FUCK YEAH, VIDEO GAMES: THE LIFE AND EXTRA LIVES OF A PROFESSIONAL NERD
By Daniel Hardcastle and Rebecca Maughan
A personal, absurd celebration of the sheer joy of video games.
Friday, 29 June 2018
1346% Update
Blimey.
It's still not quite sunk in. I don't think it really can. This book has been funded 10 times over and then some. Future projects of mine now have budgets, Rebecca's Fallout collection is probably going to double in size and the dogs are going to get at least three new chew toys each.
With all this support and good fortune coming our way, we're going to pass a little bit of it on. We are happy to announce that 5% of the profits of Fuck Yeah, Video Games will be going to the Albert Kennedy Trust, helping homeless LGBTQ+ young people get back on their feet.
If you're reading this you'll probably know that we have a large LGBTQ+ following. We're very proud to have created a space that everyone feels comfortable sharing who they are in, but we know that this doesn't always extend back to their real lives. By supporting the Albert Kennedy Trust with this book, we can help be more than just someone on the internet who is willing to listen.
Once again, thank you so much for your support. I just wrote an entire chapter that builds up to a pun so, that's now on you.
Love and consensual hugging.
- Dan and Rebecca
Comments
I'm so proud of you! Things like this show that you really deserve the backing you got!
posted 29th June 2018
As a member of the lgbtq community as is my son. (Who introduced me to your channel) I would like to thank you for this, it means a lot to have you and Rebecca in our corner. You help my son get through his anxiety and depressive days, we love watching you on Twitch ( My son’s name on there is “Windy Potato” ) so proud of you and you both deserve all the good things because you’re one of the good things about YouTube and you never compromise your integrity. Oh yeah, and you constantly troll Emma! Sending hugs! Xoxoxo
posted 29th June 2018
You deserve all the support you are getting! You worked hard for this. Hope nothing but the best for both of you moving forward
posted 29th June 2018
Things like this are why you have such an amazing community. Thank you for the amazing content, and for supporting the community that supports you. You are both wonderful people and I'm so happy for you!
posted 29th June 2018
That charity seems oddly specific. Sod the non LGB&Q# homeless huh.
posted 29th June 2018
That's an amazingly good cause and very generous of you folks! So happy to be part of the family! <3
posted 29th June 2018
I'm really happy to hear this. I recently read a really heartbreaking article about this and I applaud this decision.
posted 29th June 2018
I, as well as many other LGBTQ+ people are very grateful for this decision, I'm sure. I'm super glad to have been able to be a part of funding before the first 100% :D
posted 29th June 2018
That is really awesome.
posted 29th June 2018
I am so looking forward to the mega pun chapter! Yall are a blessing to the world and to the internet. Wishing you well and thank you for all you do for everyone!
posted 29th June 2018
That's really awesome of you guys!
posted 29th June 2018
That charity is really specific.
posted 29th June 2018
Thank you for everything you two do! I'm sure the money will be going to those who really need it the most and I hope you inspire others to follow your lead, especially with such a huge issue in the LGBTQ+ community. <3
posted 29th June 2018
You two have been an incredible support to so many people, myself included. Your generosity is remarkable. I am humbled by your support of our LGBTQ community and am glad you’ve made this place a home for the misfits and nerds. Much love <3
posted 29th June 2018
You two are just the damn best.
I'm one of those queer followers, I don't really watch twitch but I awlways refresh my prime sub for you. Seeing the little things like pronouns and flags on your Twitter bios had already put such a big smile on my face.
All my love to the doggies, and I hope things continue to get better and better for you and yours. <3
posted 29th June 2018
As the majority of my friends and part of the LGBTQ+ community, it is great seeing that our funds are going towards something truly meaningful. Even though I'm not in the LGBTQ+ sector, I still love helping other people who find it hard or who are struggling to come through. You two are my favourite muffins, Lemon and Poppyseed ones btw, and have given me 4 and a half years of great entertainment both on YouTube and Twitch; which you may recognise me from. The 500 hours of flinging Rico Rodriguez of a G9 Eclipse in Just Cause 2, wouldn't of been possible without the existence of Dan and also the many hours in RCT3 designing my p*his shaped rollercoaster. And not forgetting Rebecca for being the loveliest person on the internet and making me smile every time you and Dan go live on Twitch. You also got me back into art and animation for which I stopped cos I didn't think I was good enough....Keep being the awesome muffins you are and keep working hard on the book; you're nearly there! PS. Say hi to Reagan, Matilda, Eli and Peanut for me.
posted 29th June 2018
PPS: Don't know if you can edit comments but for context I'm AntiS0cialGam3r on Twitch btw
posted 29th June 2018
Dan I've been watching for a long time, I think since RTC3, but it's your attention to the community that has kept me around for so long. Thank you for all your hard work and good luck on whatever you may do in the future!
posted 29th June 2018
That’s awesome to hear. I’m trans and pan myself and this just confirms for me that you guys are truely determined to not just create a safe place, but to make an impact on the world. So thank you. I’ve got a trans friend who was homeless for over two months after coming out to his unsupportive parents. It was a charity like the one you’re supporting that made sure he stayed safe and in education. So again, thank you. You both have truely made an amazing decision and will have a very genuine impact on peoples lives xx
posted 29th June 2018
This makes me even more happy to have backed
posted 29th June 2018
Dan, Rebecca. I fucking love you guys. Consentually. Best wishes.
posted 29th June 2018
*Hug* You guys are lovely and wonderfull. *Hug*
posted 29th June 2018
Don't worry Dan. I once spent the entirety of a history class building up a pun and then nobody got it. It was based on the Little Mermaid as well!
posted 29th June 2018
Considering I was referred to a LGBT+ charity today for support with my gender I really really appreciate it.
posted 29th June 2018
<3
posted 30th June 2018
Why only help the lgbtq+ homeless? If someone is homeless and suffering they need help, it should not matter wether they are lgbtq+ or straight. Neither should it matter on skin tone, people are people, they deserve love and help when needed.
posted 1st July 2018