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Giant Bomb #11 | Thanks for the Spelunkin', the Spookin', and the Scoopin'
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Yes, I tried following Kotaku and gave up when most of the articles I saw were just top posts on gaming subreddits
That makes sense. The Skyrim modding scene in general is amazing, one of the best of all time. There's a reason Gamespot can STILL post a "top 5 Skyrim mods" article every week. The game has had such a long life because of it, it's still regularly one of the most played single player games on Steam, and sells a lot of copies every time it goes on a Steam sale.
Maybe I'll have more luck here, anyone happen to remember this site?
http://www.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=963826
http://www.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=963826
Giger Pilot
Banned
Good luck Patrick, Kotaku isn't really my thing, but I wish him the best.
Good move.
One site is optimised and monetised for video content. The other for articles. Patrick's work simply has more value at Kotaku. Yeah, they post some bullshit and clickbait, but that allows real journalists like Jason to spend weeks chasing a single story. Totilo looks like a great boss to work for too - dude gives zero fucks when it comes to pissing off publishers.
This is a win/win for both Patrick and his/GB's fans.
One site is optimised and monetised for video content. The other for articles. Patrick's work simply has more value at Kotaku. Yeah, they post some bullshit and clickbait, but that allows real journalists like Jason to spend weeks chasing a single story. Totilo looks like a great boss to work for too - dude gives zero fucks when it comes to pissing off publishers.
This is a win/win for both Patrick and his/GB's fans.
TharpDaddy
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Good for him! As much as I enjoy Patrick's content, I think this is better for everyone. Having duders consolidated in 2 locations rather than 3 will only improve the site, and Patrick deserves to have more exposure for his articles than GB, a personality and video focused website, could give him. I'll miss his content, but I think it's a good thing in the long run.
Games are always better with floppy dongs, see Mount Your Friends.
About that premium content list. The Random PC Game link says that there was a Random PC Game with Heroes 3 and Planescape: Torment? Have those vanisehed somewhere because I can't find them on the site
Hmm, that does sound familiar but I can't quite remember.
As I say in the list, 1-10 on that list is the actual games they did Random PC Game features of. The rest is that dude's dreams for future Random PC Game videos. I could maybe link to qlcrew.com or something to avoid linking to that list.
Agreed!
Right. I just noticed that you did say that. My bad, sir.
Dude has some sweet dreams. I concur with most of them.
Gawker media has been made fun of for years though. Sure their system works when it comes to making money, but so does Buzzfeeds
Kotaku has been hated by many on GAF for years now, so that's not surprising. As I said I don't really visit the site much anymore because there's still too much reposted garbage from YT/Reddit, but I respect the good work people like Jason do over there. The "look at how weird Asia is being right now, you guys" articles need to go though, but I doubt they will.
stump sock
Member
yeah I don't think it's totally unfair to be kind of down on gawker in general, even if some of its child sites are okay.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
They're the TMZ of "nerd culture" though. I can't help it if their "good stuff" is buried by the pages of clickbait crap.
Piston Hyundai
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do the ends really justify the means when 85% of the website is abject trash
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
It is a pretty worthless site though.
Gawker has posted some vile shit over the years, like this:
Kotaku has never posted anything like that, but I think it's understandable that people's perception of Gawker will bleed into their perception of all its sister sites.
funkystudent
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On the plus side maybe Patrick is sitting on a big story he was waiting for the move to be finished before breaking.
He clearly has a insider at Activision so something new regarding why Destiny is such a trainwreck would be nice.
He clearly has a insider at Activision so something new regarding why Destiny is such a trainwreck would be nice.
He talked about having a source on the Halo: MCC mess on the second Bombcast he was on in December, so wouldn't surprise me if we see a story about that in the near future.
Gawker is involved in a lot of bullshit, that's for sure. But parent media companies with dubious reputations is kind of par for the course with journalism - not every publication has the luxury of being owned by a trust. On top of that, Totilo does a pretty good job as gatekeeper when it comes to Gawker interference.
I think 85% is heavily inflated. Regardless, if you pick up any good newspaper or magazine, most people skip over the vast majority of it and only read the stuff they're interested in. For some reason we're a lot less forgiving when a website is formatted in a similar way.
ThreePiMatt
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Generally speaking, I think Kotaku has lessened their bullshit they put out and Polygon has been picking up the slack in that category.
Infinite Justice
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Eh i don't care for any Kotaku content, especially in the early days.
funkystudent
Member
Right.
But I think that story is already pretty well known.
"it was only meant to be Halo 2 Anniversary but then earlier in the yaer MS decided they wanted the other 3 games as well and we couldn't delayed it past the holiday because this holiday was make or break for xbox so it launched before we got the online working".
More detail would be nice I guess.
2014 was such a train wreck for so many studios there shouldnt be a shortage of material for a big first impression at his new gig though.
The Dear Leader
Banned
#FollowTheCrecente
But seriously good on Patrick, Kotaku seems like a great fit for his specialty, regardless of my feelings on some of the sites content it's undeniably a better fit for him than GB was.
MrTroubleMaker
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That would be crappy. Just sitting on a story to release on the "new" site ...
If you're telling me the only way Jason Schrier can write an article about a failing game developer is if Patricia Hernandez writes 10 about nude mods, then you're either believing in something you don't understand, or refusing to acknowledge that others seem to manage.
Or both.
US Gamer is far better. No click bait, mostly quality writing. Support them; don't settle for Kotaku's bullshit business model just for the occasional gem.
TharpDaddy
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I wonder if the people who make that anti-Patrick Chrome addon will discontinue it or update it to work with Kotaku. The depth of their dedication is impressive.
Piston Hyundai
Member
Why the hell would those people read Kotaku?
If someone hates Patrick enough to go and develop a Chrome add-on, Kotaku's probably already on their HOSTS file.
Yup. No chance those people would visit Kotaku.
Jimmyfenix
Member
I wonder if dany has an only drew add on
Do I believe it's the only way? No. But those articles 1) don't hurt anyone 2) generate revenue 3) easily ignored and 4) are in line with Kotaku's often whimsical/sex positive tone.
And when you refer to "others", I think you're failing to address the massive amount of shuttered/downsized publications over the last few years - those "others" are rapidly decreasing in number. You have the Eurogamer Group putting out some good journalism occasionally. RPS (kinda also Eurogamer but not really) nails a couple stories a year. Polygon shuttered their only worthwhile features. Most respectable gaming journalism elsewhere only consists of human interest pieces and cultural stuff. Very few publications are putting in the massive man hours (with no guaranteed results) investigative journalism takes.
Piston Hyundai
Member
drew and dan still OTP
I think this makes sense for patrick.
I like him in video content. But solo video content he can do anywhere.
And I don't think the GB audience is one who clicks on a lot of text only articles.
I think if GB was in chicago, he never would have left. But, when you are out in Chicago alone, don't get to sit on the couch....I can see why he went to pursue a more text focused website.1
I like him in video content. But solo video content he can do anywhere.
And I don't think the GB audience is one who clicks on a lot of text only articles.
I think if GB was in chicago, he never would have left. But, when you are out in Chicago alone, don't get to sit on the couch....I can see why he went to pursue a more text focused website.1
NumberThree
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Patrick joining the press sneak fuck club, eh? Should be a good fit.
Hot Coldman
Banned
so who's making the Kotaku official thread
Uncle.
In fairness, it was pretty irredeemable until Totillo and Schreier came along. And it's also part of Nick Denton's empire of garbage, unfortunately. But it certainly has improved vastly and Patrick joining up means it will almost certainly continue to improve.
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