ChieSatonaka
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Now I really wanna see an edited version of the
Persona 4 ending, where Charlie is getting on the train and everyone sees him off and is sad to see him leave, but instead exchange Charlie for Vinny
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Giant Bomb #7 | Hey There, Small Business Owner!
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Now I really wanna see an edited version of the
Wasn't that back when they were still using Twitch for live broadcasts? Twitch is ass for immediate communication due to the 30-60 second delay.
Jeff leaves and moves to Chicago to be Dave Lang's second hand man.
Drew becomes a pilot.
Rorie becomes a professional puppy sitter.
Brad stays in San Francisco, and is the only remaining member of the Giant bomb.
The Brad is leaving jokes were a ruse the entire time, not only does Brad never leave, he's the only one that never left.
Drew becomes a pilot.
Rorie becomes a professional puppy sitter.
Brad stays in San Francisco, and is the only remaining member of the Giant bomb.
The Brad is leaving jokes were a ruse the entire time, not only does Brad never leave, he's the only one that never left.
Keyser Soze
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Patrick and Alex has played a couple of games together without much problem. Granted that was recorded and not live, but I'm sure they could do it live with the in-house player.
edit: Okay, I misunderstood the post. Nevermind!
The CBSi player has a similar (probably longer) delay due to the scrubbing feature.
To pull this off they'd need to have a private Skype between hosts with the feed piped to their public stream. And can Skype reliably share a screen with a D3D overlay? Every time I've used it has been for desktop stuff only.
Trail Guide
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Really sad to see him leave SF, but glad he will still be on GB. Will he still get to play the role of "Small Business Owner" on the Bombcast? I know Jeff doesn't like making Skype podcasts but I don't see why they can't use Skype to create the commercials.
giant_frying_pan
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It's a bummer, but I want to look at the positives and possibilities rather than focus on what we might be losing.
I'm going to support this site til the end, it's given me so much entertainment and sheer enjoyment of gaming and everything that it represents that this move doesn't even come close to tainting those memories.
Plus, I cannot begrudge a father for doing the best thing for his wife, child and family.
All the best, Vinny!
I'm going to support this site til the end, it's given me so much entertainment and sheer enjoyment of gaming and everything that it represents that this move doesn't even come close to tainting those memories.
Plus, I cannot begrudge a father for doing the best thing for his wife, child and family.
All the best, Vinny!
Oof, these are some news to wake up to.
I will say, guys like Vinny up the game of wherever they go. That's why he's so beloved.
It's sad he's leaving "the gang." But I have little to no doubts he's going to rock the shit in whatever he decides to do in NY.
Also, I hope this can get a East Coast/West Coast duder-beef going.
EAST SIDE REPRESENT.
I will say, guys like Vinny up the game of wherever they go. That's why he's so beloved.
It's sad he's leaving "the gang." But I have little to no doubts he's going to rock the shit in whatever he decides to do in NY.
Also, I hope this can get a East Coast/West Coast duder-beef going.
EAST SIDE REPRESENT.
RazielCuts
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Listening to the bombcast while knowing the news is just bumming me out. Just imagining it without Vinny being there to catch whatever Jeff is putting down, it's horrible 
I don't think so, it's either windowed or windowed borderless.
Didn't know about the delay on the new player though, weird.
Yeah, especially since that someone is Vinny Motherfucking Caravella.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Vinny will always be Vinny, east coast or west coast - but not having anyone to bounce off will suck.Listening to the bombcast while knowing the news is just bumming me out. Just imagining it without Vinny being there to catch whatever Jeff is putting down, it's horrible
Savour this E3 guys, because it'll be a while before the new hires and NY office gets settled.
Yeah, I knew live scrubbing introduces a delay, but I didn't realise how bad it was until Jeff ran his mixlr during UPF.
Zabant
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Come on now folks...
Stop telling others how they should feel.
This situation kinda sucks, if dudes wanna vent, let them. I have no time for the thought police or the hug-box brigade sprinkling sugar and sunshine everywhere and bemoaning anyone with grievances; saying they should be quiet or "re-evaluate their life" like they're some 2 dollar psychiatrist.
It's looking bad for the bomb right now, pretending that it isn't is just denial.
Yeah, it's a bunch of dudes who talk about video games and not exactly a life changing event, but these are obviously passionate fans that are upset that something they love is in dire straights right now. Let them say their bit and leave it at that, bitchin' about it just makes them feel worse.
I made my thoughts clear here >
Let others say their piece without fear of being lectured how they need to "go take a walk around the block lol" or other such holier-than-thou tripe.
Stop telling others how they should feel.
This situation kinda sucks, if dudes wanna vent, let them. I have no time for the thought police or the hug-box brigade sprinkling sugar and sunshine everywhere and bemoaning anyone with grievances; saying they should be quiet or "re-evaluate their life" like they're some 2 dollar psychiatrist.
It's looking bad for the bomb right now, pretending that it isn't is just denial.
Yeah, it's a bunch of dudes who talk about video games and not exactly a life changing event, but these are obviously passionate fans that are upset that something they love is in dire straights right now. Let them say their bit and leave it at that, bitchin' about it just makes them feel worse.
I made my thoughts clear here >
Let others say their piece without fear of being lectured how they need to "go take a walk around the block lol" or other such holier-than-thou tripe.
That's brilliant.
For 8 years ago, Jeff really doesn't look very different.
bigwinnerx
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TriangleOfCorruption
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Can't say I can see much upside (for the audience that is, I totally get why Vinny wanted to make the move), but to be honest at this point I'd keep subscribing if Giant Bomb was just Jeff in a dark room.
More than anything I hope Vinny will skype in to the bombcast, even if it's a bit stilted it's a million times better than the alternative. It's the only piece of content I consume every week, and that probably would have changed by now without him.
I'm sure Alex and Vinny will make the best of it (cough endurance run cough), and the new hires are potentially very exciting, so let's see where this goes I guess. I really have no idea what Giant Bomb will look like this time next year.
More than anything I hope Vinny will skype in to the bombcast, even if it's a bit stilted it's a million times better than the alternative. It's the only piece of content I consume every week, and that probably would have changed by now without him.
I'm sure Alex and Vinny will make the best of it (cough endurance run cough), and the new hires are potentially very exciting, so let's see where this goes I guess. I really have no idea what Giant Bomb will look like this time next year.
dynamitejim
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Eh, I'm not going to Chicken Little just yet. The chronicles of Alex and Vinny setting up shop has a lot of comedic potential in itself. As does the two of them exploring the NY/NJ/PA area. And, I guess contrary to what a bunch of other people seem to have experienced, I think the site has carried on really well over the last year. I do feel that if they legitimately want to do an East Coast office they absolutely need to get Patrick out there, and maybe hire one more person.
EvilKatarn
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This is all the manifestation of the karmic residue left by all those "Brad is leaving" jokes.
Giantbomb fans ruined Giantbomb.
You all ruined Giantbomb.
I guess I'm the glass half-full guy.
Clearly, this sounds like a decision that is very important to Vinny and his family... more important than Giantbomb. Meaning that, like Patrick, he can either contribute from the east or not at all. So I'm happy that he's staying on staff and I look forward to what he and Alex can come up with in NY.
I think its ok to be disappointed and even afraid of where the site is headed, I'm sure we all realize that Giantbomb will never be the same again. Whether this new GB is good or bad, thats a decision I'll make when I've actually seen it. I don't understand the need to dismiss it right now.
Clearly, this sounds like a decision that is very important to Vinny and his family... more important than Giantbomb. Meaning that, like Patrick, he can either contribute from the east or not at all. So I'm happy that he's staying on staff and I look forward to what he and Alex can come up with in NY.
I think its ok to be disappointed and even afraid of where the site is headed, I'm sure we all realize that Giantbomb will never be the same again. Whether this new GB is good or bad, thats a decision I'll make when I've actually seen it. I don't understand the need to dismiss it right now.
Zabant
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Stifling discussion with an above-it-all attitude and lambasting others for being upset is not the same as ignoring what's obviously going on. But hey, being pedantic is cool too.
Nothing wrong with being an optimist, wish I could see it that way to be honest. I just resent people telling the glass half-empty types to shut up like their thoughts are somehow lesser.
RepairmanJack
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I....I just.....
Calling people who don't think this is a bad thing "in denial" is exactly the same thing, only from the other side.
I guess this sheds some light on the membership sale these past weekends. Anyway, I'm very sad to see Vinny go and I think GB as a whole will be worse off as a result of the move. As others have already said, expanding to yet another city when you're having trouble holding it down at the main office just seems incredibly silly. Even with the 1-2 new hires that we've heard of, I don't see them making up for the establishing of a new office.
bigwinnerx
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Hey, you obviously have this all figured out, so, don't let me stop your tantrum.
Zabant
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Didn't say that, I stated that right now GB is in worse shape than it was in the past and pretending that it isn't is indeed denial.
Hot Coldman
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oh my god stop
just stop
just stop
...? That seems identical to what he just posted, what's the difference?
The complete opposite is true (has been for a while now) and you know that.
JesseEwiak
Member
Just like all the Daniel Bryan fans making fun of Batista's injury history karmically caused Bryan's broken neck.
Man, While I'm happy for Vinny and understand his move back to his family, I can't deny that his interaction with the crew and presence on bombcasts and premium content is a big reason why I go to the site - and became a paid subscriber back when they were at Whiskey.
GB is going to be very different from now on and I'm curious/nervous about who they bring in on the west coast to work with the main crew for editorial. "hey, no pressure new guy you're just gonna be replacing one of GB's best liked members on QLs and the bombcast."
GB is going to be very different from now on and I'm curious/nervous about who they bring in on the west coast to work with the main crew for editorial. "hey, no pressure new guy you're just gonna be replacing one of GB's best liked members on QLs and the bombcast."
There's a difference between an unequivocal "things are bad" statement and that mealy-mouthed half-measure he tried to pretend it was.
I'm sorry you're unable to tell the difference; the world must be a confusing place to you.
Zabant
Member
When looking back at the past two years in mind with this news of Vinny leaving the SF offices I would have to say you are in denial if you think things aren't bad right now.
Equating me saying that to the people shitting on others for being glum and basically telling them to get a life is in my opinion a bad thing for discussion.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I think everyone just needs to step back for now.
It's a bummer for people who like vinny in the main content but it won't be an unmitigated disaster, and for people who think that all will be peachy it doesn't mean that there won't be rough spots which may or may not be fixed. Too many uncertainties for now.
It's a bummer for people who like vinny in the main content but it won't be an unmitigated disaster, and for people who think that all will be peachy it doesn't mean that there won't be rough spots which may or may not be fixed. Too many uncertainties for now.
No need to be a jerk.
TheMaidenInBlack
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To take a positive look at this, I'd kinda like east coast GB to now starting rolling and become the main GB. Imagine what it would be like with Vinny at the helm, Patrick (who is the second best guy after Vinny) can roll in regularly, they could hire a few new people and all of a sudden it's Giant Bomb 2.0
Of course, with the new hires in SF this could be a great new era there too, but it's hard to imagine ever loving it as much without Vinny there. Danny is the only person so far to come close to him and he's made it clear he's not leaving GS... plus I feel like there is certain baggage in SF which always taints some of the content now. There are a few hearts which seem not to be in it...
Of course, with the new hires in SF this could be a great new era there too, but it's hard to imagine ever loving it as much without Vinny there. Danny is the only person so far to come close to him and he's made it clear he's not leaving GS... plus I feel like there is certain baggage in SF which always taints some of the content now. There are a few hearts which seem not to be in it...
paradox121
Member
See this is what happens when you make someone play Simon's Quest you guys.
Seriously though, Vinny will be missed. Not that he's disappeared from the atmosphere but as everyone has said many, many times, Vinny and Jeff are the premier combination.
Makes me excited to see who the new hires will be though. And also E3 will now be like some big leaving party.
Seriously though, Vinny will be missed. Not that he's disappeared from the atmosphere but as everyone has said many, many times, Vinny and Jeff are the premier combination.
Makes me excited to see who the new hires will be though. And also E3 will now be like some big leaving party.
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