We Need to Talk.

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You might've heard the news. Especially if you were in your Five Nights at Freddy's phase between 2015-2019. If the name "Rye-Rye99" rang a doorbell for you.

Rye-Rye99 was a Canadian YouTuber who posted various gaming, GMod (Garry's Mod) and SFM (Source Filmmaker) content, usually with friends, from 2014-2025. Throughout the past few days, ex-friends and ex-fans of Rye have voiced their negative experiences with him. These recent events have led Rye-Rye99 to delete both of his YouTube channels and erase his online presence. (But not completely as on Steam he just changed his name to "online"; as for VRChat and GameJolt he changed his username to "SomeDood10")

Several people have posted videos revealing what Rye was actually doing behind the scenes. Such accounts mention Rye's actions which include and are not limited to: pedophilia, grooming, guilt-tripping, backstabbing, harassment, bullying, manipulation, gaslighting, and abuse. More specifically, he was in relationships with three minors (one was 17 while Rye was 22-23). In addition, he would fake panic attacks on Discord calls with friends just to seek attention.

As for me, I used to be a fan of Rye-Rye99's videos back in 2015-2018, more so his SFM animations. I actually crossed paths with Rye himself on VRChat around June 2024; I joined off a friend who happened to be friends with Rye. We were playing a few rounds of Audience Anarchy; someone (probably a friend of Rye) was recording footage but Rye flatly announced that whoever was recording has to make the final video Unlisted; I was unsure why, but this was the only time I caught a glimpse of Rye's selfish side(?).

I was also aware of Rye backstabbing another FNAF YouTuber, EthGoesBOOM; I am one of the very few people who vividly remembers Rye impersonating Eth on YouTube and Google+ back in early-2017, likely out of jealousy. Many people probably forgot about this stunt because Google+ shut down some time in 2019.

I happen to be friends/acquainted with several people who were hurt by Rye's actions. My heart goes out to everyone except for Rye (and Aaron aka ajmarkle because I heard that Aaron is just as awful as Rye).

Please watch these videos as they fully detail Rye-Rye99's true colors:

WalugMan

PinkyMochilight

BrandonPatNEGamerzz

iHeartGamesYT

Cyanix

Danimaniac

THE ENTIRE PLAYLIST

Nintendo Switch 2!

Believe it or not, yesterday I finally got my hands on a brand new Nintendo Switch 2. Yes mine came with Mario Kart World. I finally upgraded after owning my OG Switch for almost 8 years.

First thing I did was link my Nintendo account to my Switch 2. After initial setup, I downloaded the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island Transfer Tool in order to safely transfer my 5+ year old island Vanifolia from my Switch 1 to the new console. Afterwards I fired up Animal Crossing: New Horizons and my island appeared exactly how I last played it on my old Switch 1 console.

Afterwards I utilized the system transfer tool to safely transfer my Nintendo Switch save data to the new console. The transfer took only about 10-20 minutes because most of my Switch games are physical.

Next in line was redownloading all my digital purchases: Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2, as well as any DLC(s) I own. I saved Mario Kart World for last because I was currently focused on playing Super Mario Galaxy. Let me tell you something, downloads are faster here than on Switch 1.

I like the new Joy-Con 2's. Although I am currently using the Switch Pro Controller which has connectivity to Switch 2, much to my surprise.

I actually played Mario Kart World, and I really like it so far! It'll take time for me to get used to the new mechanics such as rail-riding. I have mostly been playing Free-Roam mode. I hope we can race or free-roam with each other one day.

On the subject of Switch 2 games... which games will I get next, you ask? I have yet to get my hands on Donkey Kong Bananza. Games I already own such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Bros. Wonder are getting exclusive DLC/updates next year. Some Switch 1 games I have yet to play include Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Princess Peach: Showtime!, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership. As for third-party titles that are on Switch/2, I'd rather play them on PC, XBOX Series S or PlayStation 5, depending on my tastes.

As of writing this I am currently playing Super Mario Galaxy. I am really looking forward to more Nintendo Switch 2 news and updates in the near future.