Steven Jason Williams ( born July 24 , 1974 ) , also known by his online alias Boogie2988 or just Boogie , is a YouTube personality best known for his video rants about video games and nerd culture as a character named " Francis " . The Francis character is based on stereotypes of needy video game players and often parodies trending video game news , reaction and culture . Williams based the character on his early life experiences and has said that he wants viewers to hate the character for embodying gamer stereotypes . Boogie2988 videos range from absurd rants to serious discussions on daily life , such as the ethics of paid promotion on YouTube channels , and his encounters with mental health . He won the Trending Gamer award at The Game Awards 2016
The Game Awards 2016
The Game Awards 2016
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