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GameTrailers to close after 13 years
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BlackBuzzard
Banned
Thank you ^^
EatinOlives
Member
Unfortunately, with the explosive popularity of Youtube and its explosion of gaming enthusiast content, it does seem like GT's days were waning. YouTube started a true race to the bottom as the amount of money to be had from YT video views was pennies compared to what GT was making on its videos at its peak (considering all the ad deals and that they saw all that revenue instead of a tiny portion like when doing it off YouTube).
It should also be mentioned that GT had production values out the ass. All the sets, cameras, production, graphics, etc. etc. by far surpassed the production values of the vast, vast majority of the videos YouTube's gaming personalities. It was television-tier quality (hell, a lot of that content actually DID show up on TV. They'd broadcast their E3 shows without missing a beat). But at this point you were having TV-quality production in an era where most of gaming-related videos were streamers, Let's Play'ers, people just talking to their bedroom webcam vlogs, etc.
It's pretty sad. I doubt we'll ever see TV-quality gaming shows like we got from GT. That business model seems to have collapsed
I really hope Keighly can work with some portion of the staff in the future, even just for E3.
EDIT: If someone can GT-ify my avatar I'd love that as well
It should also be mentioned that GT had production values out the ass. All the sets, cameras, production, graphics, etc. etc. by far surpassed the production values of the vast, vast majority of the videos YouTube's gaming personalities. It was television-tier quality (hell, a lot of that content actually DID show up on TV. They'd broadcast their E3 shows without missing a beat). But at this point you were having TV-quality production in an era where most of gaming-related videos were streamers, Let's Play'ers, people just talking to their bedroom webcam vlogs, etc.
It's pretty sad. I doubt we'll ever see TV-quality gaming shows like we got from GT. That business model seems to have collapsed
I really hope Keighly can work with some portion of the staff in the future, even just for E3.
EDIT: If someone can GT-ify my avatar I'd love that as well
Nospaceinmyname
Neo Member
But it's not April 1st yet.....
This sucks to hear, i loved all of their original videos like retrospective and pop fiction, i learned a lot of new stuff from games i've played a ton in the past.
You will be missed GT!
This sucks to hear, i loved all of their original videos like retrospective and pop fiction, i learned a lot of new stuff from games i've played a ton in the past.
You will be missed GT!
This news really bums me out.
They made good content, had the best video reviews of any site, and, most importantly, featured good personalities who were generally pretty upbeat about gaming. It's sad I have to say that, but in a world where most gaming celebs are focused on outrageous shticks, GT's personalities were generally reasonable. Sad to see them go.
They made good content, had the best video reviews of any site, and, most importantly, featured good personalities who were generally pretty upbeat about gaming. It's sad I have to say that, but in a world where most gaming celebs are focused on outrageous shticks, GT's personalities were generally reasonable. Sad to see them go.
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
It depends on the specific location, but I'd imagine the general cost of living in L.A is much much lower than the cost of living in the Bay Area.
Livingskeletons
If I pulled that off, would you die?
Would appreciate a GT avatar as well
GamingOblivion
Banned
Haunted
Member
fuck the police
Archiving these gems is so much more important than not stepping on Defy's toes right now.
TC McQueen
Member
Oh shit, Total Biscuit and Kyle Bosman might do a thing:
https://twitter.com/Totalbiscuit/status/697123864451670016
-shadow-
Member
This might be good news.
I wonder what Biscuit has in mind for Bosman!
TheWorthyEdge
Member
Can someone GTify my avatar please?
keltickennedy
Member
GT had a slow death. Once Geoff left you knew it was bound to happen.
They will be fine though. They love what they do. They should stay together, setup a patreon page and start a channel on Youtube and continue to stream games on twitch. Go the Kinda Funny route.
They will be fine though. They love what they do. They should stay together, setup a patreon page and start a channel on Youtube and continue to stream games on twitch. Go the Kinda Funny route.
Kuksune
Member
Thanks bittercup
This might be good news.
Oh please no. Yuck.
I like TB, but don't think Kyle would fit well with that "cynical" style.
He has connection like maker studio that owns Polaris and REVELMODE.
LoveCake
Member
Who took them over a year / eighteen months ago?
The takeover was a reason why Michael Pachter left from what I remember, well he didn't leave because of the takeover or who took over, but that the 'new owners' didn't want to continue with it.
One issue is the FaceBook problem, I used to help admin & mod a few forums over the years & they got less & less people visiting & joining, one reason is that FaceBook is hoovering everyone up, but when you visit a FaceBook group there is no real interaction between people, it is all just sound-bites.
Anyway a shame for the people at GameTrailers, soon there will only be us left it seems.
The takeover was a reason why Michael Pachter left from what I remember, well he didn't leave because of the takeover or who took over, but that the 'new owners' didn't want to continue with it.
One issue is the FaceBook problem, I used to help admin & mod a few forums over the years & they got less & less people visiting & joining, one reason is that FaceBook is hoovering everyone up, but when you visit a FaceBook group there is no real interaction between people, it is all just sound-bites.
Anyway a shame for the people at GameTrailers, soon there will only be us left it seems.
SweetJohnnyCage
Member
Hey Bittercup, any chance you could GTify my avatar too? Or share the badge you're using and I'll shop it myself. Thanks!
RiccochetJ
Gold Member
Probably to just be on his podcast. But you never know.
Probably either they weren't making enough money or they were losing money.
Ughhh the one thing worse than borderlands 2
Bits N Pieces
Member
Invisible Walls
The Bonus Round
Epic Battlecry
Pach Attack
Tabletop Adventures
GT Top 10's
GT Retrospectives
GT Time
GT Live
Mandatory Update / Nights
Let's All Go To The Trailers
The Final Bosman
Huber Hype
Looking at the original content they put out over the years the folks at GT should be incredibly proud of what they did.
Truly is the end of an era, good luck to the guys and gals in your future endeavours. Be true to yourself and I'm sure things will work themselves out over time.
Though I do demand an E3 2016 Final Bets in someway shape or form
The Bonus Round
Epic Battlecry
Pach Attack
Tabletop Adventures
GT Top 10's
GT Retrospectives
GT Time
GT Live
Mandatory Update / Nights
Let's All Go To The Trailers
The Final Bosman
Huber Hype
Looking at the original content they put out over the years the folks at GT should be incredibly proud of what they did.
Truly is the end of an era, good luck to the guys and gals in your future endeavours. Be true to yourself and I'm sure things will work themselves out over time.
Though I do demand an E3 2016 Final Bets in someway shape or form
Acquiescence
Member
This might be good news.
Noooo, don't let yourself be tainted Kyle.
It's probably going to be an invitation to their network, Polaris. Likely his own channel/show.
bizzarewars
Banned
Could anyone GT-ify my avatar as well? Would really appreciate it.
TotalBiscuit's probably just inviting him to be on Co Optional.
TotalBiscuit's probably just inviting him to be on Co Optional.
SkylineRKR
Member
GT was awesome when the 360 generation kicked off. Watching in depth videos for free. Answered more questions than written reviews.
But I rarely looked at their reviews anymore, their player was shitting a lot as was their app. Youtube gaming videos began to improve during this era.
But folks like Huber and Bloodworth were true enthusiasts and I think they will find their place.
But I rarely looked at their reviews anymore, their player was shitting a lot as was their app. Youtube gaming videos began to improve during this era.
But folks like Huber and Bloodworth were true enthusiasts and I think they will find their place.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
This might be good news.
Yeah, no. They can do better, personally. Don't be part of another's objective. They can genuinely grow and do their own thing. The only benefit they get with partnering up is subscribers. However, they can gain subscribers on their own with ease, with a little boost from the existing fans. Gametrailers has over 500K subscribers, I am sure they can achieve that and some more.
-shadow-
Member
Already Torn
Banned
No, that's almost just as bad.This might be good news.
After Totalbiscuit tweet i got a feeling that he might suggest or offer a job at polaris or another game entertainment media that maker owns.
Fun fact kyle bosman was in one of there shows Jesse Cox, TheStrippin, Cinnamon Toast Ken & Kyle Bosman - FriendZone - Polaris.
I recommend to not judge quickly this might turn out good for kyle bosman and maybe the GameTrailers crew.
Fun fact kyle bosman was in one of there shows Jesse Cox, TheStrippin, Cinnamon Toast Ken & Kyle Bosman - FriendZone - Polaris.
I recommend to not judge quickly this might turn out good for kyle bosman and maybe the GameTrailers crew.