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January Update

Hello lizards and other squamate reptiles,

First, the poll for $10 backers to decide the next patron content will be going live right after I'm done typing it. If you're one of them, check it out in a sec!

Second, we (Kat) are (is) in the process of collating everyone James Somerton stole from, so we can share the ad revenue from the last video with them. Since the video's release, a lot more eyes have been looking for plagiarism in those videos, so we're confident we'll be able to track most of them down. The work has been democratized, which is a clever way of saying "I don't have to do it all myself any more, hooray!!"

Some ex-Somerton fans have even started a website with transcripts of the videos and sources for what was stolen, which is super impressive. Take a look if you're interested, and I'm sure there are still contributions to be made. It's great having more people looking, so we make sure we don't miss anything.

Next up is collecting the contact information for the stolen writers, determining how we're distributing the funds, and working with them to get their money in the bank with the appropriate tax guidance. We didn't remotely expect this kind of attention (or money (dear god, 14 million views, what the hell happened here)) so we're handling this as a proper operation. We want to do right by the people affected, so we'll be up front with how we handle things once we reach that step.

After that's all sorted, it's back to making videos. Over the last few years I've started a lot of projects intent on making several videos out of it (RWBY, Vaccines, Fallout, Deus Ex)... and then decided to 'take a break' and started another thing without making the 'next' videos I openly teased (vampire the masquarade, more rwby, other aspects of vaccines, more fallout games etc). I think it might be nice to clean up shop and finish some of those!

...or maybe I'll start another extremely high-commitment project. Who knows. Maybe I already started one and you'll see updates on it soon. Maybe an animated short is being made in collaboration with a real animation studio. Probably not though. That sounds like I just made it up. Ignore that.

Pretty soon I'll finally make the video talking about the Brainmind Residency, where we funded a bunch of small independent creative projects. (wow I really hate taking youtube's money don't I) It'll probably go up on the second channel when it's done.

When the plagiarism-sorting is finished (and the next patron-only content is out), I'll post another update here about what's progressing. I'm glad to be working on stuff I can actually talk about while I'm making it now. Thanks again for being so patient with the last video. I'm glad that ordeal is (almost) over!

- Harry

Comments

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Kiki

Let him cook

Mulle Olsen

how do i join the patreon discord??

Katovitsa

Any update on next video schedule?

Sean Peters

i think it would be cool to see something new like vampire the masquerade, or something important like vaccines

indecisive taco

I guess James can't really do anything but Grift more at this point

EvilElitest

theyre cookin

Frog

I think he might have found another guy to do a 2 hour expose on and talk about it in a 5 hour video

SuchaCaz

https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fh9lvh3l5uwh61.gif

Luke Taylor

It has now been 69 days since this update was posted.* *Disclaimer: Commenter's decision to post this comment was based exclusively on Commenter's personal opinion that the number 69 is "A Funny Number", and is in no way an indication of dissatisfaction, impatience, frustration, indignation, vexation or disgruntlement on part of Commenter with regard to relative frequency or infrequency of YouTube uploads, Patreon updates, or any other other form of communication by Harry "Harris" Brewis, A.K.A. Hbomberguy, or any affiliate of the Hbomberguy brand or channel.

Mara Caroni

Hey Harry, have you seen my keys?

craig cox

Hey Harry! Hope you're doing well and have been kind to yourself since the last video, I'd been just watching through all the bts videos as sort of a comfort thing and to inspire myself to make creative things. It occurred to me I could also write here and that things we write sometimes get back to you - just wanted to say thank you for your work and your presence, and to reaffirm that it's your voice I (we) enjoy, whatever the subject. Looking forward to whatever comes next!

dietpravda

hey Harry if you see this you should make a video about drakengard

dixego

Never change, Hbomb. Never change. And by that I mean keep on whatever train led you from Bloodborne and Sargon to this. Whatever's next is hype as shit.

Draexian

Hey Harry and kat, I wanna say- I genuinely hope you've taken some time for you and whoever your loves ones are to just enjoy your success for at least a week or two. Do Japan! Look at a cat! Eat a nugget! It must feel amazing to be so loved. I'm one of those who do. We would be great friends. Be good x

Bambi Goodman

Seriously though, Twitter (or whatever letters it goes by now) is a dumpster fire set by an indignant 5 year old emerald heir and I don't go there anymore. Bluesky please?

MJ Heiser

hey kat, hey harry, out of curiosity, will you guys make accounts on other websites like bluesky/mastodon (? idk if i spelled that right) preferably a platform where you can see posts without having an account of your own, since trying to check your guyses tweets on old and this new mess of website twitter is really difficult. if not, all good no worries. i was just wondering lol

Kiki

I knew I was forgetting someone! $300 it is then.

Phillip Burns

I won't stand for this Todd in the shadows erasure

Damp Squid

Just watched the recent apology video and it’s impressive how disingenuous he is. There are legitimately neonazis that I think it would be easier to rehabilitate.

Victoria grew insolent in her chromatic perversion

A really shady knockoff gofundme

Victoria grew insolent in her chromatic perversion

I'm in for $100 right now. $200 if Dan Olson is also there.

Phillip Burns

Maybe we can put together a GoFundMe for Harry to buy it. Imagine the hashtag Content!

Damp Squid

I'm just making sure it's noted somewhere that Tommy Tallarico is selling his home & I think it has enough space for a certain someone's new recording studio. Then that certain someone would be the Guinness World Record Holder for "Most Homes Bought of a Former Guinness Record Holder."

Phillip Burns

I love your writing style and everything you’re putting out. I’m 30 years old and have been on the tube for a long time. Found you a few months ago and you are hands down the best creator on the platform. I mean I gave you my fuckin money mate. Haha do not stop Harry. Also you look better with the beard and shaved head.

Nicholas Clemmer

Ya. Honestly wouldn't mind let's play or other low effort contents. I came to like your talking and insights, so shorter contents would be lovely too

Weiping Lin

The thing is Harry, you're a beautiful person, in every single way and metric that entails, and this post only confirms it (again). Keep being you.

David James

His reason he gave in his video made sense to me. He doesn’t want to feel financially motivated to make videos that involve taking down someone’s career, even if that wasn’t the direct intention of the video. I personally think it’s a noble way to keep his conscience clear and feel like his work is contributing good to the world rather than tearing people down.

Mack

Serious lore analysis 4: Warhammer 40k edition. Just absolutely brutalize the 40k gatekeeper community.

Mutual Aid Miniatures

One of the creators was revealed to be an abuser and then committed suicide.

Wojtek Ryba

CRIMINAL. GO IMMEDIATELY TO GRAMMAR JAIL.

ChibiLlama

It’s made me hyper aware of grammatical errors in scripts. I’m like “is this just an innocent mistake or is it CRIMES.”

Rinley Coyote

Just wanted to say your let’s play from way back when got me to finally play Dusk, and I plan on getting Doom next! I’m having such a good time, I miss those videos… As far as the work you do goes, if you don’t end up in a history book someday I’m gonna be so mad. Slay on, soy king.

Rinley Coyote

Can I ask what happened?

Rinley Coyote

What you say makes sense. Still, I don't see it as a "cash prize", just normal money he gets from his videos. Sometimes it's a lot, sometimes it's a little, but I don't see why he should react differently depending on how much money he gets. In all cases it is just reward for his work. I admit I miiight just be extra protective of the (often generous) people I care about though.

Laurent LYeN

I don't know, I feel like hbomb wouldn't be doing something like this if he wasn't financially stable, and I think the recognition he got from his video speaks for itself, it doesn't need a cash prize stapled on it. And while Somerton deserves to pay for his crimes, a bunch of creators suing him would be extremely risky if not outright infeasible, not to mention the legal costs. I think the community solution to this problem is best, where Somerton is completely blacklisted from the platform. Maybe he deserves worse, but I think this victory is enough.

ahahhhaaa

Dude, this video made me a heck of a lot more conscious about what kind of video content in was consuming. So thank you, seriously. Your hard work was clearly noticed by the community, and it's awesome that so many people have begun to think more critically of what they are feeding their brain-holes. Glad to be a patreon, amd keep up the great work!

ChibiLlama

the 'building the set' bonus video is S-tier relatable ADHD content

Lisa Haves

I still feel weird about you giving the money away. It is 100% your right, but to me your gift to these creators is proper recognition and proofs, which is more than enough. You did journalistic work. Journalists deserve to be paid. And if someone should pay the original creator, it should be Somerton, forced to do so by being sued by the creators helped with your massive amount of proofs. You did intense work, after years of slowing building up to that kind of content, you deserve that money. The journalists in Spotlight didn't give back their annual salaries to the victims, the information was what they give, same as you. Anyhow, I'm ranting, but I defend your right to be rewarded, which you might feel comfortable defending yourself.

Laurent LYeN

"14mil views, what the hell happened here" sir it was a four hour video you knew you were tempting fate, or at least our algorithms <3

August Stafford

That's unfortunate but understandable.

are is

Ah I see :( Well then I hope to see some other indie game on the list :]

bbluekyanite

so proud to be giving you my money honestly, been following since like 2018 and only recently joined the patreon. Really explains why the yt uploads are so sparse, theres so much content on here and you clearly work so hard on everything! What a lovely community too!! Big love harris and crew! Also, my tumblr feed went mad for the plagiarism vid, never seen anyone on there mention you and suddenly you're trending overnight! Loving this one post imagining a deathnote au where you take down kira, i can almost hear your voice when I read it lmao

AnarchyPancake

slayyyyyy queen

Hayden

Sadly that video probably won’t get made given the events surrounding it

Kat Lo

I think the absolute funniest option would be to make Serious Lore Analysis 4

Chris F.S.

Your plagiarism video gave me the kick up the arse to start properly making video essays. I have the academic background and topic ideas to make well-researched and unique (enough) videos, but was a bit afraid of the editing and filming process. You convinced me that we need more queer femme creators, and that actually I could be a charisma vacuum with atrocious lighting and blah editing and still make things people will watch. I'll have a leg up on Somerton through morals alone! But seriously, thank you. I'm putting the "I could do better than that" where my mouth is.

Tierney

More Deus Ex videos please.

Jack Shields

I'm hoping Night In The Woods will be an option for the poll 👀

bbluekyanite

We're getting that anyway, let's be fair, we're a long way from "this video's already getting a bit long, it's almost 45 minutes".

Damp Squid

"making the 'next' videos I openly teased (vampire the masquarade, more rwby, other aspects of vaccines, more fallout games etc). " Well, I can't vote, but you did get me to play Pathologic 2, still waiting for us to reconvene "in six months."

Rob Dukes a.k.a. Jurgan

Same.

Rob Dukes a.k.a. Jurgan

Death Note vid when?

Commie Red Eyes

Great work on the Somerton case. Hoping that getting everyone their money is a smooth process, as smooth as such a process of that magnitude can be. Sad you don't pickup the video you talked about doing on 'Night In The Woods', after the one about Pathologic, it would be one I would love to watch... but I'm aware of your reasons. Either way, Happy New Year Harry. Have a good one.

Tiago Martins

[I apologize for writing such a long comment. It always seems to happen when I write things, lol. Considering how many comments are here, I'm sure you probably won't see this, but here it is anyway.] Your last video broke the internet, but in a good way. It really got the conversation about plagiarism going by tons of content creators and individuals alike. Everyone was/is talking about it. Hell, even people who don't usually vibe with your content were blown away by how much work you put into it and started talking about it. Never believe you have no impact in this world, as that video proves otherwise (and obviously that live-stream you did). You are amazing and your work/passion is incredible and has importance. Keep it up, man! I hope you guys can find everyone affected, as I know there are more than who you initially found. I'm pretty sure all the non-highlighted spots that weren't his bullshit opinions were also stolen. From what I've seen, at least one of them was one of his own patrons, which is even more fucked up. I'd like to remind everyone that, no matter how smart/intelligent a person is, anyone can be conned. It's not the victims fault for falling for whatever it is. Hell, I've even fell victim to a few. Successful con-artists like Somerton know exactly how to persuade people, and his background being primarily in marketing made it that much easier. Anyone who has been fucked over by these people should try not to feel ashamed, as again, it's not their fault. It's OK to feel upset, but the blame lies solely on those who conned them. I really feel for all the people were betrayed and discouraged, but I think you showed them things to keep in mind when judging which video essayists are worthwhile, and which ones to avoid. It's really awesome that you threw a bunch of names of creators they/we can go support instead at the end. That was a big help, not only for them/us, but those creators as well.

A Walking Contradiction

I'm looking forward to RWBY 2 when it comes, whenever it does. I've seen your video on it maybe seven times now. For comparison, the total amount of RWBY I've actually seen outside of any footage you used is the Red Trailer. Once. After I'd watched your video for the third time

Sedric And Charlie

oh noooo I hadn't heard about the cancellation! :( my goodness I hope Scott will be OK

GC

"I think it might be nice to clean up shop and finish some of those! ...or maybe I'll start another extremely high-commitment project. Who knows." I'll take: 'tell me you have ADHD without telling me you have ADHD' for 5 points, please! For serious though, I love what you do, and however you make choices on where to go next is working just fine. Keep doing what you're doing.

Tom Butterworth

Where is the Star Wars prequel trilogy video? Is it safe? Is is alright?

Ciarán Saunders

We appreciate you.

Dan Bryant

This was a video I thought was really important, but that I wouldn't watch it multiple times like all your other videos. I was extremely wrong on that second point :D. How do you make everything so engaging? You must have magic powers! Confess!

Anita Karsa

Thank you for specifically greeting the lizards in your audience. 🦎

Skrymer

Honestly, at this point, I would watch both :D

Anita Karsa

Thank you for the update, and double thank you for all the work put into the SomertonGate. Really. It means a lot.

GomezCuadrado

don't listen to this person! give me a seven-hour video essay about a video game I've never heard of, that's what I come here for jk (mostly)

Ian Rickert-Dellios

Listen Harris. Harry. I'm a new backer so I don't have much say here. But for God's sake man. Do a fifteen minute video of you laughing at something ridiculous. I think you owe it to yourself.

Damp Squid

lol

netherpi

This is all great news--but I'm a tuatara! 🦎

GC

agreed

netherpi

:D

netherpi

Me aswell. A retrospective-style video could be cool considering it has been 7-ish years. It would also help cope with the cancellation of Revenant Hill, haha.

are is

Your last video was a true moment in the internet and if you need time to work with the fallout of that then you need to take it. You also need the time for yourself too, you clearly put the work in to these videos and absolutely no-one can say otherwise. We appreciate you and your work a huge deal, you are the very epitome of quality over quantity.

Ali Bushell

Really hope to see that teased night in the woods video someday. There are already some great video essays on it but I’d love to hear your take

Goose

You’re the bomb, man.

Ramen

Go after micro transactions. Your plagiarism video pulled a lot of attention. Maybe you can change the world! I believe in your all mighty power.

Coy Cadaver

Thanks hbomb, i'm morbidly curious about what you actually have to say about the director's cut of DXHR, because that really didn't sound like you were joking. I do really enjoy your media analysis, but you seem to have a talent for making anything engaging to follow and learn about. Also be a ferret more often.

Maff

thank you to everyone for your hard work, this is such a nice and worthwhile endeavor!

GaryFaceman

"Maybe an animated short is being made" just so long as it's not a $50k amv 😅

SamSB

Ok but how big of a donation is wikipedia getting?

Lob

6 hours on the development of Planescape Torment please

Cojones Thee Sack

That is a nice thing to do for the artists who were stolen from. You are a nice person.

Noblesse Oblahaj

Hell yes. Praise Caine

Bryan Holt

Masquerade

Bryan Holt

Rad, very interested especially in more vaccine videos, I feel like Iearn so much from your work and it contributes to public awareness on important issues in such a positive way. Big thanks, (especially for good autism rep ~ from an autistic person) and looking forward to whatever else you create ✌

lily

I actually would love a video where they talk about the aftermath of the plagiarism video! Even if it's just a casual thing on Patreon or the second channel. Would be interesting imo

Mellie

Vampire the masquerade would be so cool. Deus Ex and Fallout too. Honestly just fun content like that is epic and 👍 nice

Symbols

Very excited for more Fallout! You're New Vegas video is still my favorite of yours.

SonofHolland

Still hoping you make something discussing the New Vegas DLC!

Colin

I am endlessly mystified as to how your jokes still translate well even when written down. I should have joined this Patreon ages ago!

Javan606

Also there's the follow up on the Tommy T video, and I distinctly remember being promised Star Wars Prequel videos in the queue. I know Brits pride themselves on their queue'ing prowess, but you might have overdone it. Looking forward to whatever comes next. Thanks for all the hard work Kat, and keep up the great work Harry!

orestes

It’s Pathologic 2 for me lol. Seriously though I CANT WAIT to hear about the residency!

Kristy Young

RELEASE NBA LIVE MOBILE IN THE US

Jadusable

Loving even the idea that my girlfriend and I could finally watch a vampire masquerade video from you at some point in the future. She’s watched me play through that game like 3 times now and I still so vividly remember the moment where i realized just how amazing the same is (when i just casually wandered into an abandoned building and found the whole small side quest with Pisha), I even described it as my “hbomberguy moment” to her when it happened. Anyway,,, you’ve been doing an absolutely amazing job with the videos lately, I have to have rewatched the plagiarism video like 5 times now!

Fran

thanks for the update, 'Arry

Shreyas Gune

vampire the masquerade 👹👹👹👹

jianna

I desperately want the Deus Ex Director's Cut vid, as after your video on it I went and actually played Deus Ex HR Director's Cut and man the missions where the game grinds to a halt so you can fuck around on a boat are like. a unique pain.

Em

I've put off doing Vampire for so long! I've been waiting until I need to make an easier video lol. It's a bit like Fallout 4, like, I know how that video would go already, so I put it off in favor of something more creatively challenging. I used to joke I'll make the Fallout 4 video once I'm all out of ideas, but I've somehow lasted long enough doing what I do that Fallout 4 itself has fallen into irrelevancy, and then BACK INTO relevance from the sheer time passed since its release and everything that happened to Bethesda afterwards. So it's become creatively challenging all over again! Tell your sister I'd love to do RWBY part 2, especially now I've done enough other videos first, so I'm not in danger of becoming "the rwby guy." It's just a question of figuring out when the right time is to make it. Do I wait for the show to end? Has it ended already and been effectively-cancelled, as some theorise? I'm sitting on it until I know what I should be doing. Sometimes videos tell you when they need to be made. Right now it's telling me to wait and see.

Hbomb

Hbomberguy fund distribution livestream when? Can you also make a short video about the strategy for beating beaver bother?

Alice Alysia

Hbomb, no offense but I think you need to stop promising stuff. Just say what you’re working on now and that it.

SuchaCaz

Hbomb I would just like to personally thank you for managing to remove the piles of James Somerton garbage videos from my Youtube home page and replacing them with better content creators who actually write their own work. You've done us all a great service.

Mara Montuori

I hope Kat's Mom is actually really proud.

Phillip Burns

I can't wait for the 17 hour video about the logistics of distributing funds to dozens of plagiarism victims. Thanks, Kat (and Hbomb for standing in the aura of reflected glory).

ProofTechnique

What a great idea to not only out the plagiarism, but also spread the wealth with those affected. Glad to see money going to the people who REALLY deserve it! You guys are rad!

Katherine DelMonte

Ooh super excited for the possibility of a vampire video/more fallout videos (dare I hope for a fallout 4 one?). My sister also would like me to inform you that she desperately wants a video about the later seasons of rwby because those are the ones she hated. Anyway, great job on the plagiarism video! I always cry near the end when it gets to the bit about queer erasure; it really meant a lot to me.

QueenBoudicca

You're doing the lorbs work, kat and Harry. You lot are an inspiration to be sure

Ross Dubois

Tanks, hbg!

Tim Blablabla

Thanks, Harry (and team). You're so cool. I love you.

Javan606

Same and same

Amanda McGuirt

Thsthsssthhsss

Amanda McGuirt

Id watch this 150 times and I've played maybe 16 minutes of sonic the hedgehog ever

AJ Fite

Congrats on the success of the latest video! Very well deserved for all the hard work you and your producers put in. I’m also very glad to see you’re giving back to the creators affected. Makes me proud to support your work.

Evasive Emu

At least five of those 14M are from me ☺️. Plus I went back and rewatched all of your non-gaming videos. On one of them you apologized for a 30 or 45 minute video being too long. If only you knew...

Amanda McGuirt

Just remember, we still need the Director's Cut of the Scanline video. You're only about three quarters of a million subs overdue. ;)

Andrew Fedje, Conduit of Corn

Fair play! Happy to be supporting this.

Mark Nolan

Please continue changing your surroundings with your essays. Your work is doing real good to many people. Also, enjoy the money I used to give to one of the plagiarists you covered. You deserve it more.

Jakub Strzyżewski (jeikobu__)

thank you harromberguy

wormtoucher

Thank you Mr Bomber Guy

TN Turnip

Finally, the vampire video I've wanted forever might be made and released before I die. Weeeeeeeee! Keep up the awesome work.

Noel Spence

Hope you’re holding up well, this level of attention has to be incredibly stressful.

Kimberly White

nice

Mechanical Head

computer

Afal

Keenly awaiting the 4 hour analysis of "Sonic's Culinary Journey: Food Representation and Influence in the Sonic Universe."

Bran Mac Muffin

So happy to hear that you are both turning something horrible into something good that can really benefit those who deserve it.

Jordan Wood

The absolute balls on JS to say he’d pay the people he stole from in “exposure”.

Commie Red Eyes

Great work!! Would love to a vampire the masquerade video someday, I remember loosing my mind over the first teaser of it all those years ago 😃

Juniipears

Awesome, can’t wait for what comes next!! ☺️

Ashley

Cool

Vincent Vanploom

I feel like this video dropped at exactly the right moment. You’ve started a cultural firestorm :)

some_donkus

I’d love more fallout game stuff. It’s so interesting

Merlin King

One of these days, Harry, one of these days you're going to give us the Prequels Defence vid. I believe. I am keeping the faith.

Jae Armstrong

Thank you my liege

herehavemykid

Go to bed Harry

Hugh Evans

*delighted reptilian hissing*

Ferdinand

Are we ever going to find out why you filmed that video at night in the woods? I could never work that one out 😋

Bridgette Ryan

❤️

Eric Plaisance


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