To offer some solace in this time of grief: We've learned that Geoff passed quickly and painlessly from a blood clot in his lungs. He was with friends. He always urged and led us by example to take care of ourselves to the best of our ability. Remember to do that for him today.
On July 28 2019 16:09 lestye wrote: I'm super late to replying to this news. Forgive me.
It's terrifying to see Incontrol pass away so young. He was such an awesome part of the community. Sometimes Starcraft events feel way too stiff and corporate-like, but Incontrol was such a vibrant personality that made those events come to life.
My condolences to the family. I can't imagine what this kind of grief feels like.
He was the first one I can remember that didn't false hype up every game, let alone every encounter. Something that is prevalent in other e-sports.
iNcontroL His death came as a shock to us all, we saw him stream on twitch just a couple days prior and the effect it had on me was devastating, more than I ever thought an online personality could have.
It was tough the first few days, it was as if I had lost a close friend. Watching and listening to him for thousands of hours for over a decade, being a recurring feature in so many of the shows and casts you watch, you assume he will always be there. The shock that just hit you when you saw the news, and the processing you had to do afterwards was difficult. Thank you to all the various personalities and streamers who publically shared their grief.
I first witnessed this beautiful beast of a man around the start of the Starcraft 2 beta. The first real exposure being the fantastic show "State of the Game" listening to it live or downloading every show when it was linked in the TL thread. It was first when Geoff started making his appearances there the show came into it's own and became hilarious.
He had such a way with words, his humour and his wit, combined with the knowledge he had, it entranced you. The amount of laugh out loud moments and pure joy he created on "State of the Game" "Inside the Game" and all the other myriad of shows and casts he was part of can not be overstated.
His Starcraft casting was always a joy, if the match was boring he did not overhype, it felt honest and real. He was not one to fake a moment in the game, unless it was done as a joke.
A bit after the "Heart of the Swarm" release, I slowly lost interest in Starcraft, I did not listen to him cast as much, I was however exposed to him again through Total Biscuit with "Roll Play: Dark Heresy" I fell in love with it, igniting an interest I did not know I really had. Watching people imagine fighting monsters and other assortments of characters. From there it was on to the original Roll Play show where Geoff played Vincent Longborn. His antics in that show can only be described as hilarious. I continued to watch him in all the following shows he had with ItmeJP and others (Swan Song, Solum, One shots e.t.c), when he was part of them you could always expect to be entertained.
The ''Starcraft Holiday Bash'' is some of the funniest and most entertaining form of show i've ever seen and it breaks my heart that we will never have him be part of those kind of casts, cooking up jokes, making new memes (is it tho), Artosis impersonations, just being part of the gang watching some starcraft games.
He was such a genial honest person. When Starcraft II was entering it's twillight years he could have gone to some other game, turn into a variety streamer become a general esports host. iNcontroL did what he wanted, he continued streaming Starcraft II, he played his Warhammer, his XCOM, the other games he delved into was cause he wanted to do it. If he had an interest for something he gladly showed it to the world.
We are mourning and crying about a man we have never actually met, but we have spent so much time together. The thousands of hours listening to him rant, cast, role play, impressions, tell stories, Our personalities and humour has been partly shaped by him, it feels like we have lost a part of ourselves and we truly have.
Geoff was the funniest guy I knew, so spontaneously witty, it was like he was reading from a script, the things he came up with, the wheeze he did right before he was going to say a funny joke cracked me up more than the joke itself. No other person has made me smile and laugh more consistently than Geoff. The amount of pure joy and laughs he's given us all through whatever form of medium he was in will forever and always be remembered.
Thank you for the laughs Geoff, I wish you were still here.
Damn, he was a great gamer and dude. I enjoyed his broadcasting in SC2 but remember him mostly for BW way back in the day, his kind of contributors are required in the gaming community and they make the online communities a lot better Rest in peace.
It's hard to believe that he's gone. I'm still watching old videos of his. He was always my favorite member of the community. I looked up to Geoff in so many ways. He had such confidence, intelligence, humility, and sense of humor. I'll never forget him. I'm going to try to live my own life better, continually inspired by the memory of him.
I have creeped this site for about 10 years now and i decided i had to login to post after seeing this news. InControl was one of my favorite casters and players. I love SC2 and it hurts to see such an esteemed member of the community pass away. I never bought any of the voiceovers that you can purchase in SC2 until i heard incontrols and instantly purchased it because i thought it was hilarious. I will never forget him and what he did for this community. RIP.
Geoffrey John Vincent Robinson September 11, 1985 - July 20, 2019
Geoff Robinson suddenly and unexpectedly passed away due to a pulmonary embolism on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at his home in Emeryville, CA. Though his life was tragically abbreviated in terms of years, it was marked by richness that belied his age: just short of 34.
Geoff was born in Spokane, WA, and grew up in the greater Seattle area (Bothell and Mill Creek). His varied interests defied categorization from an early age, including sports, bugs, pranks, and anything that made people laugh. He excelled as captain of the football team at O’Dea High School, and was also part of the baseball, chess, and debate teams. He was well-loved at O’Dea by staff and students, and often reflected on his time there as some of the best of his life.
Geoff pursued a degree in English from Oregon State University, and led their debate team as captain. There he met Anna Prosser, whom he married in 2012. Geoff initially intended to become an English teacher at O’Dea following graduation from OSU. However, that desire to connect with and help others—combined with his powerfully strategic mind and corresponding success as a competitive video game player—led him more immediately to a career in esports and online entertainment.
As a professional video game player, Geoff (or “iNcontroL,” as he was known online) won the WCG National Championship of StarCraft:Broodwar in 2007, and captained the StarCraft II squad of professional gaming team Evil Geniuses. Later becoming a staple of commentary and analysis desks around the world for StarCraft and other professional gaming tournaments, Geoff distinguished himself not only by his extensive knowledge, but by his renowned wit. During this time, he also live streamed games and talk shows almost daily on Twitch, building a community of viewers that tuned in every day not only for entertainment but for camaraderie, learning, laughter and, often, guidance or encouragement. As an early influence and dedicated citizen of esports and the online gaming community, Geoff’s impact as a pioneer of the industry cannot be overstated.
Again proving his talent for turning passion into profession, Geoff more recently turned to Warhammer 40,000, which he had loved since childhood, and invested his considerable talents in the tabletop strategy gaming community. At the time of his death—in addition to working as a presenter and community ambassador in the space—Geoff was in the midst of his best tournament year to date, having been selected to represent the United States at the upcoming global competition: ETC, and recently winning the Bay Area Open, a prestigious tournament and personal goal he pursued for years. The Bay Area Open will retire the championship belt with his name at the top and present a new trophy starting next year called the iNcontroL Cup.
Geoff impacted countless lives. His death was marked by an outpouring of stories from those whom he had touched with his welcoming spirit, his constant generosity of time and resources, his commitment to laughter, and his humble attitude of gratefulness. He leaves behind not only all those people who he inspired to pursue their favorite hobbies or professions, but thousands of hours of online video that will continue to touch, entertain, and instruct people for years to come. It would be impossible to describe here the huge impact that Geoff made in his relatively short yet amazing life. We urge readers to search for Geoff’s name or his handle “iNcontroLTV” online, to get even a small glimpse of his vast mark on our world.
Though his spiritual life was very personal, those close to Geoff knew him as a man deeply dedicated to his Catholic faith, especially when it came to thanking God for what he saw as a truly blessed life.
He is survived by his parents, Doug (Park City, UT) and Loreen Robinson (Seattle, WA), and stepmother Mary Robinson (Park City, UT); his sister, Caroline Johnson and her husband, Ryan Johnson (Salt Lake City, UT); his brother, Colbey Robinson and his partner, Sydney Ellis and their son, Geoff’s nephew, Jaxon (Issaquah, WA); as well as three step-sisters and their families, Malia and Donald Osei and their two children, Soraya and Keegan (Livingston, TX), Jill and Loren Miller and their two children, Landon and Ellyana (Palm Harbor, FL) and Kelli and Anthony Klunder (Park City, UT). Though they were separated, Geoff is also lovingly survived by his wife, Anna Prosser Robinson (Seattle, WA), as well as a very large and loving family throughout the country. Importantly, Geoff leaves behind his English Bulldog of 8 years, BARRISTAN THE BOLD. BARRISTAN is now being loved by his sister, Caroline and brother-in-law, Ryan in Salt Lake City.
Geoff was predeceased by his grandparents, Jack and Janet Robinson and Gary and Lois Ann Toll.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held
Thursday, August 1st at 10:00am at
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Ave, Seattle, 98104
A private family burial will follow at
Holyrood Cemetery.
A sad read, this should be added to the main post.
Geoffrey John Vincent Robinson September 11, 1985 - July 20, 2019
Geoff Robinson suddenly and unexpectedly passed away due to a pulmonary embolism on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at his home in Emeryville, CA. Though his life was tragically abbreviated in terms of years, it was marked by richness that belied his age: just short of 34.
Geoff was born in Spokane, WA, and grew up in the greater Seattle area (Bothell and Mill Creek). His varied interests defied categorization from an early age, including sports, bugs, pranks, and anything that made people laugh. He excelled as captain of the football team at O’Dea High School, and was also part of the baseball, chess, and debate teams. He was well-loved at O’Dea by staff and students, and often reflected on his time there as some of the best of his life.
Geoff pursued a degree in English from Oregon State University, and led their debate team as captain. There he met Anna Prosser, whom he married in 2012. Geoff initially intended to become an English teacher at O’Dea following graduation from OSU. However, that desire to connect with and help others—combined with his powerfully strategic mind and corresponding success as a competitive video game player—led him more immediately to a career in esports and online entertainment.
As a professional video game player, Geoff (or “iNcontroL,” as he was known online) won the WCG National Championship of StarCraft:Broodwar in 2007, and captained the StarCraft II squad of professional gaming team Evil Geniuses. Later becoming a staple of commentary and analysis desks around the world for StarCraft and other professional gaming tournaments, Geoff distinguished himself not only by his extensive knowledge, but by his renowned wit. During this time, he also live streamed games and talk shows almost daily on Twitch, building a community of viewers that tuned in every day not only for entertainment but for camaraderie, learning, laughter and, often, guidance or encouragement. As an early influence and dedicated citizen of esports and the online gaming community, Geoff’s impact as a pioneer of the industry cannot be overstated.
Again proving his talent for turning passion into profession, Geoff more recently turned to Warhammer 40,000, which he had loved since childhood, and invested his considerable talents in the tabletop strategy gaming community. At the time of his death—in addition to working as a presenter and community ambassador in the space—Geoff was in the midst of his best tournament year to date, having been selected to represent the United States at the upcoming global competition: ETC, and recently winning the Bay Area Open, a prestigious tournament and personal goal he pursued for years. The Bay Area Open will retire the championship belt with his name at the top and present a new trophy starting next year called the iNcontroL Cup.
Geoff impacted countless lives. His death was marked by an outpouring of stories from those whom he had touched with his welcoming spirit, his constant generosity of time and resources, his commitment to laughter, and his humble attitude of gratefulness. He leaves behind not only all those people who he inspired to pursue their favorite hobbies or professions, but thousands of hours of online video that will continue to touch, entertain, and instruct people for years to come. It would be impossible to describe here the huge impact that Geoff made in his relatively short yet amazing life. We urge readers to search for Geoff’s name or his handle “iNcontroLTV” online, to get even a small glimpse of his vast mark on our world.
Though his spiritual life was very personal, those close to Geoff knew him as a man deeply dedicated to his Catholic faith, especially when it came to thanking God for what he saw as a truly blessed life.
He is survived by his parents, Doug (Park City, UT) and Loreen Robinson (Seattle, WA), and stepmother Mary Robinson (Park City, UT); his sister, Caroline Johnson and her husband, Ryan Johnson (Salt Lake City, UT); his brother, Colbey Robinson and his partner, Sydney Ellis and their son, Geoff’s nephew, Jaxon (Issaquah, WA); as well as three step-sisters and their families, Malia and Donald Osei and their two children, Soraya and Keegan (Livingston, TX), Jill and Loren Miller and their two children, Landon and Ellyana (Palm Harbor, FL) and Kelli and Anthony Klunder (Park City, UT). Though they were separated, Geoff is also lovingly survived by his wife, Anna Prosser Robinson (Seattle, WA), as well as a very large and loving family throughout the country. Importantly, Geoff leaves behind his English Bulldog of 8 years, BARRISTAN THE BOLD. BARRISTAN is now being loved by his sister, Caroline and brother-in-law, Ryan in Salt Lake City.
Geoff was predeceased by his grandparents, Jack and Janet Robinson and Gary and Lois Ann Toll.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held
Thursday, August 1st at 10:00am at
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Ave, Seattle, 98104
A private family burial will follow at
Holyrood Cemetery.
A sad read, this should be added to the main post.
incontrol was the first starcraft personality i met after stumbling into WCG 2009 north american final in new york city. he was larger than life and made you excited to know him even though i had never heard of anyone from the north american BW scene up until then. ive lost the pictures i took that day but i probably wouldnt have joined this site without having cheered for him on the big screen that saturday
I made a joke about his weight once and he questioned my masculinity. I liked him ever since, one of the few e-sports personalities that feel like an actual loss to me in more regards than just future content.
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Rest in peace.
