GB seems to be pretty well liked in every gaming community I've seen them discussed, really. Something Awful is a big example of that. There's always the "but Patrick..." crowd, but in general I've always seen positive reactions when people talk about the site.
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GB seems to be pretty well liked in every gaming community I've seen them discussed, really. Something Awful is a big example of that. There's always the "but Patrick..." crowd, but in general I've always seen positive reactions when people talk about the site.
At this point, doesn't everyone just like GB by default? I mean, what are their options? IGN? So many outlets have been shut down or gutted that there isn't exactly a wealth of content aside from the YouTube dude-in-a-bedroom generation.
Incandenza
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The cover video that got posted in the hiring thread on the forums is pretty cool. I know I've seen that guy on the GB tumblr tags a lot.
TharpDaddy
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They should hire Karen. I don't even care that she probably knows nothing about games, we can have her play the FMV games with Vinny for the best video content.
funkystudent
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What if they hire a attractive women whose entire job is to record daily recap videos? Isnt that what video game sites do now?
GB has to stay current.
GB has to stay current.
Gamespot do that, I think.
Hot Coldman
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Put Brad in a wig.
I would love for them to do that genuinely for a week to fuck with people.
I think that's what he was referring to. A mean thing to say, but I can't say I have a high opinion of those shows, either :X
BUNTING1243
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He's only eighteen according to his Tumblr, so it's probably not going to happen sadly.
Polygon does some kind of 'this week article recap' video thing as well. I remember because there was one that went up when I wrote that VGCW thing.
I like the gamespot.au one though. Jess is cool
Incandenza
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Well they hired Klepek at 16 so
Gozer the Gozerian
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She can cover the math games
SteveWinwood
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Karen is the best.
Jimmyfenix
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#Teamkaren
AuthenticM
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I miss Karen. She should totally visit Giant Bomb still even if her brother's not there anymore. Isn't she dating Rorie anyway ? She should come up on UFs.
njean777
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I don't mind gamespot either. I use both them and Giantbomb for game content, joystiq as well for news. Those are really the only three sites I go to for games other then youtube.
RomanticHeroX
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They should hire Dave.
BUNTING1243
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I go to Gamespot for The Point and their reviews. Polygon is pretty on-point when it comes to features and some review work. But yeah, less options than there used to be, I can't remember the last time I read something on IGN.
SteveWinwood
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i dont leave gaf
firehawk12
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I think all the original members of Polygon have an equity stake in the company. No reason to leave. lol
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BUNTING1243
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firehawk12
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Remember his Quick Look?
http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/quick-look-kinectimals-now-with-bears/2300-5048/
I vaguely remember that he got a copy of the game and just offered to bring it over.
BUNTING1243
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Pretty sure it was some joke on Twitter between him and Ryan because of the name.
They said on the podcast that they hope to have them before E3.
I wonder if half of these applicants realize they aren't signing up for "Kick back, make Quick Looks and get paid!" but rather "Have my every word and personality quirk scrutinized on a daily basis by an insatiable fanbase, who will accuse me of slacking off even when I work nights and weekends to deliver hours of daily content that they all somehow find time to watch, and gripe about the minute details within."
It'll be a case study in to "how to turn an optimist in to a cynical asshole".
I actually worry what a job at Giant Bomb would do to a gaming personality that I enjoy. I'm sure a lot of these people are used to scrutiny, but the uh...fans of this site turn it to 11.
As a small example, I'm pretty sure a fair amount of people in this thread have analyzed Drew's blinking patterns.
As a small example, I'm pretty sure a fair amount of people in this thread have analyzed Drew's blinking patterns.
Anyone that goes into a job and thinks it'll just be a 'kick back and relax' type deal shouldn't be applying - doesn't matter what job it is.
Also, most people applying for this job are probably active on social media already - I don't see how they wouldn't be prepared for it. The giant bomb community can be a little strange and a little vitriolic but I've seen far worse on twitter and the like.
Patrick was hired when they were still owned by Whiskey.
Fantastapotamus
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I hear that Polygon is popular around these parts
I like Justin McElroy. They should just hire him. Or Dan Ryckert so we can hear him talk about Wrestling for 80 minutes each week.
I love the McElroy brothers too but neither live near SF and in Justins case, it's be a demotion, given he's a managing editor at polygon.
Yeah but there is a difference. Right now they're probably speaking to friends, fans, and people that like them enough to follow their work. Joining GB opens them up to a whole new level of public scrutiny because they're becoming apart of something that people already love. Just look at the crap Patrick has to put up with after all these years. I think its def had an effect on him too, which is why he spends so much time talking about it and trying to fight back.
funkystudent
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Where the hell is Garnett Lee these days anyway?
I completely fell lost interest in that awkward post EGM 1up phase.
Do you hate fun, or something?
Ever since ShackNews stopped paying for Weekend Confirmed, he's made his own one-man podcast Garnett on Games. I think he's also currently unemployed? But I'm not sure he lives in SF.
firehawk12
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He stopped doing Shack a while ago when he went on to publish mobile games under Gamefly, but I believe Gamefly shut down their mobile publishing arm and presumably either he chose to left or was let go at that point.
Garnett lives in LA.
http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/post/85431256176/do-you-think-youll-have-a-new-editor-on-board-by-e3#notes
So they won't have a new editor on board by E3. I'm guessing the same goes for the producer gig. Jeff has said before that it's so difficult to find the right people for a job at GB, so he's gonna take his time.
http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/post/84878679986/the-new-guy-you-are-going-to-hire-sucks-and-doesnt-fit#notes
Oh okay, I don't really know much about his situation besides what I can piece together on his podcast.
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