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[puffyshirt]

I'm caling it, Jeff is leaving in the next year. It already feels like he doesn'T give a fuck in the last 6months-1year so it's the logical next step.

To go where? What would he do instead? I don't see Jeff leaving, I think Jeff is just getting saltier over the years.

 

[Yaboosh]

If they get an actual legit office in NY the content coming out of there will be fine. If they work from home like Patrick...

 

[OdysseusVA]

:|

Vinny is the glue that holds them together. I... I need to process this further.

 

[BearPawB]

Of course the knee jerk reaction is one of "total disaster".

Vinny is great. And him not being in the office will be a large blow. A lot if what makes the site work is the face to face interaction..

But he is still in the giant bomb family. It's better than him leaving all together. And it just means vinny will be running even more ridiculous things. More vinny casts. More goofy videos. We are going to see what a vinny run giant bomb would look like. And it could look amazing.

That being said, they better bring it with the new hires.

 

[Volotaire]

So finally a Bradcast when Jeff is out!?

 

[SteveWinwood]

To go where? What would he do instead? I don't see Jeff leaving, I think Jeff is just getting saltier over the years.

Yeah that's a bit sky is falling to me.

 

[chogidogs]

Everybody just move to New York with them! Abandon ship!

 

[Kerned]

Best of luck to Vinny with his move, it's definitely the right choice for his family. Also, maybe this will help BitAM become worth watching. Unfortunately, his absence from the SF studio is going to be a huge detriment to everything from live shows to quick looks to the Bombcast. GB is really in a place right now.

 

[Yaboosh]

If we get a Vinny produced podcast that could make the sting a bit less as well. He is so good at it.

 

[RealMeat]

Seems like they'll need more than just Vinny and Alex to make an office in New York work.

 

[Brashnir]

Silver Lining Alert:

Alex doesn't have the same prejudicial hate for Endurance Runs that Jeff has.

 

[ref]

I'll be honest, a lot of the reason I like GiantBomb is because of Vinny, he's also the reason I subscribed.

I love his humor and his laugh is so damn contagious. I would be lying if I said I didn't skip videos because Vinny wasn't in them.

 

[ReignofSparrows]

This is a bummer on one level. But, I love Vinny. That guy has brought me so many laughs and smiles over the years that I can't help but be happy for his move if it's in his and his family's best interests. He's given me more than my money's worth as a premium member.

 

[Alfredo]

Shocking news, honestly. :O

I'm gonna miss Vinny's zany segments on Unprofessional Fridays, but at least he has trained Drew well in video antics.

I hope they can still have Vinny as a regular on the podcast.

 

[Rhaknar]

If they get an actual legit office in NY the content coming out of there will be fine. If they work from home like Patrick...

Alex also works from home (for now)

 

[Megasoum]

To go where? What would he do instead? I don't see Jeff leaving, I think Jeff is just getting saltier over the years.

He's been talking for years (even before Ryan's death) that he was thinking about doing something completly different outside of the video games world.

 

[melonrabbit]

So finally a Bradcast when Jeff is out!?

"Um" "Uh" *Awkward laugh* "Hmmmm"

 

[FluxWaveZ]

Silver Lining Alert:

Alex doesn't have the same prejudicial hate for Endurance Runs that Jeff has.

But then there's the part where I really need to enjoy listening to the people going through an Endurance Run to enjoy the Endurance Run.

Then again, with Persona 4, Phantasmagoria, BioForge, Deadly Premonition... the constant there was Vinny, so that could work.

"Um" "Uh" *Awkward laugh* "Hmmmm"

Nailed it.

 

[Dug]

RIP in peace Giant Bomb.

Spoiler

I keed, I keed.

 

[bigkrev]

Isn't Vinnys main job that of Producer? What is he going to produce with only one other person?

 

[RiccochetJ]

Good luck Vinny! Glad you're still sticking around! Can't wait to see what you guys can come up with in NY!

 

[dugdug]

I'll be honest, a lot of the reason I like GiantBomb is because of Vinny.

I love his humor and his laugh is so damn contagious. I would be lying if I said I skipped videos because Vinny wasn't in them.

This sucks =(

Same. I'm legit happy for him, but, he was my last reason for listening to the show. I clicked with his humor and taste the most out of anyone at GB.

Best of luck to him, though.

 

[ChieSatonaka]

Of course the knee jerk reaction is one of "total disaster".

Vinny is great. And him not being in the office will be a large blow. A lot if what makes the site work is the face to face interaction..

But he is still in the giant bomb family. It's better than him leaving all together. And it just means vinny will be running even more ridiculous things. More vinny casts. More goofy videos. We are going to see what a vinny run giant bomb would look like. And it could look amazing.

That being said, they better bring it with the new hires.

I just cringe at the idea that now if I want to experience any content from Vinny, I'm gonna have to put up with Alex. I've been able to ignore that he was even a part of giant bomb for the most part. On the rare occassion, I'll listen to scoops and the wolf cuz I do like hearing what patrick has to say, but alex's opinion on anything just means shit to me. His reviews are useless to me because I almost never agree with his perspective. Ugh... I just have a hard time seeing the positive side of this story as a content viewer.

 

[alr1ght]

I pretty much only care about the Vinny content. I really don't care for everybody else, as they're all super jaded. I get too much of that personally and here. Him and Jeff are the only two people I think work really well together, with him and Drew in a close second.

 

[thebeeks]

Dang. I should have waited a week before reupping my subscription.

 

[eyeless]

Vinny moving back to NY, expanding Giant Bomb NY with Alex

jesus fucking christ

this is pretty much the worst fucking thing ever

fuck man

this shit can't even be downplayed, extreme concern is the appropriate reaction

what is giant bomb now

vinny needs to be on the bombcast, vinny needs to be on quick looks

can somebody please find ja rule, get a hold of this motherfucker so i can make sense of all this

where is ja

 

[MrPregnantBear]

Who's the dude with the Irish accent? I feel like he has had a pretty appropriate personality for the site. Wonder if they're going to rope him in.

Yeah I don't know; ever since Ryan passed I've been questioning ending my subscription. I'll keep it going while they transition just because I respect the guys so much. But I'll probably end it soon.

 

[Conceited]

I pretty much only care about the Vinny content. I really don't care for everybody else, as they're all super jaded. I get too much of that personally and here. Him and Jeff are the only two people I think work really well together, with him and Drew in a close second.

This.

 

[funkystudent]

Wait... does this mean GB new york is getting a office and possibility new staff?

 

[Mr. F]

New hires are still ongoing, and Vinny will probably need time to settle into life/the new office in NY (if it's a standalone space and not working from home). Wonder how this will impact content in the meantime considering it'll just be Drew for a bit and e3 prep is probably going to demand a lot.

 

[Volotaire]

Who's the dude with the Irish accent? I feel like he has had a pretty appropriate personality for the site. Wonder if they're going to rope him in.

Yeah I don't know; ever since Ryan passed I've been questioning ending my subscription. I'll keep it going while they transition just because I respect the guys so much. But I'll probably end it soon.

Danny O'Dwyer? He's working for gamespot at the moment, and it seems he wants to work for them in the future by the sound of what he has said in the past.

 

[Yaboosh]

Who's the dude with the Irish accent? I feel like he has had a pretty appropriate personality for the site. Wonder if they're going to rope him in.

Yeah I don't know; ever since Ryan passed I've been questioning ending my subscription. I'll keep it going while they transition just because I respect the guys so much. But I'll probably end it soon.

Nope. Best we can hope for is Danny continues to join in on the shenanigans like he has this past month or two.

 

[Lonestar]

Hmmm....

They need to set up ISDN or something. Something stronger than Skype/Google Hangout.

Need to kidnap Dave and Brad Muir.

 

[Rhaknar]

Who's the dude with the Irish accent? I feel like he has had a pretty appropriate personality for the site. Wonder if they're going to rope him in.

Yeah I don't know; ever since Ryan passed I've been questioning ending my subscription. I'll keep it going while they transition just because I respect the guys so much. But I'll probably end it soon.

Danny? He won't leave gamespot for GB

 

[ChieSatonaka]

Who's the dude with the Irish accent? I feel like he has had a pretty appropriate personality for the site. Wonder if they're going to rope him in.

Yeah I don't know; ever since Ryan passed I've been questioning ending my subscription. I'll keep it going while they transition just because I respect the guys so much. But I'll probably end it soon.

Danny o Dwyer, who's a part of Gamespot. I'd agree he'd be a welcome addition, but no one can replace Vinny. I also doubt Gamespot would want to give up Danny.

 

[firehawk12]

If they get an actual legit office in NY the content coming out of there will be fine. If they work from home like Patrick...

CBS has offices in NYC, so I assume they'll just use that space if they need to.

 

[Brashnir]

Wait... does this mean GB new york is getting a office and possibility new staff?

That would seem to be the implication.

 

[Harpuia]

If this long term investment actually works out and Giantbomb develops into a conglomerate-giant led by three teams, Giantbomb SF, Giantbomb Chicago and Giantbomb NY, I welcome this with open arms. I hope this pays off somehow. My optimism is envisioning a world where each of the three have their own mini-teams and expand how Jeff and co hope it to.

 

[melonrabbit]

where is ja

Ironically, also in New York. Maybe GiantBombNY will pick him up for a weekly feature?

 

[Yaboosh]

If this long term investment actually works out and Giantbomb develops into a conglomerate-giant led by three teams, Giantbomb SF, Giantbomb Chicago and Giantbomb NY, I welcome this with open arms. I hope this pays off somehow. My optimism is envisioning a world where each of the three have their own mini-teams and expand how Jeff and co hope it to.

Maybe Iron Galaxy will fail and Lang will join GB Chicago.

 

[Ignignort]

I genuinely wonder how many existing members would have renewed if the mothers day sale was on now after this news dropped

 

[BearPawB]

Wait... does this mean GB new york is getting a office and possibility new staff?

I think this is the real question.

If they are going to do this, and brand it as "GBNY" then they should really make a big effort for it. I don't think the "everyone works from home thing" will fly much longer.

Vinny is a producer first and foremost. So I would certainly hope they get the space to shoot some footage

 

[Rhaknar]

The GB article says he's moving next week, so before E3. Guess that makes sense, moves out, settles in, meets up with the crew in LA for E3 then flies back to NY

 

[MrPregnantBear]

Are there really that many offices and events on the east coast? I thought the bulk of the industry was pretty much grouped in California?

 

[Keyser Soze]

 

[MisterSamMan]

Anything Vinny does is fantastic and since we're not losing him. I don't see the problem with this change. Best of luck, Vinny & Alex!

 

[Lunzio]

I genuinely wonder how many existing members would have renewed if the mothers day sale was on now after this news dropped

I probably wouldn't have...

and I've been a member since the very beginning.

Still have hope though.

 

[Harpuia]

Maybe Iron Galaxy will fail and Lang will join GB Chicago.

With the way Borderlands vita turned out, maybe this will come true.........

Spoiler

lol

 

[Khezu]

The podcast is already kinda weird with Jeff/Drew/Brad/Vinny.

I don't know how to explain it, but Brad and Drew are like the straight men to the crazyness that is Jeff, Vinny, and Ryan.

A Jeff/Drew/Brad cast would be really dry.

 

[puffyshirt]

I pretty much only care about the Vinny content. I really don't care for everybody else, as they're all super jaded. I get too much of that personally and here. Him and Jeff are the only two people I think work really well together, with him and Drew in a close second.

I agree. Drew has a really good personality in that he's at least not as cynical (which is the main thing Vinny took the brunt of since Ryan passed), but he just doesn't play that many videogames. Drew seems like a completely sweet dude, but I could give two shits about F1 racing or the inner workings of a submarine.

I would actually listen to a Vinny/Patrick podcast, as they are the two I tend to drive towards the most. Patrick is a legit inspiration to me, he's fair, driven, and takes the job deadly serious. Plus he actively goes out of his comfort zone and tries to better himself/expand his horizons. I love Jeff, but he likes to just call things dumb and be done with it.