when there are Battlecruisers involved. I guess what I'm trying to say through all my rambling is: Thank you.
Jesus... I’ve been watching this podcast for years -and TB for even longee at this point but I hadn’t been able to check in for the past few months. I’m absolutely devastated to hear of John’s passing. His content and his character has inspired me through so many tough times. Thank you guys for making sure his memory lives on
I low key can’t watch this. I’ve been watching these shorts for so long and I never checked out TBs channel. I always hoped he’d pull through so I decided to never check in the hopes that if I never check, he’ll make it. He really was a fun person to listen to and I really enjoy watching those shorts to this day. You will be missed totalbiscuit
God I still come by every so often and watch his old videos. I miss this man. He put me on to proper gaming, consumerism, and demanding the best damn FOV sliders money can buy. Miss you John, alot of us do, God we wish you were here to see the state of gaming today. Rest easy TB.
Even 3 years on it's still hard to believe that TB is gone. I first stumbled across him when he was doing his Cataclysm Beta videos, I was 10 years old and it sent me down the rabbit hole of Totalbiscuit videos, learning about the industry, he even defined the kind of games I got into. I remember hearing about his death and just feeling devastated, like I had lost someone I knew.
There is nothing I can say but please try to finish this vid. just try to channel TB while he plays an indie platformer! His memory should be celebrated even through our tears.
Having now finished this podcast, I can say that it certainly helped. The beginning is a bit rough, the end gets a more somber tone, but hearing those who loved TB best talk about how the positive influence he had on their lives in such a light tone has done much to assuage my own grief.
I still cannot believe he's gone. Someone who had such a huge effect on so many people, me included - I literally learned the English language by watching his Cataclysm beta videos back in 2010 (I'm Danish). May he rest in peace, in our hearts and most importantly, our minds.
This still gets to me, I just can't believe he died. I literally have been watching his videos since I was 8. Like damn, I still rewatch his videos, and it makes me sad. He got me into Warhammer 40k, his WTF is Magicka videos got me into the Magicka one of my favorite most goofiest games ever, and I just miss him so much, and it hurts a lot.
Most of my life I've felt ashamed of who I am, of being a gamer. People like Total Biscuit really helped me be proud of being myself. He's a youtube gaming legend. I miss him... Thanks for everything you did for us. A fellow Brit. One of the few British things that made me proud of being British too! I cried at the totem story...
We lost a hero and a great person when John Totalbiscut Bain pasted away and i still miss him. Rest in peace. I would give anything to have him back but atleast we have his videos and past podcasts to keep him alive in our hearts.
You can see that Jesse is barely holding it in. All of us are having a "tough" time realizing he's gone, I couldn't even begin to imagine how it was and still is for them...
Wow... i'm only just learning about his passing now... looks like it happened just a couple weeks after someone very special to me had died suddenly, and i guess my grief kind of blinded me for months.. and by then, the news had run its course and just didn't cross my screen until almost 2 years later.. John, you were an analytical and snarky bastard, and we all loved you dearly for it. You changed how many of us thought about our favorite games, and helped us push the gaming world to a better future because you helped us pay more attention. Thank you for all that you did for us, man. So many lessons learned, and i never really had the drive to reach out and thank you.. 😓
I was abroad serving a mission when TB passed, so I learned about it when I came back to the states after 2 years. I was crushed to hear TB died, and this helped me accept it. Thank you!
i have no idea why this just showed up on my List of suggested videos. I cried like an adult Baby when i heard about his passing. I miss the Co-Optional Podcast. More so i miss TB's absolute "Charles Barkley" Attitude. The man bended to no ones knee. If your game was crap, he told it as it is. I will always respect him. Fuck, i can remember getting updates on my phone when he was unsure he could stay or come back into the states to be with his wife. Ty So much TB for the dedication to Video games and the community. You will never be forgotten.
Among Terraria, warcraft and other games he presented to us for me when i got to play Terraria it helped me pass through a time in my life (details not important) and the same time The playtrought with Jesse and the laughts (with Jesse) he got to give me. Thank you bery mutch for the time you gave us, many you be with the angels.
I think i watched every one of his videos. Smart, quick, knowledgeable, pro consumer on every level. There was so much more I could have learned from him. I cry
I never met John live personally, but he seamed to be a very nice person to be around with. He always seamed looking after everybody and their well being. I'm watching this again (every year) and I'm laughing and crying at the same time. I can't believe John is gone! He is still the pilar that other game critics are standing on to day. He meant so much for the gaming industry and is still highly recarded by others by his work. I just hope you are all doing okay and I wish you all the best! I dont know what else to say, im sorry. I can only thank all of you for all the memories and I will be here next year again.
Back here again after 2 years. Still can't make it back to this episode without tearing up within 30 seconds. Forever and always will be grateful for this podcast , rest in peace Totalbiscuit.
I have had this episode on my "watch later" list since it came out, but I still haven't been able to watch it through. It just hurts too much, so I can't even imagine how excruciating it must have been for Genna. Wish her all the best!
Jus here to pay my respects.. can’t believe it’s been 4 years already. Your content helped get me through some extremely difficult periods in my life and I’ll always be deeply grateful for that. Your impact on the gaming industry and in untold numbers of people’s lives won’t be forgotten; your legacy lives on. Damn we miss u man.. Rest easy TB, hope your at peace and in a better place now
i met tb back in 2012 and he was really nice and influenced me and told me I should go on with my dream, I got to hug him and get a picture with him. im so glad I had the chance to meet him when I did. we will always remember you TB : )
A few years on and I have to thank this man for everything. He dug me out of a hole when I was down. Take it easy John you made a difference to more lives than you will ever know.
I spent so much time watching his videos back in the day, or at least just listening to him. Now that I think about it, I can really feel the weight of his loss now. He made the gaming community a better place, and the world is worse off without him. I’m ashamed of how long it took me to say something about his death, but when I first heard the news, I honestly didn’t believe it, so I never looked it up. Rest in peace.
It’s crazy, I’m seeing all my RUclips greats riding into the sunset now a days and with each one I keep coming back and thinking how I miss TB and really wished he was able to beat his battle. I miss you TB, I hope you know you’ll always be in my heart
It's been a while and I still can't believe it. Condolences to his loved ones. The only stranger I feel comfortable saying I grew up with. TB has always been and will continue to be an inspiration.
This man and I shared a gamer life. We were both long time WoW Veteran's when he started his RUclips channel. Back when it was named TotalHalibut and The Cynical Brit was just a handle. His sentiment in Cataclysm mirrored my own and I found myself in love with the same games as him, and after a few times of not trusting his WTF IS reviews I learned to just trust the Brit. I loved TB's content. He had a great personality and was a wonderful person.
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I still can't believe it.. It's been 4 years.
Rest easy, TB.
I cant believe i have only just found out about this.
@@FuryousD You must be young, it was in international news.
@@jackdaknife I'm 31 mate and I live in Australia so it wouldn't be on my news (a youtubers death isn't international news worthy mate), plus I dont watch the news or read any news sites because most of them are full of shit.
@@FuryousD It was on the BBC - we get that in Australia. but yeah, if you don't read the news it'd be pretty hard to tell what you don't get, or what's newsworthy.
It's no easier watching this today, than it was almost 2 years ago.
Glad to know people still watch this :)
@@AntDoesStuff_ yea man
Yes.
@@AntDoesStuff_ Gotta occasionally come back to rewatch the TGS/Co-Optional Podcast. Always stumble across this one.
@@AntDoesStuff_ Very glad to know!
You know he's going to be critiquing the quality of Heaven.
Hey god! Wheres the FOV slider?
WTF is... Heaven
Jeebus! Why do the clouds look like shite!
Too much godrays...
this literally made me cry, and i mean he probably is tbh
John Bain taught me to NEVER pre-order video games. Every time I see hype surrounding a game and I feel myself getting drawn in, I remember the lessons he taught me about being a better consumer.
same xd 60 Dollars!
I'm only pre-ordering Little nightmares 2 just cause I loved the first game so much
But after that no more pre-ordering
Ahahaha he "taugh" you to not pre-order videoooo gaaaames?! Wow what a hero!
I know it's really late to reply but I am so glad that cyberpunk never drew me in like some people.
@@matthewj4066 shut up
This is the "celebrity" death that hurt me the hardest and still does. John was such a genuine person. Absolute legend.
literally the only one i ever actually cried over. im back in 2021 going through the old greats. still miss him, always will
Same for me friend. didn't realise how much he had affected my life just from getting to watch his reviews until he passed.
I remember I was restless and couldn't sleep so I got up checked my phone and I just broke down and cried, I knew for a long time he was dying, I met him at coxcon and realized just how much pain he was in. But you wish you hope you pray that it won't come. I think it hit me stronger than big TV/movie stars because he felt close to us all as viewers. Just before writing this I was listening to him sing Santa baby and I was crying a little, he is gone but never forgotten.
Monty Oum's passing hurt me a lot more, but that's because it came down to a god damn allergy during a procedure, something that just seems preventable. I'm in no way saying that TB's was fair or easier in any way, it was in fact harder since he had to face it and fought it as long as he did. I supported the families of both when they passed, and I shed tears for both of them as well. They both hurt, in different ways.
@Aquiela Swietines I hadn't heard of her before, but that sucks. Died so young..
Hard to believe it's now been 5 years since his passing. What an absolute legend. He is still, and always will be, sorely missed ❤
May the fov sliders in heaven be adequate, and may the algorithm always bring him back to us.....
Six years after and only now I am able to watch this. Still emotional and needed some tissues but I know it would have been simply impossible to bear any sooner.
Rest in peace John, you won't be forgotten.
I will never forget you John, you didn’t know me, but I have been a fan of your channel for 6+ years, and have been watchig since the age of 12. I didn’t always agree with you about things, but that’s not important, you made such an impact on me, and I thank you. Rest in peace John Bain
This is too relatable god damn. I remember the cata days, he got me into warcraft again and gaming in general so whenever i remember that hes actually passed it fucks me up
"your video game reviews made such an impact on me" that's pathetic.
@@resmarted you're a pathetic human being. I bet you don't let anything have an impact on you. Someone being a genuine person and such a strong voice in the community made an impact on so many people and on the industry in general. Maybe think more about humility and less about your fucking ego.
One year today and I'm still tearing up.
He affected us all for the better.
@Phantom Thieves Lol all you want he was a positive force in the community and actually gave a shit about consumers.
No one has been able to step up and fill the critical role he played for years. The closest person is Jim Sterling and he's an unironic communist that thinks contracted workers not having their contract renewed is the same as being fired.
@@codypettigrew9972 Sid Alpha has been trying in addition, there is a few trying to continue the good fight
@@codypettigrew9972 America is quite 'far' to the right indeed, I suppose anything short of centering to the right is seen as barbaric *communism* indeed! ;)
Say, how is that healthcare system working for you Yankees in these 'uncertain times' anyhow? I hear the new and flashy virus is making it's acquantence with all sorts of Americans right now, quite the popular 'product of commerce' at that! :P
*A shame though, seeing you disgrace John Bain's vision for a world with better consumer practices like this, supporting those who stand to oppose everything customers desire in preference of the top brass that fancy American Corporatism and favoring big businesses at the expense of the people who actually produce the quality products, remember the tale of Bioware and other similarly once-creative studios?*
*It's not a tale your kind would tell. :d*
@@MasterLPG I got nothin'. America is about greed. Capitalism is about greed. Period. It's human nature. SOME socialist aspects on that curve natural behavior to learned behavior. Which in this case is a good thing. I still laugh at some who have the "fuck you. Got mine" mentality. Yeah. They have that...up until it happens to them and they think "Oh shit." Speaking of medical care here. I'd rather pay higher taxes to make sure everyone has a long life than another couple vacations to the Bahamas.
Communism/socialism (Please correct me if I'm wrong. I want to learn) was a good idea. But took away from incentive to become better. "Here is a guy who works at a grocery store making the same amount of a doctor which requires years of study!" I know that's an extreme example. But I believe a socialist democracy is currently the way to go.
@@MasterLPG
1. Learn how to use bold. It's for *emphasis,* when you use it to highlight an entire paragraph, you look like a *dumbass.*
2. Nice job making such a vile, meanspirited and needlessly political comment on a memorial video. It's farcical that you're accusing someone else of disgracing TB.
Hope you've grown up since you made this comment.
TB was an interesting man, one that I can say is a reason I began to think hard on games I like, and take a more direct approach in what is happening in the gaming world. Rest In Peace man, so many people will remember you.
PS: Bain is an awesome last name
13:15-15:30
Complaining about the framerate and quality of his own microdreams is funny and such a TotalBiscuit thing to do.
that genuinely made me cry :(
Put this off for 3 years. Still hard to get through. RIP big man, still not forgotten.
I did the same
John Bain- Reviewer to the end. Literally on his deathbed talking about fortnight. I'm gonna miss him. The one thing nobody can ever fault him for is his dedication to his craft. I was an infrequent viewer, but I wish that i had been in so much more. I don't understand why this is affecting me so much. Never met the man. Rest in Piece John.
And you know for damn sure if there is any form of afterlife he’s complaining about the lack of FOV sliders
I just learned of his death...
(infrequent viewer)
R.I.P. 😞
One of the greatest game critics ever.
me too((
P.S.: I knew him from the role of Vinnie and spike from the awesomenauts game, and i never followed his life...It is sad to realize that I hear in the game the voice of the deceased person, because Vinnie and spike-my favorite character. I think now this character will be my not just favorite, but the MOST favorite, with all my respect for Totalbiscuit.
same
Same here. I will never forget what he has taught me about video games through his exceptional critiques. It's funny, I asked about FOV sliders in a game to a friend last night, and I always think of TB/The Co-Optional Podcast when I talk about FOV. On a whim, I rolled my mouse over the newest podcast episode when scrolling through my sub box today and saw that it was Genna instead of TB. This is kinda crushing news. RIP.
Same as of today. Don't believe none of the gaming youtubers I'm subbed to talked about it : /
Lerned eng from him i feell so sad its like man
This crew got me through some dark times. Still miss you, TB. Peace and love.
I still watch this yearly to remember John. He was incredible, inspired my love for journalism and games, and generally is one of my biggest childhood heroes. Rest softly John, we think of you still, and always will.
Can't believe this was 5 years ago. Met a girl at work not long after. We dated and married. She passed off fuckin cancer few month ago, same age as John. Life is a bitch.
Sorry for your loss brother! Hope sou doing well
I remember when I started watching John. I was roughly 11 years old I think? I'm 17 now, and when I saw his outlook, and his intelligence, I began to look up to him a bit. I wanted to be able to communicate effectively like he could. I won't forget him. His principles affect me to this day, and go beyond my outlook on gaming. I'll be sure to continue encouraging conversation, and I'm glad he was a part of my life. Rest In Peace, man.
I came back after 4 years to watch this..I hope all three of you are still good friends and doing well. You can just feel and see when emotions hit them hard when it goes silent and they just reflect in the memories..hope all of you are doing well and get to read this and know we all still hope you guys sre doing yoyr best and friends.
Genna coming on this podcast was so fucking brave of her. What an amazing person she is.
RIP, John ❤
It is, but I also think she needed it. I think often with grieving, sitting by yourself and focusing on your grief is too much, too fast.
I used to speak to Totalbiscuit quite often back in the day on world of warcraft on the forum.
He will be sorely missed.
He would be so proud Genna of how strong you are much love.
I know no one will read this but John was a huge part of my formative years. He introduced me to Jesse, Crendor, Dodger, the Yogscast and many many brilliant and terrible games over the years. He was the one youtuber I always followed from the moment I found him and he took me through good and bad times. When he passed I stopped watching anyone from polaris and stopped watching the podcast. It's weird how you can be affected so much by someone you never met and who never knew you existed and I've never experienced it with any other celebrity or high profile figure before or since.
His memory is forever with millions of people.
same story with me I started watching his videos when I was around 8 years old and got into league through him soon after and he influenced so much of my life
me to, no other "celeb" death has ever had an effect on me on such a level. I am now trying to relisten to some of my fav eps of tgs/coop podcast after such a long time still find it hard to press the play button.
I read it. It mattered.
You matter.
Even on a warm summer night, I still don’t fully understand why I re-watch this video. All I can recall from that day is the share I did on Facebook… I truly felt a loss when he past… I can´t even recall how many, if any, comments I left on TB´s videos. All I can say is that I do miss him. I still comeback and watch the terraria series he did with Jessy Cox… One of the once I truly laughed my A**off. Rest in peace… Love from Sweden.
“Legs are for women!” -Totalbiscuit, Chivalry Battle Royale 2012
Over 2 years later and I still miss TB dearly. Have never found a RUclipsr/Podcaster that I love even 1/2 as much as him.
Have not been able to watch this untill now. TB was the reason I started looking at games with a critical eye. He made me aprechiate what truly good design looks like. And last but not least he has brought many laughs during hard times. Rest well John, hope the settings in heaven are satisfactory.
I finally watched it just now. Been rewatching Terraria stuff, missing him still.
Here after nearly six years without TB's voice... Thankful for the Geekenders Podcast as a spiritual successor to this!
Gone but never forgotten, and may Geekenders go for 217 episodes and beyond!
5 years later, I grew up listening to this man, I still miss him as a I would a friend. A great person was taken from us way too soon. His legacy lives on.
It's April 14th, 2019, and I find myself back here. It's strange, I grieved, and I thought I got over it, but it still hurts me, it still feels empty that he's gone, in a weird way. When the memory of him arises I hurt, as I'm sure many others do. It's not a permanent pain, and I hope it won't be a permanent pain for anyone, but I want it to be enough where we won't forget either, I don't want to forget John, not ever, he was a good man through all he did
But.. He didn't know you so it wasn't a mutual feeling.
@@malyxxplays7949 When the fuck did they say that it was?
Dear John,
I would never comment on your videos but I watched you religiously when I was younger at the age of about 16 I started watching your videos. I’m 22 now and although I never met you I couldn’t help but cry listening to this and finding out you’re no longer with us, I lost my grandad to cancer and through the time of not wanting to barely leave my house you and jesse were my comfort and routine to help me through each day, I’m genuinely heart broken that the gaming community has lost you.
I’m self employed now and when I have finished my contracts I’m going to take a couple of weeks off and have a reminisce marathon watching my favourite series
R.I.P although you’re not here with us anymore in form you’ve never really been with me your voice and amazing content makes me feel like you’re with me
Almost a year, and I finally feel like I can sort of watch this without getting too upset. I know no one will see this but I'm going to write it anyway. I'm currently studying to become a game developer/programmer and I just wanted to say thank you to TotalBiscuit (and everyone else) for making me realise that video games really are my passion in life and something I can try to make a career out of. I think if it wasn't for the countless youtube video that allowed me to become more and more invested in this industry I might not be doing what I am today, John created a truly amazing legacy and he was the first RUclipsr I subscribed to back in 2011. I think it's fair to say that for all the people he's positively affected, he truly was a legend and I'll never forget him. Thank you, TB
Goodluck with your studies Ethan. Hope it's going well with you.
Passing by to pay respect. I grew up through my younger years to the sound of John’s voice and company. I have nothing but love and respect for TB, and all who knew them closely. Thank you for everything ❤ You live on in our memories and your own retold.
I still miss him. Its crazy. No matter how much time passes.
He changed the internet a big deal. His legacy will live forever.
The show must go on.
Yes he did?
Nah, he didn't. Just like Isaac Newton didn't change physics and in 2 weeks nobody will remeber him.
Mr.Vojtik wat
Mr.Vojtik
*Flash forward 3 months and he is still talked about*
Oof buddy.
personally i also think he didn't really change the internet, like in what way? but god damn those 2 were DICKS about it.
Over 4 years later, I still remember how much his content shaped me, thank you for making this tribute to him, it still helps me too
To this day, I still think about and miss this dude. Will always remember the hours of entertainment he and Jesse gave me in my most difficult points in life.
i remember watching these podcasts as a kid while i played modded minecraft or other laid back games
now i am 21 years old and even today i wont forget the lessons i've learned from browsing games and listening to the podcast
i didnt know tb but his videos meant a good amount to me
thank you tb
I can not believe he died.., that is just really sad.
Dylan Smith for sure
Bruh, it took my 5 months to find out about this, wtff :(((
He’s not dead, he’s just building ships and piloting his dauntless light cruiser serving the emperor
Total Biscuit was a legend, I only wish I had the pleasure of meeting him.
Thought of TB today. Rest in peace. You're still missed. 🎩
John Bain was a voice throughout my teens and beyond. Listened to Blue plz weekly back in 2007 and still relive it now in 2020. This man left a legacy for so many and propagated principles of ethics and mindsets by entertaining his audience. I never met you John, but I am very gratefull for all you've done
It's crazy, on one hand it feels like forever and on the other it feels like it was just the other day. I go through and binge his videos every few months. This one is still really hard to watch, I never can without tearing up. RIP TB, we miss you.
TB is at the emperors side
Nightbringer23 he shall join the legion of the damned
Nightbringer23 or because a saint
He was an Ork fan, so he's with Gork and Mork (or Mork and Gork).
Nah mate, he is with the chaos gods now, his favourites
"Worship the golden throne!" - TotalBiscuit
This was the one episode of the podcast I thought I’d never watch, because I thought I just couldn’t or wouldn’t have been able to handle it.
I finally watched it, and even despite the bad memories of how I felt when I found out, remembering everything he did and taught me on how to be a better gamer and consumer made it worth it.
There’s very few Internet personalities that have passed on that had such an impact on me, but this one will always, ALWAYS sting. To this day when a shitty gaming situation happens, I almost like a muscle memory go to check his channel.
RIP, Mr Biscuit. You are still greatly missed.
This man introduced me to league of legends in the 8th grade. My sophomore year of college I went to a league tournament and met my girlfriend of now 2 years. Thank you for being such an amazing content creator and someone who fought for the consumer. Rest in peace friend of the many.
@IVQT I feel like you're not taking this seriously
@A guy with no name Fuck me, Haven't heard that name in ages. Downed a 2 litre bottle of coke in honor after Edd passed.
Genna it’s taken me 3 years to watch this it’s been too painful to watch but I did it. Such memories with Jessie and dodger you guys were such an inspiration and a source of happiness for me in my youth. I hope I can help others in the way you guys helped me.
I'm a Fan from Austria who enjoyed the "WTF is..." Series for a long time (and improved my English by watching those cool and informative reviews). R.I.P. Totalbiscuit, and best of Luck to All of you!
He died a legend,
A legend, inspiration and an idol all game critics strive to be.
Legend we will always remember.
See you at the Afterlife John "TotalBiscuit" Bain.
I just randomly watched an older video of TB. Hearing his voice brought back so many great memories. He left a great legacy and I'm so excited the content is still up. It's not the same, but it's better than nothing.
This was therapeutic. Difficult at times but kudos to everyone here for whom it must be infinitely harder. So glad this channel is still up. Please don't take it down, so many wonderful moments, not to mention the countless fabulous reviews and co-operative podcasts. Still haven't watched them all haha
I know it is far later than most. But I had stopped watching a while ago and just learned of his passing. At a time in my life when I was surrounded by abuse and wanted only to die, Totalbiscuit made me laugh. And he lead me to other youtubers who also made me laugh and made me want to live. I'm not in that situation anymore, but it was Totalbiscuit who first gave me a reason to live, a reason to get up the next morning. Thank you Mr. Biscuit, I'll never forget you.
God bless you John, you touched the hearts of millions of people. A reviewer of impeccable standards, genuine mean girl humor, and an amazing man succeeded by his children and loving wife.
3 years after losing TB i'm watching this again, and i still tear up a bit. It's nice to see recent comments and see that we all miss the guy.
Farewell John. You will always live through the inspiration you gifted to all of us.
I grew up watching the pod and now being a grown man ish (22) and a cynical Brit myself I’ll forever appreciate all of you, when I had no one to speak to I’d listen to you guys and I can’t thank you enough for filling the void in a lonely lads life for a long time
Started watching when I was 12 years old now I'm 16.He taught me the importance of ethics in journalism and acceptance. Rest in peace John Bain.
I'm not afraid to admit to this day I genuinely well up when I think about how much I miss that man! He and all you guys kept me sane in a terribly trying period of my childhood and teenage years and really kept me on the planet breathing. RIP John I still miss you man. Even though you never knew who I was you really shined a light into my life when it was really needed and I'll owe you for that eternity. Great great man! Thank you! Love to you all.
Rip John Bain
Totalbiscuit you were awesome and I used to love your videos and when I heard the news it hit me like a truck it’s so sad. Especially since dumb game devs are dissing him on twitter. It made me so sad that It was so hard to watch. And I began watching you 2-3 years ago but instantly loved your videos and watched the rest of them. I remember you used to make me smile when I was sad and cheer me up when I was down. So John or to whoever reads this your awesome. And John your awesome I loved your videos and you were a great RUclipsr so I will miss you so will all of your subscribers.
RIP JOHN BAIN
JULY 8 1984
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MAY 24 2018😭
You were awesome
And I loved you
I put off watching this episode for the longest time. Wasn't sure my heart could take it. I'm glad I finally did, though, even if it took me over a year to find the strength to do it. I don't think I will ever be able to put into words how much TB influenced me and my thoughts on gaming over the years. I remember it all started with his wonderful "I suck at StarCraft 2" videos, which drew me into the entire StarCraft scene and all the other glorious people there. It made me pick up the game again, learning beside him, and even got me to overcome my ladder fear and actually play online. That, in turn, put me in touch with lots of wonderful new people, even kicked off a whole little local SC2 community, and I still remember TB fondly whenever I watch or play SC2, especially when there are Battlecruisers involved. I guess what I'm trying to say through all my rambling is: Thank you.
Jesus... I’ve been watching this podcast for years -and TB for even longee at this point but I hadn’t been able to check in for the past few months. I’m absolutely devastated to hear of John’s passing. His content and his character has inspired me through so many tough times. Thank you guys for making sure his memory lives on
6 years and it still feels like he was just here yesterday. miss him so much. he would've torn these modern gaming companies apart. rest in peace, TB
I low key can’t watch this. I’ve been watching these shorts for so long and I never checked out TBs channel. I always hoped he’d pull through so I decided to never check in the hopes that if I never check, he’ll make it. He really was a fun person to listen to and I really enjoy watching those shorts to this day. You will be missed totalbiscuit
God I still come by every so often and watch his old videos. I miss this man. He put me on to proper gaming, consumerism, and demanding the best damn FOV sliders money can buy.
Miss you John, alot of us do, God we wish you were here to see the state of gaming today.
Rest easy TB.
Even 3 years on it's still hard to believe that TB is gone.
I first stumbled across him when he was doing his Cataclysm Beta videos, I was 10 years old and it sent me down the rabbit hole of Totalbiscuit videos, learning about the industry, he even defined the kind of games I got into.
I remember hearing about his death and just feeling devastated, like I had lost someone I knew.
I tried so hard to watch but I can't... I'm already in tears 10 minutes in. I hope things work at for you Genna
There is nothing I can say but please try to finish this vid. just try to channel TB while he plays an indie platformer! His memory should be celebrated even through our tears.
Oh, I was in tears before the intro even started and I've been putting this off for months.
Having now finished this podcast, I can say that it certainly helped. The beginning is a bit rough, the end gets a more somber tone, but hearing those who loved TB best talk about how the positive influence he had on their lives in such a light tone has done much to assuage my own grief.
Over two years later and I still have a hard time watching this. He will be missed.
He wouldve loved hades^^
I come back to this once a year almost pavlovian response to it being may
Oh my God, this popped up in my feed and my heart skipped a beat.... I miss him so much 😢😢
I still cannot believe he's gone.
Someone who had such a huge effect on so many people, me included - I literally learned the English language by watching his Cataclysm beta videos back in 2010 (I'm Danish).
May he rest in peace, in our hearts and most importantly, our minds.
This still gets to me, I just can't believe he died. I literally have been watching his videos since I was 8. Like damn, I still rewatch his videos, and it makes me sad. He got me into Warhammer 40k, his WTF is Magicka videos got me into the Magicka one of my favorite most goofiest games ever, and I just miss him so much, and it hurts a lot.
Most of my life I've felt ashamed of who I am, of being a gamer. People like Total Biscuit really helped me be proud of being myself. He's a youtube gaming legend. I miss him... Thanks for everything you did for us. A fellow Brit. One of the few British things that made me proud of being British too! I cried at the totem story...
We lost a hero and a great person when John Totalbiscut Bain pasted away and i still miss him. Rest in peace. I would give anything to have him back but atleast we have his videos and past podcasts to keep him alive in our hearts.
You can see that Jesse is barely holding it in. All of us are having a "tough" time realizing he's gone, I couldn't even begin to imagine how it was and still is for them...
Wow... i'm only just learning about his passing now... looks like it happened just a couple weeks after someone very special to me had died suddenly, and i guess my grief kind of blinded me for months.. and by then, the news had run its course and just didn't cross my screen until almost 2 years later..
John, you were an analytical and snarky bastard, and we all loved you dearly for it.
You changed how many of us thought about our favorite games, and helped us push the gaming world to a better future because you helped us pay more attention.
Thank you for all that you did for us, man.
So many lessons learned, and i never really had the drive to reach out and thank you.. 😓
I was abroad serving a mission when TB passed, so I learned about it when I came back to the states after 2 years. I was crushed to hear TB died, and this helped me accept it. Thank you!
i have no idea why this just showed up on my List of suggested videos. I cried like an adult Baby when i heard about his passing. I miss the Co-Optional Podcast. More so i miss TB's absolute "Charles Barkley" Attitude. The man bended to no ones knee. If your game was crap, he told it as it is. I will always respect him. Fuck, i can remember getting updates on my phone when he was unsure he could stay or come back into the states to be with his wife.
Ty So much TB for the dedication to Video games and the community. You will never be forgotten.
Among Terraria, warcraft and other games he presented to us for me when i got to play Terraria it helped me pass through a time in my life (details not important) and the same time The playtrought with Jesse and the laughts (with Jesse) he got to give me.
Thank you bery mutch for the time you gave us, many you be with the angels.
Complaining about the framerate and quality in his micro dreams is so great absolute legend.
I think i watched every one of his videos. Smart, quick, knowledgeable, pro consumer on every level. There was so much more I could have learned from him. I cry
I never met John live personally, but he seamed to be a very nice person to be around with. He always seamed looking after everybody and their well being. I'm watching this again (every year) and I'm laughing and crying at the same time. I can't believe John is gone! He is still the pilar that other game critics are standing on to day. He meant so much for the gaming industry and is still highly recarded by others by his work. I just hope you are all doing okay and I wish you all the best! I dont know what else to say, im sorry. I can only thank all of you for all the memories and I will be here next year again.
He's not gonna be forgotten. He'll live in every part of the globe, on every brain who watched his beautiful critics.
Back here again after 2 years. Still can't make it back to this episode without tearing up within 30 seconds.
Forever and always will be grateful for this podcast , rest in peace Totalbiscuit.
I don't deal well with loss, more so when it's a loss I wasn't expecting to hurt so much. This did help. Thank you.
To this day, I have not listened to a group of people speak with such passion and love about someone.
So beautiful.
I have had this episode on my "watch later" list since it came out, but I still haven't been able to watch it through. It just hurts too much, so I can't even imagine how excruciating it must have been for Genna. Wish her all the best!
Jus here to pay my respects.. can’t believe it’s been 4 years already. Your content helped get me through some extremely difficult periods in my life and I’ll always be deeply grateful for that. Your impact on the gaming industry and in untold numbers of people’s lives won’t be forgotten; your legacy lives on. Damn we miss u man..
Rest easy TB, hope your at peace and in a better place now
i met tb back in 2012 and he was really nice and influenced me and told me I should go on with my dream, I got to hug him and get a picture with him. im so glad I had the chance to meet him when I did. we will always remember you TB : )
A few years on and I have to thank this man for everything. He dug me out of a hole when I was down. Take it easy John you made a difference to more lives than you will ever know.
almost one year.. Thank you for everything, John. We will always remember you
Just rewatched this, still crying. We do miss you John. And will always remember you!
I spent so much time watching his videos back in the day, or at least just listening to him. Now that I think about it, I can really feel the weight of his loss now. He made the gaming community a better place, and the world is worse off without him. I’m ashamed of how long it took me to say something about his death, but when I first heard the news, I honestly didn’t believe it, so I never looked it up. Rest in peace.
It’s crazy, I’m seeing all my RUclips greats riding into the sunset now a days and with each one I keep coming back and thinking how I miss TB and really wished he was able to beat his battle. I miss you TB, I hope you know you’ll always be in my heart
Took me 3 attempts to watch this. Thank you all for this. manly tears...
1:14:10 was hard. Thanks genna
Was an infrequent but long term viewer of TB. Thank you for everything. You guys rock and thank you all for everything and thank you John.
Its been this long and i still rewatch this. Fuck i miss this man.
It's been a while and I still can't believe it. Condolences to his loved ones.
The only stranger I feel comfortable saying I grew up with. TB has always been and will continue to be an inspiration.
Why is my screen all blurry? Must be something on my screen..
fredhno tears perhaps?
reddragon52894 impossible
mine are tears I missed that guy
I think my screen is having the same problem as yours
Yeah mine too, how weird...
Still hits hard as ever. The world needs more TotalBiscuits, not less.
This man and I shared a gamer life. We were both long time WoW Veteran's when he started his RUclips channel. Back when it was named TotalHalibut and The Cynical Brit was just a handle. His sentiment in Cataclysm mirrored my own and I found myself in love with the same games as him, and after a few times of not trusting his WTF IS reviews I learned to just trust the Brit. I loved TB's content. He had a great personality and was a wonderful person.
Still miss you so much John. Thank you for shaping me and hobbies in a positive way