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[MonsterDunk]

They didn't mesh well with what the scores ended up meaning.

That is precisely why. That and we sort of got tired of them. And they led to real hassles when we wanted to have, like, Alex or someone who wasn't in that initial batch of art review a game. The option was to redo all the art and delay the problem until the next time we bring someone new into the fold or deal with it once and for all.

 

[grandjedi6]

Are they going to update the old site with the latest content from the last few days or is this now sort of a "wait a few days/weeks till the new site officially releases" thing?

 

[Megasoum]

Are they going to update the old site with the latest content from the last few days or is this now sort of a "wait a few days/weeks till the new site officially releases" thing?

The live site is still the live site until the new one is ready to go live. The new site in beta is using all placeholder data that will be gone when it goes live.

 

[grandjedi6]

The live site is still the live site until the new one is ready to go live. The new site in beta is using all placeholder data that will be gone when it goes live.

Oh, I guess I assumed the live/original site was frozen since it mostly hasn't been updated since monday, aside from a few videos that Alex posted. From people's screencaps it looks like the new site has new reviews and news articles that the live/original site hasn't posted yet.

They're probably just preoccupied with the beta site launch and will post them in time.

 

[Megasoum]

Oh, I guess I assumed the live/original site was frozen since it mostly hasn't been updated since monday, aside from a few videos that Alex posted. From people's screencaps it looks like the new site has new reviews and news articles that the live/original site hasn't posted yet.

They're probably just preoccupied with the beta site launch and will post them in time.

Yeah the stuff on the beta site is either old articles/videos or fake ones.

 

[Infinite Justice]

some stuff found.

the reset password stuff has some interface issues with not showing the button (unless the button is no longer needed) and it happens on IE and FF

also i'm getting this weird redirecting bug on IE where if you click a review article it loads, finishes, then loads again adding a "#" in the url (the reviews controller specifically so you will now see /#reviews/<whatever review article>), which causes the page to redirect to the main page. FF and Chrome has been fine and since it doesn't add the "#".

 

[grandjedi6]

Yeah the stuff on the beta site is either old articles/videos or fake ones.

Oh, that would explain my confusion then!

 

[Zaph]

Their new site is still lacking in essentials, like every redesign before this one has: Videos aren't sorted and tagged to reasonable categories, the overview shows neither date nor length of the videos, there's no option to only show GB original content.

In addition, going through paginated sites is still very annoying (due to the AJAX driven nature as well as the inability to quickly jump in content either through entering a date range or page number). This is especially bothersome on their podcast as well as video pages.

Their video-search engine still offers an absolutely horrible user experiences, often barely useful and hinders the discovery of content.

I really like the look of the site, but you're absolutely right regarding the usability essentials. Maybe it's a fundamental problem with what type of data they decided to store when building GB v1.0? Now there's too much content (and not enough time) to go back and update everything?

If so, what they really need to do is, either themselves or get the mods to do it, identify the most dedicated wiki editors and give them elevated privileges (call them 'Curators' or some shit), who can then go through all that old content and properly tag things, sort them into categories etc.

Oh, and AJAX pagination needs to go. Fucks with your back button and means you can't deep link to stuff.

some stuff found.

the reset password stuff has some interface issues with not showing the button (unless the button is no longer needed) and it happens on IE and FF

also i'm getting this weird redirecting bug on IE where if you click a review article it loads, finishes, then loads again adding a "#" in the url (the reviews controller specifically so you will now see /#reviews/<whatever review article>), which causes the page to redirect to the main page. FF and Chrome has been fine and since it doesn't add the "#".

Post it on the forums. Dave and Alexis don't read GAF afaik.

 

[Infinite Justice]

Oh, that would explain my confusion then!

yea they are mostly fake but the DOA review seems legit to the point that only part of it is there LOL

 

[Dany]

Let the games begin.

 

[shadyspace]

Love how Giant Bomb has become a big part of what I look forward to during the holiday season

 

[Duffyside]

Let the games begin.

... in ten days.

I wonder if we'll get any content NEXT week.

 

[Arlecchino]

Based on the games, I believe we'll have the longest podcasts yet.

 

[vitaminwateryum]

So, how are we handling GOTY podcasts? One big thread for 'em and update it daily?

 

[PinkCrayon]

So, how are we handling GOTY podcasts? One big thread for 'em and update it daily?

Yeah, no need for 4+ threads.

 

[Deleted member 22576]

I feel like the logo in the upper left doesn't work with the new design.

 

[Duffyside]

So, how are we handling GOTY podcasts? One big thread for 'em and update it daily?

Well, nothing else will really be going on at the site during that time, so why not just keep everything in here? The "stories" will just be the finalized version of what is covered in the podcasts. The only thing that would be different are personal top tens, presuming things go as they have in years past.

I would only think we needed a new thread if we were to end this one, then that one once it's all over, and start a new GB thread in 2013 (and repeat the process in the future).

 

[Dany]

the GOTY podcasts + videos will be spoiler filled, it would be nice to have a GOTY thread where the same level of discussion between games can be had like they do without tagging for spoilers.

Also I expect them to do the whole famicon marathon sometime next week.

 

[Alo81]

I noticed that the Playstation All-Stars quick look was put up in HD

Have they ever put up any other games at 60 Frames per second?

 

[Dany]

It wasn't before hand?

 

[StopMakingSense]

... in ten days.

I wonder if we'll get any content NEXT week.

Wasn't the week before when they start the personal top tens?

 

[Dizzy-4U]

I noticed that the Playstation All-Stars quick look was put up in HD

Have they ever put up any other games at 60 Frames per second?

First time I think. That's a pretty damn good feature, pity not that many console games run at that speed. Pc quick looks have the potential to look amazing.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

First time I think. That's a pretty damn good feature, pity not that many console games run at that speed. Pc quick looks have the potential to look amazing.

I'm pretty sure Guardian Heroes was also a 60 fps quick look.

 

[Zaph]

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

URL for those not in the beta, because it is that important. http://media.giantbomb.com/ndxpress/bitchgethunked.mp3

 

[CrunchinJelly]

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

URL for those not in the beta, because it is that important. http://media.giantbomb.com/ndxpress/bitchgethunked.mp3

And this is why there are no premium podcasts.

 

[GlamFM]

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

URL for those not in the beta, because it is that important. http://media.giantbomb.com/ndxpress/bitchgethunked.mp3

Is this .... Jeff?

 

[Beelzeboss]

Giant Hunkcast makes much more sense now.

I thought they were acting like Steve Brule at first.

 

[Ketch]

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

URL for those not in the beta, because it is that important. http://media.giantbomb.com/ndxpress/bitchgethunked.mp3

Pretty amazing.

TRRRICK uh yea

 

[CB3]

Oh my god

Amazing

 

[Zaph]

And this is why there are no premium podcasts.

Pretty sure Jeff will forgive us for deeplinking to 60 seconds of him rapping over an Eminem beat.

 

[Dizzy-4U]

I'm pretty sure Guardian Heroes was also a 60 fps quick look.

I missed that one. I hope they do it more often.

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

URL for those not in the beta, because it is that important. http://media.giantbomb.com/ndxpress/bitchgethunked.mp3

Amazing.

 

[GlamFM]

I just realized there is a Beta for the new page and I´m in.

How was i supposed to know?

Looks great BTW.

 

[Massa]

And this is why there are no premium podcasts.

That, and premium podcasts being a stupid idea.

 

[Jamie OD]

Oh good lord I just listened to that.

Also rubbing my hands with glee at the GotY schedule.

 

[SmithnCo]

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

URL for those not in the beta, because it is that important. http://media.giantbomb.com/ndxpress/bitchgethunked.mp3

Haha, incredible.

 

[Dany]

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

URL for those not in the beta, because it is that important. http://media.giantbomb.com/ndxpress/bitchgethunked.mp3

Omg

 

[Salsa]

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

URL for those not in the beta, because it is that important. http://media.giantbomb.com/ndxpress/bitchgethunked.mp3

god damn

 

[firehawk12]

Best rap!

 

[Serra]

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

URL for those not in the beta, because it is that important. http://media.giantbomb.com/ndxpress/bitchgethunked.mp3

Haha, awesome.

 

[Red UFO]

Do the GOTY podcasts go up the same days as the articles? Can't remember what happened last time.

 

[Tucah]

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

URL for those not in the beta, because it is that important. http://media.giantbomb.com/ndxpress/bitchgethunked.mp3

Incredible.

 

[Dug]

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

URL for those not in the beta, because it is that important. http://media.giantbomb.com/ndxpress/bitchgethunked.mp3

Amazing.

 

[Typographenia]

Jeff is the greatest, hahaha

 

[Mesoian]

That cheered me up a little bit

 

[alr1ght]

Jeff should do all of his video reviews/videos rapping.

 

[dskillzhtown]

Pretty sure Jeff will forgive us for deeplinking to 60 seconds of him rapping over an Eminem beat.

You took something from a member's side of a web site and put it out there for those who don't pay. Though it is easy to do and probably no big deal, not exactly cool without permission.

 

[Koyuga]

That, and premium podcasts being a stupid idea.

I'd rather have a video version of the podcast as premium content. Yeah, an exclusive podcast would be dumb.

 

[OMG Aero]

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

URL for those not in the beta, because it is that important. http://media.giantbomb.com/ndxpress/bitchgethunked.mp3

Someone show that podcast player to Will Smith.
It'll drive him fucking crazy.

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

LISTEN. TO. THIS. NOW. http://seaserpent.giantbomb.com/podcasts/ndx/

lol

 

[Zaph]

You took something from a member's side of a web site and put it out there for those who don't pay. Though it is easy to do and probably no big deal, not exactly cool without permission.

Yeah, if this was a podcast I'd agree with you, but it's the equivalent of people linking to that gobble.mp3 thing you hear when you sign up for a subscription.