All articles tagged with #fan dedication
A devoted fan of the game Alan Wake has purchased 4,000 download cards for the original 2010 horror shooter, despite none of them working. The fan, Alisa, plans to use the cards for a fan video inspired by the game's live-action cinematics and to decorate her room with them. Despite the cards likely being more than ten years old and never activated, Alisa's dedication to the game showcases an extreme level of fandom.
Despite a 5-hour rain delay at Camden Yards, dedicated Baltimore Orioles fans, including families who traveled long distances, chose to wait it out for the game to start, braving the chilly and rainy conditions. Some stayed for their love of baseball, while others did it for their children's excitement. The small but devoted crowd witnessed a late offensive rally and a walk-off win, proving their dedication as true Orioles fans.
As the mobile game Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia shut down, one dedicated fan spent three years recording and rendering every cutscene to ensure the game's story and characters are preserved. The fan, known as Hatok, meticulously captured over 100 hours of footage, including battle scenes and special voice lines, to create a comprehensive record of the game's narrative and gameplay. This effort highlights the challenges of preserving mobile games, which are often vulnerable to shutdowns and removal from storefronts, leaving fans to take on the responsibility of keeping these projects alive.
Three friends in Singapore went to great lengths to secure tickets to all six Taylor Swift shows in the country, using spreadsheets, four devices each, and a network of extended relatives to increase their chances. They spent about 1,200 Singapore dollars per person for the six shows, with two of them even requesting time off from their full-time jobs. This dedication reflects the extreme measures fans around the world are taking to attend Taylor Swift concerts, with stories emerging of accidental $10,000 ticket purchases and even skipping weddings to see the popstar perform.
Detroit Lions fan Alex Chepeska has shown his unwavering support for the team by getting a tattoo predicting their Super Bowl win in 2024, even before the playoffs and regular season victories. Despite some skepticism, Chepeska remains confident in his "permanent" prediction, gaining praise as the team continues to succeed, with players like Alex Anzalone acknowledging the fan's commitment.
Buffalo Bills fans once again answered the call to shovel snow at Highmark Stadium before the playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, with fans coming from various locations to help. The team paid them $20 an hour for their efforts, and the shoveling was ongoing around the clock due to heavy snowfall. The fans' dedication reflects their belief that the outcome of the game is up to them, and the team's vice president of operations acknowledged the significant amount of snow in the stands.
The Jonas Brothers dedicated their song "Little Bird" to a fan's late child, Valentina, during their concert in Toronto. Joe Jonas noticed a sign in the crowd requesting the dedication and brought the emotional mother holding the sign towards the stage to speak with her. The moment touched all three brothers, as they are all parents themselves. Kevin Jonas, who has a daughter named Valentina, shared a TikTok video in May of his own Valentina saying that "Little Bird" is her favorite song from the album.
During a concert in Toronto, the Jonas Brothers dedicated their song "Little Bird" to a fan whose daughter had passed away. The fan held a sign requesting the dedication, and Joe Jonas paused the show to speak with her. As the song played, Kevin Jonas, who has a daughter named Valentina, was seen wiping away tears while strumming his guitar. The brothers, who are now touring as fathers, have been supported by their wives and children throughout the tour.