MAX REACTS: The Year I Found Myself - Decade In Review 2014

[@MrJohnstone15]

This was the year I came to the fandom. The year before my son was born. We knew he was coming in 2014, and I remember it as the best year of my life, and Max was there on the screen through it all. It sounds creepy that way, but the truth is, Max was screaming Get Hype and Let's Go as the soundtrack to my life then. Shine on Dood!

[@Hi_Just_Fred]

Eh I don't think it's creepy. Awesome he's been a big part of you're life. Hope you & your son have been doing well since!

[@ElViperr408]

Boss Rages are the best and most entertaining when the Dood’s are together laughing, raging and celebrating a match once it’s complete

[@Darksupernovae]

Praise Sapo!!

[@jeremyroberts8822]

Game_ Central agreed! The tekken 7 boss rage is still my favorite to this day

[@reapervegas]

Boss Rage was so influential to me that I make my own now 😄

[@darkheat9946]

Steve is the most cringe person I have ever witnessed

[@Gamsterjeff600]

QuarterGuy did a video on his boss rages and thats how i found max. From a small youtuber

[@Aahz321]

2014 is the year you found yourself 2014 is the year I lost everything 2014 is the year you guys saved me. I lost my car in the spring and my boss used that to let me go from a job I had loved for 10 years. He let me know I was let go the same day my nephew was born, and then 3 weeks later that same nephew passed away in the night. I was losing my apartment, I had sold all my things, all of my friends had abandoned me. I was waiting for the world to come crashing down on me. All I really had was bitterness and an internet connection. Somehow I landed on the Assist Me videos. I've never been good at fighting games and I think one day KZbin was just like "Here's a guy that might help you not suck" and that led to other videos on the channel. That led to watching streams. The final week I still had a home I was watching you guys and something funny started to happen. I started laughing again, I was still upset, still seeing the worst in the world but through sheer force of personality I was enjoying watching the stream, seeing the antics, learning the games. Then . . . the Asura's Wrath Boss Rage. "Right now the easiest thing I can do is quit" I've never had one line strike me in the heart like that, and every thing that followed. This situation, this depression, this bitterness, became my Oni and I wasn't going to stop either. Now 2020 and things are . . .better. Nowhere near where I was, I'm still living in a family members spare room, but the path is there before me. I was in a very dark place and I do not think I would have come out of 2014 alive, and there were others there trying to help but it was this channel, Max, Steve, Simmons, everyone that helped me smile again, you guys gave me back my HYPE and I won't ever let it go again. Thank You from the bottom of my heart, Thank You

[@ilovemesomevideogame]

I'm only reading this now but I hope things are even better for you, brother. Shine on!

[@Whurlin]

2014: When Max helped me find myself.

[@TheEthanGamer]

Same

[@crimsonflame2k]

For me, it was when I found Max.

[@FURIASN]

X4

[@CanalBillCast]

Asura's Wrath Boss Rage.

[@MauZangetsu]

Damn, I remember it as it was yesterday

[@Xcopyz]

The video that became my favorite KZbin video.

[@RealTrixster5817]

Nu favorite boss Rage

[@Redscorp713]

The year I started following your channel. The MKX hype was REAL at the time, my God.

[@ThePrincipeShinobi]

The year Max became a Dood, so proud Edit: damn now that i think about it I think I subscribed around this time with my old account (rip) and never looked bad

[@Spicypuff]

Pre 2014 max: MGS1 snake Post 2014 max: MGS4 snake

[@Whatahorriblenighttohaveacurse]

I will say I do love how much he is actually enjoying what he has made throughout these reactions.

[@lostboi8825]

Damn, there is that old saying " The secret to your success is to do one hard thing for 10 years without fail" and I'm glad to see that you stuck at what you loved for so long it worked out brilliantly, I tried my very best with music - 12 years deep and I know success wasn't meant to happen for me but it is inspiring to see it work for one of our best content creators in the FGC. We are all proud of ya Max.

[@soupapowa8867]

*Sees thumbnail* Me: *So now I'm watching one of the top 10 anime battles in Capcom history*

[@oceanwavedvd]

Number one max vs life

[@mog-myownbestfriend]

I remember discovering Max's channel through the DYKG video he did on Killer Instinct. Back when they had other KZbinrs narrating them and they included links for some of their work, that was around the time Max did his Asura's Wrath Boss Rage so that was the video being plugged. I watched it purely on a whim because I'm glacially slow to branch out my viewing habits, and it was one of the greatest decisions I've ever made. Max singlehandedly motivated me to give an honest attempt at fighting games - a genre I had been pathetically ambivalent towards for years - and reinvigorated my love of video games. There were some rough spots along the road, to be sure, but Max became and remains a role model to me for being somebody who can enjoy games without grief and just being a better dude. So thank you, Max, for your years of work and all the absolutely brilliant content you've given us to enjoy. Shine on.

[@useroffline6641]

you've always worked super hard on your projects, you deserve all the success my man

[@swagg7408]

14:19 this boss rage got me to finally discover my favorite game of all time, and will forever be my favorite Boss Rage of all time. Thank you Max, you’ve unknowingly done so much for me in the past few years that I could never repay you for. Shine on Dood

[@ToyotaKudoFan]

Man I cannot believe you’ve been a part of my adulthood for a better part of a decade, this was when I found your channel because I was becoming more interested in competitive fighting games and was looking up EVO 2014 and found your most hype moments video. This is so nostalgic

[@TheGoondas87]

Man, Boss Rage was when I really got into Max. Id watched bits and pieces since I wasnt really good a fighting games, so this channel was my way of seeing cool fighting game stuff. But then Boss Rage made me see that Max also could be wildly entertaining on top of having good fighting game content. Max has been one of the only consistent channels ive always watched for several years. Everyone else gets old or boring, but watching Max is just like chilling out with an old friend and playing video games.

[@OmniVirusHS]

I saw "The Chainsaw Incident" video on screen around 13:10 and got curious. Sadly that project got cancelled... it's sad to see because it looked very interesting.

[@3dPalmTree]

I definitely remember some of the videos from 2012, but I was super young at that point, but many of these videos from 2013-14 are ingrained in my brain. I remember a lot of them like they were yesterday I rewatched the Shadow Jack boss rage so many times. I didn’t realize it until you started making these retrospectives, but Max, in a way we grew up together. I grew up watching your videos, and your Internet personality developed. You’ve had a huge impact on my life, the things I’m interested in, and even in some ways the way I talk. These are some super special memories for me. Thank you so much for all the content you’ve made max. Here in the Midwest I miss a lot of the livestreams, but I always hop on twitch to watch them the next day. I’ve been watching your videos for almost as long as you’ve been making them, and I’ll keep watching them for as long as you do. Shine on Dood!

[@BlackStar3DS]

Til this day. That spinal scream in the beginning then the music playing afterwards gives me chills. It’s still awesome!

[@vogita78]

I'll be honest, its been really fun watching these videos on you reflecting on your channel. I've been watching since you were miles923 and seeing all the videos and your reaction to your channel gives me a sense of growth! Glad to see you loving your channels and fans.

[@ShinPepsiman]

The asuras wrath boss rage was the first video I watched of max. Shit was intense lol

[@juliansoria7733]

When you find yourself, you find your motive, and then you most likely end like Max, aka a dood doing what he love the most and living by that. I wish you all of you the same!

[@Terronage]

This look back has been excellent. Much thanks, Max.

[@JTMHoneycombs]

The Shadow Jago Boss Rage is what got me into your channel. It was the first one of your videos I ever saw and it was incredible.

[@M0N573R11]

Watching this 2014 in review made me realize that i actually started watching max in 2013 for killer instinct. it blows my mind that i have been watching him for close to 7 years holy cow.

[@garou119]

Going back to 2014 takes me back to a quite harsh time of my life, and I gotta say, Max, Thank You for being there and make it easier.

[@zeterzero4356]

Man that Spinal trailer is still one of my favorite trailers ever! It's so good!

[@OotoriKyouya]

Max's Donkey Kong Country 2 Playthrough is one of the greatest playthroughs that I have ever watched. When I saw him going through decade in review live and he played the Rage video, I had to watch the whole playthrough because I have never seen it from start to finish. It was worth it

[@karlwilson7031]

these episodes are dope Max. Remember watching some of this stuff back in the day lol. When Max wasn't super mainstream Congrats man

[@jerrym1218]

Ah 2014, it was a good year, I became a fan and Subscriber of Max and definitely had a lot of laughs when times were tough and it definitely was because of Boss Rage. I have been a fan and Subscriber since and am happy and honored to see Max evolve through the years, thank you for all the great memories Max, keep the dream alive!! ✊🏼✊🏼

[@rosenrot234]

I still get goosebumps during the spinal trailer. Just that scream and the announcer comes in. SO GOOD.

[@godzilla4189]

Asura's Wrath was what helped made Max who he is today.

[@mitchenigma1698]

Would give you more thumbs up because you're name is Godzilla my all time favorite anything and you mention one of my all time favorite games lol

[@El_Andru]

Dude. I subbed because Boss Rage. You shouting hyped but angrily at the opponent with ypur raspy voice is so good

[@NonaryNathan999]

16:42 One of my favourite moments of that year

[@karkashan]

oh god the Pokemon Snap stream lol. I remember jumping in on that and making a sock account called "Simmons Stop it With the Voices" and also "No Cosby Voice Either".

[@paulmoore5392]

Can’t wait for 2015 in review and for him to relive his hype for Cloud in Smash

[@Lunatic89097]

Same here! Best reaction.

[@mikebailey8297]

And FF7 Remake

[@trident042]

As one of the people for whom online PvP is not something I enjoy, nor necessarily jamming out games at the highest level of difficulty, I'm definitely one of those who really appreciates Boss Rage. Thanks for it!

[@specter_badguy9675]

I loved how max was crying about contest of champions and benny looked so happy to be there

[@seanfeld-]

This was are around when I found u. I thought u had been established for awhile because the content on the channel was so good

[@NOT_Brian]

Still remember the first time I tuned into in. Love you Max and co. Always looking forward to your future content!

[@happilyisolated]

Loving these videos and watching your take on your own content. This is pretty awesome! Also, I wasn't that big of a fan of Simmons cuz he cam be a bit rough around the edges, but watching these videos has really warmed me up to him.

[@gundamheavyarms4879]

Spinal is my favorite character from Killer Instinct!

[@alexstidham4612]

I remember first finding you when the Smash 4 3ds boss rage. Awesome content, keep up the epic content

[@jzblackops]

The year I came to this channel and never left let’s go max and doods !

[@vidk1dd96]

2014 was the year I discovered of you Max, through your Hype & Rage videos, reactions, and Super Smash Bros 4 gameplays. :)

[@Destroyah5000]

The Boss Rage for Gill happened this year. That was the video that introduced me to his channel as well as 3rd Strike.

[@skydragonx8]

2014 was a crazy year indeed, i honestly loved the boss rages theyre still super hype and are still a ton of fun to watch

[@chrishimoto5895]

Been subbed since late 2014 and your channel is one of my faves. Shine On, Max.

[@johnodaz1273]

2014 was a dope Year watching your Content Max.

[@p0laris74yt8]

Man... this is the year that introduced me to Max with the Sp00n Killer Instinct video. Shine on Dood.

[@BrilliantVillain]

Same thing man. Max would let spoon get a round then just body him lol

[@マシュードーラン]

Not sure if Max was being generous here or not but he was 30 in 2013-2014. Not 24 years old

[@TheRogueWolf]

Always interesting to see the times where a creative person really hits their stride.

[@thegreenmessor3809]

One of the best years for the channel and Max!

[@SUPAMAN20021]

Yoooooo Max I love your content man! Keep up the good work! Ive been with your channel for a very long time. Thanx for your constant contribution to fighting games as well as gaming in general! I wish you and your family and friends have a very prosperous year!

[@linkin0983]

I think I began watching Max's videos right around 2017 maybe, before he reached a million or even 900,000 subs....must have been recommended by YT or watched a vid and Max's were related. Also, thanks to him, I really got interested more in fighting games and want to play old ones I never played and newer ones, really need to learn haha

[@seanseanpossiblyaleprechau6057]

I didn’t know that about the spinal trailer, I remember seeing that and being hyped up for sure. Neat

[@RexCGB]

I have been watching every video since the KI days till now and I tune in to streams often truly my favorite youtuber

[@MangaManiac]

I loved everything produced that year, but god. I can't believe I forgot about the gem that was your GGxrd cover. xD Had to watch it again, and I was dying just as much as the first time. :'D Good times.

[@PurgatoryF4]

I'm surprised I watched you since 2014, I started sticking around the channel because of the max and Mike vs the world videos, I thought they were really entertaining, originally I stayed to get news on killer instinct as I was heavily invested into the game but slowly started to become a regular viewer of the channel

[@dirtydiesel1149]

That Spinal trailer *STILL* gives me chills

[@marcushamner5994]

The best is yet to come, my dood!

[@kylenguyen7371]

Spinal Trailer creation commentary is worthy of maximum hype!

[@bubbastevegarcia2459]

This was my year of introduction to max! 🔥🔥😂

[@BuffRabbit]

BubbaSteve Garcia same i think lol, wish yt had a sub date lol

[@madarauchiha4909]

18:04 the killer lyrics 👏 👍👍 😂

[@Leophon999]

Dark jago boss rage prolly my fave video of all time. Really good pacing and Just hype af!

[@mikethegringo8227]

2014 is the year I subbed to Max. To think I just subbed because I wanted to get better at Killer Instinct, little did I know that I would be subbed to the hypest channel on KZbin and that would find myself more invested in fighting games!!!

[@Nauty_nation1990]

Max and mike vs the world the servbot episode is still my all time favorite video ever

[@DavCube]

Never saw that Iwata bit, Simmons' impression is actually frighteningly accurate. Seeing it again here, I want to say it was the Shago Boss Rage that finally proc'd your videos in my recommended tab. Probably after i'd ended up seeing a Third-Strike Online Warrior video linked from TVTropes. I WANT to say that's what happened, but I could very well be wrong.

[@adamdonnelly6470]

That Iwata (bless him) impression is extremely godlike!

[@101mrcrazyman]

Mike "Mike Ross" Ross and Max Mvc2 duo was one the greatest things to happen to this platform

[@Keyblade574]

Ashura wrath boss rage, ah the memories. Also the year I watch my first Evo with a bunch of amazing moments. 2014 Evo hype is a video I come back to so much.

[@murphyebass7837]

How in the actual fuck do you not have a lot more subscribers. Like for shame to any fighting game fan to not be subbed to this man. Thank you so much for all the content fighting game and otherwise and streams etc. you rock!

[@dekuskrub2154]

I can't give an exact number on how many times I've rewatched Max and Mike vs. The World, but it's probably pretty high

[@Jose-se9pu]

6:31 *Mad Max*

[@tanyaharmon6739]

The year I got into maximilian dood. Shine on

[@Nait6661]

This is the year I became a fan. I found you after you played Killer Instinct against Sp00nerism. Much love Dood -Noshious

[@jonesj99]

"What did i start doing? I started screaming!"

[@FURIASN]

Re-hear the boss rage shadow Jago Max speech gives me chills

[@TheComicRelief9001]

I wasn't really paying attention to KI at the time because I didn't have an Xbox, so I didn't actually know that Max was the one making those trailers until Spinal came out

[@NurseValentineSG]

That Spinal trailer was the exact point where I went from "eh, KI looks like a hyperactive SF4 clone, no thanks" to "OH SHIT KI IS ACTUALLY COOL"

[@dillongeorge5866]

The year I started watching the DOODS!!

[@MrDegenerate28]

I would say next to rate the super's boss rage was your best idea. Not only was it funny but no one at the time was doing something so basic but yet so entertaining. It baffles me up to this day why no one's thought of the idea

[@Asma-sj6rf]

You got me into fighting games dood you’re awesome I really look up to you

[@MTR_Nara]

Ah...the Boss rages 😆

[@lukasferreira4716]

Cant wait for 2015 review and ff7R reaction

[@paulmoore5392]

That and Cloud in Smash

[@lukasferreira4716]

@@paulmoore5392 Yes, exactly. Max reaction when cloud appeared was gold.

[@CrimsonSpider_]

I still watch your boss rage videos

[@JustD1zz]

1:30 There is a Absolute AND untapped audience in the Single Player world. Not all of us have internet, subscriptions, certain dlc And! there's the question of casual and competitive. So again, there is a Entire universe of those that Only get to experience the single player aspect of games due to a number of things. Keep on keeping on! :)

[@xenghuong]

2014 was the year I found Max. Good times!

[@Vandstein]

Max bring back the boss rage. I miss it.

[@DreamStepper]

Shadow Jago Boss Rage is definitely an all time favorite on this channel

[@foolishcious1807]

Man, getting lost must be hard when the only person who can find you would be yourself.

[@ki_riptor2031]

Oh shit 2014 was the year that I discovered max’s channel by just looking killer instinct snes combo videos and then he appeared as a recommendation

[@jcman-lp6lg]

2014 was actually the year I found Max's channel

[@FeralPhilosopher]

2014, the year Max makes his Capcom vs SNK 2002 boss rage. Let's go!

[@SchwickFAFO]

That Iwata impression was spot on.

[@WeaselFromNorth]

Shadow Jago Boss Rage is one of my absolute favourites

[@Snow_is_Phertil]

The year you found yourself is the year I found you.

[@Lahdee]

I found you in this year because of the CvS2 boss rage, a little sad that that boss rage didn't get mentioned. No biggie though, here's hoping for a new CvS now that SNK is back on the map!

[@TheFirstRamenKamen]

You went to Phuket island.

[@T.xvii.17]

2014 is the year i stumbled on to 3rd strike online warrior looking for dank tas marvel vs capcom combo vids. But i didn't know who max was yet.