Passing of Jim Cobb??!!??

Started by Cyrano, February 13, 2018, 11:12:59 AM

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Zulu1966

Jesus. Sorry to hear that. RIP Jim always read your stuff.
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Staggerwing

Goodbye Jim.
May you and Angela soar far and free now that the terrible burdens life placed upon you have fallen away.
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SirAndrewD

This is really sad news.  I loved his reviews all the way back from the days of Computer Gaming World. 
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Steelgrave

Quote from: SirAndrewD on February 13, 2018, 07:29:22 PM
This is really sad news.  I loved his reviews all the way back from the days of Computer Gaming World.

Me too. The first time I talked to Jim online it felt like meeting a gaming celebrity, where you say stuff like "I've read all your reviews". He will be missed.

bayonetbrant

I heard back from their kids after pointing them to this thread

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Thanks so much for sharing. We're all heartbroken

Please let the grogheads know Jim & Angie's passing was caused by the flu.
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Gusington

The flu!! Man. 10-12 years ago Cobb gave me some really great advice on writing/reviewing and was very welcoming when I joined the staff at Wargamer. I will always remember him fondly.


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Steelgrave

The flu.....man, you hear about what a bad flu season it has been but this makes it hit home. God bless their kids and loved ones, this has to be so hard....

OJsDad

Does anyone here know how old they were. 
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Jarhead0331

Quote from: OJsDad on February 13, 2018, 10:31:54 PM
Does anyone here know how old they were.

I think Jim was in his late 60s.
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SirAndrewD

Quote from: Steelgrave on February 13, 2018, 08:15:21 PM
Quote from: SirAndrewD on February 13, 2018, 07:29:22 PM
This is really sad news.  I loved his reviews all the way back from the days of Computer Gaming World.

Me too. The first time I talked to Jim online it felt like meeting a gaming celebrity, where you say stuff like "I've read all your reviews". He will be missed.

I used to send him e-mails, him and Bill Trotter, back in the old days.  And they both would always respond to me.  Me asking about silly things like Strategic WWII games one day coming out, or if someone would make a good operational level game. 

The guy never once flinched from talking to an eager, weird pimple faced weirdo like me in 1998.

Feels weird in this world where everything is closer together, where my wife is a well paid reviewer under a pseudonym.   Feels very weird.  I'm sorry he's gone.
"These men do not want a happy ship. They are deeply sick and try to compensate by making me feel miserable. Last week was my birthday. Nobody even said "happy birthday" to me. Someday this tape will be played and then they'll feel sorry."  - Sgt. Pinback

MikeGER

RIP Bismark (Jim)  ...so i remember him from my first days as still a shy (language barrier) lurker over at Wargamer

Surtur

Really sad to read this news. Rest in peace.
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Tuna

RIP, hopefully they weren't one of the people that couldn't afford the medicine. This round seems to be taking a lot of people!