Holiday Specialtacular 2016: Hitsmas

[@nathanchlo262]

Does anyone else watch this every once in awhile to feel good again? Vinny's run has to be top 3 best unplanned giantbomb segment of all time

[@johnbodycombe267]

This comment is even more true in 2020

[@evanharms1444]

John Bodycombe Yo, you too?

[@maybesaadkhan]

@@johnbodycombe267 2020er reporting in. GB are essential workers

[@spartan456]

Every year. The first time I saw this I couldn't believe the amount of bullshit Vinny got away with. To this day I still can't believe it.

[@anunfamiliarsound]

Every year, and I make sure I have it on my phone when I go on a plane (anxious flyer - Vinny's escapades calm me down!)

[@shinmofu]

Still rewatching these Hitsmas videos for the holidays. Miss this group together so much

[@AndyQuinton]

I know all good things must come to an end but bloody hell, it was brilliant wasn't it?

[@Rismids]

It's the 2023 Christmas season and I'm back for rewatch 🫡 🎄🔪

[@Loaf784]

It’s the end of 2022 and I’m rewatching this again and Vinny is still a god among men.

[@mattyomi1549]

I miss this group together

[@willgriffin6774]

Vinny's run is like the Apollo 13 of hitsmas runs: technically a failure, but still a stunning display of teamwork, tenacity and vision regardless. Plus magic.

[@VeI_2.0]

My favourite era of GB.

[@ilikemilkshake22]

The Christmas videos that year were absolutely brilliant

[@jnc0012]

I watch this yearly for the holidays, love it

[@nathan5266]

same with me! haha best tradition

[@abstractmodern4920]

Same, back again for another year lads yewwwww

[@TTV_TOMTISM]

i think i’ll start doing that too. this series and the mario party party series

[@thedukeparty]

Same.

[@AndyQuinton]

"The ol' Sheikh sneak" is an underrated component of the brilliance of Vinny's run.

[@HD-fc9kh]

This is probably my favourite bit of GB content ever, I remember watching it at the time and crying with laughter

[@listofromantics]

I absolutely love IO Interactive for making "Sheik Zanzibar" cannon in Hitman 2.

[@Silver_Warden]

The whole Helmut-Sheikh thing was GLORIOUS. Was on the edge of my seat the entire time. One of the best videos this year.

[@charliesworld6659]

Vinny's run is my 6th favorite film of all time

[@Dingobloo]

1:07:50 for the magic of Sheik Zanzibar.

[@lilacrain3283]

Man, imagining trying to play a game with Dan and (especially) Brad both over your shoulder constantly trying to tell you what you should do. Vinny has the patience of a saint. Actually, Vinny is just a saint.

[@Narukamiiii]

Vinny is the chosen one

[@TF-iz4my]

God squad. Content will never be matched.

[@nppj1407]

15:07 Vinny draws his mission objectives 38:44 Vinny misses with the knife 52:42 Redemption 55:56 Hey boss, all clear over there 1:06:28 The Sheik's lax security 1:07:30 Sheik Zanzibar unleashes the Magic of the Sahara 1:25:09 The Sheik is fucking crazy. 1:26:44 Shhhhhh

[@GregPivo87]

59:23 "I think you can shoot the chandelier. The whole thing's yellow!" Fast forward to Hitsmas 2018, when Dan would rue this misunderstanding.

[@stockicide]

Watching this video after seeing Brad's amazing performance in Hitsmas 2017 just makes it even funnier.

[@TechnoSyndro]

Vinny is a fucking treasure

[@brendanfreely4626]

The Helmut Kruger impressions when he threw the knife off the roof - made my top 10 for Moments of the Year

[@Andrew_2040]

helmut want helmut knife

[@b0bbarkerftehw]

this is one of my happy places on the internet

[@AsterSea]

That knife throw gave me a MAJOR flashback to two best friends play. The old Silent Hill axe toss! Classic!

[@Nagittchi]

Two Best Friends Play now down to Two Friends Play

[@AsterSea]

Nagittchi RIP Senpai

[@MeAuntieNora]

Two OK Acquaintances Play

[@doug6730]

now it's no friends play...

[@averageo2343]

Vinny's run was awesome.

[@OfficerCWiggum]

Here on the day Vinny, Alex, and Brad announce they are leaving Giant Bomb. a sad day for sure, but thank you for all the years of great laughs and entertainment. Giant Bomb forever!

[@kate_numberz]

Anyone here after Vinny,Alex and Brad quitting announcement? This was my first go-to video now, love this but it's bittersweet now

[@baconatorrodriguez4651]

Good riddance.

[@thegameneededme5]

“What’s the point in killing them?” “Axe test.” “Oh. Okay.”

[@user-mv3cg7hi7g]

i miss the guys so much.

[@FranticSocietyArchive]

God damn guys, I'm crying, this shit is hilarious. Thank god for Vinny.

[@JBWalton03]

This is the greatest Giant Bomb video EVER made. #VINNY4LIFE

[@dionysus4786]

This is some of the best GB content I have ever seen. I couldn't stop laughing.

[@Bootleg64DD]

i miss this time :(

[@MrSeagallo]

38:30 Helmut Kruger says fuck this knife

[@JohnIcalus]

How the fuck did VInny's run last another 45 FUCKING MINUTES AFTER THIS

[@JonnyJoestar_]

I would be cool with more of this. That was amazing.

[@TyrenstraDoesAYouTube]

It's that time of year again! Time to revisit a Giant Bomb Christmas classic. Happy Holidays Duders!

[@MattBorchert]

This era of Giant Bomb was truly something special.

[@jimistixxdrums]

Was laughing so hard my ribs hurt after Vinny thew that knife.

[@Semikami]

Nice best of compilation.

[@DarrenPaul]

Back to relive the best of Giant Bomb following the news this week

[@MrSeagallo]

1:25:08 He's the only one there!

[@caro_lam]

rewatching this after playing through hitman 3. vinny's run never gets old

[@Vub.]

This era of the boys is amazing. Wish it could have lasted forever but all good things come to an end.

[@DrunkenIrishGuy]

Best gosh darn video I've ever seen!

[@dudeglove]

I much prefer Jeff's solutions. They're like Dan's but they make sense.

[@Kukurio]

Wish they were still all together

[@nathesford9701]

Turboman, I wish you luck in creating the next Best Of video. There's just so much amazing shit in here.

[@AllieMoonSailor]

I love giantbomb content

[@stinkygreencat]

It's become a Christmas tradition to watch this each year.

[@protapirus]

Ok, they have to do this again sometime. This was amazing!

[@TheSundayGamer]

After hearing the heartbreaking news about Vinny, Brad, and Alex, I had to come here and watch some Sheikh Zanzibar to ease my mind.

[@heythereskinwalker]

Have you been watching Vinny and Brad play Hitman over on Nextlander?

[@TheSundayGamer]

@@heythereskinwalker oh, snap. I became a patron when I heard about the new project, but I haven’t checked in with Nextlander in a long while. Work has been ridiculous-my usual podcast and video time has been nonexistent these last 4 months. Now that you have mentioned it, I am going to have to carve out time for it.

[@HezJP]

a simpler time

[@gustavoresende7739]

Amazing stuff, guys! Vinny is just incredible!!!

[@bigboy44110]

"SHEIKH ZANZIBAAAAR!"

[@m_madani]

One of the finest Hitman videos and a fun tradition. That Helmut Kruger/Sheikh Zanzibar run was unreal! Magic of the Sahara at 1:07:50

[@overtheunder1987]

Holy shit, going all out with the #content this goty season. love it!

[@WarpedPixels35]

God, I laughed so hard at the knife throw I thought I broke something.

[@tzp666]

listening to their deliberate planning of the next 2 to 5 steps around the 02:00:00 mark is funny because you know the end can only be seconds away

[@GregPivo87]

0:35 "This is a great place... a lotta space." Damn, it's taken me nearly 4 months to get this one.

[@flackbyte]

1:03:26 Jeff's priorities: "free coin, free coin, FREE COIN".

[@jeremyquiros5483]

Brad will always be Brad at videogames

[@averagegameboy4495]

Fun new inventive way to play Hitman. Thanks guys

[@AwesomeNick94]

I just went to get water and came back to Vinny shoving the head of an axe in a random dude. This is the best.

[@RealStuntPanda]

Why is it the only that *can't* see anything, and *can't* play the game, is the one actually playing the game? The moment you hand the controller to someone else you see everything and have all the best strategies.

[@Baron_phil]

It's that time of year again.

[@KyleS.1987]

In which Vinny wins Hitman.

[@tommyboy81]

10 days until Christmas so time to give this another viewing. Tis the season!

[@kreayshawty]

I am looking forward to hitsmas this year and only that.

[@JazzLafayette]

"Vampire magician with a battle axe." That's my OC.

[@advang4820]

"He's the only one there" 100+ unmarked party guests disagreed.

[@ask5118]

This is absolutely exceptional

[@jnc0012]

Am I the only one that watches this every holiday season?

[@heythereskinwalker]

Nope

[@jnc0012]

Back again

[@fattony75]

Great video guys - please please make more like this! Love the rules on top of the game is a great idea.

[@abstractmodern4920]

In tears at 27:34 30:18 38:25 52:35 55:25 1:06:20 1:07:30 1:25:00

[@thegameneededme5]

That's a lot of tears.

[@Fuji808]

Geez, it's the first sequel and they ALREADY went to space? Man, this Giant Bomb show jumped the shark really fast. #jumpedtheshark #hashtag #freekevin

[@JimTrivial]

brad is so visibly uncomfortable with acting in that beginning skit its hysterical. He looks like he wandered onto the set and is just trying to figure out whats going on

[@domo7103]

I haven't laughed this hard in a very long time. I love GiantBomb.

[@crmcgeorge]

Brad's very knowledgable about the Hitsmas

[@SirSavesALot1977]

10/10 - would watch again.

[@yaosio]

You guys should do your own version of A Christmas Carol. Jeff is Scrooge and everybody else are the various people and ghosts.

[@skDanT]

Yes, FUCK YES

[@elliswrong]

Vinny’s run is legendary.

[@Ends_Of_Invention]

Vinny: "Why am I hunted now?" Dan: "You killed many people." Vinny: "Did I?"

[@Macho_Fantastico]

This game is wonderful, really hope they get to do a second season.

[@Panacamanana]

Dans advice is NEVER good.

[@SoUtHMeMpHis]

Love these guys can't wait for Christmas 2017

[@ToTheNines87368]

1:25:13 “he’s the only one there just go” SURPRISE

[@JohnyScissors]

So this is the video for the skits and category winners?

[@MasterWGS]

After a few years of seeing him make gameshow series ideas for content, I'm beginning to suspect Dan was the origin of this concept.

[@REXanadu]

It's official: Giant Bomb is the RedLetterMedia of video game websites. Can't wait for a 2 hour review of a famously bad game by Dr. Tracksuit. But seriously, I love the constant HITMAN coverage on this site. Kinda want to get Season 2's content next year.

[@gamesgrave9180]

Vinny knew what was best for Vinny

[@TheKrawtch]

Vinny is a fantastic human

[@Muppio]

Vinny is just pure magic.

[@th0_]

1:25:10 holy shit I almost passed out from laughing

[@creepingZ]

OH VINNY YOU WERE SO CLOSE

[@TheArmchairNerd]

What a goddamn triumph.

[@ryangrace8576]

Merry Hitsmas 2021!

[@westcoastcameron]

Vinny is a hitman legend.

[@cobweeb]

Damn, man, i feel so bad for Vinny... hahahahahha

[@jasonpartsch6818]

Vinny is the GOAT