firehawk12
Subete no aware
To be fair, the only fluff GB has are trailer videos. But that happens when your content is mostly weekly videos. lol
Patrick Klepek is joining Kotaku
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it's danganronpa isn't it?
lol, i'm sure he did.
entremet
Member
Of course. GAF isn't that big compared to Gawker media sites.
Mechanized
Member
Guess I have a reason to go to Kotaku now.
ultratruman
Banned
Better suit for him.
Klepek's strength is writing and reporting, neither of which has ever been the focus at Giant Bomb. Add to that the fact that he's on his own in Chicago, unable to create video content with other personalities from the site (the main thing that makes Giant Bomb great) and I'm not at all surprised by this move.
I'd say it's a better fit for him than Giant Bomb ever was. And while I'm personally not a fan of Kotaku in general, they're capable of putting out quality written stuff (like Schreier's as you mentioned).
EmCeeGramr
Member
It's kind of weird how everyone in the last thread (which BTW, we're not returning to the Dan Ryckert rodeo) pointed out how Patrick was obviously in a sticky situation at GB given how he was cut off from the rest of the crew in terms of video content (GB's main focus) since moving back to Chicago, and now that he's joining a much larger site that caters to his style of reporting more, it's suddenly "well why would he leave his cushy dream job at GB for an obvious downgrade?"
alexandros
Banned
Nice, I like Kotaku and I think he'll be a great fit.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Podcasts don't make money, it seems. I mean, even Gamespot doesn't have a podcast anymore.
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
Stay strong, lol
The ridiculous hate that Kotaku gets on here at times is beyond stupid. Don't tell anyone but I frequent Gawker media sites numerous times per day.
Kotaku has always been one of my preferred gaming sites. I never got into GB that much because I read more than I watch/listen. GB is something that I only get to visit while I'm at home.
Only way this would get more negativity is if he joined Polygon. I'm really happy that Kotaku is picking up another talented writer, it is just going to make the stellar content even better.
McLargepants
Neo Member
My guess is because Kotaku is a much larger site focused on the written word, reporting news and probably has more opportunities for advancement (don't think Patrick would ever be EIC of GB, but you could see that at Kotaku), Patrick was offered more money and decided to leave.
I'm going to miss him at Giant Bomb though, but wish him the best at this new thing. I was hoping he was going to do something more interesting than write at another site, but I'm sure he'll do some cool things there.
They don't have any control over Kinja.
I just wish I could get one of them to follow me. Been banished to the ghetto of grey commentariat since they went back to that system, despite any number of (what I felt were) salient comments.
Dude, dude, dude. Godamnit, dude!
I wish, but I think that he's got a good setup being the lead video dude at Destructoid, but if that fell through for some reason he would be a fantastic fit.
BreezyLimbo
Banned
New York.
adamantypants
Member
As sad as I am to see him leave GB, Kotaku is kind of a perfect fit for him. Best of luck there Patrick.
GeorgioCostanzaX
Member
Which almost makes me think CBS had something to do with it; if I were bankrolling Giant Bomb and saw that an employee was on his own in Chicago and not contributing to the site quite as much as his peers I'd start to ask questions. Patrick's stuff is great but id imagine it's not the type of stuff that contributes much to the bottom line.
Comparing GB with Kotaku is just plain insane and I'd bet Jeff Gerstmann would be the first to agree.
Kotaku has access. Reporters want access. I don't think GB would ever interview Miyamoto for instance.
that article is about the PS4 reveal event.
BRocknRolla
Member
Huh... Well that's an interesting choice.
They've got a couple really good staff writers now, and I hope they can help steer the general site toward more serious and meaningful fare. You get it from time to time now, but it might be a reason to start going to Kotaku again beyond the random linked Schreier article. Hope it works out!
They've got a couple really good staff writers now, and I hope they can help steer the general site toward more serious and meaningful fare. You get it from time to time now, but it might be a reason to start going to Kotaku again beyond the random linked Schreier article. Hope it works out!
Infinite Justice
Member
Indeed.
His move home and GB East basically sealed the deal (as much as i thought he would still be there) imo.
Both sites had their best years ever in terms of traffic in 2014. So neither ships are sinking.
That's actually a valid question though.
My Name Is Luke
Member
He announced on his Tumblr on New Years that he's leaving Destructoid, so who knows what his next moves are~
I think there's a distinct difference between fluff pieces and "Listen to the Macguyver intro without music lol".
Admittedly, I haven't looked at Kotaku in a very long time, and just judging them on a glance today isn't giving them a fair shake. I'll give them a look some other time again.
Oh, my bad you're right.
It's not like Giant Bomb was the hub for quality journalism, Patrick was the only person doing any real work there so I don't get how Kotaku would be a downgrade at all.
Then again I ok don't get why people consistently put GB on a pedestal. To me it's just a bunch of jaded old dudes who aren't really good at most games complaining and doing immature man child stuff.
Patrick was the breath of fresh air they needed, so they're the ones who lost out here, huge gain for kotaku.
Kotaku has a lot of pure garbage content but when they do have legit content it's really good.
Then again I ok don't get why people consistently put GB on a pedestal. To me it's just a bunch of jaded old dudes who aren't really good at most games complaining and doing immature man child stuff.
Patrick was the breath of fresh air they needed, so they're the ones who lost out here, huge gain for kotaku.
Kotaku has a lot of pure garbage content but when they do have legit content it's really good.
Huckleberry
Neo Member
Hope this works out well for him. Maybe they'll give him a pay bump and he can bankroll a new Evil Bong.
As much as I'll miss having him on Giant Bomb streams and podcasts, this seems like a good move for both him and Kotaku.
Looking forward to seeing who GB hires to fill the void. Assuming they're hiring in New York, it'll be nice to have someone to rotate into the Vinny/Alex pairing just for variety's sake.
As much as I'll miss having him on Giant Bomb streams and podcasts, this seems like a good move for both him and Kotaku.
Looking forward to seeing who GB hires to fill the void. Assuming they're hiring in New York, it'll be nice to have someone to rotate into the Vinny/Alex pairing just for variety's sake.
seems like a good move for all involved. GB will be fine without Patrick, he did some great stuff for them but the site is all about the Bombcast and video content, as long as the crew in SF still puts that content out as they have been thats all I need. And Patrick can go write the stuff that he wants that didnt really fit at GB, which should be good too... games "journalism" for me these days is podcasts and video content, its all I take in, but I know others still enjoy written content and Kotaku seems like a better place for Patrick to do that. Win/Win and say GB adds a new news person in NY to help with content with Vinny/Alex then that is a Win too because having 1 lone guy in Chi wasn't ideal.
SuperSonic1305
Member
Will we finally get the true story behind OSU side-piece girl?
Pops Maellard
Member
Huge loss for Giant Bomb, but seems like it's time to get back on the Kotaku grind. I kind of bailed after they dropped TAY and gave Patricia way too much space, but it seems to have improved greatly since then.