Deconstructing Hippocrit and an important announcement

It's finally happening.
Let me take this time to say i don't want your pity, this is not me being a victim or whatever. Nobody pushed me into this i just wanted to make it clear.
I don't like doing this, so i will stop.
Unsubscribe unpledge etc. I will keep the channel alive obviously and i may even make videos for it in the future but they will not be the sort of videos you've come to know or expect. That's about it for now. hope fully i won't need to clarify anything but you can ask me stuff on twitter or my discord.
This site has links to all my creative stuff: sites.google.c...

[@HippoCrit]

Thanks guys, you da real MVP i would heart all the comments i like but then i'd be hearting all of them

[@BennyDYT1]

Do what you love indeed. do not force yourself to satisfy others, it starts within us all which then translates in others. If you did something you hate yourself it would never be as impactful cause you would not believe in what you do enough, go for art, if you truly love doing animations or anything around it, its superior in long run, cause you will never get tired of it and it comes from heart. Regardless i enjoyed the funny vids, but again follow your heart! ^^

[@RebornAudio]

Honestly, you are one of my favourite content creators. Never force yourself to do anything, periodic content from you is a gift and genuinely puts a smile on my face. Should you wish to stop, you stop. Do you. It'll disappoint people but only because your content is good, not because you yourself are a disappointment, because you're not. So thank you for everything you've uploaded to date, because it's genuinely great.

[@bone-nut]

Does this mean an increase in gibbontake content? jk hope you find your what you're looking for brother.

[@legrand3774]

I found your dark cloud video a week after it came out. I absolutely love almost all your vids. You've got real talent and I'm sad that you didn't get what you should've out of this. I wish you the best of luck.

[@legendarylitening]

HippoCrit good luck to your in all your future endeavours

[@marnsdnfois7006]

I don't come for the vidya games. I come for the hippo. And the hippo is all I need.

[@D777COBY7]

Exactly this, it was never about the games.

[@ImDrowningInFootwear]

You're one of the most naturally funny and creatively unique people i've ever met. You have real talent, and more importantly you're a decent and likable human being, you've consistently been a great friend even when others haven't. You have so many better avenues and opportunities to pursue outside of this toxic bubble. KZbin was better with HippoCrit videos but ultimately it doesn't deserve you, and you don't need it. All it was ever going to do is drag you down and make you worse like it does everyone. This whole site is a cancer. The culture it creates is poison. It ruins everyone good and rewards only the most narcissistic, nihilistic, shallow, and cruel. I really admire you for having the courage to say how you feel publicly and pull yourself away from this fucking nightmare.

[@HeyFella]

That last paragraph goes a little far imo, there’s plenty of excellent things about youtube. It’s basically destroyed traditional media and allowed for all sorts of people to have a voice and express their art. But mostly I understand what you mean and sort of agree.

[@idiotbomb]

@cream egg At less than 20k subscribers hes hardly any kind of "celeb" he's just a guy with fans who appreciate what he does and who he is. You don't have to understand it and you don't have to agree, But when you act dismissively towards those people and try to insult them for showing that appreciation it doesn't make you look Cool, it doesn't make them look bad, it just makes you look bitter and ignorant.

[@idiotbomb]

Jesse are you ever gonna do a "Fuck KZbin" video?

[@secretcow4228]

@@idiotbomb I feel like Jesse's whole career is a "Fuck KZbin" video.

[@idiotbomb]

@cream egg i misunderstood your comment, my apologies🙏

[@ManDoorHandHookDoor]

Hey hippo, incase you wanted to know why someone would watch your videos: it's because of you. I watch your review videos not because you are a great reviewer or because I want to make an informed purchase, I watch them because they give you a topic to goof about while you talk.

[@Toxic-Pyro]

The channel had a good run, absolutely loved the 3 part Rayman series, but if you don’t want to keep this going, I can’t really get angry at you...

[@pepperonicheesecake1656]

definitely the highlight

[@Jackisboy]

I'll miss these. Good luck in the future with all creative endeavors, I'll be watching!

[@kirbyvskirby]

Okay, fine by me. Just don't delete the old stuff, or else the annoyance that that stuff's gone will haunt my thought process. Looking forward to what you will do, whatever you will do.

[@mediocreproductions4938]

This made me really sad but I respect and completely understand what you’re saying

[@122333andy]

I didn't fall in love with this channel for the review videos. I fell in love with this channel because of you, your personality, your ability to make me laugh more than most of the big youtube channels out there. I think you're an amazing person and I'm sorry that you feel this way about everything. Know that a lot of people will stick around. We don't care about what you give us as long as we get our dose of the hippo. You're awesome, man. I hope everything works out for you.

[@Syy]

Completely empathize with you here Hippo. What really stuck out to me was that feeling you had of, "Well, maybe the next video is when I'll hit it big!" because I went through the exact same thing. KZbin is such a broken, largely luck-based system at this point, that it's SO INCREDIBLY EASY to fall into that mindset of, "Just one more pull of the level!". I also relate to, "Well, at least it's better than an office job.". What I learnt over the course of the last year is that it really ISN'T. When I quit KZbin, I had to go get a job working barely above minimum wage at Home Depot, but not only did I enjoy getting to interact with people instead of sitting in my room being a lonely fuck 24/7, but I was suddenly making SO MUCH MORE money than I was used to. KZbin as a job is overrated. By design, it all but forces you into social solitude, expects you to work way harder than any other job would make you, all for small CHANCE that your videos maintain relevancy long enough to push you to the coveted ground of being slightly above the poverty line. As you said, be glad you got out when you did, because I certainly know I am.

[@mrmindset3249]

It's not luck based enough tbh, there's so many channels that start and blow up just by gaming the system with the relevant yearly clickbait, making low effort news content or targeting kids.

[@iamalittleboat]

was a good run

[@PainterDean]

Dude, you're the reason I watch anything you do. Whatever you plan on doing next, myself and MANY others will be keen to watch and I can't wait! All the best dude. We're all here for ya!

[@max-rdj9741]

Just don't delete any of your videos! Good luck for the future

[@HippoCrit]

they'll all stay up for sure, people deleting their videos is one of my pet peeves

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

@@HippoCrit Thank you, I still come back to watch your videos. They always make me laugh.

[@ElWeebDelBarri]

Thank you for keeping then online

[@ekortsec]

*Pat pat* Love u gibbo

[@marcelotroncoso8099]

I started watching your channel like 1 year before it stopped, and now we're all stuck at home almost 24/7 (i am in online classes) for more than a year, and it did. It crushed my psyche and i got a lot of health problems coming for all that time. Now more than ever, i understand what you meaned. I expect that you accomplished what you wanted after this video, specially in these harsh times. sorry for bad english

[@enfermodemierda5052]

Sad to hear you are not making more videos. Your reviews were different to everybody's else. You clearly have talent and your videos had a unique flavor. To put it simple, your reviews were awkwardly charming. And that's what made them great. Specially the early ones with the hippo. Hope you can find whatever your are trying to find in life. And if you ever decide to make a comeback and do more reviews, from what I've read in the comments, we are going to be more than happy to support you again. Mucha suerte! A fan from Uruguay.

[@Mikkkkkkkkkkel]

It's Good to see you're doing what you want. I've always loved your animations and comics way more than the reviews. I think they really bring out your unique sense of humor.

[@littleNorwegians]

It was fun. You're being honest and I wish you the best on your future endeavors.

[@beng438]

it's really sad to see you go but I really appreciate all the joy you've brought to my life. Your reviews are incredibly funny, entertaining, and heartfelt and it's really inspired me to create my own videos and play a lot of new games you've recommended. Your sense of humor is hilarious, and your work with the procrastinations podcast is wonderful. I lov you Hippo and whatever you have planned for the future, i'll be here to support you. I wish you the very very best and thanks for all the laughs❤️❤️

[@Lamor1417]

Hey Hippo, just wanted to say that i come back every now and then to rewatch ur old videos - ur unique style and humerous demeanor always cast a smile onto my face. So even if u aint doing any more content, i want to say thanks for all ur effort u put into these videos. Greets from switzerland

[@pockeychew2]

i love you hippo. do whatever makes you happy, man.

[@DeathAlchemist]

I am happy you did come to this realization though. I look forward to what you produce in the future, especially your animations. Your charm always came through with those videos.

[@matamoney]

Just discovered your channel today. It's really great to see such an honest video about the conflict of forcing yourself to create even if your heart's not truly in it, and the real difficulty that comes with deciding to definitively stop a creative endeavor. I've dealt with similar issues in the past, so it's really nice to hear it articulated this way. I genuinely hope all is going well for you now. Know that you're not the only one grappling with delusions of success on the internet

[@px0v]

Hey just do what you want to do in life. It's yours and you better not waste it doing youtube reviews that make you feel depressed. Sad to see you go, but I joined in late when the heroes reviews were already posted. I liked them a lot too back when I played like 10 years ago. Was nice to see somebody new enjoying those too.

[@Trackmasterfour]

This is what I love about Hippocrit/Gibbontake, and the procrastinators in general. You guys do what you love, and if you stop loving it you stop doing it. That's what makes you guys' content so much better, and more genuine, than the regular shlock that most KZbinrs (and indeed, many artists in general) fart out in order to maintain some semblance of relevance and keep the cash-flow constant. I look forward to seeing what you do next, whatever and whenever it may be.

[@hyperhedgehog7]

Kirby's Dreamland 3: a game so terrible that it made a game reviewer stop wanting to review games. /s

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

Oh man, your Dark Cloud video is what introduced me to you. I love your humor and that you play classic or obscure games. You entertained, informed, and somehow connected with what makes me laugh. Club Penguin, Sly Cooper 2, Kirby Month, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone are some great video examples. I feel I relate with how you feel about making videos as I feel about making artwork. I keep drawing and trying, and drawing stuff that I like yet I seem to still be a nobody after years of it. I will miss you, Louie man. If you ever feel the passion to return to anything like this stuff I will be right back.

[@Kurtlen]

As somebody who also had dreams of a big KZbin channel and who stopped very early on, I’m glad that you’re making the decision that’s best for you and that you’re confirming for me that my choice was the best one. When KZbin got so big I think a lot of people forgot that you can do art without doing KZbin, and that you can make a helluvalot more money doing that. I can’t wait to see what Louie Batten is doing in 10 years and think of how great of a decision it was for him to kill Hippocrit.

[@TheMrCrown]

Well...this is still the greatly edited, filled with smart jokes video, I came waaaay back then! Keep truckin'!

[@AntiRepellant]

I'm a big fan of your channel :) You are without a doubt the most inspiring content creator I have seen on youtube. Hindsight is a tricky thing as it is still thought through the mind of the current moment, so I want you to know that this channel you made is golden. Full of surprises and insight. You walk a fine line of joy and cynicism, don't let the critic in you hold you down. Keep moving forward!

[@daemon3582]

I think you are one of the most entertaining and funny people on the platform so what ever you end up doing ill be there to see it

[@TheOrangeSwag]

Just by scrolling and reading some of these comments . . . wow Hippo, you really are lucky having such supportive fans like these who watch your videos. For someone to make a video this honest even if it means bad news for the viewers and then for these viewers to be this supportive, is just really cool to watch. I think that's one of the very few postitive things that come out of youtube, loyal people who just like you for you.

[@bloodmachine6049]

I want to see comics and animations a lot tbh... Your stuff will likely be the best when you are making something you actually want to.

[@TheSilentFool]

Hippo I could just listen to you talk about/review basically anything endlessly simply because you have such a distinct and natural way of goofing about things it makes my insides smile. As long as you keep making things I'll keep consuming them.

[@lance_man7571]

You've not let anyone down mate. Have always enjoyed your content especially ps1 stuff like rayman and Harry potter. You're a brilliant guy and wish you the best of luck :)

[@idiotbomb]

Love you Gib Ive never patroned you before but im gonna start now

[@ScreenFaceGaming]

I fell in love with you with your Jak and Daxter videoes, and have not really, truly enjoyed anything you've done after that. But this. I loved this. I love you, and will stay subscribed to see what ever it is you come up with.

[@Sandalwoodrk]

congrats man Ive honestly never been more behind you as a creator than now

[@mntnmn]

Tonight I actually was really looking forward to watching a video from you, but this one took me by surprise. While you did legitimately make good videos, I can agree with not wanting to do something you're not passionate about, or just dont care for. In some videos it really felt that way and really I love your take on nostalgic videogame past times. I will support you regardless, and will cherish your past videos but I think it takes a big pair of balls to do what you did.

[@kishinslayer2228]

This kind of reminds me of the PCP's recent return to the form of having no form. There's a reason that works. It's because no one gives a damn about the topic. They want the personality, the perspective, and the attitude. When I'm pissed off at my brother or depressed about something, I don't go to hippocrit. I go to my bookmarks and play string plucker mother fucker, or watch spiders are people too for the hundredth time. Your best shit has always been the insanity on gibbontake. One of three videos on my channel was inspired by your coffeetea video. You and your outlook have helped me so much, and it's good to see you have gotten your head out of the dogma and are starting in the right direction again. Good luck, I hope this gets you the love you deserve.

[@NHendrix713]

Good luck on what you do go on to do, I enjoyed the reviews as they were

[@shadowa753]

I was really excited for Kirby month... Because it meant I'd be getting Hippo content. I don't give a shit about 'reviews' or whatever. I come here for your personality and an occasional haha funny. Do whatever you wanna do, man :)

[@2CPhoenix]

I’m proud of you man, your Dark cloud and Jak and Daxter videos have so much soul, I’ve watched both dozens of times. Congratulations on making this hard choice, you’ll go far wherever you go!

[@astegsworld9823]

i always really loved your videos, you're really good at getting your opinion across in an informative matter and slapping us on the ass with a joke, the time between videos was always worth it because even for the videos that were/are considered bad i still put on from time to time when i need to relax or something. im sad there wont be anymore reviews but im glad you arent gonna push yourself to do something you have no interest in, you're an entertaining funny guy and i hope you find the medium thats best for you

[@lateralyst]

more so than being sad about the end of possibly the best game review channel on youtube, i'm curious about and excited for what you'll make in the future. your webcomics are really nice and whatever you put out on gibbontake is usually great too. here's hoping that not worrying about making reviews anymore will enable you to focus more on other projects and become more prolific again, and that you won't lose too many patrons.

[@ProjectXion]

Honestly I'm here to listen to you and to see what you make, I dont really mind what it is as long as you made it hippo

[@Levi-ji2vn]

This is some of the realist shit I've seen posted to youtube. I hope you do well with your future ventures, and I hope to keep seeing you appear on the pcp.

[@Sars_Art]

You do you Gibboshit. I’ve always been subscribed to hippo as a concept, as long as you’re enjoying what you are making I’ll be enthralled. Thanks for the good chuckles and for being brave enough to come out and say it as it is.

[@AgusEP]

WOW Hippo Great job keep it up my man

[@haldir108]

I laughed but it stung a little.

[@ZerogunRivale]

This was really honest of you and I thank you for it. I do hope that your other creative endeavors work out for you. Your animations are all really cool. And I hope to see you and Hippo in other non-review videos.

[@TheAvizanski]

I respect you so much for this decision, doing what feels right is always the best choice

[@tonerperson280]

I love you Hippo and I will continue to support whatever content you make.

[@konstantinosgkane7593]

Couple of years ago I was discussing with a friend of mine about how old games were more enjoyably difficult. He mentioned Rayman which I had never played and while he was trying to explain the game to me we found your video. We really enjoyed that review. What we got from that, apart from an excellent cover of the game, was that you were a very promising and funny reviewer that just needed to get polished a bit to get on the "big leagues". Of course your focal point was never were the real money was and while I enjoyed most of your nostalgia ps reviews of games I had actually played I could feel that you were never gonna make the transition. Not by lack of skill mind you, just because it was clear that your interests lay elsewhere. That being said your reviews were pretty honest for a guy named Hippocrit ( couldn't resist that ) and I was always happy to see a new upload. You reminded me of games I had enjoyed in my childhood and by coincidence I finished Lisa right about when your video discussing it went up. Your choice is exactly like your best reviews. Honest, right from the soul, and as always a bit quirky. Noone has to stay anywhere forever. I wish you the best

[@needscreen]

I'm excited to see what you're efforts are put into in the future. Your humour belongs in something more valuable than game reviews.

[@LeoMilano]

Holy shit, best video, second only to dark cloud. I've been watching you, and I think from the first month, all the way from Brazil for your passion. Your hilarious, even doing shit you don't like. Looking forward for whatever you love doing. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL, YOU LITTLE TWAT

[@cosmickirbster7996]

Eh, don’t worry. As long as what I see is quality then I’ll watch, and anything you’ll do in the future will most likely be quality, review or not. I’ll stay subbed and see what comes.

[@WeRNotAlive]

Do what feels right, man. KZbin is not the end all be all. Best of luck with whatever comes next.

[@BakaTogami]

your rayman videos were my favourite youtube videos period. i watch them monthly and will continue to do so in your honour

[@undolf4097]

Well that’s cool, hombre. I hope you can be proud of what you created. Even though it’s ending, your career here is still some of the best content I’ve had the pleasure to enjoy. Thank you

[@rafatvaz]

Thank you for being honest! This was somehow still entertaining. I hope you get well and really hope to see you animate more. I love animation and you have an endearing mind! Sending love and hugs!

[@kapeowmeow5936]

Do what ever you want hippocrit. We'll always be there... Watching you... ;D

[@galingtar]

I'm sad to see them go but I'm glad you were decisive about what you want. I'm looking forward to whatever you do next.

[@GigaDonk99]

This is all totally reasonable and understandable. Good luck with your creative endeavors, Hippo dude.

[@selbi182]

Take care, dude. You've done some amazing stuff here, so don't beat yourself up!

[@NarcissistMargarine]

I've been following you for a crazy amount of time, I'm talking about those old reviews of "the show we dare not speak of cause we all grew out of it". My point being I respect you, and never once have I felt like you were constrained to the type of content you make, because I'm sure there are many around like me that just want to hear *you* speak. I know whatever you move on to, you'll do it well, with the same GIbbon-ness that keeps all of us around. Good luck man.

[@StickManga]

It makes me really happy that you’re trying to be true to yourself. I hope you keep doing things that make you happy from this point on

[@MishKoz]

Even when looking at a piece of media that you don't like, your viewpoint still matters in that the world gets to see your own unique viewpoints or criticisms that many others might not have seen. Like, viewing the piece of media through your lens, while I may not agree, would still potentially be eye-opening. That being said though, I hope you find joy in whatever you decide to do after this.

[@jorgerivera4265]

Even if I will miss your reviews the most important thing is that you feel good about yourself. Yeah Dark Cloud is an amazing game, but the problem of these gems is that they are limited. Anyway I hope that even if you stop the reviews you keep doing content since it's very entertaining

[@babybababofski7908]

A shame. I was really excited for Kirby month.. good luck in whatever you are going to do hippo. I'll still be here. I watch you for your personality, not what you talk about. Also I thought your heroes and might 3 video was absolutely amazing so now I'm not sure what to feel.

[@danchmelar7111]

Sad times, but that decision is yours to make. Thanks for all the fun we had with your videos!

[@9nidow756]

Best of luck, you're a funny and creative dude. Hope you keep being successful IRL.

[@toxicitzi357]

Best of luck to you little Hagrid, thank you for providing us some great entertainment with these videos.

[@444bellboy]

To me, you yourself have always been the appeal to your stuff, not really the video game reviewer part, so I'm excited for/will like whatever you do.

[@cleangamereviews5563]

This video really hit it on the head to me. It even caused me to login to my old youtube channel to comment on this video. I only achieved a fraction of your success but what you said summarized it all. I made videos for fun but as soon as one if my videos got a ton of views and popularity I had to try and repeat it again. Suddenly what was a fun little thing was causing me to constantly check my computer to see how many views I was getting. I would work hard on a video and it would get no attention but work a hour on a video and it would be my most watched video of the month. It wasn't about fun anymore, it was about success. I made a few videos that I thought where terrible but still published because I thought they would get views. Luckily for me I never got enough success to consider dropping out of school so I hadn't become financially dependent on KZbin. Quitting wasn't easy as I felt like I was letting my chance of success slip away while also letting my viewers down. I respect you having the courage and being honest with your viewers about your intentions. Good Luck on your future ventures whatever they may be.

[@GenerallyBananas]

I just rewatched this video, cause I haven't seen it in a while (well, it's not exactly the sort of video you come back to), and I'm finding it quite personally touching this time, cause I've been struggling a lot with my own creativity for a while. I've been making comics and animations since i was a little kid, and I'm attending an animation course right now, but I've never been as prolific as I would have liked. I've always been uploading little projects to youtube, and I've been doing commissioned animations for friends for ages, but I always wanted to make my own stuff, not because I ever really wanted to "get big" or make any money off of it, but because I wanted to see people enjoy stuff I made, and youtube was the best place to show it off. I finally did make something I was really proud of in October 2016, a Halloween video about how cool skeletons are, that people still occasionally find and tell me they enjoy, but I've been struggling to make something as good ever since. I wrote that video in a sort of frenzy, the first draft came out in a few hours, and after a couple of rewrites I was recording the voice lines the next day. Most ideas I have now die within the first few lines of writing the script, cause I just never feel that flow that I did back then. I have been struggling with this for years, so when BestGuyEver posted his call to action during MIAMAFV 2, I leapt at the occasion. I wanted to prove I could make something again, that if you pushed me into a corner with a deadline I could find that frenzy again, and I did. I made a video about VR and won third place in the MIMAMAFV 2 film festival. It was amazing, I felt really fulfilled and alive while struggling to put that video together, and the high from finishing it lasted for the following week, but when I sat down to write again the same thing happened as before. I got stuck again, and here I am, over 6 months later and still no new video, and when I rewatch my Skeleton video from 2016, it's still the best thing I've made by a decent margin. The fact that I'm stuck is nobody's fault but mine, because when given a two week deadline, I delivered, but I fail to muster up that creative fervour on my own. Now, I'm not entirely sure why I wrote all this, I'm not asking for help, the solution is staring me in the face: "Shut up and get on with it" I guess I feel that in writing all this maybe I can exorcise the problem and start fresh on a new project, and I guess I think it'll be cool if you read it, Hippo, maybe cause you always seemed a little more open about the creative struggle, not that I'm comparing us. My struggle has a lot to do with laziness probably. In any case I'm not going to delete it now, even though I feel like I should. It took too long to write, and even if it's a terrible idea, if I don't publish it then no one will know it existed except me, just like all my unfinished scripts, so fuck it. If you read this, which is unlikely since you're only really active on Gibbontake now, I hope you didn't find it weird or self obsessed (though it probably is. Hopefully postemptive self awareness will save me). I actually met you by the way, at BronyCon 2019. I was the tall guy with long, wavy, blonde hair who gave you a drawing. I wish I had mustered up the courage to talk to you a little more then, but I didn't want to bother you seen as you were with the other PCP members. I'm also the only british member of an american group of friends, so I didn't want to interfere too much with the meetup. In retrospect I wish I had just asked if I was bothering, but oh well. I hope focusing on stuff other than youtube has treated you well over the past year. Your stuff is really unique and funny. This would have worked out way better as fan mail.

[@GenerallyBananas]

Jesus christ that's fucking massive. Sorry to everyone, and thank god for the "read more" button

[@cris931609]

Kinda saw this coming after nothing happened for most of the year. Nevertheless, I just wanna say most of your videos are awesome and I still rewatch them every once in a while. The only thing that could disappoint people is seeing others do things they don't wanna do. So be proud boi, you had a great run.

[@TheSenorDose]

It's important to do creative projects your personally invested in Hippo. I'll follow whatever content you do my sweet lad.

[@FlamezOfGamez]

I'll always be lookin' forward to what comes next. Here's to what the future holds!

[@sweetwheatsy]

Already said this on a different time and video (the Might & Magic 3-one), but this is a slight bum-bum since you're one of the most off-the-hooks and versatile creators here - and the best/worst part is, that you are that by truly being yourself and doing whatever the hell you feel like doing in that specific moment you're creating it. You don't really have to stick to a script/series/mood/acting (except you kinda did, but then you acknowledge it when it's not working out), and that makes it so meta and yet relatable. As long as you keep spewing weird shit out when you want to, money-related, passion-related or not. It's always neat.

[@crowstakingoff]

Good deconstruction Hippo. You come across as very wise here. Not because of your decisions, but because of your honesty and self-reflection

[@tseriesisadisease3090]

I’m glad you opened up about your feelings and I hope you enjoy what you’re doing now that’s what makes me happy thank you for your great reviews and humour and I hope you the best of luck for the future

[@KeybladeSpirit]

While I'm sad to see you go, I can tell you're going to be much better off having finally put KZbin away. I look forward to seeing whatever comes out of your mind next, even though I still need to catch up on Pumk and your other stuff.

[@innisjohnston]

Just as a few people here already said I'm here for the Hippo not the reviews. Interested to see what you plan for this channel if anything now. Either way I still have all your Gibbontake stuff to watch at some point. If you do anything outside of KZbin like music, comics etc. You should upload here to let us know. I'm sure some of us would be interested to check it out.

[@AntonyCannon]

Love you, dude.

[@Kajotex]

Thanks for the honesty. I have seen some of the behavior you described before, where people just... start being "lazy"? or at least appear to be? As in, they don't keep schedule and say nothing about it. So It's refreshing for you to just go "This is done, bye!". I have tried some youtubeing before, wanting to make a letsplay for a game with lots of text and translating the text as i go into german. But after my first two sessions, thinking about going back was just making me depressed. but at the same time i was being depressed by letting the few people who watched and commented the letsplay down by not making anymore. So in the end i just hid the videos, didn't want to be associated with this. I came in with the Heroes reviews, because it just so happened that i was playing the third game at that moment. I am not very interested in the other stuff you do, but I thank you greatly for your time, effort and humor. 10/10, would play boardgames with.

[@zaggedout]

this literally made me want to cry. i just love watching you my man.

[@zeketarasenko2851]

Do what makes you happy man. It does pain me to see another of my favourites quit, but this is for you. I'll still support you in your future endeavours and still support you on patreon cuz I really like you as a person. I wish you luck in your future projects, thanks for all the good times

[@Nomnomkun]

Good luck with what your going to do! I was never here because of the review

[@scriobhme]

Thank you for the videos you have made and I hope you find something to do that makes you happy.

[@einerjeti]

If anything is going to convince me to patron you, it's this. I always much preferred your comedy and animations over these reviews, pretty excited to see where this goes.

[@piotrszulim1831]

Honestly, I came for Heroes of Might & Magic. I remember how excited I was to wait for the review of III, and when it came out, I honestly wasn't disappointed. Yeah, it's the same game all over again, but better. I'm also still going to watch whatever you're going to create now. I hope you feel better, have a nice day/evening/night!

[@MrVersipellis]

I came for the nostalgia for a particular game and stayed because I liked you. I don't really care about video games -- something about your presentation just made me smile. I think we'd get along well if we ever met in real life. It sounds like you're making the right choice to stop making the reviews, but I hope that you keep creating in some way. I hope you're okay in general and that this new tack makes you happy. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do next!

[@Mimtii]

I respect your honesty. You’re always “allowed” to leave and have no reason to do something you don’t want to do. Thank you for all the videos you’ve made

[@MTankTheTurtle]

Dude we all want you to live your best life, anyone that would get angry or such isn't the kind of fan you should be fostering. By all means stop making content and disappear if you need to, I wish you the best of luck with where ever you take yourself.

[@chad4094]

Your dark cloud review inspired me to make some reviews of my own. Making those reviews was a lot of fun and I owe it all to you, thanks for that. I will always love you regardless of what you end up doing, so you do you fam 😘😘😘😘

[@AlexSeibel]

best of luck on everything, hope you're gonna be a real happy, fulfilled boy asap

[@capt.sower34lokner52]

I hope your happy, I hope that the choice you have made has been for the better of your life. Good luck 👍

[@Coreisus]

Your Dark Cloud review was great! Gave me many laughs. I felt the same about it as i think you do. That said, if youre making comics and music, please upload those to KZbin. Would love to listen or read.

[@amberisrad]

aww this was a great channel i will miss it! i wish you good luck in what you do in the future :)

[@LiquidShamanMan]

I totally respect your decision and wish you good luck in whatever else you wish to pursue. I just started reading Bail Jape and didn't expect to get into its got potential. Also I always enjoy your streams and Money Spendas podcasts even if I dont always have time for em. By the way, does this mean your Kingdom Hearts 2 GRPJ you did with Best Guy Ever isn't going to come out? It would be a nice send off