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[ThreePiMatt]

They have a application up for Patricks replacement already?

Is it for SF or NY?

Kind of hope the GBE gets to pick up another staffer. I think having another person there would really open up the stuff they do.



Anyway hope the internet can keep it classy when they announce the next hire. The stuff around Dan and Jason was damn right embarrassing.

To hell with that. I wanna see Twitter collapse in on itself. Burn it all down.

 

[Volotaire]

To hell with that. I wanna see Twitter collapse in on itself. Burn it all down.

But I love Twitter!

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

Whoa, i decided to look at the last page of the Patrick thread, what is even going on in that topic?

The expected, sadly.

 

[funkystudent]

I think the backlash against people suggesting Giant Bomb solely employing white males was the embarrassing thing. That was the thing Jeff wrote his letter over after all.

I think both sides came across like the worst internet stereotypes. Jeff obviously had to put the bad seeds in the GB community in their place though.


No matter who they hire now, someone will try start more shit because of what sex they are so I hope they are planning a head for that this time.

 

[Jintor]

I don't mind people saying that GB should make hiring decisions based on personality and whatever because fuck it, man, Dan and Jason were fucking awesome hires, but actively trying to position themselves like 'why consider race and gender at allllll isn't thaaaaaat the reaaaal discrimination' really pisses me off

 

[Bacon]

I think both sides came across like the worst internet stereotypes. Jeff obviously had to put the bad seeds in the GB community in their place though.


No matter who they hire now, someone will try start more shit because of what sex they are so I hope they are planning a head for that this time.

I'm not really sure what they can do to combat it. The Internet is gonna be the Internet and there is going to be outrage pretty much no matter how they handle it.

 

[Teddified]

Patrick

Man, I liked me some Bombin'

Good Luck in your future endeavors Patrick!

 

[danm999]

I think both sides came across like the worst internet stereotypes. Jeff obviously had to put the bad seeds in the GB community in their place though.


No matter who they hire now, someone will try start more shit because of what sex they are so I hope they are planning a head for that this time.

New hires are always going to be a minefield for a personality driven website regardless of the context.

 

[Rainmaker]

Giant Bomb could really use some diversity and I think it would be unwise to not go that route.

 

[Spirit of Jazz]

I think both sides came across like the worst internet stereotypes. Jeff obviously had to put the bad seeds in the GB community in their place though.


No matter who they hire now, someone will try start more shit because of what sex they are so I hope they are planning a head for that this time.

I'm really not convinced. One side was "Isn't it a little weird that they've only hired white males; keeping everything else in mind and that it's still an awesome site." and the other side threw the huge fit that cause Jeff to write the letter.

With that said I don't think the new hire will go down any worst than their last ones no matter what gender they were.

 

[TharpDaddy]

I'm really not convinced. One side was "Isn't it a little weird that they've only hired white males; keeping everything else in mind and that it's still an awesome site." and the other side threw the huge fit that cause Jeff to write the letter.

With that said I don't think the new hire will go down any worst than their last ones no matter what gender they were.

I dunno the stuff I was seeing on twitter was a lot more vitriolic than ""Isn't it a little weird that they've only hired white males; keeping everything else in mind and that it's still an awesome site."", but I'm sure whoever they have in mind will be a great fit. Jeff has proven he knows how to run the site well.

 

[a secret-boss]

She's gonna move to NYC?

yup and Drew gonna leave too

Spoiler

fanfiction continues

 

[The Dear Leader]

How quickly you all have forgotten about the "Hire Jeff Green" movement. There was some pure comedy gold on his stream tonight.

Spoiler

I really think he would be great.

 

[Jintor]

How quickly you all have forgotten about the "Hire Jeff Green" movement. There was some pure comedy gold on his stream tonight.

Spoiler

I really think he would be great.

He's making the big bucks shilling for

Spoiler

Koss Portapros

 

[Giger Pilot]

Zodiac Motherfucker/Giant Bomb beef 2014! Woooo! Zodiac and Ryckert in the ring 12/31/14 11:59PM BE THERE

 

[Consequence]

He's making the big bucks shilling for

Spoiler

Koss Portapros

Portapros are better products than anything the Bombcast has ever advertised, even if they do rip out your hair.

 

[Fjordson]

Zodiac Motherfucker/Giant Bomb beef 2014! Woooo! Zodiac and Ryckert in the ring 12/31/14 11:59PM BE THERE

Shit bout to pop off

 

[Jintor]

Portapros are better products than anything the Bombcast has ever advertised, even if they do rip out your hair.

I broke three of them years before they introduced the lifetime guarantee

 

[The Dear Leader]

He's making the big bucks shilling for

Spoiler

Koss Portapros

They're some great headphones, I bought me a pair partly because of his recommendation.

 

[daydream]

Probably has been pointed out already but I love how Mario Party Advance is in the 'Top Releases' column on the main page.

 

[Megasoum]

Zodiac Motherfucker/Giant Bomb beef 2014! Woooo! Zodiac and Ryckert in the ring 12/31/14 11:59PM BE THERE

That's...weird...Why would they suddenly turn him down?

 

[wenis]

That's...weird...Why would they suddenly turn him down?

This certainly paints a narrative

Will wait for some sort of proof on this before jumping all over it.

 

[Twin Tails]

Dave Lang , Johnny v, Dr Tracksuit rap
https://soundcloud.com/jeff-gerstmann/jv-dleazy-present-2014-in-video-games-feat-dr-tracksuit
wat

 

[Data West]

Good. I always got the feeling Zodiac was some dumb joke Ryan thought was funny that was old after the first year.

 

[Megasoum]

Good. I always got the feeling Zodiac was some dumb joke Ryan thought was funny that was old after the first year.

Yeah I never really cared for his stuff but I still find the controversy kinda weird.

 

[ZanzibarBreeze]

That's...weird...Why would they suddenly turn him down?

Perhaps something to do with this? One, two. Just came across it randomly.

 

[Megasoum]

Perhaps something to do with this? One, two. Just came across it randomly.

Yeah maybe... But that's would be kinda weak reason still.

 

[wenis]

Yeah maybe... But that's would be kinda weak reason still.

Look at how much shit they still get for Dan/Jason hires and the ensuing frenzy with a potential East Ciast Editor. They'd be inviting a shitstorm if they were in any way aligned with someone who is supportive of #gamersgate

 

[BUNTING1243]

I kinda just assumed Zodiac Motherfucker was some Jeff and Ryan joke the first year or two he was on there. Is he still active in AV Club?

 

[KingKong]

Doesnt typing in all caps get tiring after a while

 

[Megasoum]

Look at how much shit they still get for Dan/Jason hires and the ensuing frenzy with a potential East Ciast Editor. They'd be inviting a shitstorm if they were in any way aligned with someone who is supportive of #gamersgate

True

Doesnt typing in all caps get tiring after a while

Yeah, it gets tough on the throat.

 

[SmithnCo]

Good. I always got the feeling Zodiac was some dumb joke Ryan thought was funny that was old after the first year.

Yeah, the joke ran its course.

 

[danm999]

Perhaps something to do with this? One, two. Just came across it randomly.

IIRC correctly Alex is the one running the guest lists, and he's been pretty vocally against GamerGate from the get go, so that's a possible explanation.

 

[santeesioux]

It's almost 2015 and we're still seeing Gamergate stuff. That sets a bad precedence though, i don't want to say i dislike Kotaku and be labeled a goobergarter.

 

[SteveWinwood]

man who acts like an idiot online holds idiotic views

i for one am shocked

 

[ZanzibarBreeze]

So there's a whole Storify of that guy's tweets along those lines. A large chunk of it involves him insulting game journalists and writers and reviewers and so on. So I figure his exclusion is understandable, warranted, and necessary.

 

[call_kotaku]

wow this rap song is amazing

 

[santeesioux]

So there's a whole Storify of that guy's tweets along those lines. A large chunk of it involves him insulting game journalists and writers and reviewers and so on. So I figure his exclusion is understandable, warranted, and necessary.

Disregard what i said above then, lol. Sounds like he did a lot more to be labeled as such.

 

[Rainmaker]

I'll gladly take Bakoon, Stardust, and everyone else that did GOTY lists this year over that gimmick that's ran it's course. I was actually hoping they weren't going to use him again this year.

 

[Blastoise]

http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2014-one-last-thing/1100-5163/

What a way to top off 2014.

 

[danm999]

So there's a whole Storify of that guy's tweets along those lines. A large chunk of it involves him insulting game journalists and writers and reviewers and so on. So I figure his exclusion is understandable, warranted, and necessary.

Yikes, kind wished I hadn't gone down that rabbit hole....

But yeah, if that's actually the reason (it might not be after all) it isn't "strange" that the group of people you spent a good portion of the year shitting on aren't returning your calls now.

 

[Indignate]

Knew that Patrick would leave.

Didn't think it was going to happen right at the beginning of the year though. I had him pegged for at least another 6 months.

 

[AcridMeat]

Good luck Patrick!

Dave Lang , Johnny v, Dr Tracksuit rap
https://soundcloud.com/jeff-gerstmann/jv-dleazy-present-2014-in-video-games-feat-dr-tracksuit
wat

This is fucking incredible.

 

[Fotheringay]

Yikes, kind wished I hadn't gone down that rabbit hole....

But yeah, if that's actually the reason (it might not be after all) it isn't "strange" that the group of people you spent a good portion of the year shitting on aren't returning your calls now.

Hahaha damn he went all-in. I was expecting like one or two side-jokes.

 

[funkystudent]

No one ever explained to me what Zodiac Motherfuckers story was. I assumed it was someones drinking buddy

Knew that Patrick would leave.

Didn't think it was going to happen right at the beginning of the year though. I had him pegged for at least another 6 months.

Ever since the move back to Chicago it seemed like it was a matter of time.

Alex would have probably been in the same boat if it wasn't for Vinny moving back to NYC and it creating a bunch new opportunities.


Curious what he does next. I have a few ideas who would be interested but maybe he does freelance editorials for a bit.

 

[Aerobatics]

So uh, is there any way to play danger groper without a vita?

I'm totally sold on that game, there's just no possible way I'm going to get a vita in this lifetime.

 

[Fotheringay]

So uh, is there any way to play danger groper without a vita?

I'm totally sold on that game, there's just no possible way I'm going to get a vita in this lifetime.

Nah getting a Vita is totally worth it. And by that I mean buying one then staring at it every couple of months wondering why the hell they didn't make more games worth playing on it. I've literally only used it for P4G, Spelunky, and watching TV shows in my bed.

 

[Megasoum]

So uh, is there any way to play danger groper without a vita?

I'm totally sold on that game, there's just no possible way I'm going to get a vita in this lifetime.

No I think that's Dan's Grandpa is only on Vita but Patrick was saying that those games often have a historic of coming out on iOS a little while after the original release.

 

[Jintor]

Nah getting a Vita is totally worth it. And by that I mean buying one then staring at it every couple of months wondering why the hell they didn't make more games worth playing on it. I've literally only used it for P4G, Spelunky, and watching TV shows in my bed.

And Luftrausers!

And all those PSOne games i missed

and Final Fantasy X and X-2. Eventually.

 

[Antiwhippy]

I play more games on my Vita than my ps3, PC and 3ds.