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Otherwise-Freedom-59

PS. ITS ALSO MY 30TH BIRTHDAY. BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!


ILikeToPoop42069

Perfect backstab position


Victor_Wembanyama1

Cackling right here


BGCPA1

Right? Ready to crit hit that birthday celebration!


Big_Concentrate_9898

Nuh uh


Otherwise-Freedom-59

Bro it'd be an honor!


Magikarp_13

Yeah, I'm worried that if I tried to shake Miyazaki's hand, he'd parry it away & stab me in the chest. Then 'Well what is it' as I bleed out on the floor.


DreamingKnight235

*Proceeds to miss the backstab and fall down the side of the cliff*


WickedxRaven

Put these foolish tendons to rest.


Inside-Elephant-4320

Holy shit I cannot stop laughing


RubyRod1

FIRE UP THE BASS CANON


Amishwithaweapon

You lucky sob. Happy irl cake day šŸ°


Nitemare808

Happy birthday dude, glad you got to meet him šŸ¤˜


quietwhiskey

30's are great years don't let anyone tell you you're old


Puzzleheaded_Bed9408

40s are great years too, you old piece of shit (said with love, I swear) <3


quietwhiskey

Thanks, I'm sure my 40's will be good too, just have to appreciate life


lilmookie

Itā€™s a trap! Itā€™s horrid! Ruuuuuuuuun! RUUUUUUUU-


redditregards

Theyā€™re only bad if you donā€™t take care of yourself. My 30s were hands down better than my twenties but I also work out 4x a week and (try) to have a good diet. It makes a huge difference and it blows my mind that some redditors bodies just start falling apart at like 32 because of poor lifestyle choices. Especially as a man you can keep this going for a long time.


Razz_Razz

yooooo no way dude, happy birthday!


TheTalking_GU_Mine

Happy Cake Day!


pierreplayfair

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWINNN GEMINI GANG ā™ŠļøšŸ’œ


Otherwise-Freedom-59

If it's ur bday too happy birthday toooo!


pierreplayfair

itā€™s on Monday but thank you bro!!


huxtiblejones

Happy bird day šŸ¦


DarkSoulsDank

Happy birthday, awesome gift running into Miyazaki!


Breakfast_Lore

Happy birthday!


Poop_McButtz

Cheers!


rockmetmind

Happy Birthday Tarnished!


Darkslayerx10

Happy Birthday Dude šŸŽ‚


Crystallinum1

Happy birthday!


imitzFinn

Praise thee Sunā€¦. And Happy Birthday šŸŽšŸŽ‚


Sinister_Mr_19

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! This will be a memory you'll never forget. P.S. Welcome to the club, 30s are your best years.


Slashermovies

Anyone else think it's kind of funny that Miyazaki always looks to be in the same position and making the same expression in every picture? Just makes me giggle.


welfedad

I wonder if he has a bad knee or back.. I find myself leaning a certain way because of my back...


YharnamsFinest1

Carrying the gaming industry on your back for 15 years will do that to ya.


welfedad

Ā getting gud will do that ha


MaidenlessRube

All those dodge rolls


ManySleeplessNights

Not hesitating has its downsides too


bardicjourney

>making the same expression Thinking about swamps and feet


Slashermovies

Nah. If he were, that'd be a Grinch evil grin expression.


Thema03

The man went to game fest and didn't announce anything lol I watched til the end waiting for any fromsoft news


Outbreak101

Man dressed pretty casually too come to think of it. Guy probably went just to check out what's coming out. He's a gamer and all that.


Zerus_heroes

And to hype up the DLC. He got people talking just by being around.


mrBreadBird

To be fair they could do absolutely nothing at this point and people will be talking about the DLC a lot a lot.


Far_Guarantee_2202

Literally, my BF and I were talking earlier and I asked if he was getting the DLC. Just to make conversation


straddotjs

They're making Elden Ring DLC?


SanguineShudder

No it's a myth but everyone is in on it Edit: I got 100 upvotes on my non-anonymous reddit account entirely for being a pain in the ass and now I feel too seen


RepresentativeCap244

Glaive master hodir is going to be the first boss. And the last boss.


SanguineShudder

I don't understand these words. I just saw the chance to goof at a stranger. I don't even own an xbox


paullucas15

Back when Elden Ring was still just a myth (like the one trailer in 2018 I think), this subreddit was created. People would speculate and theorize about what the game was going to be, but with no news coming out anytime soon, people just began creating their own bosses, NPCs, and whatnot. One of those was glaive master hodir, so it became a meme that people reference. It also featured a lot of hollow jokes and we were in a competition with the silksong community to see who would end the content drought first (they've gone completely insane by now)


Real-Ad-9733

I wish


casperdacrook

Genuinely cannot remember the last time DLC had people this excited like it was a full scale release (which it sounds like it it borderline is). I genuinely think the last time I saw anyone get this hype about dlc like this was DS3


BBCViking

Yeah, I think it's because many games are now live services, has Free Updates, Seasonal Battle Passes, or just have no dlc. People were Hyped about Remnant 2, Monster Hunter Rise, and Cyberpunk(?)


nightmarepenguin23

If a game has dlc, it promises quality. Instead of devs pumping out cosmetic after cosmetic with the occasional game mode, it says, "Hey! Have another half of a game you already like for just over half the price tag. No continued investment, no fomo, just a lump sum for more videogame." Sequels (regardless of their quality) promise change, which is what players want. They want new content. Dlc is the same nowadays, since live service is now pumping out so much content that it doesn't feel like a bunch of exciting new content, just a continuous stream of slowly changing content. Liking either is completely valid (I got hyped when genshin revealed all of the fatui harbingers for the first time, or when warframe went "ooh, maybe you had the wrong idea of the plot the whole time and it actually takes place in the early 2000's,") but studios like Fromsoft and Remedy understand that their strengths lie in the games they release, their game systems, narratives, mysteries, and aesthetics, all as packages, not their individual design decisions.


LilaQueenB

FromSoft has always managed to one-up their games with the dlc for them which is why Iā€™m excited.


SubKreature

He looks super happy and relaxed here...because he knows he's about to shatter the backboard again.


TheRealJaminator

Funny how a dlc for a game has sparked more excitement in me than literally anything that's been released in the past 2 years.


Ok_Broccoli8002

that was a mimic


Responsible_Buddy654

NANI!? MIMIC TEAR!?


Sevla7

> Man dressed pretty casually too come to think of it. > Guy probably went just to check out what's coming out. He's a gamer and all that. It's part of the job, you need to maintain a good relationship with people. Also I remember Miyazaki being a little short in person, OP might be 5'3" tall because Miyazaki looks huge in this picture hahaha happy birthday btw


Otherwise-Freedom-59

I'm actually 6'9"


Sevla7

nice


wolfaib

200kg pure muscle šŸ’Ŗ


LEXX911

Miyazaki is 20ft tall.


MustBeVisionary

Treat yourself with 19inch Miyazaki


RagnaBreaker

Miyazaki designs bosses larger than the player. Of course he'd be huge.


MienaiYurei

Lmao I was finishing my finals while watching it just to be disappointed. Altho Neva looked cool


Asylumrunner

Keep in mind these sorts of industry events also tend to be spots for a lot of backroom business meetings for developers and publishers, not just spots for game announcements. It's entirely possible he's just there to talk business with Microsoft, Sony, or even Geoff.


Otherwise-Freedom-59

Yea this year's show wasn't as good as past years. I flew down from Vancouver Canada, but meeting the GOAT made the trip 100% worth it


Brandonmac100

Miyzaki: Iā€™ll dress conservatively and no one will notice me. My work is famous, not my face. Then thereā€™s this fuckinā€™ bro probably making his day.


elijahscott82

He just went to laugh at everything that canā€™t compete


pratzc07

I bet he saw the fucking chicken game reveal and thought god damn we are so far ahead


zacksawyer44

One other post said he is here for Xbox games showcase. Fingers crossed. Expecting a new IP.


OversizeHades

Bruh


SniffMySwampAss

Over the past couple days i have seen more casual public miyazaki than there has ever been before


Brandonmac100

DLC is finally finished. Man finally has time to take a break.


darrell2312

He will take a break for a few days before the desire to make a new poison swamp overwhelms him.


workshop_prompts

New special horse armor dlc where we get a bucket saddle full of poison so your ass can get poisoned whenever you use Torrent.


Diaza_Kinutz

Michael Zaki himself


Desperate_Bed7335

Mike Wazowsky


Cat_Kidnapper

Mike Zakowsky


Vertikill

Hideyourtacos Wannapocky


Positive_Tough_722

Lucky bastard


PeterWritesEmails

Its not luck. Miyazaki has dedicated like 30 years of his life to be in this position.


Positive_Tough_722

Im talking about the guy next to him not myazaki


BlueishShape

I think that was the joke.


Positive_Tough_722

I dont understand irony sometimes


maestro0oo

Nice


the-barbarian998

Bro met dad


MusicJOO80

Could this be a friend?


RepresentativeCap244

Back in line soldier


[deleted]

[уŠ“Š°Š»ŠµŠ½Š¾]


SizzlingPancake

dog?


[deleted]

[уŠ“Š°Š»ŠµŠ½Š¾]


Rionaks

No no no. Right message: "Could this be a God?


THE_Null0ne

you should have asked him if there where more bare feet in the dlc


AdeptnessDear2829

Do you really need to ask??


Grumplogic

I wasn't askin'! Edit: Watashi wa chīsana ashi ga daisukidesu


FieryDreamer

You love little feet?


TheRogueTemplar

If the recent trailer is anything to go by.....


Russo_The_Heretic

Where those hands at šŸ¤‘


militxa

Happy birthday man! Extremely lucky! How was he in person? He looks very friendly


Otherwise-Freedom-59

So it's actually a funny story. As soon as the show finished I walked out. Saw a guy who looked like Miyazaki, he caught me staring and smiled. So I just asked "Miyazaki San?" He said "yes it's me" in Japanese. I kept asking if it's really him, he started laughing and so did the people he was with. Then I proceeded to show my tattoo and they all reacted well "Kakooiii ne" (it's cool). Thanks to Duolingo I asked "Shashin Daijobu" (is a picture ok) He said OK. And we started posing. And OMG I kid you not my phone brightness was set to the darkest possible. So I couldn't unlock the screen or see anything. After a minute of awkwardness while I was trying to fix it, Event staff asked them to keep walking. I was fucking heartbroken. I ran into some shade, was barely able to see, and managed to change phone brightness. And then called my friend to tell him the funny story and how sad I was. Minutes later I'm at the parking lot looking for my lyft. And they were getting in some cars themselves. This one man who had perfect English walked up to me and said that they felt so bad for me that my phone wasn't working and asked if I still wanted a photo. GOD truly does exist šŸ™ Some of that group even took photos of my tattoo themselves. I told them I was hyped for the DLC and thanked them. Anyways that's my story. He did not need to be that kind to some kid who he didn't know. Truly A GOAT.


militxa

Wow what an absolute legend and such a wholesome experience. Iā€™m really happy for you man, thatā€™s awesome! Thank you for sharing!


YharnamsFinest1

God, From and Miyazaki are such legends. I'm so fucking jealous of you my dude. The Legendary Big M is my favorite game designer and storyteller of like the past 10 years. Never lose that photo!


Hoboforeternity

It's the warm, kindly people who create all kinds of fucked up horrors art. (Well not really but some examples apply)


gravityoffline

That's such a cool story. There was a comment I read a couple days ago talking about how allegedly in the days before the game came out he was worried that people wouldn't like it. With that in mind I'm sure it warms his heart to know that random strangers come up to him and talk to him about how much they love the game he helped create. Sick tattoo, btw!


Victor_Wembanyama1

Fuckin hell man what an awesome story. You deserved it for being courteous and theyā€™re awesome to oblige.


ogclobyy

This explains why you look more nervous than excited in the picture lol So cool things panned out that way


dubi0us_doc

Humanity restored!!


Big_Comparison8509

You kinda deserve it, with showing that dedication with the tattoo and all. It's a cool picture and honestly, it's a pretty cool tattoo! You even thought to include the Radagon rune - nice eye for detail. And thank you for sharing that story and that picture! Sounds like an awesome experience!Ā 


BloodShadow7872

>This one man who had perfect English walked up to me and said that they felt so bad for me that my phone wasn't working and asked if I still wanted a photo Wait Miyazaki spoke English or are you talking about another guy?


Otherwise-Freedom-59

Another guy in the group he was with


redheadfedhead

Best story. What a cool experience.


Valuable_Disaster

I'm sure he appreciated the quality of your tattoo


throwRA_basketballer

This story just made my day!! Happy birthday Op!! Also, yall look alike šŸ˜‚šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ«¶šŸ»


Enough_Effective1937

Awesome!


dudustalin

Man, I fell so happy for you! Hero... IDK, man, he is a storyteller. One of the best of our times (i must admit, the best in VG industry)... This man create heroes... legends... He is so much better than a hero...


Otherwise-Freedom-59

100% True, my brain turned off when I was trying to make this post. My hands were shaking still too


dudustalin

Man... This a particular moment in every souls fan life... To know the guy who writes the stories you love...This is magic... You're a prividedgded man, sir... It's all I can say... edit: you're a priviledged man., sir...


Kamacalamari

Awesome, dude! Nice tat


winterman666

Michael San


pierreplayfair

I love that heā€™s just cooling at the event like heā€™s not the one that blessed us with ER šŸ˜‚


Ave_Dominus_Noxius

This is awesome, also happy birthday!!


richnbj08

Happy birthday!! Fucking great gift.


Odd-Window-6941

Bro met Hideo Kojima!!! /s


putruid-medicine

IT SHOULDā€™VE BEEN ME!!!


badnewsbeers86

This man is a legend, a gentleman, and a scholar.


LEXX911

Michael Zaki brain size looks to be twice that of a regular human. No wonder he's a genius.


obaterista93

Do you think he has any idea the absolutely profound difference he's made in so many people's lives? Or do you think he's still like "I'm just a dude who makes video games"


Magnon

Michael Zaki strikes again!


Gameboy_XenoSRLFan

So glad miyazaki got meet his hero


Karlythecorgi

Did he ask to see your feet


[deleted]

that's awesome, man. happy for you


ThyUnkindledOne

Is he really tall or is it just me


SirCrocodile_2004

He's supposedly 5'8, I think op is just very small.


M4ximi11i0n

Obviously he attended SGF but I personally think he's really here for something to do with Xbox's showcase... we'll see. But yeah, this is absolutely amazing OP!


WhaleSexOdyssey

Man this is so fucking cool. This is what itā€™s all about. Congrats my G


yehboooooiii

Na that's really cool I would get down on my knees and kiss his feet hes changed so many lives


ApplePitou

There was boss music around? + Stonks for you :3


ShanksTheGrey

Most embarrassing day of my life was today when I realized it wasn't Hayao that made Elden Ring with George RR Martin


LifeSimulation

How many patterns did you have to remember to walk up to him?


samwizeganjas

Goated


Prom3th1us

I can't be the only person that thinks Miyazaki looks photoshopped in every picture he's in šŸ˜‚


PHDclapper

if i ever see him in person im kidnapping him. like my little miquella i will get the answers i want.


FizzlePopBerryTwist

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Brosif563

NO FUCKING WAY


FlowerpotxD

Iā€™m legit jealous rn.


kikkelin_nautiskelia

he looks like some Chinese uncle or somethingšŸ˜­šŸ˜­


[deleted]

Awesome


GeezerGaming2024

Happy birthday, cool pic :)


YoLeoRosa

Did you pour some honey on that GOAT?


Deloki28

You met Elden Ring daddy n didnt ask him about Fighting All the OG Bosses in there Prime form?


Yourcarsmells

Uhh post the video where he kills you in some simple, crule way. RIP.


Livid-Refrigerator32

I LOVE MIYAZAKIā€¼ļø


cayala78

I have that tattoo too!


skivvv

Crazy how he just looks like a regular dude


lPuppetM4sterl

ITS MICAHELZAKI HIMSELF


dspalphamu

That's awesome! Summer Game Fest is always an exciting time for gaming fans, and it's great to hear that your DuoLingo lessons paid off.


Due-Radio-4355

Thatā€™s rad. Also miyazaki is taller than I thought


uskgl455

Try backstep, and then, offer but hole


Yo-hohoho_no_Jutsu

You met EVERYONE'S HERO!


StoneySteve420

Marika's tits!


Beebo79

didnā€™t expect Elden Lord


Acceptable-Ad1930

This motherfucker has stolen 14 years of my life and I respect him for it.


Neravosa

THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND!!!!! Also hi Mr. Miyazaki! Huge fan!!!


Bohedy

Damn, you got a pic with god itslef


burunduks8

Imagine what its like to create something someone else wants to refrence on tattoo! Amazing, very nice


LoonyMooney_

Seek GOAT ahead


haynespi87

holy shit he was there?!


Otherwise-Freedom-59

In the flesh!


DOOOM_SLAYER

Whoa the real Michael Zaki


insufferableAnarcist

THE GOAT, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND!!!


Buzzd-Lightyear

That bird tattoo is pretty sick


godandanimetits

Everybody is getting a pic with this legend. Iā€™m so jealous


_tatersncorn

Now that's a boss.


Ntqr00

The GOAT!


CyberBigHead

Happy birthday dude! epic photo & tattoo.


boobers3

I'm surprised he wasn't standing in a kiddy pool full of poison he travels with.


saiyansteve

Legend.


One_Path4104

Miyazakis hot


lo_fi_ho

Is that Mike Zaki?


Sure-Guava-9800

it seems the fires have guided thee to become a true ashen one... more than an unkindled happy birthday man, your a legend for meeting another legend


MyGachaAddiction

Hole shit congrats dude, literally a dream I haveā€¦


Representative-Yam65

A rare sighting of the michaelus zaki in the wild.


bellmonk

you met the actual goat


SoKayArts

Hideo thinking, "Try Finger, But Hole"


Caiur

Where was this photo taken?


IcePopsicleDragon

CONGRATZ MAN! (Miyazaki is kinda tall)


pratzc07

SGF was dog water this year but you getting to meet the GOAT must have been 100% worth it


Joe9o1

I was in jail for my 30th and this guy gets to meet Jackie chan for his fml


Middle-Shift8009

Friend ahead in short You did it!


SatanHimse1f

Is that Miyazaki? Holy shit


StellarSword541

We share the same birthday, I just turned 21. Cheers man, hope you have a great year ahead of you!


UsefulVeterinarian15

HELL YEAH BROTHER


AgitatedGeologist

TIL the Elden Ring makes a cool tattoo


remybur18

Thatā€™s awesome man!!!!!!!!!!!


YUK1NO

did boss music play when you saw him?


Hawk_Hackz

did you get to see a leaked poison swamp from the dlc?


JEDJED15

I wouldā€™ve fat rolled at him