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[Hot Coldman]

New Giant Bomb people incoming already? Fuuuuck. Awesome.

 

[Zaph]

Wow, the holiday sale must have went well for them if they're already hiring - didn't Jeff mention not too long ago new hires wouldn't happen soon?

Really curious who they're going to hire as a senior reporter on the east coast. If Tina Amini applied she'd probably be a shoe-in. In a perfect world, Jeff would convince CBSi they aren't in any rush and give their lawyers 6 months to try and get Cara through the visa process.

But not gonna lie, part of me kinda wants to see them hire another white dude just to watch a certain arrogant part of the internet lose its shit.

Also, freelance budget? Interesting considering Jeff's frequent past comments on article traffic (remember the Skylanders experiment?).

 

[Megasoum]

I don't think Patrick has the personality to draw in enough supporters to go the independent route.

I wouldn't be shocked if he took a job in the industry itself if he was leaving.

Hell, he even talked about it on Tumblr earlier this week

atdmin asked:

I sometimes think Jeff is in an unusual position as being an "older" video games writer. I wish for you to stay around as long as possible, but the industry doesn't seem to allow people to do that. Have you thought about what you would want to do if you had/wanted to change careers? Possibly a real life spelunker? What ever it is please try to write in your free time. Thanks.

The idea of changing careers entirely sounds terrifying. I suppose it’s possible, but can’t tell you how one would pull it off. Lateral moves make more sense to me. Helping curate a label within a publisher focused on independent games? Sure.

 

[Basileus777]

Where else is Patrick going to work from in Chicago? Is Dave Lang going to hire him?

 

[Antiwhippy]

I don't think Patrick has the personality to draw in enough supporters to go the independent route.

I wouldn't be shocked if he took a job in the industry itself if he was leaving.

The thing he's always ranted about?

Is be surprised if he leaves if his own volition. Giantbomb gives him a lot of flexibility and jobs in the games press isn't exactly booming right now.

 

[Megasoum]

Also, freelance budget? Interesting considering Jeff's frequent past comments on article traffic (remember the Skylanders experiment?).

Hmm I don't... What was that?

 

[Hot Coldman]

Oh yeah, it could well be Tina, couldn't it? That'd be nice.

 

[Basileus777]

The thing he's always ranted about?

Is be surprised if he leaves if his own volition. Giantbomb gives him a lot of flexibility and jobs in the games press isn't exactly booming right now.

Especially where Patrick lives.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Oh yeah, it's could well be Tina, couldn't it? That'd be nice.

Who's Tina?

 

[KingKong]

damn I never thought about the possibility of Patrick leaving

Him and Brad are starting their own non-corporate videogame website

 

[Zaph]

Hell, he even talked about it on Tumblr earlier this week

Unless he gets an offer he can't refuse, I highly doubt Patrick is leaving any time soon. He's been hyping the adopted CAH studio for ages and the dude has it really good at GB - he basically does what ever he wants and doesn't seem forced to churn out content.

Hmm I don't... What was that?

Jeff went to a Skylander's preview event and posted two bits on content on the site simultaneously - an extensive written preview, and a video he filmed in his bedroom of him flicking through the press kit for 15min. On twitter/tumblr he said it was a little experiment and the video was outpacing the article by like 10:1 or something silly.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Who's Tina?

Sorry, I meant Tina Amini, from Kotaku. She lives in New York, appeared on GBEast's Mario Kart x Hentai stream with Cara, and clearly has a good relationship with Vinny and Alex all ready.

 

[MadLaughter]

Unless he gets an offer he can't refuse, I highly doubt Patrick is leaving any time soon. He's been hyping the adopted CAH studio for ages and the dude has it really good at GB - he basically does what ever he wants and doesn't seem forced to churn out content.

Yeah, the CAH studio hype thing makes me thinks we aren't losing Patrick(which is good). He talked a bit on his Coffee video about how the current CAH office isn't a great fit, because there is no conference room for morning shows/interviews, and no real PC access there.

 

[Bacon]

Sorry, I meant Tina Amini, from Kotaku. She lives in New York, appeared on GBEast's Mario Kart x Hentai stream with Cara, and clearly has a good relationship with Vinny and Alex all ready.

Oh yeah, she was really good on that Gbeast stream. I'd be happy if they hired her.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Sorry, I meant Tina Amini, from Kotaku. She lives in New York, appeared on GBEast's Mario Kart x Hentai stream with Cara, and clearly has a good relationship with Vinny and Alex all ready.

Alright. Thank you for clarifying.

 

[Fantastapotamus]

But not gonna lie, part of me kinda wants to see them hire another white dude just to watch a certain arrogant part of the internet lose its shit.

Doesn't even matter who they hire a certain part of the internet is going to lose its shit regardless.
It's either the "urgh another white guy?!?!?" crowd or the "They just hired her because she is a gurl!!" crowd. So strap in folks, fun times ahead.

 

[Dany]

When and where did they say they were hiring? and for which office?

 

[daydream]

Oh yeah, it could well be Tina, couldn't it? That'd be nice.

Yeah, I also thought of Tina. Does she speak Japanese?

I guess you wouldn't know.

Spoiler

please be cara please be cara please be cara

 

[Myggen]

Wow, the holiday sale must have went well for them if they're already hiring - didn't Jeff mention not too long ago new hires wouldn't happen soon?

Really curious who they're going to hire as a senior reporter on the east coast. If Tina Amini applied she'd probably be a shoe-in. In a perfect world, Jeff would convince CBSi they aren't in any rush and give their lawyers 6 months to try and get Cara through the visa process.

But not gonna lie, part of me kinda wants to see them hire another white dude just to watch a certain arrogant part of the internet lose its shit.

Also, freelance budget? Interesting considering Jeff's frequent past comments on article traffic (remember the Skylanders experiment?).

Jeff has talked about a freelance budget for almost a year now. Wants to use it carefully, but he has been interested in doing something like that for a good while.

 

[MadLaughter]

When and where did they say they were hiring? and for which office?

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/29267214

GBeast.

 

[NumberThree]

The Japanese thing really makes it sound like something aimed at Kotaku people (read: Tina). I assume everyone at a site called Kotaku knows Japanese.

This year's been so great for GB. Granted this hire won't be finished before next year, but still, just seeing it being advertised is really exciting.

 

[Dany]

Awesome! How exciting

 

[Myggen]

The Japanese thing really makes it sound like something aimed at Kotaku people (read: Tina). I assume everyone at a site called Kotaku knows Japanese.

This year's been so great for GB. Granted this hire won't be finished before next year, but still, just seeing it being advertised is really exciting.

Jeff called this year "a banner year" for GB at the end of the Turkey Stream last Wednesday.

 

[Zaph]

Jeff has talked about a freelance budget for almost a year now. Wants to use it carefully, but he has been interested in doing something like that for a good while.

Really? I totally missed that. Mercenary articles seem like such an odd fit for the site. It's like the polar opposite of GB - impersonal and non-video.

 

[Fantastapotamus]

This part of the text is a bit weird though

Japanese language skills are a plus, but not a requirement.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled CBS Interactive, a division of CBS Corporation, is the premier online content network for information and entertainment. With more than 250 million people visiting its properties each month, it is a top 10 Web property globally and a top 5 Web property in the U.S. in terms of unique video viewers. Its portfolio of leading brands, which include CNET, CBS.com, CBSNews.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com and Last.fm, span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news and gaming.
Knowledge of the Japanese language (written and spoken)

 

[Quentyn]

Tina Amini would be perfect.

She only recently got promoted at Kotaku though. She is pretty much second in line after Totilo now.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

The return of Brad Nicholson.

 

[Antiwhippy]

This part of the text is a bit weird though

Sounds like your standard big company equality disclaimer.

 

[alr1ght]

They should hire Dan's dad.

 

[Myggen]

Really? I totally missed that. Mercenary articles seem like such an odd fit for the site. It's like the polar opposite of GB - impersonal and non-video.

And he's talked about that, and wanting to do it in a proper way because of how GB operates. Just getting freelance articles won't work, and he knows that.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

if it isn't cara, i hope it's because of a choice on her end because she is perfect for that position. She can write well, has the discipline stuff nailed and demostrates it with her patreon work, is interesting, funny, intelligent, and watches pornographic anime. She's just a month of WWE network away from possibly being the best hire the site has done since about 5-6 months ago.

 

[Patryn]

Though seriously, they're too specific to not have someone already in mind.

I think it's also telling that they didn't publicly announce the opening. They likely have to openly list it, but the fact that they're keeping things on the down low makes me agree that they have someone clearly in mind.

I'd also bet that it's going to be a woman. Cara or Tina are both pretty good guesses, I'm thinking.

 

[daydream]

They should hire Dan's dad.

In the news today: Zelda picked up a coin.

if it isn't cara, i hope it's because of a choice on her end because she is perfect for that position. She can write well, has the discipline stuff nailed and demostrates it with her patreon work, is interesting, funny, intelligent, and watches pornographic anime. She's just a month of WWE network away from possibly being the best hire the site has done since about 5-6 months ago.

Hear, hear!

..Wait, scratch that wrestling part.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Maybe the freelancers part is a stealth way to get Cara content on the site.

It does sound like a good fit.

 

[V_Ben]

Wow, more Giant Bomb staff already is exciting.

 

[Renpatsu]

The last 24 hours have been pretty crazy for Giant Bomb fans, huh?

 

[Megasoum]

I think it's also telling that they didn't publicly announce the opening. They likely have to openly list it, but the fact that they're keeping things on the down low makes me agree that they have someone clearly in mind.

I'd also bet that it's going to be a woman. Cara or Tina are both pretty good guesses, I'm thinking.

It's only 8 am on the west coast. Give them time to get in the office.

 

[Zaph]

if it isn't cara, i hope it's because of a choice on her end because she is perfect for that position. She can write well, has the discipline stuff nailed and demostrates it with her patreon work, is interesting, funny, intelligent, and watches pornographic anime. She's just a month of WWE network away from possibly being the best hire the site has done since about 5-6 months ago.

My miserable experience with corporates tells me not to get my hopes up. Danny has mentioned a few times John Davison pushed hard (and was in a senior position) to get him across the pond before he left - and that had the benefit of being an intercompany transfer.

 

[Glitchesarecool]

Listening to the podcast finally, I can't believe Brad actually put out that fucking line of "It would be good if Bayo 2 was out to a wider audience." I'm really glad the rest of the crew jumped on that to point out that it was solely because of Nintendo that the game exists.

I think I just dislike Brad. His humor and timing is often really perfect, but he just rubs me the wrong way a lot of the time.

 

[bigwinnerx]

It's only 8 am on the west coast. Give them time.

Yeah I'd fully expect a tweet from Rorie sometime in the next couple hours. He seems to usually be the first one that posts it.

 

[Myggen]

if it isn't cara, i hope it's because of a choice on her end because she is perfect for that position. She can write well, has the discipline stuff nailed and demostrates it with her patreon work, is interesting, funny, intelligent, and watches pornographic anime. She's just a month of WWE network away from possibly being the best hire the site has done since about 5-6 months ago.

The rules for foreigners getting permanent in the US will be a big hurdle for her, or anyone outside the States. Danny described it as a fucking chore, and a long process, and he had worked for the UK arm of an American company for over 2 years.

 

[so1337]

Another vote for Tina or Cara based solely on the Hentai stream.

My miserable experience with corporates tells me not to get my hopes up. Danny has mentioned a few times John Davison pushed hard (and was in a senior position) to get him across the pond before he left - and that had the benefit of being an intercompany transfer.

Wait, so John Davison brokered the Giant Bomb deal AND moved Danny across the pond (read: made Gamespot good)? Damn.

 

[bodyofanamerican]

Any word on new MGS this week? On hold with everyone in the office?

 

[Megasoum]

Listening to the podcast finally, I can't believe Brad actually put out that fucking line of "It would be good if Bayo 2 was out to a wider audience." I'm really glad the rest of the crew jumped on that to point out that it was solely because of Nintendo that the game exists.

I think I just dislike Brad. His humor and timing is often really perfect, but he just rubs me the wrong way a lot of the time.

I agree with him on that point though.

No denying that the game wouldn't exist without Nintendo and that there's nothing wrong for them to have exclusive games just like every other 1st party.

That doesn't change the fact that the WiiU sales have been terrible since its launch and that it's too bad that an excellent game won't be experienced by a wider audience because it is exclusive to the less populated platform.

Any word on new MGS this week? On hold with everyone in the office?

They are recording GOTY podcasts and videos all week so probably not.

How long was it last time between when the listing went up and we knew (officially) Dan/Jason were hired?

Roughly 6 months.

 

[Largo]

How long was it last time between when the listing went up and we knew (officially) Dan/Jason were hired?

 

[Zaph]

Wait, so John Davison brokered the Giant Bomb deal AND moved Danny across the pond (read: made Gamespot good)? Damn.

Dude is fucking legit, but he just can't stay still.

How long was it last time between when the listing went up and we knew (officially) Dan/Jason were hired?

Jeff confirmed a hire live on stream about 4/5 weeks after the posting. But he didn't say who - that came a lot later.

 

[Myggen]

I agree with him on that point though.

No denying that the game wouldn't exist without Nintendo and that there's nothing wrong for them to have exclusive games just like every other 1st party.

That doesn't change the fact that the WiiU sales have been terrible since its launch and that it's too bad that an excellent game won't be experienced by a wider audience because it is exclusive to the less populated platform.

Yeah, he clearly didn't mean "FUCK NINTENDO!" with that comment. It IS a shame that it's just on the Wii U, but of course Nintendo deserves all the credit for making it happen.

 

[razgriz417]

I'm good with Tina if they can't get Cara, she was great on those live streams and on Bombin' in the AM

 

[Patryn]

Dude is fucking legit, but he just can't stay still.

I think, at least this time, he would have been better off if he had stayed where he was. His last gig didn't seem to go so well, and now he's at Zynga so who knows how long that'll last.

 

[Glitchesarecool]

Yeah, he clearly didn't mean "FUCK NINTENDO!" with that comment. It IS a shame that it's just on the Wii U, but of course Nintendo deserves all the credit for making it happen.

I guess. I just think the point is moot when no other company was really giving it a chance to exist in the first place.

I wonder what his opinion of Scalebound will be.