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Before We Go on Break... Thank You!
🕑 Added 2023-12-22 20:41:05 +0000 UTCWanted to take a moment before the team closes up shop for the holidays to thank everyone for the crazy amount of support that was shown towards myself and the Second Wind team over the last few weeks. Having The Escapist ripped out from under us was terrifying and I’ve only just gotten to process it.
I put an unhealthy amount of my time and life into rebuilding that brand. It was the thing I was most proud of in my life at the time, and so getting tossed to the wind after all that work… well, it took over a month to let those emotions out is what I’ll say on that.
But with Second Wind now underway, the team and I couldn’t be happier with how things have turned out.
The amount of support has been unexpected and incredible, and knowing how differently this all could have gone means none of us will ever take this opportunity for granted.
To my team that either got fired or followed me out the door - thank you for sticking by me and believing in not only me, but each other that we can do this. We built something special together, and I’m thankful every day that we’re getting the opportunity to continue that.
To everyone that has supported us monetarily, shared our work, or just left us a message of support. Thank you.
The past month has been stressful obviously, but your excitement and encouragement has far outweighed the stress and pushed us forward.
We’re taking the 23rd of December - 1st of January off, but we’re excited to get 2024 started! We have a few more videos scheduled to go out during break, but for the most part we are pencils down!
Thank you for believing in us and putting your support in us to give us our second wind.
Cheers!
Nick Calandra
Editor-in-Chief of Second Wind
Comments
1LitTrashPanda
I've been watching Zero Punctuation since I was 9 years old, there was absolutely no way I wouldn't follow Yahtzee wherever he went and supporting him as he does. Keep making the content guys ♥️
NINJACHICKEN893
Have you guys ever done anything with Adam Millard - The Architect of Games? I feel like his vibe fits your vibes.
4Bob
Happy hollydays to you all!
spencer
Enjoy it! Thanks for the content
spencer
Yes they’ve confirmed it’ll be after holidays
Cory McLean
Waiting on the Kickstarter... I wanna give you guys an unreasonable amount of my money
BlueAversion
I assume so. It’s usually Yahtzee first video of the new year but if we’re lucky maybe its one of the ones loaded and scheduled to release over the next week.
BlueAversion
I see Nick is still occasionally using his old Escapist title rather than his new Second Wind one of Content Director.
Matt Warren
You definitely deserve a break. All of you have done a great job, and this includes the people strictly behind the scenes. It takes a lot of work to do this stuff and we appreciate it.
Hoppa
“Hope” is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words And never stops - at all - And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard And sore must be the storm - That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm - I’ve heard it in the chillest land - And on the strangest Sea - Yet - never - in Extremity, It asked a crumb - of me. -Emily Dickinson
Arvid P.
Happy and relaxing holidays to everybody!
walt m
HERE! HERE! *raises glass in a toast*
Bruce Wayne
Are we gonna get a top/bottom/blandest 5 of 2023?
Garry
Merry Christmas Second Wind! Happy Holidays! You have impressed all of us with your resilience and the new content and we are all looking forward to next year. This is where you are all supposed to be.
Jakedeviler
Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
ComradeRedPagan
Thank you, Nick. You guys deserve this and I hope you all have a happy holiday and a happy new year. You guys are way better off and so much more happier and more free to do what you want than at "The Magazine that Shall NotBe Named"
WordsmithofSol
Enjoy your break, guys. Go. Recharge. Do what you've gotta. Come back fresh and ready to own. We're all excited for it too!
Adrian “Origami” Cioc
Have a lovely time for yourselves and/or your loved ones. Now more than ever, you should enjoy it! Looking forward to the countless hours of entertainment next year ❤️
Enrico Balducci
Enjoy a well deserved break you guys!
Maximilian Vermilye
A phoenix that rose from the ashes stronger than ever!! Bravo!! You deserve every bit of credit ❤️
Sean Casserly
A much deserved break!
Brian S
No Nick, thank you. You put together a great team, provided awesome content, and on a personal note, saved my sanity during the pandemic. You've eanred EVERY ounce of support that I and others have given you. I hope everyone at SW has a great week off, and here's to a great new year.
Gabby
It's sincerely a pleasure to directly support the incredibly passionate, thoughtful, and funny individuals who joined in on this venture. After far too long, I've been digging into the variety of creative projects on offer, and I've yet to be left disappointed. Nick's eye for talent is on point, and it's clear from the joy and wit on display all around that he's fostered an environment that brings out the best in people. I can't even imagine the amount of challenges that come along with going fully independent like this, and I can only hope that we get to see more stories of community and solidarity like Second Wind's in the future. To the whole team, I hope you all enjoy a well-deserved rest (especially Nick, after how exhausted and overwhelmed he admitted to being during the announcement video). And best wishes for the future!
SJCommander
You guys absolutely deserve it for all the hard work you put in. I've been a ZP fan for years and when I heard that Nick was dismissed and Yahtzee quit, I worried that the fun had ended. Fortunately you guys had a backup plan ready, and most of the family helped get Second Wind off the ground. It's a well-deserved second chance, and I know you guys will make the absolute most of it that you can in 2024 and beyond. Happy holidays, and the very best in the New Year to all at SW!
Rylie Walsh
I hope you all have a great holiday and a restful break. You guys deserve it!
Fred Targaryen
This has been a stunning transition to watch, especially at this speed, and the content seems to have only improved despite the chaos. Well done to everyone for telling Gamurs where to go, and looking damn good doing it. Happy holidays!
Alistair Hathaway
I'm here for it. Happy Christmas and New Year to all ye Second Winders.
Jeroen Delcour
You and everyone at Second Wind have put together something incredible, especially considering you just had the rug swept from under you. A little rest is more than well deserved. I look forward to seeing what you have planned for 2024!
Drinkswater
I used to work for a company that treated me horribly — tight deadlines, creative restrictions, general apathy for its employees. Seeing you guys escape a similar situation, and then turn around and found your own company, feels like wish fulfillment to me. I’m so happy for you — and I’m excited to see what you do next!!
J W
Enjoy the break folks, well deserved 👍 and here's to 2024!
Arbe219
Thank yall for your hard work and commitment!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
Risax the Imp
A well deserved break after all the hard work everyone's put in to get this channel of the ground. Enjoy the holidays and I look forward to what you'll bring us in 2024. Thanks for everything so far and keep up the good work, Second Wind!
VikingRobotNinja
Second Wind is a genuine inspiration. Proud to support and absolutely thrilled for your success!
Adam Rosenfield
You all have been doing an incredible job. Thank you! Enjoy the well-deserved time off for the holidays, and keep on keeping on. Cheers!
Kempolar
Have some great time off everyone, you all deserve it. My mornings have been great since due to my timezone, there is almost always a new upload right when I wake up. We'll all still be here once you come back so just have some fun with your families.
Dave Pavlick
You and the whole team are doing a great job, and I'm so glad you can do it on your own terms now. Looking forward to what you've in store for us in the coming year.
Jared
Congratulations on what you've accomplished Nick - I don't envy what you've gone through but you can be proud of what you've done in response to it.
elnombre91
Congratulations on all your success so far, can't wait to see where second wind is heading! The fact that design delve is now a regular show is already proof to me that the channel is heading in the right direction.
Ben Jones
Have a lovely Christmas break, I’m looking forward to more fantastic articles and videos from you next year
deodungha
Hope you can all enjoy the break and find some rest - it’s well earned!
Nate Paulson
Enjoy the break! All of your voices are too important to let some corporate bullcrap rip them away from us. That's why we're all here! Looking forward to seeing more in the future!
Thomas Cunningham
Huzzah!
Axolotl Hermitologist
Enjoy a well deserved break. Happy holidays!
Sam East
Congrats on all you’ve accomplished in such a short space of time, and happy holidays to you all!
Matt Couture
Happy Holidays to you and the team Nick! Hope you all get to relax after what I'm sure has been a very stressful couple months. What you guys have accomplished in such a short time is truly amazing, and I'm proud to be here supporting you all.
The Hungriest of All Hippos
Cheers!
Scaro159
May the Second Wind raise you all to greater heights than ever before.
