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[Data West]

I will be very surprised if Nick doesn't make it to Giant Bomb eventually, at any rate. Hell, his recent opinion videos feel like a fucking audition to prove he can talk about his feelings on games and platforms on video/audio in a convincing manner.

Nick and Griffin are like BFFs. It'd be like Ryan splitting from GB

 

[Hot Coldman]

Nick and Griffin are like BFFs. It'd be like Ryan splitting from GB

Griff should come to but he lives in Texas and has that whole MBMB&M thing soooooo not likely

 

[darkwing-buck]

I remember in 6th grade I had a huge crush on the main actress in Tokyo Drift

 

[funkystudent]

I could take or leave Tokyo Drift but I do appreciate its place in the lore.

 

[Heckler456]

Mass Effect comes out in like 2 weeks

it is crazy that I feel like there's zero excitement for it. or maybe i'm projecting because i sure am not.

Don't be fooled by the majority of people here agreeing with you. That is in fact crazy

There is a relatively empirical way to gauge whether GAF is hyped for a new Mass Effect.

Anyway, thanks to the people who gave me suggestions in terms of premium content I should watch. Binged through Gametapes, which was fucking amazing, and I really hope they're doing more of that. And of course, caught up with the Mario Party parties.

 

[mnz]

Yeah, I would prefer women to "boys".

 

[Spider from Mars]

1. Tokyo Drift the GOAT
2. The Soft Boys are doing way better content than GB West.

 

[Data West]

Don't be fooled by the majority of people here agreeing with you. That is in fact crazy

There is a relatively empirical way to gauge whether GAF is hyped for a new Mass Effect.

Anyway, thanks to the people who gave me suggestions in terms of premium content I should watch. Binged through Gametapes, which was fucking amazing, and I really hope they're doing more of that. And of course, caught up with the Mario Party parties.

That looks kind of low for an entry in an extremely popular franchise

1. Tokyo Drift the GOAT
2. The Soft Boys are doing way better content than GB West.

Just compare Peacecraft to GB's WoW content

 

[justjim89]

When Giant Bomb hires a McElroy, they should go with a dark horse candidate.

Not Justin, even though he's the best.

Not Griffin, even though he's the funniest.

Not Travis, even though he's also there.

#HireClint

 

[mnz]

The only McElroy content I consume is Things I Bought at Sheetz. And I'm not even entirely sure what a Sheetz is.

 

[Data West]

Justin also has a Jeff-like position at Polygon so I can't imagine him going to anywhere except to be EIC there since it would be a big downgrade.

and I don't think he's moving out of Virginia

 

[OdysseusVA]

There's still hope for Dan.

The first one is definitely the best.

 

[Heckler456]

That looks kind of low for an entry in an extremely popular franchise

Is it an extremely popular franchise, or is there no hype?

Anyway, top 5 means that there are still a significant amount of people interested in, so it's definitely not "zero".

 

[Spirited]

The second half of this year feels so empty even though I should know the "usual" heavy hitters will release then and some "bigger" AAA's that isn't yearly or bi-yearly.

At this point I'm looking at only buying splatoon 2, mario odyseey* and ni no kuni 2.

 

[Data West]

The second half of this year feels so empty even though I should know the "usual" heavy hitters will release then and some "bigger" AAA's that isn't yearly or bi-yearly.

I'm actually looking forward ot the next AC just because I loved Syndicate and WD2 so much

 

[Real Hero]

McElroy's are too funny for giantbomb let's be honest

 

[hamchan]

You need multiple Mcelroys too. One McElroy on his own ain't great.

 

[Twin Tails]

Does Brad hate Nintendo?

Zelda got him playing video games again. Also he loves Amiibos.

 

[Catvoca]

When they hire Nick

 

[Hot Coldman]

McElroy's are too funny for giantbomb let's be honest

but there's only one man that can take Griffin videos to the next level

 

[Spirited]

I'm actually looking forward ot the next AC just because I loved Syndicate and WD2 so much

I might be a bit more into it, I like the setting and I want to see what they've done for changes now that they've had some extra time.

But I barely enjoyed brotherhood and I haven't liked any since (That I've tried admittedly) so I'm not very optimistic about it being a game for me.

You need multiple Mcelroys too. One McElroy on his own ain't great.

A bit like Exodia in Yu-Gi-Oh.

 

[Jintor]

Where the asians at, while we're at it.

I miss you norm

 

[Meneses]

McElroys are unfunny and - Griffin, at least - super annoying.

 

[Data West]

@griffinmcelroy 3h3 hours ago
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I am so grateful to work with so many rad women at Polygon. I mean that, genuinely — I am thankful just to be on the same team as them.

I can see why so many of you find them 'unfunny'

 

[Meneses]

I can see why so many of you find them 'unfunny'

What has that tweet got to do with anything?

 

[SomberOwl]

I'm actually looking forward ot the next AC just because I loved Syndicate and WD2 so much

Yeah I'm ready for AC to come back to. Egypt setting sounds neat.

 

[Catvoca]

I can see why so many of you find them 'unfunny'

Just because I'm not a big fan of the comedy stuff I've seen from them doesn't mean I don't think they're good people.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Snipperclips video is a lot of fun. Looks like they really enjoyed it.

 

[Meneses]

Snipperclips video is a lot of fun. Looks like they really enjoyed it.

The QL was great and the game seems awesome.

 

[Spirited]

Snipperclips video is a lot of fun. Looks like they really enjoyed it.

Game looks great, sadly I wouldn't have anyone to play it with if I bought it.

 

[LurkerPrime]

In the Snipperclips QL, that goo level had to be bugged, right? It wanted a 100% full area for the longest time, and then straight up accepted one that was about 96% full when one of the duders moved.

 

[GustyGardens]

When Giant Bomb hires a McElroy, they should go with a dark horse candidate.

Not Justin, even though he's the best.

Not Griffin, even though he's the funniest.

Not Travis, even though he's also there.

#HireClint

I always assumed GB would hire the McElroy's secret brother Dougie.

 

[DanLongman]

Carrie Gouskos or bust

Fuck yeah Carrie is so great. Though I doubt she'll ever come back to the other side of the industry.

 

[Piston Hyundai]

I can see why so many of you find them 'unfunny'

I thought we were supposed to be the ones overly sensitive about mcelroys

 

[The Technomancer]

Had to stop Snipperclips early since I bought it to play with my sister next weekend, but what I saw looks awesome

 

[Hindenblewp]

I will be very surprised if Nick doesn't make it to Giant Bomb eventually, at any rate. Hell, his recent opinion videos feel like a fucking audition to prove he can talk about his feelings on games and platforms on video/audio in a convincing manner.

Well, Nick's certainly come a long way, that's for sure.

 

[Hindl]

Does Brad hate Nintendo?

He just hasn't really been into their shit lately. I'm not sure he's ever really been a fan beyond the SNES. Which is why it's pretty big that he's so into Zelda. It's pulling in people who usually don't like Nintendo games

 

[slightconfuse]

No reasonable person would move to San Francisco. People want to leave not stay there
.

I imagine the new west person will live in the bay area already

 

[Spirited]

I like Nick but I don't expect anyone "known" to be the new hires. One junior production guy on east (sounded VERY junior from Vinny's talk on one of the blue bombin' streams) then the position to fill in Dan was also a more junior position iirc from Jeff's talks. Then to fill in Drew I have no idea if they go for a junior position or does something else.

 

[KingKong]

they're hiring Vinny's kids so he can pass on his trade

 

[Curufinwe]

They desperately need to add a female perspective and some energy to GB West. There will be plenty of women applicants - pick the best one.

 

[Ashby]

They desperately need to add a female perspective and some energy to GB West. There will be plenty of women applicants - pick the best one.

Agreed.

 

[Tubobutts]

I think they should pick the worst one personally.

 

[ratcliffja]

Just because I'm not a big fan of the comedy stuff I've seen from them doesn't mean I don't think they're good people.

Exactly. I find their humor very off-putting, but that doesn't mean I dislike them as people.

 

[Zaph]

the list of things West 'needs' is growing by the day tbh

 

[Spirited]

I think they should pick the worst one personally.

The worst perspectives are always the most interesting

Spoiler

/s

the list of things West 'needs' is growing by the day tbh

I do believe they need some fresh blood in there.

 

[Hindl]

I just realized we're probably getting a Dan solo stream when Extra Life rolls around. Wonder what that'll be like. I've watched him stream Dark Souls alone and that was good

 

[Dany]

Mm yes. The thread is in 'new hire mode'.

Lovely, ALWAYS a fun time...

 

[Spirited]

I just realized we're probably getting a Dan solo stream when Extra Life rolls around. Wonder what that'll be like. I've watched him stream Dark Souls alone and that was good

Alex should try to beat dark souls with the rockstar drums as input method.

 

[Meneses]

In other news, I may have made a big mistake.

I'm just not having much fun with Zelda.