Posted today on the Child's Play facebook page regarding the donation made by the memorial fund: "Gamer, game reviewer, and cherished friend, Stephen 'Anti-Social Fatman' Bray passed away in October of 2011. His family, friends, and community have united to honor him by donating to Child's Play in his memory. We are deeply thankful for this support, and his legacy will make a lasting impact in children's lives."
I thought you'd all like to see that. Thanks so much for your support and kindness.
wow, i feel so bad that i didnt know about this sooner! asfm was the biggest breath of fresh air the youtube gaming community has ever had and he will be missed dearly. my girlfriend always liked listening to his voice as she was doing other things around the house, as the way he spoke was so passionate, articulate, insightful with brilliant delivery, and a complete pleasure to listen to. i am so sorry for his friends and family my thoughts are with them. x
Rip mate, good reviewer, one of the best out there. 27 is to young, I'm 26 and it makes me stop and think. They say all the best go a 27 so I guess you'll be hanging with Hendrix.
@YOJONON As far as I know, there won't be any more videos added to this channel, but I think there was some talk a while back of people reviewing the games he never got to, as a tribute to him. I think it's a nice idea if people are still interested in doing it.
R.I.P Stephen! You were an awesome reviewer, your narration in your Amnesia review was really fluent and nice to listen to! I hope you have the best console up in heaven! Dying at 27 is just unfair.
Oh man, I just found his account 2 days ago and now with the credits of Jin-Roh in the background this appears quite dramatic. Hope this is no promotion joke. Sad If it's true. Really like his style.
I'm leaving him on my sub list. Just because he's gone doesn't mean we have to forget him. Any time you meet someone who might be interested in one of the games he reviewed or any time you need to be reminded why it is we love games so much, come here. Any time you want to be reminded that there are good people out there, come here, cus even tho he's gone, the mere fact that we had someone like him in this world should prove that good people ARE born into this world. Remember to appreciate them
Aw..hell. :/ I'm so sorry. My sympathies go out to his family. I only chatted with him a little..i'm glad I got to say thank you and let him know how happy his vids made me. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Hello, this Christmas has been particularly difficult for Stephen's sister and I. However it has been comforting to know that we have reached the $1000 mark with the donations for his games. I would like to say a big thank you to those of you who have already given and to those of you who have pledged.
Oh my gosh. I had no idea. Either I was out of town when this was uploaded or youtube decided not to show this in my sub box, but here I am nearly a month later just finding out.
I may have not known him outside of his reviews, but I will say he was damned good at making them. It's a shame since he had so many plans for this channel. Youtube will be missing out on one of the most talented reviewers it ever had. At least his videos will live on for others to enjoy. Rest in peace Mr. Fatman.
Damn, I just started playing video games and you are gone. Sigh... I hope, you are in a better place. You probably got a wicked system by now in heaven. You will be missed my friend.
R.I.P dude, I discovered your HL1 review 10 minutes ago, if you're up there, I want you to know that that was the best analysis of any video game I've ever seen on YouTube, hope you're in a better place.
This really is a sad time for all of us and especially those who knew him personally it is really sad that he died but i at least hope it was painless.
Man...he was seriously one of the only people who had an original taste for games, and he was always able to articulate his often non-mainstream opinions really well. One could sense that this was a guy who was intelligent and, well, original. It fucking sucks he died. Really fucking sucks.
This news completely ruined my day, Long time fan here that recently noticed I have not seen him pop up in my sub box in a while, check his channel to find this video :(
This came to me out of no where and is a terrible shock. Even though I didn't know Stephen, I could tell he was witty, fair and intelligent and he will be sorely missed.
I literally came across his reviews for the first time about 30 minutes ago, I was baffled by the RIP comments I was seeing below, his first review I watched was for amnesia. Truly brilliant review and a fantastic reviewer, it's a shame I only found him out so recently... Respect to him, his friends and family!
No more great video reviews for neither people or youtube any longer...=( I recommended this guy to my friend for his reviews just hours before I found out he had died...
I am really sad about this. He was one of my favorite reviewers on Youtube. One who had the balls to speak out his opinion even it was not mainstream. I always respected his opinion, even if I did not agree with him because of his carefully crafted argumention. It was always a delight for me to hear him speak about games.
i honestly looked up to him. i now regret not building up the courage to play a game with him over steam. his words brought laughter and a deeper understanding to my life. i often would watch his reviews more than 10 times each. i showed his videos off to friends and loved the bright glow of delight they gave to the people who watched them. We miss you Steven. a hole is left in our hearts that will never be filled.
This man made a huge impact on my life. I had never played PC video games before watching his review of Dawn of War. I got a rig and have been playing ever since. I love you man, i'm gonna miss your voice ridiculing even the most perfect of games. I based my name on your name. You did not deserve to die this early in your life. RIP
I realize that statement is usually said with atleast partial hyperbole, but he really did change my views on critical thinking, writing and objectively viewing a scenario.
My biggest regret right now is never telling him that.
I'm thinking I should Unsubscribe, it only makes sense since no more videos will be uploaded but, it feels wrong somehow. I don't want to just forget about this channel and move on like it never happened. But, having it there in my list makes me sad every time I log on. Hmmm... What's everyone else doing? Staying around for a little while?
@mrnicktoyou I'm leaving him on my sub list. Just because he's gone doesn't mean we have to forget him. Any time you meet someone who might be interested in one of the games he reviewed or any time you need to be reminded why it is we love games so much, come here. Any time you want to be reminded that there are good people out there, come here, cus even tho he's gone, the mere fact that we had someone like him in this world should prove that good people ARE born into this world.
I can't express how much I'm going to miss him. I'm very picky about my reviewers and he was one of the few who not only made the cut, but excelled in his intelligent reviewing. There are so many games I would never played and enjoyed if not for him. I'm still touched that he reviewed Cthulhu at my request. While I'm sure I wasn't the only one to request it, I still felt special anyway. Please rest in peace, and thank you for the joy that you gave me.
I'm just in shock. His reviews were the best, and I was always exited when a new review was published by him. Thank you for your amazing work and dedication to the gaming community. RIP.
I first discovered fat man's video reviews through his Half Life video. It was so good that I quickly watched every other one of his videos and subscribed. With games getting such a bad rep by the mainstream media, some of us gamers just want to discuss our opinions and experiences about the medium in an intellectual and thoughtful manner and this is how fatman operated. Deeply saddened and dumbstruck by his most untimely death. My thoughts are with the family.
To antisocialfatman's family and friends, I can only offer my deepest condolences. I have only just learnt of his name tonight, but I can feel how highly regarded he was as a gamer.
Even if no no reviews will come about now, I will still subscribe and watch.
And only 27... that's as terrifying as it's heartbreaking. I'm only 26 myself.
I can't believe it, Stephen's videos were among my most anticipated here on youtube. His reviews and commentary were incredibly insightful and eloquent. Much more so than any "professional" reviewer I've ever heard or read. He deserved a long and successful life, this is a tragedy and he will be dearly missed by his fans like me. R.I.P. Stephen, love from Sweden.
No...I can't believe it. I always enjoyed his reviews incredibly. They were funny, smart and most of all, had character. I will always remember him and may his memory live on through his followers and the community. May he rest in peace.
oh god no, i saw the vid title in my inbox and i just couldn't believe it. He was without a doubt one of the best reviewers not just on youtube but in general. I have come across very few people who could express themselves as efficiently as Stephen could.
My heart goes out to his friends and family. I never met him personally but I will still miss him very here on youtube.
So sad to hear this terrible news! Fatman will be missed dearly, I loved his gameplay and reviews and it feels like there is going to be something missing now on youtube that was there before. The truly sad thing is he looked quite fit and yet this still happened to him..and I see people 4x his size walk around and be fine. Its truly sad, and he will be missed!
well, this makes me sad. he was a smart, thoughtful, funny reviewer, and I always looked forward to his videos. this Southern California viewer is mourning his passing. condolences to his close friends and family.
Very sad to hear this. I've been enjoying Stephen's reviews for a few years now and he was always insightful, fair, and above all, entertaining. I will miss listening to his reviews. 27 is far too young.
RIP Stephen, your reviews were a highlight of my week and gave your fans some of the most well informed and insightful criticisms of games I have ever known.
My condolences to Stephen's family and friends, he will be missed but never forgotten.
Just now I was watching reviews for Monkey Island 1 & 2 SE, and I really liked his review, specially his rant about game history oblivious current-gen gamers, the older generation pissed at total-makeover sequels like FO3, and the clash between the 2 demographies. So I went to his channel -for the very first time- to check his other stuff, only to find this :(((
Though I've just known him now, I will never forget him. May God have mercy on his soul, and may he RIP.
This was the guy i went to for all my game reviews, hell i didn't even watch them because i planned on buying them..... just to hear his awesome voice...... He will be missed.
i was hoping that this would be some kind of joke, which it clearly is not.
youtube is overloaded with crappy gameplay videos these days, but his stuff was actually thought-provoking and insightful. i could tell he was an intelligent and introspective person, someone who i would have gravitated toward had i known him personally.
@stuffwork1 This is a nice idea, and some people on the antisocial fatman forums have talked about this. If you look there you may be able to connect with others who are interested in the project.
He had a unique and thoughtful insight into games and had me thinking about them years after playing them. I'm so sad I will never see a new review and my heart goes out to anyone lucky enough to know him IRL. He can live on through his viewers who now hold a much higher standard of video review thanks to all he has taught us. RIP ASFM
Wow....I mean, I only have watched some of his reviews....but wow....This is hitting me surprisingly hard......he always came across as a great guy, Rest in Peace Stephen
He wasn't just a dear friend, but an inspiration to me and hundreds of others.
He was arguably the most influential person in my life. Not only did he get me on my own path to game reviewing, but he taught me so much about critical thinking and discussion, and it affected my outlook on the whole world, not just games.
I'll miss him so much, but we still have the community that he has started. You should all join and continue the amazing things that he has inspired all of us to do.
ASF was honestly one of the very best reviewers of games or anything I've ever come across, he did more than just review, he analysed and it was often really brilliant. He will be missed ˘___˘
Thank you for all your wonderful comments. Stephen was in real life as he was in his videos and I couldn't have asked for a more considerate and caring son. He was non-judgemental, he liked everyone, he was thoughful, patient, tolerant and loving. Stephen also had a wonderful sense of humour. He is deeply missed but through the website which was set up by his friends he will live forever. Bless you all.
Something about this just makes me feel so sad....I got onto his videos around a month ago and it just makes me sad that I never got to personally speak with this man, and I'm sure if I did it would have been an interesting conversation. R.I.P. ASFM We miss you.
If he was in person how he was in the reivews, then there is a loss of a great person. I always loved his videos, and there is a great loss in the gaming world now.
Your son made my day better when he posted, and I frequently went back to his old videos to watch them again. He was always incredibly nice and respectful and this seriously just sucks. You know he made an amazing impact during his life when he left a mark on thousands of people around the world who only shared his life in 15 minute segments. I can't begin to imagine how great it must have been to share his entire life with him, or how devastating it was when it was cut short. This really sucks.
This is a tremendous shock to me, I was wondering when his next review was to be posted. His deep insights and no-holds-barred reviews were an inspiration, and were the reason I bought many games. His spirited words and profound knowledge will be missed by many.
Thanks to this man alone I discovered vvvvvv and world of goo. One of which provided more fun than Ive had from any single player video game in a long time and the other triggered emotions that I never thought was possible with such a medium. For this I am forever grateful and will certainly not forget him anytime soon.
You know how Hollywood has a compilation every year of all the people who died in their industry? Well, I think YouTube needs to start doing something similar for it's fallen members. People like Stephen, real people, have a much greater impact to me than some rich actor who lives a life so far attached to mine.
Damn this is so sad =( one day here next day gone rest in peace buddy.
CrAzY3AGL3 2 days ago
Finally, i find a nice gamer who os calm and makes good reviews and likes all kinds of games, and he dies... RIP
HHSTwisTy 2 days ago
Posted today on the Child's Play facebook page regarding the donation made by the memorial fund: "Gamer, game reviewer, and cherished friend, Stephen 'Anti-Social Fatman' Bray passed away in October of 2011. His family, friends, and community have united to honor him by donating to Child's Play in his memory. We are deeply thankful for this support, and his legacy will make a lasting impact in children's lives."
I thought you'd all like to see that. Thanks so much for your support and kindness.
brandyhemsley 5 days ago
Rest In peace man
TheKillzone9999 2 weeks ago
wow, i feel so bad that i didnt know about this sooner! asfm was the biggest breath of fresh air the youtube gaming community has ever had and he will be missed dearly. my girlfriend always liked listening to his voice as she was doing other things around the house, as the way he spoke was so passionate, articulate, insightful with brilliant delivery, and a complete pleasure to listen to. i am so sorry for his friends and family my thoughts are with them. x
danfish88 2 weeks ago
Rip mate, good reviewer, one of the best out there. 27 is to young, I'm 26 and it makes me stop and think. They say all the best go a 27 so I guess you'll be hanging with Hendrix.
TheBIGchaPOWski 2 weeks ago
stupid fuckin pansy ass pulmonary embolism can go fuck it self up the ass with a chainsaw
YOJONON 3 weeks ago
if antisocialfatman died then who uploaded this?
YOJONON 3 weeks ago
@YOJONON we are his friends, and we uploaded it with permission from his mother, who now has control of this account.
brandyhemsley 2 weeks ago
@brandyhemsley then whos gonna review the games?
YOJONON 2 weeks ago
@YOJONON seriously? *That*s what's bothering you? He's gone, who could possibly review the games on his behalf?
Begeaux 1 week ago
@Begeaux someone needs to do it.Come on you guys, who is up to the task?
antisocialfatman 6 days ago
@YOJONON As far as I know, there won't be any more videos added to this channel, but I think there was some talk a while back of people reviewing the games he never got to, as a tribute to him. I think it's a nice idea if people are still interested in doing it.
brandyhemsley 5 days ago
@brandyhemsley mabye someone could do reviews for him
YOJONON 4 days ago
R.I.P Stephen! You were an awesome reviewer, your narration in your Amnesia review was really fluent and nice to listen to! I hope you have the best console up in heaven! Dying at 27 is just unfair.
themoviemistro 3 weeks ago
When I first saw this on October 25, I felt like crying and still do every time I watch it.
SpendTimeKillingYou 1 month ago
The man who introduced System Shock 2 and Half Life to me...
Stephen will live on in the memories of gamers who were fortunate enough to listen to him.
seanmatthewrosen 1 month ago
in honor of him, he died right beofore SOPA.
i bet he would be a protester.
rest in heaven, fair reviewer.
cuddlykittehs 1 month ago
I've been subscribed for a long time, somehow only found this now, really sorry, RIP.
EDIBLEFRIDGE 1 month ago
Sad news, I really liked his reviews.
So it goes.
MaurogDark 1 month ago
Oh man, I just found his account 2 days ago and now with the credits of Jin-Roh in the background this appears quite dramatic. Hope this is no promotion joke. Sad If it's true. Really like his style.
TheChiefRockah 1 month ago
Wow my dad passed away when he was 27 from a heart attack wierd R.I.P
ScourgeTheHedgehog93 1 month ago in playlist More videos from antisocialfatman
I'm leaving him on my sub list. Just because he's gone doesn't mean we have to forget him. Any time you meet someone who might be interested in one of the games he reviewed or any time you need to be reminded why it is we love games so much, come here. Any time you want to be reminded that there are good people out there, come here, cus even tho he's gone, the mere fact that we had someone like him in this world should prove that good people ARE born into this world. Remember to appreciate them
ZiddersRooFurry 1 month ago 5
Aw..hell. :/ I'm so sorry. My sympathies go out to his family. I only chatted with him a little..i'm glad I got to say thank you and let him know how happy his vids made me. I'm so sorry for your loss.
ZiddersRooFurry 1 month ago
@jamesminnow
Same here. I was looking at his HL1 review and came to this. I hope he's in a better place. May he rest in peace.
christianboy696 1 month ago
Respectfully....wow...this is random. People really do live and die I guess. Too bad. I kinda liked his review style. Oh well. Moving on....
Lurch150 1 month ago
DAMMIT!! It's not fair :(
enigmaeg 1 month ago
shit man, i just stumbled across this great reviewer and now hes just dead, fuuck
BrancoXIII 1 month ago
"The light that burns twice as bright, burns half as long. And you have burned so very, very brightly."
One of the best and most intelligent game reviewers of his time. RIP, Stephen.
WarlordRising 2 months ago 2
I am very sorry to hear this terrible news. He made great reviews that were very honest and full of wit. I hope that he rests in peace.
mophead656 2 months ago
Hello, this Christmas has been particularly difficult for Stephen's sister and I. However it has been comforting to know that we have reached the $1000 mark with the donations for his games. I would like to say a big thank you to those of you who have already given and to those of you who have pledged.
antisocialfatman 2 months ago 21
RIP :(
humanzyx 2 months ago
Oh my gosh. I had no idea. Either I was out of town when this was uploaded or youtube decided not to show this in my sub box, but here I am nearly a month later just finding out.
I may have not known him outside of his reviews, but I will say he was damned good at making them. It's a shame since he had so many plans for this channel. Youtube will be missing out on one of the most talented reviewers it ever had. At least his videos will live on for others to enjoy. Rest in peace Mr. Fatman.
666OrWhat 2 months ago
Damn, I just started playing video games and you are gone. Sigh... I hope, you are in a better place. You probably got a wicked system by now in heaven. You will be missed my friend.
SeanKimStyle 2 months ago
I am sad that I have only just discovered this incredible review channel. I will be watching all of them eventually. RIP, you shall be missed.
Kill3rDyl 2 months ago
Insitful intelligent reviews. A sad loss
imhallowarren 2 months ago
by miss u
Hi675445 2 months ago in playlist More videos from antisocialfatman
R.I.P dude, I discovered your HL1 review 10 minutes ago, if you're up there, I want you to know that that was the best analysis of any video game I've ever seen on YouTube, hope you're in a better place.
jamesminnow 2 months ago
RIP Stephen.
InterestsDivided 2 months ago
RIP.
InterestsDivided 2 months ago
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WarlordRising 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I can't believe it...
theulv 2 months ago
This really is a sad time for all of us and especially those who knew him personally it is really sad that he died but i at least hope it was painless.
Dragoon0099 2 months ago
I'm crying.
emlmm88 2 months ago
RIP, Stephen. The world lost a good reviewer in you. :-(
ZemplinTemplar 2 months ago
Man...he was seriously one of the only people who had an original taste for games, and he was always able to articulate his often non-mainstream opinions really well. One could sense that this was a guy who was intelligent and, well, original. It fucking sucks he died. Really fucking sucks.
dolgion1 2 months ago 25
This news completely ruined my day, Long time fan here that recently noticed I have not seen him pop up in my sub box in a while, check his channel to find this video :(
Ripknotz 2 months ago
Fuck this world!
TheOscarsClub 2 months ago
This came to me out of no where and is a terrible shock. Even though I didn't know Stephen, I could tell he was witty, fair and intelligent and he will be sorely missed.
HammerOfHutchinson 2 months ago
He was funny, articulate and insightful. The world of gaming criticism will be poorer without him.
Wezzipooh 2 months ago
This is really sad, he made some excellent vids. My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP
IntrinsicPalomides 2 months ago
It's hard to believe he's gone
epicfail1245 2 months ago
Noooooooooo!
musicalred 2 months ago
He was my favorite reviewer, such a sad loss:(
xeejitx 2 months ago
NO! I was a big fan of Anti-Social Fatman! I loved his reviews. :*(
TheDelta0214 2 months ago
OHH MY LORD RIP :(
WWFrawiswar1999 2 months ago
I literally came across his reviews for the first time about 30 minutes ago, I was baffled by the RIP comments I was seeing below, his first review I watched was for amnesia. Truly brilliant review and a fantastic reviewer, it's a shame I only found him out so recently... Respect to him, his friends and family!
outlettered 2 months ago
We've lost a great reviewer. Always smart and informative.
Kousaburo 2 months ago
This is pretty weird, did he died because he was sitting down for too long or something?
LunaVorax 2 months ago
@LunaVorax He had a pulmonary embolism (though we initially thought it was a heart attack).
laifalbert 2 months ago
@laifalbert I KNOW I just asked the causes of the embolism.
LunaVorax 2 months ago
fucking shit fuck fuck fuck, im depressed.
googleslocik 2 months ago in playlist Więcej filmów od użytkownika antisocialfatman
No more great video reviews for neither people or youtube any longer...=( I recommended this guy to my friend for his reviews just hours before I found out he had died...
ApacheSenior 2 months ago
I am really sad about this. He was one of my favorite reviewers on Youtube. One who had the balls to speak out his opinion even it was not mainstream. I always respected his opinion, even if I did not agree with him because of his carefully crafted argumention. It was always a delight for me to hear him speak about games.
AmanoJyakuX 2 months ago
He sure loved his fundamentals :(
Xtream3amer 2 months ago
i honestly looked up to him. i now regret not building up the courage to play a game with him over steam. his words brought laughter and a deeper understanding to my life. i often would watch his reviews more than 10 times each. i showed his videos off to friends and loved the bright glow of delight they gave to the people who watched them. We miss you Steven. a hole is left in our hearts that will never be filled.
owen195 2 months ago
RIP :(
Best reviewer on the internet. Hands down.
nicha112 2 months ago
That is terrible news. My commiserations - we really enjoyed his insightful work on Youtube; he will be missed dearly.
realraven2000 3 months ago
Pulmonary Embolism ≠ Heart Attack
Just something I needed to throw out there.
RIP, Stephen.
UNlicensedPROBova 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Wow, I'm in shock, he had the best reviews with his unique style, he will be missed. RIP
eightmileman 3 months ago
All I have to say is I have never been more sad for the loss of someone who I never personally knew. RIP Stephen
thecrazystu 3 months ago
my condolences to his friends and family. stephen was an amazing person. he will be missed.
primate924 3 months ago
This man made a huge impact on my life. I had never played PC video games before watching his review of Dawn of War. I got a rig and have been playing ever since. I love you man, i'm gonna miss your voice ridiculing even the most perfect of games. I based my name on your name. You did not deserve to die this early in your life. RIP
antisocialaveragman 3 months ago 9
One of the best reviewers around. He'll be missed.
raydog1111 3 months ago
So sad. To see some one you know die. Even if it was from the internet.
His critical and insightful reviews will be missed. I wish him the best.
khaiboul0v 3 months ago
He was a major inspiration in my life.
I realize that statement is usually said with atleast partial hyperbole, but he really did change my views on critical thinking, writing and objectively viewing a scenario.
My biggest regret right now is never telling him that.
thoughtcriminal21 3 months ago
One of the best reviewers around. His videos were always well thought-out, insightful and with a right dose of criticism.
He will be missed.
RIP.
UltimusLogos 3 months ago
I'm thinking I should Unsubscribe, it only makes sense since no more videos will be uploaded but, it feels wrong somehow. I don't want to just forget about this channel and move on like it never happened. But, having it there in my list makes me sad every time I log on. Hmmm... What's everyone else doing? Staying around for a little while?
mrnicktoyou 3 months ago
@mrnicktoyou I'm leaving him on my sub list. Just because he's gone doesn't mean we have to forget him. Any time you meet someone who might be interested in one of the games he reviewed or any time you need to be reminded why it is we love games so much, come here. Any time you want to be reminded that there are good people out there, come here, cus even tho he's gone, the mere fact that we had someone like him in this world should prove that good people ARE born into this world.
ZiddersRooFurry 1 month ago
I can't express how much I'm going to miss him. I'm very picky about my reviewers and he was one of the few who not only made the cut, but excelled in his intelligent reviewing. There are so many games I would never played and enjoyed if not for him. I'm still touched that he reviewed Cthulhu at my request. While I'm sure I wasn't the only one to request it, I still felt special anyway. Please rest in peace, and thank you for the joy that you gave me.
Raditzdm 3 months ago
Did he make it to live 10.000 days? Someone calculate when his 10.000th day was.
schtolteheim 3 months ago
@schtolteheim Didn't quite make it. According to my calculations, his 10,000th day would have been about 15 days after he died.
dgmulf 3 months ago
he seemed like a great person. his reviews were some of my favorites.
samsf90 3 months ago
I don't get it... why the two dislikes?
LLLookAtYouHacker 3 months ago
@LLLookAtYouHacker I'm assuming they're unhappy that he's gone.
brandyhemsley 3 months ago
I'm crying right now. You will be missed.
THEnewMyself 3 months ago
I'm just in shock. His reviews were the best, and I was always exited when a new review was published by him. Thank you for your amazing work and dedication to the gaming community. RIP.
MSMSValve 3 months ago
I first discovered fat man's video reviews through his Half Life video. It was so good that I quickly watched every other one of his videos and subscribed. With games getting such a bad rep by the mainstream media, some of us gamers just want to discuss our opinions and experiences about the medium in an intellectual and thoughtful manner and this is how fatman operated. Deeply saddened and dumbstruck by his most untimely death. My thoughts are with the family.
Rest in Peace Stephen.
ToBePhair 3 months ago
To antisocialfatman's family and friends, I can only offer my deepest condolences. I have only just learnt of his name tonight, but I can feel how highly regarded he was as a gamer.
Even if no no reviews will come about now, I will still subscribe and watch.
And only 27... that's as terrifying as it's heartbreaking. I'm only 26 myself.
BlooditeDrakan 3 months ago
I can't believe it, Stephen's videos were among my most anticipated here on youtube. His reviews and commentary were incredibly insightful and eloquent. Much more so than any "professional" reviewer I've ever heard or read. He deserved a long and successful life, this is a tragedy and he will be dearly missed by his fans like me. R.I.P. Stephen, love from Sweden.
amsp79 3 months ago
No...I can't believe it. I always enjoyed his reviews incredibly. They were funny, smart and most of all, had character. I will always remember him and may his memory live on through his followers and the community. May he rest in peace.
MiloGock 3 months ago
oh god no, i saw the vid title in my inbox and i just couldn't believe it. He was without a doubt one of the best reviewers not just on youtube but in general. I have come across very few people who could express themselves as efficiently as Stephen could.
My heart goes out to his friends and family. I never met him personally but I will still miss him very here on youtube.
whoisfettel 3 months ago
Best game reviewer who ever graced the internet with his presence..My deepest condolence to his family and loved ones...
RealTruBeatz 3 months ago
may God Rest your soul brother!
FooFly089 3 months ago
So sad to hear this terrible news! Fatman will be missed dearly, I loved his gameplay and reviews and it feels like there is going to be something missing now on youtube that was there before. The truly sad thing is he looked quite fit and yet this still happened to him..and I see people 4x his size walk around and be fine. Its truly sad, and he will be missed!
WiCkEd1213 3 months ago
Sorry to hear that :(
Thanks for letting us know
argh523 3 months ago
well, this makes me sad. he was a smart, thoughtful, funny reviewer, and I always looked forward to his videos. this Southern California viewer is mourning his passing. condolences to his close friends and family.
svicciarelli 3 months ago
The world has become less, because if this...
you will be missed .
Rest on peace :*(
TheAquarius87 3 months ago
Such a great loss, I'm so sorry. He really knew his stuff - it was, and will always be, a pleasure to watch and learn from his reviews.
seekeroftruetruth 3 months ago
No
JonisKanonis 3 months ago
Even though I've never met him I still feel devastated by the news of his passing. RIP mate.
daktari999 3 months ago
Unexpected tragedy, I'll miss your insightfull comments and funny remarks...
morbozim 3 months ago
Very sad to hear this. I've been enjoying Stephen's reviews for a few years now and he was always insightful, fair, and above all, entertaining. I will miss listening to his reviews. 27 is far too young.
niansenx 3 months ago
Stephen Bray - "Anti-Social Fatman" - était un talentueux vidéo-testeur amateur. Mes condoléances à sa famille et à ses amis.
carnegieCARLIN 3 months ago
RIP Stephen, your reviews were a highlight of my week and gave your fans some of the most well informed and insightful criticisms of games I have ever known.
My condolences to Stephen's family and friends, he will be missed but never forgotten.
Dizzae 3 months ago
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he will not be forgotten.
TrailMix360 3 months ago
Never seen this channel before but I like his videos that I just watched.
There's no point in subscribing if no more videos are going to come out , too bad because I want to subscribe and see more videos from him
bernie23232323232323 3 months ago
RIP bro... You will be missed
Nered88 3 months ago
Holy crap man :<
Just now I was watching reviews for Monkey Island 1 & 2 SE, and I really liked his review, specially his rant about game history oblivious current-gen gamers, the older generation pissed at total-makeover sequels like FO3, and the clash between the 2 demographies. So I went to his channel -for the very first time- to check his other stuff, only to find this :(((
Though I've just known him now, I will never forget him. May God have mercy on his soul, and may he RIP.
Suiton1 3 months ago
This was the guy i went to for all my game reviews, hell i didn't even watch them because i planned on buying them..... just to hear his awesome voice...... He will be missed.
CaptainAssburgers 3 months ago
mfsa. The guy I knew in Gamespot who's got the balls to speak his mind and his analysis is always awesome.
Oh Stephen. we'll miss you.
althoir88 3 months ago
wow. this made me fell really strange
NilsEbbesen 3 months ago 4
i was hoping that this would be some kind of joke, which it clearly is not.
youtube is overloaded with crappy gameplay videos these days, but his stuff was actually thought-provoking and insightful. i could tell he was an intelligent and introspective person, someone who i would have gravitated toward had i known him personally.
deliman 3 months ago 4
How about, as a community. We club together to review all the games on his to review pile? Rip stephen.
stuffwork1 3 months ago
@stuffwork1 This is a nice idea, and some people on the antisocial fatman forums have talked about this. If you look there you may be able to connect with others who are interested in the project.
brandyhemsley 3 months ago
HEY IM 27! :'( i hope to not end up this way. my sincere condolences
emerybryant 3 months ago
A sad day for the world.
Amemti 3 months ago
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Sad... very very sad...Condolences.
8l4 3 months ago
He had a unique and thoughtful insight into games and had me thinking about them years after playing them. I'm so sad I will never see a new review and my heart goes out to anyone lucky enough to know him IRL. He can live on through his viewers who now hold a much higher standard of video review thanks to all he has taught us. RIP ASFM
stevieno2 3 months ago
I really enjoyed his reviews, he will be missed. I am really really sorry. Goodbye Stephen
MrRocksW 3 months ago
My God...no... :(
Tarhiel 3 months ago
:'(
RebbedHot 3 months ago
wow...... this is unreal...... He was an amazing person. I'm gonna miss him :(
BrianJensen 3 months ago
Whoever disliked this can go to the deepest level of hell made just for trolls. Burn in hell disliker.
Bob1997654321 3 months ago
Damn, this is so unexpected & weird. And the gaming community has indeed lost a great value.
Trinivalts 3 months ago
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I did not know him.
Jonez69 3 months ago
What the hell man, guy wasn't even fat? How did he have a heart attack? I am so confused and scared right now...
GigaBoost 3 months ago 7
@GigaBoost He didn't have a heart attack - that was just what some people thought right after he died. He died from a pulmonary embolism.
brandyhemsley 3 months ago
RIP
he was one of the greatest reviewers of all time...
randomnerd123 3 months ago
R.I.P...
adrian15041994 3 months ago
This is so sad... He was always my favorite game reviewer... Rest in peace.
tommehirl 3 months ago 9
Wow....I mean, I only have watched some of his reviews....but wow....This is hitting me surprisingly hard......he always came across as a great guy, Rest in Peace Stephen
Threedog43 3 months ago 2
I love you man, rest in peace
tampz0nz 3 months ago
I really enjoyed his reviews :(
kazz1896 3 months ago
RIP brother.
tenius6 3 months ago
I'll always remember him
MrPoggleBeast 3 months ago
He wasn't just a dear friend, but an inspiration to me and hundreds of others.
He was arguably the most influential person in my life. Not only did he get me on my own path to game reviewing, but he taught me so much about critical thinking and discussion, and it affected my outlook on the whole world, not just games.
I'll miss him so much, but we still have the community that he has started. You should all join and continue the amazing things that he has inspired all of us to do.
FunWithSexbad 3 months ago 32
For anyone interested, here's another photo of him that a friend had posted on the forums:
i.imgur[dot]com/rzkxf.jpg
FunWithSexbad 3 months ago
Game in Peace Stephen
Tw1St3DSt33L 3 months ago
RIP man, i really loved your reviews
Jokis 3 months ago
Ow, thas really bad, i will miss his special voice comments...
marcotmcom 3 months ago
R.I.P.
IphoneGeekDK 3 months ago
He had great insight into game design that he showed with all of his reviews. He will be missed.
Hndshks 3 months ago
Rest in Peace, Stephen. Your reviews were very helpful and you were a very intelligent man. My condolences go out to Stephen's family.
robzombiefann 3 months ago
Oh no :(
ASF was honestly one of the very best reviewers of games or anything I've ever come across, he did more than just review, he analysed and it was often really brilliant. He will be missed ˘___˘
MarkArandjus 3 months ago
Thank you for all your wonderful comments. Stephen was in real life as he was in his videos and I couldn't have asked for a more considerate and caring son. He was non-judgemental, he liked everyone, he was thoughful, patient, tolerant and loving. Stephen also had a wonderful sense of humour. He is deeply missed but through the website which was set up by his friends he will live forever. Bless you all.
antisocialfatman 3 months ago 78
Really? Fucking hell. Godspeed, brother.
TheMarkSasuke64 3 months ago
Sad news indeed. Goodbye antisocialfatman, you were my number one source for insightful reviews on games.
slipcurve 3 months ago
R.I.P You were one of my most trusted sources for reviews.
NinjaCheeseBurger 3 months ago
Just found out, may he rest in peace. Great man, wonderful voice. Please keep coping.
R1DDL3RS 3 months ago
my sincerest condolences.
keeserasera 3 months ago
Something about this just makes me feel so sad....I got onto his videos around a month ago and it just makes me sad that I never got to personally speak with this man, and I'm sure if I did it would have been an interesting conversation. R.I.P. ASFM We miss you.
blackerthanebony100 3 months ago
OMG, I still can not believe this! What a waste for a guy like him to die so young!
Rest in Peace, Stephen. (;_;)/~~~
hemidas 3 months ago
R.I.P
heydude09876 3 months ago
If he was in person how he was in the reivews, then there is a loss of a great person. I always loved his videos, and there is a great loss in the gaming world now.
likbeaX 3 months ago
Your son made my day better when he posted, and I frequently went back to his old videos to watch them again. He was always incredibly nice and respectful and this seriously just sucks. You know he made an amazing impact during his life when he left a mark on thousands of people around the world who only shared his life in 15 minute segments. I can't begin to imagine how great it must have been to share his entire life with him, or how devastating it was when it was cut short. This really sucks.
IceSanctuary 3 months ago 2
This is the first time one of the people I`m subscribed actually die.Stephen , you will be missed.I wish his family and friends strength.
MQplayer 3 months ago
This is a tremendous shock to me, I was wondering when his next review was to be posted. His deep insights and no-holds-barred reviews were an inspiration, and were the reason I bought many games. His spirited words and profound knowledge will be missed by many.
oneofthefew82 3 months ago
RIP Stephen and strenght to his friends and family. I always enjoyed his videos a lot, this is very sad news.
TTTTTG6 3 months ago
Youtube, you have lost a bright spark.
Thank you Stephen, for everything.
LiquidSpiral 3 months ago
Well, that's downed my day.
Sorry for everyones loss.
jakadict 3 months ago
Well damn....
His reviews were better then about every comercial reviewing site.
FutureHerosfx 3 months ago
R.I.P This is one of (if not the) best game reviewers in youtube.
ghghdz 3 months ago
Im so sorry for your loss, he added an excellent viewpoint in his game reviews and guides. I enjoyed his videos alot and he will be missed.
RIP.
h4r7y 3 months ago
thank u anti-social for all your reviews u will be missed r.i.p
giles1277 3 months ago
You will be missed Stephen. I really enjoyed your reviews.
lichlame 3 months ago
...No... This isn't... Damn.
dragoniguana 3 months ago
Damn that sucks :(
InnerPartisan 3 months ago
Thanks to this man alone I discovered vvvvvv and world of goo. One of which provided more fun than Ive had from any single player video game in a long time and the other triggered emotions that I never thought was possible with such a medium. For this I am forever grateful and will certainly not forget him anytime soon.
Such a terrible loss, RIP.
shroomologist 3 months ago
You know how Hollywood has a compilation every year of all the people who died in their industry? Well, I think YouTube needs to start doing something similar for it's fallen members. People like Stephen, real people, have a much greater impact to me than some rich actor who lives a life so far attached to mine.
mrnicktoyou 3 months ago
remember his life not his death. rip my brother
MrKittybitch 3 months ago
Rip, you were a great reviewer, and i always like your reviews, my condolences to your family
vic424424 3 months ago