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[entremet]

Do you guys think him not being white will be enough to satisfy Giant Bomb's critics, or is it the fact that he's a man that is the problem in their eyes ?

Why does this matter?

 

[stump sock]

from PHD candidate to anime editor

 

[soundscream]

You're right, he's done a few:

Project Cars
Grow Home
Codename S.T.E.A.M.
Dragon Age: Inquisition - Jaws of Hakkon
Three Fourths Home: Extended Edition

From the Project Cars review

Austin Walker spent 15 hours hugging the corners and shifting gears in Project CARS, but this isn’t his first race. He grew up on Gran Turismo, learned to drive on Forza Motorsport, and isn’t afraid to admit that he misses Project Gotham Racing.

He's Ok in my book.

 

[MisterR]

He seems way too intellectual for Giant Bomb. Should make for interesting conversation though.

 

[Megasoum]

Now to find out if he has a GAF Account.

 

[jaypah]

Can't wait to check out the Beastcast.

 

[Backfoggen]

He seems way too intellectual for Giant Bomb. Should make for interesting conversation though.

Dan and Austin Podcast go.

 

[AuthenticM]

Why does this matter?

Were you not here with Dan and Jason were hired ? Because boy...

 

[Mechanized]

Congrats dude, welcome to the family.

 

[mnz]

He seems way too intellectual for Giant Bomb. Should make for interesting conversation though.

I'm all for GBeast becoming the NPR of video games.

Were you not here with Dan and Jason were hired ? Because boy...

Could we not do this?

 

[Santiako]

Black Canadian Indie-Lover New Guy?

Yes please

 

[Myggen]

Were you not here with Dan and Jason were hired ? Because boy...

I think it's more "why does it matter" in terms of not wanting to have that conversation and putting bets on whether there'll be some Twitter drama or whatever.

 

[FluxWaveZ]

Were you not here with Dan and Jason were hired ? Because boy...

This is not then. You're the one causing the issue right now, no one else.

 

[Xater]

Dan and Austin Podcast go.

Austin explains Foucault to Dan and how his theories can be related to video games.

 

[AuthenticM]

I think it's more "why does it matter" in terms of not wanting to have that conversation and putting bets on whether there'll be some Twitter drama or whatever.

That's fair.

 

[Kurt Angle]

make sure he wears an Austin 3:16 shirt

every day

 

[MassiveNights]

From his last ever Patreon post:

"But now I’m going to have someone else helping me to pay my rent. Starting on June 1st, I’ll be joining Vinny Caravella and Alex Navarro in Giant Bomb’s East Coast office. Maybe you already know that because you’ve listened to this week’s Giant Beastcast. I’m thrilled and excited and anxious and a billion other things. (Multitudes, right?) I have lots of challenges ahead, and I’m excited to tackle them."

 

[Haunted]

intelligent

humble

thoughtful writing

loves indie games


wtf is he doing at giantbomb



Just kidding, it's going to be fine. GB East is best GB.

He seems way too intellectual for Giant Bomb. Should make for interesting conversation though.

Thinking about the GB East makeup, I think he actually complements Vinny and Alex pretty well!

 

[Axiom]

This seems like an excellent choice, I've missed the kind of writing Patrick brought to Giant Bomb and Austin seems like he'll be an excellent voice with a similar vibe.

Look forward to seeing what he does, especially how he adapts to a more visible persona.

 

[Dizzy-4U]

 

[HamPster PamPster]

https://twitter.com/austin_walker/status/604281042170589186

Like him already!

 

[Hot Coldman]

Austin explains Foucault to Dan and how his theories can be related to video games.

Dan explains to Austin the Montreal Screwjob.

 

[Majine]

The more for the Giant Bomb E3 coverage the merrier.

 

[Fireblend]

Getting good vibes from him on the Beastcast. GBEast ftw!

 

[Xater]

Dan explains to Austin the Montreal Screwjob.

See the podcast produces itself.

 

[shadyspace]

This is such a bald-faced upgrade from Patrick and what that dude attempted to do that I almost feel bad for the guy.

 

[Kade]

He retweeted one of my tweets once. Great guy.

 

[BennyBlanco]

NY office hopefully?

 

[Zaph]

Wait
Wait

Just had a terrible thought. What happens soon when Dr Tracksuit finds out his manger is associated with another doctor?

 

[Guy LeDouche]

from PHD candidate to anime editor

Lmaoooooo

He seems super interesting. Can't wait to listen to the beastcast.

"Vinny & Austin play DF" has to happen

 

[V-Faction]

Race in "Animal Crossing: New Leaf".
http://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2013/06/me-screen

I just read this. I'm sold. Can't wait to listen to the Beastcast.

 

[Man-is-Obsolete]

It wasn't until I got an iPhone and use the podcast app a lot that I realized just how big Giant Bomb podcasts are. So congrats to Austin Walker, this is a pretty big get for him. E3 coverage is going to be awesome.

 

[HamPster PamPster]

 

[ab.aeterno]

Were you not here with Dan and Jason were hired ? Because boy...

The Giant Bomb guys have made it clear that they can handle criticism of their hiring practices and discussions on diversity in the industry like the grown ass adults they are.

If nothing else this should maybe make people realize you can actually have a diverse office and also get the best person for the job.

 

[Hot Coldman]

I retweeted one of my tweets once. Great guy.

pretty narcisstic bro

 

[Blastoise]

Not that it should matter. I'm just wondering how old he is? Is he the youngest member of GB?

 

[razgriz417]

NY office hopefully?

He's on the BeastCast this week, so yes

 

[shadyspace]

I just read this. I'm sold. Can't wait to listen to the Beastcast.

I like Randall Cunningham, the quick-scrambling, play-making quarterback for the Eagles. No, I love him. My dad makes sure I get his autograph once, outside of an open practice in Westchester, PA. On the way home I hear from him about how “black quarterbacks” are a fairly new thing.

Oh man, wait is he actually not Canadian?

 

[Jhriad]

Who?

His top 10 games of 2014 contribution to Giant Bomb.

4. Titanfall

Ehhhh...

2. 80 Days

*nods*

Alright, I'm willing to give this guy a shot. I still miss Patrick though.

 

[alr1ght]

Oh man, wait is he actually not Canadian?

It looks like he's from NY.
http://clockworkworlds.com/post/120184931909/five-four-three-reflections-on-grand-theft

 

[maquiladora]

Sounds like a very interesting addition to the team.

 

[shadyspace]

It looks like he's from NY.
http://clockworkworlds.com/post/120184931909/five-four-three-reflections-on-grand-theft

I remember that I’ve been called nigger more times in the last two years of walking this small stretch of Canadian road than I did in 25 years of living on US soil. Someone threw an egg at me once.

Apparently Canada didn't treat him that well either. Jeez.

 

[TraBuch]

Any idea how old he is? Just curious if he's the new youngest guy on the crew.

 

[hamchan]

Welcome Austin Walker. Pretty excited to see the BEAST go full steam ahead now.

 

[bigwinnerx]

Oh man.

From http://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2013/06/me-screen

"I like Randall Cunningham, the quick-scrambling, play-making quarterback for the Eagles. No, I love him. My dad makes sure I get his autograph once, outside of an open practice in Westchester, PA."

Seriousness of the topic included aside, as a child of the Philly suburbs in the 90s, this bit is great.

 

[Backfoggen]

Apparently Canada didn't treat him that well either. Jeez.

I always said Canada secret sucks.

 

[shadyspace]

Oh man.

From http://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2013/06/me-screen

"I like Randall Cunningham, the quick-scrambling, play-making quarterback for the Eagles. No, I love him. My dad makes sure I get his autograph once, outside of an open practice in Westchester, PA."

Seriousness of the topic included aside, as a child of the Philly suburbs in the 90s, this bit is great.

Dad still owns his clothing store in that mall on the Atlantic City boardwalk.

Looks like he's a Jersey kid. This dude just keeps getting better and better.

 

[Ohnonono]

He seems like a pretty fantastic hire. Has some great writing out there that is for sure.

 

[KingKong]

I kinda want this other guy on the podcast (Jeff Bakula?) more. He fits their tone a lot better

 

[V-Faction]

I think the REAL bullet-dodge here is... he's not Canadian. Phew!