I couldn't bear to watch this when it came out, so I put it on the Watch Later list. There it laid buried for 4 years until the algorithm randomly recommended it to me today. I followed TB from the WoWRadio days, all the way to the end. I even met him at Dreamhack at a meet and greet after he commented the Starcraft 2 tournament with Day9. His content was a huge part of my free time. And then, towards the end of the video I realised. I'm a month away from 34. The exact age he was when he passed. I'm going to go cry now.
at least we have the series with various iconic entertainers to leet us pretend its 2014 agen and the future looks bright with many more decades of the fiber throne tophat emperor to come and when the play lists are watched for the early ritual of nostalgia , its just to grin wide toast to how the only eternal thing in life its how its always changing and pick up the mantle he left for his queen and all others , to remind industries we are customers not 'consumeeers' ,and that the golden rule for empathy and value for people and the planet alike resonates deep in the bones for most ever there to help sooth aches or inspire if one but leets it. but ye , fk me think your words gona make me sheed a tear myself , soon gona 'hit the middle age' myself sort of the same age bracket like tb so sad i never got to support his industry critic/journalism/sharity colab stuff ,specially the entertainment industry criticing , as the dumbing down/spyware riddling/drming of electronic products is something i loath with a deep passion myself as i only got the stable finances to do such a thing now ,but well.. now his spirit can only be found echoing in the fiber throne of the web to find it elsewhere one have to share the hues the threads of his spirit resonated with toast for the spirit of the one and only Bain! like frank said at the C&C music performance ''IN THE NAME OF BAIN!'' a toast and a few dimes to try keep the planet alive and all the weapon rattling lunes resisted through out the world , while enjoying what games we can with each other as faceless strangers across the web sharing the same speck of dust in a vast ruthless cosmos ^^
Dan, I only had the privilege to watch John’s content for a year before he passed, even in that short time he made such an impact on me. You’ve made such an impact in my life as well, you’ve always had hilarious content to give me a laugh when I’m feeling a little down.
Growing up with TB and shaping alot of how i think about games from his free thinking. This video has been on my "watch later" list since it came out and just now feel ready for it.
Just wanted to thank you personally for all those years of uploading his streams, there was only a handful of times I could see TB's streams live because of timezone differences, the other times I watched the ones you uploaded on youtube. So thank you & TB.
Dude thank you so much for uploading the Total War: Warhammer II back then! It was such enjoyable watching him enjoying this game and explaining everything!
He resonated with so many people because he artfully articulated things they agreed with, but couldn't really put into words. And he consistently chose to stick up for his opinions and call out companies on their bad business practices. Not uncommonly hurting himself at least in the short term in the process. I think pretty much everyone respects and look up to someone that takes a stand and stick to their guns over time. Never bowing to pressure if they feel they are in the right. That's my theory and why I respected him and put such great stock in his analyses on any number of issues.
He was one of the first people I followed who did stuff about WoW, before he stopped playing the game. I still watched his stuff after that. But I agree, it really sucks when we lose really cool people like him from this world too soon. :(
this was fantastic, there will never be anyone who can replace TB on youtube - I've been watching his videos since his daily WoW videos and losing him felt like losing an old friend even though I've never met him. rest in peace john, thank you for the entertainment!
Yeah, after listening to him talk basically everyday for years with honesty and good intentions about things I was interested in, when I had few to none in my life to discuss them with, it's hard to think about him in any other way than a friend. I sure would love to hear his take on many things going on today, and I'm sure the industry would benefit if he was still around to do so, as it did when he was.
When TB passed I went back and rewatched all of his WTF videos and his Terraria series with Jesse Cox. His voice was the soundtrack to my 20s. Thank you so much for this, thank you.
What i like is when i think about buying a game that came out a while ago and go to look for a review and see at the top of the results a WTF video. It makes me happy and sad at the same time.
TB is one of the main reasons I started paying attention to the wider gaming scene and even wanted to get into PC gaming. While I stopped being a regular viewer, I always supported what he stood for. Even when I disagreed with his opinions, I knew he was just doing what he thought was best for us, as consumers. Rest in Peace TotalBiscuit.
Same. Exactly. After he passed I added every one of his games from his Steam curator page (that I didn't already have) to my wishlist which was over 170 games and have since purchased most of them as they go on sale. I vow to play every one of them to completion.
The man was pretty much the narrator to my 20's. I tuned in to everything that he had a hand in. The man was eloquent, direct and wasn't afraid to speak his mind. 4 years this year, and I still miss his voice, week in week out. RIP John, you are still sorely missed by your fans and community.
5 years now and I still think about TB... "WTF is..." was my go-to game discussion/review show for years. It's crazy how well his content stands up, despite the games industry long since moving on and forgetting most of the things he said and talked about, for those of us who were there he speaks for a generation of gamers. I can put on any of his videos and pretty much always within a few minutes, I know exactly what events and context he's talking about. I didn't realize how much I miss his voice until I put on his interview with H3H3... I was instantly pulled back to 5 years ago when I first heard of his diagnosis, and all the things that happened leading up to that day. The way I stopped watching his content for a year just before he died because of all that ridiculous drama, the years I watched his content before that. All of it... and I mourned him once again, even years later, I still kind of half expect to see a new "WTF is" episode come out every time there's a controversial game released... Last of Us 2 for example... or... Ace Combat 7. As a fellow Ace Combat fan, I have to say, my heart aches knowing he never got to see Ace Combat 7, and the absolutely incredibly revival it brought to the series. I just know he would have been so happy to see one of the series he loved returning to form after 15 long years. (obligatory "15 years ago" joke here) Don't worry, TB, I beat the game on Ace difficulty in your honour; you are not forgotten, fellow ace. I even threw up a salute for John at the end of the game. Who says silly little TH-cam commentary channels can't have a lasting impact? not this guy. I know different.
@@CasperTheCoolCat Unfortunately, cancer is never as simple as cutting it out. He actually didnt died from his original colon one but a metasized one. Thats why cancer is so hard to beat, because no matter if you remove the organ that had the cancer, it might comeback somewhere else, likely to a organ you can't cut out.
He talked shit even to the life-threatening cancer. It doesn't matter whenever it was true or not - what's important is that you are willing to fight (no matter the odds).
@@HelenHunt69 Speaking of fate, it always baffles my mind how people can be so petty to express this sort of Schadenfreude due to their inability to distinguish between the spoken or written word and actual real life events happening.
My grown ass 30 year old self did not just blubber my way through that at all.. forgot how much I missed him and his content. As soon as his voice played it gave me chills. Thank you for this documentary.
What hit me hardest was seeing Trump and the Warframes guys, back to back break down on their respective streams. Immortality exists in being remembered and leaving a legacy. TB achieved immortality. As any fucking Archmage of the Entire Freakin Universe deserves.
What hit me hard was seeing the decline in health. John was one of those guys that I deeply respected. He was strong in his opinion and came across as even stronger with his health battles. It didn't help that my mother had passed from cancer only a few years before. It echoed a bit. The fact that both my mother and he were strong and fought it so hard, but even my mother who fought for almost a decade and a half knew that eventually cancer would be the end. She like John did what they were passionate about until they physically couldn't. John has and will be greatly missed, by all who knew him and all who knew of him.
Because Total Biscuit unlike other people / websites, actually was critical. Like when did you last see a review from a major site that touches on bugs, FOV, settings, DRM anti consumer practices? Instead its more like oh this game is PERFECT, BUY IT NOW, RIGHT NOW. 10/10!!! I would have absolutely loved to hear TB views on anticonsumer store being Epic.
@@RMJ1984 Yeah that annoys the shit out of me actually. More and more TH-camrs are becoming like what the traditional gaming media magazines used to be like by the time their income was directly related to the ads of gaming publishers sold in their magazine. If there ever was an industry more misleading when it comes to this, I wouldn't know any but the gaming industry. The movie industry probably comes in a close second. But really, so much nonsense being spread about games pretending they're good, when they are really quite terrible. The whole way certain gaming series literally never score below 9/10s, despite being worse than the last game in the series is mind blowing. We need more honest people and in that respect TB is missed, even whilst being the largest curator on Steam at this point. At the same time I have to say I did notice I disagreed more and more with TB in terms of the later reviews. Not saying he lost his critical edge, but he seemed to have lowered expectations for games for sure. Getting games for free most of the time also definitely meant he rarely ever had a good sense of when a game was worth the money.
Spent about 15 minutes trying to put together a well-written response for this video but nothing really sounded right. So here it is: Thank you, TB. And thank you for this.
I remember the episode of the co-optional podcast where TB announced his cancer was in remission and said he would be around for a long while, to which Jesse said "Well, good because...I don't wanna be in charge that's hard work and I'm lazy!" or something to that effect. Everyone laughed, I did too. The pod cast directly after he passed away, I remember Jesse was hosting and he was struggling with getting everyone on screen and muttered under his breath and sort of raspy "...being in charge is...is so hard." It was at that point I was crying, again.
I remember that. I don't think he was saying it in a lazy way (might have been at least partially) but more that it felt wrong to take that lead position. Those were some big shoes to fill and Jesse was giving what appeared to me like just a very real and honest response to the situation.
Meanwhile i hated him and left a comment to him that started a fight before he died, ive feuded with a lot of big youtubers in my years. And several game companies, and i regret a lot of it.
I don't cry often, I never have. These days, I cry precisely once each year, and that's when I rewatch this documentary. In early 2018, I knew that would be the year that the biggest popular influence in my life would leave, so it wasn't a surprise when I read the announcement, but I was still devastated. I spent a great deal of time weeping that day, and I'm still not sure I'm close to getting over his loss. This weekend, one day before the 5th anniversary of John's passing, I learned that I have Multiple Sclerosis. I can tell you all for a fact, that the person I was before hearing his announcement video regarding his cancer would have ignored my own symptoms until I was completely disabled by the disease. I wouldn't have sought treatment. It was that blasted video that convinced me to go to the ER, and I think I will be grateful to John for the rest of my life for sharing some of his courage with me. John introduced me to gaming, which became my biggest hobby and the greatest source of stability throughout a tough childhood. For his calm (if enthusiastic) influence, I will never be able to thank him enough. This man was probably the third greatest impact on my childhood, behind only my parents, and he helped me to become a person today that I am proud to be. Silly it may sound to credit him with such a big impact on my life, but it is the absolute truth. I regret never having thanked him for his work in person, but such is the way of the medium and I'm sure he didn't need anything of the sort. All Fanboys Must Die, and so on. Thank you John, for everything you did for the hobby I love and for everything you did to help me become a better person.
I looked up to the guy. His passing left a gaping hole I feel will never truly be mended. Every time I'm reminded of him, it surprises me how much I miss him. Rest in peace, TB. Thank you for doing your best trying to better this world. I guess it simply didn't deserve you.
Finally gathered the courage to watch the documentary. Put many tears to my eyes... He had his flaws, but his work was always honest and in favor of the consumer. God, how much the gaming industry right now needs a "TotalBiscuit" to put them in check.... May his soul rest in peace, in a place with detailed options menus and fov sliders.
Even after all these years, I cannot hold back the tears when the part of his death comes up. TotalBiscuit was an amazing force for gamers and gaming in general, but also just an amazing person. It's crazy with how many successful youtubers seem to get caught up in shady/controversial stuff, but TB never did. He was truly one of the greats and his legacy ripples forth and still influences many people around the world. Thanks for this great documentary.
TotalBiscuit was someone who made such an impact on the gaming community and he'll always be missed and remembered. Great documentary and tribute to him.
If there's ever a law against lootboxes in the UK or USA, it should be called Bain's Law. I still get sad when new games come out, knowing there will never be another "WTF is..." video.
I'm actually somewhat surprised not more people do similar type of content. Yeah, I know maybe one that does it right and that's the WorthABuy channel. A lot of other channels though... definitely seem to sell out rather than share honest critiques.
There will never be another TotalBiscuit. But that doesn't mean he didn't inspire many many others to continue the fight for a better gaming community and future.
That's going overboard and even dishonest. TD did Hearthstone deck opening videos and whatnot. As many things he was, he wasn't the strongest opposition for lootboxes.
@@bathrobeheroo Even if that's true, John was a purist, who put the fun of the game FIRST. Naming it Bain's law would be a HUGE honor and a nod to all gamers who ever felt these worthless triple-A developers finally got what was coming.
John was a important part of my relation to modern videogames and a big voice for us, the consumer. I discovered him through his early WTF videos and he taught me a lot about game design and how important it is to let a game speak for itself, rather than it's marketing. He said it is important to find someone who you agree with most of the time, so he/she can be a measuring tool for your next purchase and so John became that person for me. I always love the idea of shining a bright spotlight on "celebrating someones life" rather than a big focus on their death. So videos like these are a gift, a bundle of living memories we can always watch back. I am looking forward to this.
This popped up again, I imagine, due to the release of Space Marine 2 and the algorithm recommending his videos. I'll give this a watch since he was one of the few TH-camrs I genuinely respected.
Same, I still remember seeing a summer or winter sale come up and immediately start looking up his WTF or steamsale vids. He even got me to buy Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons after about the dozenth mention, and I played it through another time after he passed as a mini-tribute
I knew this existed since it released but I kept avoiding watching it because it was hard to watch. Now that I'm finally watching, thank you making it.
After a whopping 4 years of this being on my to watch list, I've finally sat through the whole thing today. I remember when it first came out I just felt like I was not ready for it emotionally, but despite having waited for years I didn't feel any better prepared now.. Sometimes you just gotta take the plunge. Sure enough, I haven't cried like that in quite a while. That Trump clip gets me every time. This was very well put together and I actually didn't know a bunch of stuff about his earlier years, so thank you!
I couldn't keep the tears back any longer when it came to Genna's last comment. I've been through the podcast countless times since he passed, there really is no replacing him. he makes me smile all the time, to this day, and probably will for years too come. I knew him from being a teen and I'm 24 now, even though we never had any direct contact he has been a huge influence on the way I think and approach my life. I've spent more time listening to his words then I have with my own dad haha. I hope to tell you this in person one day but if you're reading this, Genna, Jesse, Ruth, a year on I still miss him, every day. And if one man could have such an impact that it reached and stayed with a lad from his home country, as well as hundreds of thousands, if not millions of others, all of whom proud to be a part of your community, then he really is the stuff of legends, and I dont think he or his influence will ever be forgotten. Thank you so much @Different Level for making this documentary
Totalbiscuit was my biggest inspiration for starting my own TH-cam channel. That man was such a big influence on me and how I learned about the gaming industry and how to properly look out for myself and others as customers, as well as what standards I should have as a gamer. He is truly missed. Thanks John. And thank you for making this video, sir.
John's legacy truly is difficult to grasp. From the impact he had on Starcraft 2's esports scene to his relentless consumer advocacy he had an incredible impact on this industry that I love. I miss hearing him weigh in on industry topics. I would have loved seeing him tear Blizzard a new one for releasing Warcraft III Reforged in the state they released it. I wish we could have heard his thoughts on the Blitzchung situation. His absence has left a hole in the industry. One that I don't think has been filled and I don't know if it ever can be filled. Thank you for putting this together. I definitely broke down and cried in the final minutes and I didn't even know I still had that kind of grief in me. But thank you for helping me process it just a little bit more by making this.
He always checked the options menu of the game he was playing first. Just like me. No other TH-cam games critic does that. Just one of those things I miss on TH-cam now.
I'm guessing that John's critical point of view regarding the FOV sliders is probably why so many games are including it now. He was a huge for a few years right as the PC gaming boom exploded (as steam was offering good sales, not like the garbage ones of today). Imagine gaming companies being afraid of getting John's negative review knowing that he can articulate exactly why a game is garbage, so well that it couldn't be denied. That would be scary. I believe this is why the majority of people admire John's work. You can listen to his review and understand the entire scope of what he's talking about. You can get an informed look at a game from his videos. I know there's likely other people doing this now, but John was quite amazing in the WTF series.
I respected John. I certainly didn't agree with everything he said, but his opinions were always honest. For example he popularized the term "walking simulator" - intended to be a criticism of a format that he did not think qualified as a game - a term that has since been adopted by those (like me) who love the genre. He was a strong advocate for integrity and a trustworthy voice with many followers. He will be missed.
I think John would have been happy to know that people were enjoying the games, regardless of his own opinion on them, he never really seemed to judge others for enjoying what they loved. The world is poorer for his death, and I miss him every time I go through my youtube feed.
Talking Simulators (Pathologic, maybe even Vampyr, … Sunless Sea etc.) > Walking Simulator change my mind. Story with the interactivity level of Call of Duty campaings is not really something I'm looking in the video game genre, and I'd gladly take some actually interactive experience within interactive digital space over walking simulator. Recently I have found out that I love the first ones and hate the 2nd ones (Its the original Deus Ex/Thief vs Gears of War/Call of Duty dispute - and following the storytelling of movies is IMO the mistake of interactive fiction).
John sold me a copy of rome total war in the basement of a debenhams (talked me out of the expansion) that was the first pc game i bought for myself. His videos and influence afterwards got me heavily into video games and landed me in the job I have today. I don't think theres another person who i don't know personally who had such an outsized influence on my path in life and thinking. Thankyou for everything TB.
I return to this about once a year and it hits me every time. I listened to a lot of Johns stuff during the worst phase of my adult life and his passing was probably the biggest loss I felt as a grown up, at least so far. All this without ever meeting or speaking to him. To me he will forever remain the sincerest example that nothing is more powerful than true passion for something. And the void he left behind, in many ways has not been filled to this day. Thank you for taking the time to make this documentary.
I can honestly say, I have cried through the majority of this tribute. I never had the privilege of meeting this inspirational, magnetic personality, nor was it ever an option to converse directly, but connect with him I did, with his voice, his craft, his appreciation and love of media. After years of absolutely crippling video gaming addiction, I managed to pull myself out. Feb 11, 2020 marked 3 years sober for me. I still love watching others experience this art medium, and it's now hitting me again how I wouldn't have even arrived here now if not seeing his name mentioned randomly in a comment, and I spent forever scouring TH-cam for answers. I make it a point to avoid the fallacy of parasocial bonds with public figures, because of the hubris with expecting somebody who couldn't possibly know I exist to just impose myself onto them. That being said, TotalBiscuit is a friend I will greatly miss and regret never having. Thank you, Different Level, for thoughtfully and compassionately telling his story. I sincerely appreciate it.
I will forever miss TB. He was one of the biggest influences on my personality in my young life. I’m an only child to a single mother and while I know he never tried to his videos always gave me the paternal influence I needed in my life. It’s been hard going forward without his uploads, but anytime I find myself at a crossroads I think about what advice TB would probably give with his extremely analytical nature. He has made me into who I am, and for that I am thankful. R.I.P. John “Totalbiscuit” Bain.
Don’t think I’ve ever commented on a TH-cam video before but I had to say thank you. Listened religiously to TB since Blue Plz and this was such a fantastic was to relive his legacy. Can’t wait to play WoW Classic and listen to some old Blue Plz episodes.
And the most interesting part is how he called the game shit but great with friends… an opinion that many people shared before they have played WoW Beta. Quite sad we cannot listen to his opinion on that in 2019 :(
He was part of my weekly habit. With him, I knew hump day at work was no issue. My first introduction to TB was his cataclysm beta videos. You could say it was love at first sight. I had no clue about video or audio quality, but from the very first video I watched, I knew it was good content worth listening to and watch. Through all the fame and drama, ups and downs, I like to believe John left a piece of him in each of us. Bloodstain recently came out for pre-order. And John's voice echoed in my head, "No pre-order". There are many times I caught myself thinking, "What would TB think about this? " All the juicy news happening these days. I fantasize about the rant he would have about EA fighting countries to keep their loot box exploit. I recently recommended battlefleet gothic 2 to my friend because I remembered his love for the first game. I'm sorry for the incohesive mess of a wall of text. I'm a ball of mess right now. Think I'll buy a bottle of hard liquor and just drink to his good memory. Rest in peace TB. You are sorely missed by many.
Gosh I really miss his videos. No one can fill the void he left on YT with his style and commentary. I'm so sad his gone. This video was great. Thank you for it.
TB rapping the forum posts was hilarious. My eyes maintained their integrity until it came to the two Warframe ladies, then they filled up like a HP meter.
I knew about some of the reactions, never really looked into much about TB post-death outside of Genna and the podcasts... shit man, he meant a lot more to a lotta people than I ever thought.
All those Warframe players paying tribute... man, right in the feels! One of my all time favourite channels and will always remember fondly P.S. lovely documentary
Really well done documentary. Not only does it provide a beautiful encapsulation of who TB was, and our relationship and memories with him, but it also touches upon many universal issues, such as the importance of living our lives with others in mind, focusing on what is important to us, and of course, mortality. All of us will die one day. Nothing, not even our legacy, will mean anything to us. But our legacy can still mean something to those who are left behind. It can still guide, comfort, and bring joy. TB left such a vital legacy behind that you were inspired to make a powerful documentary about a man who reviewed games on the internet, and we all cried while watching it. Thank you. I'm leaving that gratitude general, on purpose.
I'm honestly surprised that the entirety of my 7 or so years of watching youtube, that I have never heard of Totalbiscuit until now and it feels like i'm uncovering a lost gem burried in the sands of history. Seeing this documentary really helped me comprehend his personality better and makes me wish I was around watching his content during the glory days of youtube alongside everyone else. Simply writing this makes me feel like i'm saying my goodbyes to a friend I never met. R.I.P Totalbiscuit. Your memories shall live on in the hearts and souls of others and will never be forgotten.
They're double checking their lists making sure he's not actually supposed to be in hell at this point. Meanwhile, he just continues rambling on about those damn FOV sliders.
As others, I have been holding off on watching this because I knew how it'd feel. Definitely couldn't hold back tears, though frankly shouldn't for this man. There are very few opinions I really listened to or cared about but his was always one of the top, even if I disagreed with him sometimes. There's so much that can be said but none of it seems to come out right.This video is a great tribute to his life, very well done.
Honestly, just watching this makes it really sink in that he is truly gone. This documentary is fantastic and greatly put together. A beautiful video for a wonderful man. TB will never be forgotten, especially with videos like this who will carry on his legacy.
It's 3 years later, i was watching a video and Johns voice came up. Brought me to tears. Never forgotten my man, you made youtube, hope it can come back to what it was.
I met TB once in person as im from his neck of the woods in the uk through his radio work and into TH-cam side of things, I feel for better or worse TB was as true to himself as anybody could have been. As you would expect this obviously rubbed alot of people the wrong way but you always knew where you stood. As im sure for alot of people this was very hard to watch as his video's become part of my daily routine (as i do nightshifts) from the start. Im glad we got to have a video like this to look back on as he's somebody who inspired me to take what i feel passionate about go for it. Even now continues to be a Inspiration that hard work you do what you love. Great tribute DL
Thank you SO much for creating and uploading this. It is a great service to all that followed him, got checked because of him, made a conscious purchase because of him or was just generally ok because of him. I know I was. It CANNOT be overstated how much this will mean in 5, 10, 15 years. This is legacy. Thank you, dear uploader.
Truly excellent. What a wonderful tribute. I don't think that I will ever forget TotalBiscuit or stop missing him and his videos. He was truly unique. Kudos.
this was something that hit my hard. realy good video. TB is more human than most TH-camrs and we all loved that about him. he will be missed, R.I.P Buddy
Great video and very moving. I, like many miss TB terribly. We've lost a voice for consumer advocacy, quality content and a great guy. Thanks soo much for putting this retrospective together. RIP TB.
I wanted to post something about how much John meant to me personally but I honestly can't find the words to do him justice. He was someone I knew I could trust. His honestly and integrity were, and still are, a rare thing. Whenever I was sad his videos were a good distraction and any time he, Jesse and Brooke made anything together it would be so funny and uplifting to see three friends that truly cared for eachother having fun that it was infectious. The co-optional podcast was and will always be my favourite podcast because of those three. Nobody will ever come close to replacing John, he was one of a kind. It still hurts after all this time. This was a beautiful video, I hadn't heard so many of these clips before. Thank you making this 💜
Not too long ago, I was looking for a review of a game and one of John’s WTF videos popped up. It brought tears to my eyes because I got to hear his voice once again but that what he said at that time still was valid today as it was then. I miss him terribly and cried while watching your documentary. Thank you so much for making this tribute to him.
It was so good to hear John laugh again. Those TGS clips were good for me. Thank you very much for this documentary. I still listen to his Christmas album every holiday season, and will as long as I can.
Even after it aired, it took a while for me to pick up the courage to watch this. It was everything I feared. It was a lovely look at a brilliant man. From start to finish. His drives, his passions.. Its truely what set him apart from the rest. If there was something he Thought he could do, he did it. No matter what technology was available he just Did it, to the best of his ability. He never gave half. He never compromised. And he never expected anyone else to compromise either. He had sturdy beliefs and shared those with anyone willing to listen. And we did listen. Every day. Even now when I go back to watch old stuff. I stand up for some of the more pressing beliefs even now, in my own small way. I dont buy anything with day 1 DLC or (Game affecting) Microtransactions. I dont support gambling Through video games. And I do Not Preorder. And I share these ideals and the reasoning behind them. I try to continue to spread that fire, that passion for consumer rights and practices in the game industry. To everyone who's willing to listen. I'm not as articulate as him, nor will I ever have the gift of memorizing studios and names in the industry. But I wont stop talking about what he believed in, becuase I believe in it to. It's how I choose to remember him. I mean it when I say, he started the fire. It's time we carry the torch.
This was truly beautiful. I got deep into gaming late in my adult life, and am saddened that I didn't do it earlier, because I would have loved to have listened to TotalBiscuit. You did a fantastic job capturing his genuineness and personality! Great job! Keep up the great work!
I .... I don't know how to even try and think about this. Ever day after school I would rush to turn his video of thr day on as I did homework. His voice was one of the few I got to listen to every day as I tended to my grandmother. This was someone who I always wanted to meet and tried to plan to but just never could. I don't know how ever now I can't register with my own feelings.
After his passing me and my older brother was watching E3. Can't remember how long it had been, but I think we were watching the Bethesda conference at the time and I asked "I wonder what TB would've thought of this". He goes "I don't know, weird to think he's actually gone though." We're quiet for a time, before he goes "Raise it." and lifts his beer in the air. I follow suit and we say almost in tandem: "Rest In Peace TB." He adds "You will be missed". That was the last time just the two of us got together for drinks and just hung out, laughing at a stupid gaming conference, reminiscing about the state of gaming and then TB of all people. Then my brother died too. Ugh.
I brought tissues, I watched some of TB's funny content on the net earlier today and had some laughs. I thought I was emotionally prepared to watch this tribute video. I wasn't. I'm a wreck right now. His passing still hurts. John Bain will always be missed and I will always be thankful for everything he did.
Thanks for making this video man. TotalBiscuit and his content really helped me get through some tough times in life. You really did him and his legacy justice with this documentary.
20:27 This is the part which really tears me up... TotalBiscuit was finally getting into the happiest years of his life and it's heartbreaking how it was taken away. We'll never forget you.
TH-cam have been recommending this video for weeks and I knew that it will break my heart once again! I have been avoiding it a bit... But I understand that I needed to see this eventually. I really miss him, it really was a tragedy and I really felt broken. Thanks for your work, it was touching!
I couldn't bear to watch this when it came out, so I put it on the Watch Later list. There it laid buried for 4 years until the algorithm randomly recommended it to me today. I followed TB from the WoWRadio days, all the way to the end. I even met him at Dreamhack at a meet and greet after he commented the Starcraft 2 tournament with Day9. His content was a huge part of my free time.
And then, towards the end of the video I realised. I'm a month away from 34. The exact age he was when he passed. I'm going to go cry now.
at least we have the series with various iconic entertainers to leet us pretend its 2014 agen and the future looks bright with many more decades of the fiber throne tophat emperor to come
and when the play lists are watched for the early ritual of nostalgia , its just to grin wide toast to how the only eternal thing in life its how its always changing and pick up the mantle he left for his queen and all others , to remind industries we are customers not 'consumeeers' ,and that the golden rule for empathy and value for people and the planet alike resonates deep in the bones for most ever there to help sooth aches or inspire if one but leets it.
but ye , fk me think your words gona make me sheed a tear myself , soon gona 'hit the middle age' myself sort of the same age bracket like tb so sad i never got to support his industry critic/journalism/sharity colab stuff ,specially the entertainment industry criticing , as the dumbing down/spyware riddling/drming of electronic products is something i loath with a deep passion myself
as i only got the stable finances to do such a thing now ,but well.. now his spirit can only be found echoing in the fiber throne of the web to find it elsewhere one have to share the hues the threads of his spirit resonated with
toast for the spirit of the one and only Bain! like frank said at the C&C music performance ''IN THE NAME OF BAIN!'' a toast and a few dimes to try keep the planet alive and all the weapon rattling lunes resisted through out the world , while enjoying what games we can with each other as faceless strangers across the web sharing the same speck of dust in a vast ruthless cosmos ^^
I've wanted to watch this for years but have always struggled to get through it. Thank you for making this and covering TB
Dan, I only had the privilege to watch John’s content for a year before he passed, even in that short time he made such an impact on me. You’ve made such an impact in my life as well, you’ve always had hilarious content to give me a laugh when I’m feeling a little down.
Same. I finally watched it and I'm glad I did. Here's to John! Never forgotten
Growing up with TB and shaping alot of how i think about games from his free thinking. This video has been on my "watch later" list since it came out and just now feel ready for it.
Me to buddy here's me finally watching
I miss him... he was a big inspiration for me and changed me for who I am now... Thank you TB
Btw, Great Tribute.
Just wanted to thank you personally for all those years of uploading his streams, there was only a handful of times I could see TB's streams live because of timezone differences, the other times I watched the ones you uploaded on youtube. So thank you & TB.
Thank you.
Thank you for your livestream uploads!
Dude thank you so much for uploading the Total War: Warhammer II back then!
It was such enjoyable watching him enjoying this game and explaining everything!
666 likes, John would've chuckled at that.
It's really weird how you can miss somebody you actually never met. Thanks TB!
Word!
He resonated with so many people because he artfully articulated things they agreed with, but couldn't really put into words. And he consistently chose to stick up for his opinions and call out companies on their bad business practices. Not uncommonly hurting himself at least in the short term in the process. I think pretty much everyone respects and look up to someone that takes a stand and stick to their guns over time. Never bowing to pressure if they feel they are in the right.
That's my theory and why I respected him and put such great stock in his analyses on any number of issues.
He was one of the first people I followed who did stuff about WoW, before he stopped playing the game. I still watched his stuff after that. But I agree, it really sucks when we lose really cool people like him from this world too soon. :(
Because of him and his podcast, I've become a 31 year-old wrestling fanatic. Strange what impact a stranger on the internet can have on your life. . .
Same, man. In some sort of way, cause we watched he's programs for years, he was part or our lives.
this was fantastic, there will never be anyone who can replace TB on youtube - I've been watching his videos since his daily WoW videos and losing him felt like losing an old friend even though I've never met him.
rest in peace john, thank you for the entertainment!
I found NL and by extension you through him. RIP
Yeah, after listening to him talk basically everyday for years with honesty and good intentions about things I was interested in, when I had few to none in my life to discuss them with, it's hard to think about him in any other way than a friend. I sure would love to hear his take on many things going on today, and I'm sure the industry would benefit if he was still around to do so, as it did when he was.
Absolutely feel the same. He is sorely missed in the community. As a commentator and a friend.
@BASED VODS silence zoomer
I've never been so hurt by the loss of a person I don't really know. Every time I turn on youtube, I remember "TB"
When TB passed I went back and rewatched all of his WTF videos and his Terraria series with Jesse Cox. His voice was the soundtrack to my 20s. Thank you so much for this, thank you.
What i like is when i think about buying a game that came out a while ago and go to look for a review and see at the top of the results a WTF video. It makes me happy and sad at the same time.
@Bob Dole what's cringe?
Great, now I'm crying you pizza shit :( It was the soundtrack of my 20s too
For me it was his Magicka playthrough with the Yogscast, it still reduces me to a gibbering, giggling wreck.
It's surreal hearing his voice again. I miss him. Great documentary!
Completely agree. When at the beginning of this video I heard his voice again for the first time since he died, I literally got tears in my eyes.
when the guy has so much well thought out spoken thoughts that you can make an entire documentary 99% with his voice only.
Especially that sexy rendition of "Santa Baby".... hehe
TB is one of the main reasons I started paying attention to the wider gaming scene and even wanted to get into PC gaming. While I stopped being a regular viewer, I always supported what he stood for. Even when I disagreed with his opinions, I knew he was just doing what he thought was best for us, as consumers.
Rest in Peace TotalBiscuit.
110% I got into it because of him as well I disagreed with him from time to time as well.
Same. Exactly. After he passed I added every one of his games from his Steam curator page (that I didn't already have) to my wishlist which was over 170 games and have since purchased most of them as they go on sale. I vow to play every one of them to completion.
The man was pretty much the narrator to my 20's. I tuned in to everything that he had a hand in.
The man was eloquent, direct and wasn't afraid to speak his mind.
4 years this year, and I still miss his voice, week in week out.
RIP John, you are still sorely missed by your fans and community.
5 years now and I still think about TB... "WTF is..." was my go-to game discussion/review show for years.
It's crazy how well his content stands up, despite the games industry long since moving on and forgetting most of the things he said and talked about, for those of us who were there he speaks for a generation of gamers.
I can put on any of his videos and pretty much always within a few minutes, I know exactly what events and context he's talking about.
I didn't realize how much I miss his voice until I put on his interview with H3H3... I was instantly pulled back to 5 years ago when I first heard of his diagnosis, and all the things that happened leading up to that day. The way I stopped watching his content for a year just before he died because of all that ridiculous drama, the years I watched his content before that.
All of it... and I mourned him once again, even years later, I still kind of half expect to see a new "WTF is" episode come out every time there's a controversial game released... Last of Us 2 for example... or... Ace Combat 7.
As a fellow Ace Combat fan, I have to say, my heart aches knowing he never got to see Ace Combat 7, and the absolutely incredibly revival it brought to the series.
I just know he would have been so happy to see one of the series he loved returning to form after 15 long years. (obligatory "15 years ago" joke here)
Don't worry, TB, I beat the game on Ace difficulty in your honour; you are not forgotten, fellow ace. I even threw up a salute for John at the end of the game.
Who says silly little TH-cam commentary channels can't have a lasting impact? not this guy. I know different.
So you're a leftist shitbag?
"I'll get this damn thing cut out and I'll be absolutely fine."
God that hits hard. We miss you TB.
I guess he was wrong.
@@CasperTheCoolCat Unfortunately, cancer is never as simple as cutting it out. He actually didnt died from his original colon one but a metasized one. Thats why cancer is so hard to beat, because no matter if you remove the organ that had the cancer, it might comeback somewhere else, likely to a organ you can't cut out.
He talked shit even to the life-threatening cancer.
It doesn't matter whenever it was true or not - what's important is that you are willing to fight (no matter the odds).
@@HelenHunt69 I'm sure most of us has said pretty stupid stuff on the internet that we don't really mean. Those were edgier times...
@@HelenHunt69 Speaking of fate, it always baffles my mind how people can be so petty to express this sort of Schadenfreude due to their inability to distinguish between the spoken or written word and actual real life events happening.
My grown ass 30 year old self did not just blubber my way through that at all.. forgot how much I missed him and his content. As soon as his voice played it gave me chills. Thank you for this documentary.
I cried a year ago, and you made me cry today. Thank you for making this documentary. It means a lot to many.
What hit me hardest was seeing Trump and the Warframes guys, back to back break down on their respective streams.
Immortality exists in being remembered and leaving a legacy.
TB achieved immortality.
As any fucking Archmage of the Entire Freakin Universe deserves.
What hit me hard was seeing the decline in health. John was one of those guys that I deeply respected. He was strong in his opinion and came across as even stronger with his health battles. It didn't help that my mother had passed from cancer only a few years before. It echoed a bit. The fact that both my mother and he were strong and fought it so hard, but even my mother who fought for almost a decade and a half knew that eventually cancer would be the end. She like John did what they were passionate about until they physically couldn't. John has and will be greatly missed, by all who knew him and all who knew of him.
The sad violin didn't help me stop the tears ;n;)
He's still the biggest curator on Steam. That's his legacy.
Because Total Biscuit unlike other people / websites, actually was critical. Like when did you last see a review from a major site that touches on bugs, FOV, settings, DRM anti consumer practices? Instead its more like oh this game is PERFECT, BUY IT NOW, RIGHT NOW. 10/10!!!
I would have absolutely loved to hear TB views on anticonsumer store being Epic.
@@RMJ1984 So true, hail to the gaming media king.
@@RMJ1984 Yeah that annoys the shit out of me actually. More and more TH-camrs are becoming like what the traditional gaming media magazines used to be like by the time their income was directly related to the ads of gaming publishers sold in their magazine. If there ever was an industry more misleading when it comes to this, I wouldn't know any but the gaming industry. The movie industry probably comes in a close second. But really, so much nonsense being spread about games pretending they're good, when they are really quite terrible. The whole way certain gaming series literally never score below 9/10s, despite being worse than the last game in the series is mind blowing. We need more honest people and in that respect TB is missed, even whilst being the largest curator on Steam at this point. At the same time I have to say I did notice I disagreed more and more with TB in terms of the later reviews. Not saying he lost his critical edge, but he seemed to have lowered expectations for games for sure. Getting games for free most of the time also definitely meant he rarely ever had a good sense of when a game was worth the money.
RMJ1984 i feel like the only one that comes close is jim sterling. but nobody will be able to replace TB.
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
Spent about 15 minutes trying to put together a well-written response for this video but nothing really sounded right. So here it is: Thank you, TB. And thank you for this.
This.
Often times a simple gesture of gratitude speaks a lot more in volumes. =)
I WILL NOW WATCH A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT TOTALBISCUIT FOR APPROXIMATELY 54 MINUTES
His biggest legacy? Never pre-order video games!
This meme brought back a flood of memories.
And now I feel sad...
I haven’t even started watching the video yet. Saw this comment and just had to pause and respond cause it made me tear up in an unexpected way
aww, ok
I remember the episode of the co-optional podcast where TB announced his cancer was in remission and said he would be around for a long while, to which Jesse said "Well, good because...I don't wanna be in charge that's hard work and I'm lazy!" or something to that effect. Everyone laughed, I did too.
The pod cast directly after he passed away, I remember Jesse was hosting and he was struggling with getting everyone on screen and muttered under his breath and sort of raspy "...being in charge is...is so hard." It was at that point I was crying, again.
I remember that. I don't think he was saying it in a lazy way (might have been at least partially) but more that it felt wrong to take that lead position. Those were some big shoes to fill and Jesse was giving what appeared to me like just a very real and honest response to the situation.
Meanwhile i hated him and left a comment to him that started a fight before he died, ive feuded with a lot of big youtubers in my years. And several game companies, and i regret a lot of it.
@@pilsplease7561 in your defense, he was a smug prick.
I remember Genna saying that right before the end, he was literally critiquing his own cancer dreams/hallucinations because they didn't make any sense
@@kibordpengin well, yeah I mean I did appreciate his criticism of games it helped games be better. And he didn't filter his opinion.
I don't cry often, I never have. These days, I cry precisely once each year, and that's when I rewatch this documentary. In early 2018, I knew that would be the year that the biggest popular influence in my life would leave, so it wasn't a surprise when I read the announcement, but I was still devastated. I spent a great deal of time weeping that day, and I'm still not sure I'm close to getting over his loss.
This weekend, one day before the 5th anniversary of John's passing, I learned that I have Multiple Sclerosis. I can tell you all for a fact, that the person I was before hearing his announcement video regarding his cancer would have ignored my own symptoms until I was completely disabled by the disease. I wouldn't have sought treatment. It was that blasted video that convinced me to go to the ER, and I think I will be grateful to John for the rest of my life for sharing some of his courage with me.
John introduced me to gaming, which became my biggest hobby and the greatest source of stability throughout a tough childhood. For his calm (if enthusiastic) influence, I will never be able to thank him enough. This man was probably the third greatest impact on my childhood, behind only my parents, and he helped me to become a person today that I am proud to be. Silly it may sound to credit him with such a big impact on my life, but it is the absolute truth. I regret never having thanked him for his work in person, but such is the way of the medium and I'm sure he didn't need anything of the sort. All Fanboys Must Die, and so on.
Thank you John, for everything you did for the hobby I love and for everything you did to help me become a better person.
I looked up to the guy. His passing left a gaping hole I feel will never truly be mended. Every time I'm reminded of him, it surprises me how much I miss him.
Rest in peace, TB. Thank you for doing your best trying to better this world. I guess it simply didn't deserve you.
The world truly didn't deserve this man he is and always will be a legend 6 years on and Im only just being able to watch this video
Finally gathered the courage to watch the documentary. Put many tears to my eyes...
He had his flaws, but his work was always honest and in favor of the consumer. God, how much the gaming industry right now needs a "TotalBiscuit" to put them in check....
May his soul rest in peace, in a place with detailed options menus and fov sliders.
Watching those old TGS clips... Man... It's like someone tore my guts out.
Thank you for this. Without TB I wouldn't be where I am today in my career. I miss him and can't believe it's been a year.
I prepared myself for the death part.
Didn't work, couple tears went down. We miss you John.
listening to this at work. thanks for the heads up
Even after all these years, I cannot hold back the tears when the part of his death comes up. TotalBiscuit was an amazing force for gamers and gaming in general, but also just an amazing person. It's crazy with how many successful youtubers seem to get caught up in shady/controversial stuff, but TB never did. He was truly one of the greats and his legacy ripples forth and still influences many people around the world.
Thanks for this great documentary.
TotalBiscuit was someone who made such an impact on the gaming community and he'll always be missed and remembered.
Great documentary and tribute to him.
If there's ever a law against lootboxes in the UK or USA, it should be called Bain's Law.
I still get sad when new games come out, knowing there will never be another "WTF is..." video.
I'm actually somewhat surprised not more people do similar type of content. Yeah, I know maybe one that does it right and that's the WorthABuy channel. A lot of other channels though... definitely seem to sell out rather than share honest critiques.
There will never be another TotalBiscuit.
But that doesn't mean he didn't inspire many many others to continue the fight for a better gaming community and future.
TB didn't have any specific hatred for loot boxes though. He was fine with them as long as they were not pay to win.
That's going overboard and even dishonest. TD did Hearthstone deck opening videos and whatnot. As many things he was, he wasn't the strongest opposition for lootboxes.
@@bathrobeheroo Even if that's true, John was a purist, who put the fun of the game FIRST. Naming it Bain's law would be a HUGE honor and a nod to all gamers who ever felt these worthless triple-A developers finally got what was coming.
John was a important part of my relation to modern videogames and a big voice for us, the consumer. I discovered him through his early WTF videos and he taught me a lot about game design and how important it is to let a game speak for itself, rather than it's marketing. He said it is important to find someone who you agree with most of the time, so he/she can be a measuring tool for your next purchase and so John became that person for me.
I always love the idea of shining a bright spotlight on "celebrating someones life" rather than a big focus on their death. So videos like these are a gift, a bundle of living memories we can always watch back. I am looking forward to this.
Same.. I unfortantly stopped watching his videos after awhile but his death still hit me pretty hard
This popped up again, I imagine, due to the release of Space Marine 2 and the algorithm recommending his videos. I'll give this a watch since he was one of the few TH-camrs I genuinely respected.
Gone but never forgotten. John's legacy lives on.
Thank you for this documentary, holding back tears watching this.
It took me a long time to be able to watch, but it was absolutely worth it. Thank you
Probably half my Steam library is there because of TB. Stuff I never would have known about had it not been for him.
He outright sold me on Space Pirates and Zombies, still playing the sequel.
Same, I still remember seeing a summer or winter sale come up and immediately start looking up his WTF or steamsale vids. He even got me to buy Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons after about the dozenth mention, and I played it through another time after he passed as a mini-tribute
I knew this existed since it released but I kept avoiding watching it because it was hard to watch. Now that I'm finally watching, thank you making it.
Understandable, thank you for watching it though.
"Heroes live forver, but legends never die" Totalbiscuit and his influence will last for eternity. Thank you for making this
After a whopping 4 years of this being on my to watch list, I've finally sat through the whole thing today. I remember when it first came out I just felt like I was not ready for it emotionally, but despite having waited for years I didn't feel any better prepared now.. Sometimes you just gotta take the plunge. Sure enough, I haven't cried like that in quite a while. That Trump clip gets me every time. This was very well put together and I actually didn't know a bunch of stuff about his earlier years, so thank you!
I couldn't keep the tears back any longer when it came to Genna's last comment. I've been through the podcast countless times since he passed, there really is no replacing him. he makes me smile all the time, to this day, and probably will for years too come. I knew him from being a teen and I'm 24 now, even though we never had any direct contact he has been a huge influence on the way I think and approach my life. I've spent more time listening to his words then I have with my own dad haha.
I hope to tell you this in person one day but if you're reading this, Genna, Jesse, Ruth, a year on I still miss him, every day. And if one man could have such an impact that it reached and stayed with a lad from his home country, as well as hundreds of thousands, if not millions of others, all of whom proud to be a part of your community, then he really is the stuff of legends, and I dont think he or his influence will ever be forgotten.
Thank you so much @Different Level for making this documentary
Totalbiscuit was my biggest inspiration for starting my own TH-cam channel. That man was such a big influence on me and how I learned about the gaming industry and how to properly look out for myself and others as customers, as well as what standards I should have as a gamer. He is truly missed.
Thanks John. And thank you for making this video, sir.
John's legacy truly is difficult to grasp. From the impact he had on Starcraft 2's esports scene to his relentless consumer advocacy he had an incredible impact on this industry that I love. I miss hearing him weigh in on industry topics. I would have loved seeing him tear Blizzard a new one for releasing Warcraft III Reforged in the state they released it. I wish we could have heard his thoughts on the Blitzchung situation.
His absence has left a hole in the industry. One that I don't think has been filled and I don't know if it ever can be filled.
Thank you for putting this together. I definitely broke down and cried in the final minutes and I didn't even know I still had that kind of grief in me. But thank you for helping me process it just a little bit more by making this.
He always checked the options menu of the game he was playing first. Just like me. No other TH-cam games critic does that. Just one of those things I miss on TH-cam now.
Lord have mercy on the developer who didn't include an FOV slider.
@@chiefenumclaw7960 Thanks for making me laugh... It really was true.
Look up "Worth a Buy"
I'm guessing that John's critical point of view regarding the FOV sliders is probably why so many games are including it now. He was a huge for a few years right as the PC gaming boom exploded (as steam was offering good sales, not like the garbage ones of today). Imagine gaming companies being afraid of getting John's negative review knowing that he can articulate exactly why a game is garbage, so well that it couldn't be denied. That would be scary.
I believe this is why the majority of people admire John's work. You can listen to his review and understand the entire scope of what he's talking about. You can get an informed look at a game from his videos. I know there's likely other people doing this now, but John was quite amazing in the WTF series.
Angry centaur gaming
Haven't heard his voice since he passed, I'm not quite ready for this.
I don't think I had either. It hurt, a lot. Thank you John Bain.
Its been a year and I still have a hard time grasping the fact that hes gone. thanks for the documentary
I've been trying to watch TB and Jesse's Tiraria videos, been trying four times over the year. Just can't.
I’m not crying, you’re crying! Seriously though, that was beautiful and I hope this video finds its way to a lot of people.
Who`s cutting onions in here?
Seriously, though. Amazing documentary. Thank you so much!
I respected John. I certainly didn't agree with everything he said, but his opinions were always honest. For example he popularized the term "walking simulator" - intended to be a criticism of a format that he did not think qualified as a game - a term that has since been adopted by those (like me) who love the genre. He was a strong advocate for integrity and a trustworthy voice with many followers. He will be missed.
I think John would have been happy to know that people were enjoying the games, regardless of his own opinion on them, he never really seemed to judge others for enjoying what they loved. The world is poorer for his death, and I miss him every time I go through my youtube feed.
Talking Simulators (Pathologic, maybe even Vampyr, … Sunless Sea etc.) > Walking Simulator change my mind.
Story with the interactivity level of Call of Duty campaings is not really something I'm looking in the video game genre, and I'd gladly take some actually interactive experience within interactive digital space over walking simulator. Recently I have found out that I love the first ones and hate the 2nd ones (Its the original Deus Ex/Thief vs Gears of War/Call of Duty dispute - and following the storytelling of movies is IMO the mistake of interactive fiction).
I put this off for years to watch it without crying. Today I watched and I failed. He will always be missed.
This is amazing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping immortalize the man who made me who I am today.
I loved his WTF is... videos for his in depth analysis of the options menu. May he have a FOV slider to eternity wherever he is now :)
WTF is Path of Exile got so many people into the game including me.
Have you noticed that most bigger budget games have like, really good graphics options these days? I like to think it's because of him :)
John sold me a copy of rome total war in the basement of a debenhams (talked me out of the expansion) that was the first pc game i bought for myself. His videos and influence afterwards got me heavily into video games and landed me in the job I have today. I don't think theres another person who i don't know personally who had such an outsized influence on my path in life and thinking.
Thankyou for everything TB.
I return to this about once a year and it hits me every time. I listened to a lot of Johns stuff during the worst phase of my adult life and his passing was probably the biggest loss I felt as a grown up, at least so far. All this without ever meeting or speaking to him. To me he will forever remain the sincerest example that nothing is more powerful than true passion for something. And the void he left behind, in many ways has not been filled to this day.
Thank you for taking the time to make this documentary.
I can honestly say, I have cried through the majority of this tribute.
I never had the privilege of meeting this inspirational, magnetic personality, nor was it ever an option to converse directly, but connect with him I did, with his voice, his craft, his appreciation and love of media.
After years of absolutely crippling video gaming addiction, I managed to pull myself out. Feb 11, 2020 marked 3 years sober for me.
I still love watching others experience this art medium, and it's now hitting me again how I wouldn't have even arrived here now if not seeing his name mentioned randomly in a comment, and I spent forever scouring TH-cam for answers.
I make it a point to avoid the fallacy of parasocial bonds with public figures, because of the hubris with expecting somebody who couldn't possibly know I exist to just impose myself onto them.
That being said, TotalBiscuit is a friend I will greatly miss and regret never having.
Thank you, Different Level, for thoughtfully and compassionately telling his story. I sincerely appreciate it.
As the years go by, the more I miss TB. Gaming TH-cam is all the poorer for his absence and no one remotely comes close to what he was. RIP.
God damn i knew it was coming but when the screen turned black I couldn't help the onions. Thank you so much for this tribute!
I will forever miss TB. He was one of the biggest influences on my personality in my young life. I’m an only child to a single mother and while I know he never tried to his videos always gave me the paternal influence I needed in my life. It’s been hard going forward without his uploads, but anytime I find myself at a crossroads I think about what advice TB would probably give with his extremely analytical nature. He has made me into who I am, and for that I am thankful. R.I.P. John “Totalbiscuit” Bain.
Don’t think I’ve ever commented on a TH-cam video before but I had to say thank you. Listened religiously to TB since Blue Plz and this was such a fantastic was to relive his legacy. Can’t wait to play WoW Classic and listen to some old Blue Plz episodes.
F**k!
I hadn't made the connection between WoW Classic and TB yet.
There goes a game I won't be playing :(
And the most interesting part is how he called the game shit but great with friends… an opinion that many people shared before they have played WoW Beta.
Quite sad we cannot listen to his opinion on that in 2019 :(
He's the reason I got checked, crohn's for me.
RIP TB.
Know the feeling. Early cervix cancercells. Like really early. No developed tumors yet. Easily treated. Thank 's TB.
Take care guys
Gozew and aunty, hope you people are safe and doing well. Please take care.
Apart from that: God, I miss TB.
@@marty500 Still alive and doing good. Cheers :)
He was part of my weekly habit. With him, I knew hump day at work was no issue. My first introduction to TB was his cataclysm beta videos. You could say it was love at first sight. I had no clue about video or audio quality, but from the very first video I watched, I knew it was good content worth listening to and watch.
Through all the fame and drama, ups and downs, I like to believe John left a piece of him in each of us. Bloodstain recently came out for pre-order. And John's voice echoed in my head, "No pre-order". There are many times I caught myself thinking, "What would TB think about this? " All the juicy news happening these days. I fantasize about the rant he would have about EA fighting countries to keep their loot box exploit. I recently recommended battlefleet gothic 2 to my friend because I remembered his love for the first game.
I'm sorry for the incohesive mess of a wall of text. I'm a ball of mess right now. Think I'll buy a bottle of hard liquor and just drink to his good memory. Rest in peace TB. You are sorely missed by many.
Gosh I really miss his videos. No one can fill the void he left on YT with his style and commentary. I'm so sad his gone. This video was great. Thank you for it.
TB rapping the forum posts was hilarious.
My eyes maintained their integrity until it came to the two Warframe ladies, then they filled up like a HP meter.
Same bro. I was good until then too. Then the tears came.
First time I watched the noclip Warframe doc I was not ready for them to talk about John. Still am not apparently.
To see reb and megan like that...fuck
I knew about some of the reactions, never really looked into much about TB post-death outside of Genna and the podcasts... shit man, he meant a lot more to a lotta people than I ever thought.
That exact moment man. Just finished watching the documentary and I still have trouble keeping myself together.
All those Warframe players paying tribute... man, right in the feels!
One of my all time favourite channels and will always remember fondly
P.S. lovely documentary
Really well done documentary. Not only does it provide a beautiful encapsulation of who TB was, and our relationship and memories with him, but it also touches upon many universal issues, such as the importance of living our lives with others in mind, focusing on what is important to us, and of course, mortality. All of us will die one day. Nothing, not even our legacy, will mean anything to us. But our legacy can still mean something to those who are left behind. It can still guide, comfort, and bring joy. TB left such a vital legacy behind that you were inspired to make a powerful documentary about a man who reviewed games on the internet, and we all cried while watching it. Thank you. I'm leaving that gratitude general, on purpose.
I'm honestly surprised that the entirety of my 7 or so years of watching youtube, that I have never heard of Totalbiscuit until now and it feels like i'm uncovering a lost gem burried in the sands of history. Seeing this documentary really helped me comprehend his personality better and makes me wish I was around watching his content during the glory days of youtube alongside everyone else. Simply writing this makes me feel like i'm saying my goodbyes to a friend I never met. R.I.P Totalbiscuit. Your memories shall live on in the hearts and souls of others and will never be forgotten.
The Gods are going insane over him arguing about FOV sliders with them, keep fighting the good fight TB
Hell for TB is to be locked at 30fps
They're double checking their lists making sure he's not actually supposed to be in hell at this point. Meanwhile, he just continues rambling on about those damn FOV sliders.
thank you for making this. Though he might not be with us. His influence in the game industry will and is felt now and for a generation.
We can already feel his lack of presence in the industry, with all the shitty unfinished "games as a service".
Thankyou for this brilliant tribute. I laughed and I shed a tear, but most importantly I remembered him. RIP TB.
As others, I have been holding off on watching this because I knew how it'd feel. Definitely couldn't hold back tears, though frankly shouldn't for this man. There are very few opinions I really listened to or cared about but his was always one of the top, even if I disagreed with him sometimes. There's so much that can be said but none of it seems to come out right.This video is a great tribute to his life, very well done.
Thank you for this video. Really... I can't believe it's been a year . The hole he left will never be erased. RIP John, you will be missed. A lot.
He did so much for small independent games. I use to buy games just because of his reviews. I was never disappointed.
Same here. I buy way fewer games since he passed away, his WTF Is reviews always made me so excited to buy something!
Honestly, just watching this makes it really sink in that he is truly gone. This documentary is fantastic and greatly put together. A beautiful video for a wonderful man.
TB will never be forgotten, especially with videos like this who will carry on his legacy.
It's 3 years later, i was watching a video and Johns voice came up. Brought me to tears. Never forgotten my man, you made youtube, hope it can come back to what it was.
I met TB once in person as im from his neck of the woods in the uk through his radio work and into TH-cam side of things, I feel for better or worse TB was as true to himself as anybody could have been. As you would expect this obviously rubbed alot of people the wrong way but you always knew where you stood. As im sure for alot of people this was very hard to watch as his video's become part of my daily routine (as i do nightshifts) from the start. Im glad we got to have a video like this to look back on as he's somebody who inspired me to take what i feel passionate about go for it. Even now continues to be a Inspiration that hard work you do what you love. Great tribute DL
Thank you SO much for creating and uploading this. It is a great service to all that followed him, got checked because of him, made a conscious purchase because of him or was just generally ok because of him. I know I was.
It CANNOT be overstated how much this will mean in 5, 10, 15 years. This is legacy. Thank you, dear uploader.
this was harder to watch than i would have expected beforehand. thanks for producing this.
Truly excellent. What a wonderful tribute.
I don't think that I will ever forget TotalBiscuit or stop missing him and his videos. He was truly unique.
Kudos.
There's something very depressing about never being another WTF is. or video about settings etc.
this was something that hit my hard. realy good video. TB is more human than most TH-camrs and we all loved that about him. he will be missed, R.I.P Buddy
48:55 Two heart-and-soul titans of the Starcraft 2 scene that we've lost. Miss you both John and Geoff.
Great video and very moving. I, like many miss TB terribly. We've lost a voice for consumer advocacy, quality content and a great guy. Thanks soo much for putting this retrospective together. RIP TB.
I wanted to post something about how much John meant to me personally but I honestly can't find the words to do him justice. He was someone I knew I could trust. His honestly and integrity were, and still are, a rare thing. Whenever I was sad his videos were a good distraction and any time he, Jesse and Brooke made anything together it would be so funny and uplifting to see three friends that truly cared for eachother having fun that it was infectious. The co-optional podcast was and will always be my favourite podcast because of those three. Nobody will ever come close to replacing John, he was one of a kind. It still hurts after all this time.
This was a beautiful video, I hadn't heard so many of these clips before. Thank you making this 💜
Great doc!
And John - oh, man. We all miss you terribly. Rest in peace, buddy!
Took me 3 years to even muster to watch this and i have been in tears for hours after watching this
Not too long ago, I was looking for a review of a game and one of John’s WTF videos popped up. It brought tears to my eyes because I got to hear his voice once again but that what he said at that time still was valid today as it was then. I miss him terribly and cried while watching your documentary. Thank you so much for making this tribute to him.
put off watching this video for a while, and it was hard to get through but glad I watched it excellent job
It was so good to hear John laugh again. Those TGS clips were good for me. Thank you very much for this documentary. I still listen to his Christmas album every holiday season, and will as long as I can.
I remember TBs announcement on April 30th 2014. Started taking health checkups more seriously and got a few things checked out.
Thanks TB.
Even after it aired, it took a while for me to pick up the courage to watch this. It was everything I feared. It was a lovely look at a brilliant man. From start to finish. His drives, his passions.. Its truely what set him apart from the rest. If there was something he Thought he could do, he did it. No matter what technology was available he just Did it, to the best of his ability. He never gave half. He never compromised. And he never expected anyone else to compromise either. He had sturdy beliefs and shared those with anyone willing to listen. And we did listen. Every day. Even now when I go back to watch old stuff.
I stand up for some of the more pressing beliefs even now, in my own small way. I dont buy anything with day 1 DLC or (Game affecting) Microtransactions. I dont support gambling Through video games. And I do Not Preorder.
And I share these ideals and the reasoning behind them. I try to continue to spread that fire, that passion for consumer rights and practices in the game industry. To everyone who's willing to listen. I'm not as articulate as him, nor will I ever have the gift of memorizing studios and names in the industry. But I wont stop talking about what he believed in, becuase I believe in it to. It's how I choose to remember him.
I mean it when I say, he started the fire. It's time we carry the torch.
I always came back home from high school, excited to see if he had another video posted. He was kinda like a cool gamer big bro for me.
This was truly beautiful. I got deep into gaming late in my adult life, and am saddened that I didn't do it earlier, because I would have loved to have listened to TotalBiscuit. You did a fantastic job capturing his genuineness and personality! Great job! Keep up the great work!
TB helped me with depression many times.. its kind of a lump in the throat again.. thank you for this.
He made games special for me again. I miss him so much. Thank you for this video!
I .... I don't know how to even try and think about this. Ever day after school I would rush to turn his video of thr day on as I did homework. His voice was one of the few I got to listen to every day as I tended to my grandmother.
This was someone who I always wanted to meet and tried to plan to but just never could. I don't know how ever now I can't register with my own feelings.
I was laughing, then when I remembered he was gone I started crying.
f**k
After his passing me and my older brother was watching E3. Can't remember how long it had been, but I think we were watching the Bethesda conference at the time and I asked "I wonder what TB would've thought of this". He goes "I don't know, weird to think he's actually gone though." We're quiet for a time, before he goes "Raise it." and lifts his beer in the air. I follow suit and we say almost in tandem: "Rest In Peace TB." He adds "You will be missed".
That was the last time just the two of us got together for drinks and just hung out, laughing at a stupid gaming conference, reminiscing about the state of gaming and then TB of all people. Then my brother died too. Ugh.
I brought tissues, I watched some of TB's funny content on the net earlier today and had some laughs.
I thought I was emotionally prepared to watch this tribute video.
I wasn't. I'm a wreck right now.
His passing still hurts. John Bain will always be missed and I will always be thankful for everything he did.
Totalbiscuit inspired and shaped me as an individual and as a gamer.
This was wonderful. And I still miss him dearly.
Thank you guys for making this documentary, I can't wait to watch it and cry manly tears :')
Likewise. Tears will be shed.
Many are running now..... we lost him then I lost my father a few months later. Two guys that effected my life and helped keep me going.
I miss him everyday
Thanks for making this video man. TotalBiscuit and his content really helped me get through some tough times in life. You really did him and his legacy justice with this documentary.
Thank you :)
Incredible documentary mate, this served as a great reminder as to why I miss the man so much.
John "Totalbiscuit" Bain. Saying this out loud sounds to this day like some sort of powerful statement or level max ultimate spell, what a legend.
Thank you for making this, I still miss John so much, this was beautiful to watch.
20:27 This is the part which really tears me up... TotalBiscuit was finally getting into the happiest years of his life and it's heartbreaking how it was taken away. We'll never forget you.
I miss your content so much John, thank you producing it and Genna Ty for joining the Co-optional podcast to continue his legacy.
TH-cam have been recommending this video for weeks and I knew that it will break my heart once again! I have been avoiding it a bit... But I understand that I needed to see this eventually. I really miss him, it really was a tragedy and I really felt broken. Thanks for your work, it was touching!