LurkerPrime
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You know how everyone says things like, "Brad is leaving," or "doesn't Brad look different now?"
There's a reason for that, but I'm afraid I can't explain it further. It's late, and I've already said too much.
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You know how everyone says things like, "Brad is leaving," or "doesn't Brad look different now?"
There's a reason for that, but I'm afraid I can't explain it further. It's late, and I've already said too much.
It's a feature, not a news story. They're allowed to have a long wind-up because they're on a larger scale.
I'm a big proponent of establishing an essayistic style in games criticism. This is obviously not that, but all the way journalistic in nature. It's also not matter-of-fact news reporting, though. On the surface, it should read like an in-depth feature reporting on a (then) current and urgent matter. Style and structure are all over the place, unfortunately. It's not a blog post, but it sure does read like one in spots. He should have spread out the information and his personal thoughts more evenly.
Don't want to dwell on this further, but I also didn't want to misunderstood as someone who's in favour of day-to-day, dry and "straight" news reporting. It's also only just one article, he will write countless better ones in the future, I'm sure.
Sure. I wouldn't quite call it gonzo, but I get where you're coming from.
I actually feel surprisingly similar, although I think I'll still love games just as much if I dont lkke these changes. Still, it's a pretty weird time overall.
BlastProcessing
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I'm a big proponent of establishing an essayistic style in games criticism. This is obviously not that, but all the way journalistic in nature. It's also not matter-of-fact news reporting, though. On the surface, it should read like an in-depth feature reporting on a (then) current and urgent matter. Style and structure are all over the place, unfortunately. It's not a blog post, but it sure does read like one in spots. He should have spread out the information and his personal thoughts more evenly.
Don't want to dwell on this further, but I also didn't want to misunderstood as someone who's in favour of day-to-day, dry and "straight" news reporting. It's also only just one article, he will write countless better ones in the future, I'm sure.
Sure. I wouldn't quite call it gonzo, but I get where you're coming from.
Lets call it "Gonzo-lite" or "Gonzo-without-the-mescaline". I think we pretty much agree on this.
StopMakingSense
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This is the crab molting gif again, isn't it?
President_Barackbar
Neo Member
You know, for as much as Jeff and Vinny have been saying how "excited" they are for Vinny's move, I can't possibly see how this will be an overall good thing for the site. Giving Alex access to a video guy doesn't make up for losing Vinny on main office Quick Looks, Unprofessional Fridays, and the Bombcast. I know its probably not a good thing to say before the new hire starts, but I really don't think what Giant Bomb needed was some young YouTube personality, it doesn't seem to me like that's a good fit for the main office.
Like Vinny said on the original podcast reveal, this was inevitable. He had always been telling Jeff that living in SF was temporary and he would be gone eventually.
They had to put a positive spin on it of course, and GB spreading nationwide is a positive spin.
I think they realize that ideally, Vinny would be able to stay there indefinitely with them because they value his work and recognize how beneficial he is to the site as a whole, and especially the SF offices, but they're making the best of an inevitable situation.
That is fairly spot-on with my feelings and experiences. That's what I've been trying to express. While it's all fine and grand for people who want this to happen and are excited for change, there is most certainly cause for concern. The fact that some people expect everyone to welcome the changes with open arms and anticipation is rather alarming to me. Of course I'm fucking worried, I've been following the site for years and I happen to view these changes as unwarranted. There was nothing here to fix, at least from the way I see it. I understand that some of these changes are necessary, but I reserve the right to not be thrilled about it.
With that said, here's to hoping. I don't know what will happen, but I'll do my best to stay optimistic and open-minded.
Apart from these forums, Giant Bomb is literally the only gaming site that I've visited on a near-daily basis. Hell, the only site in general that I've ever visited that much.
I don't think many people are overreacting here. Most are just worried, and rightfully so. It's more a discussion about the possibility of it all going to shit. It might sound funny, but I don't think we've ever had a change of this magnitude. I think these are perfectly rational reactions considering the loyalty that the Giant Bomb fanbase has garnered over the years.
I'm honestly happy with the move, since I feel like GB has fallen into a rut lately, and some of their content has come off as a little stale. Quicklooks running way too long, some signficant games not covered at all, UPFs with maybe one game worth playing, and long gaps between other subscriber content. Shuffle things around, bring in a little fresh blood, and see what happens.
John Rabbit
Banned
for me, Vinny is the most relatable person on the crew. despite the fact i don't have children and I'm not from New York it feels like Vinny had a fairly similar upbringing to mine, and he definitely approaches games with the same kind of wonderment and devotion that I do. he reads the expanded lore, spends countless hours collecting inane trinkets, maintains a steady diet of self-deprecation and just generally seemed to be a pretty down to earth dude, especially given the kind of goofy company he keeps.
i'm going to miss his immediate presence on the Bombcast and the live shows very much.
i'm going to miss his immediate presence on the Bombcast and the live shows very much.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I know that's what he said on the last podcast, but only a year or so ago, he talked about being ready to settle on the west coast after selling his NYC apartment. I don't know if being driven out to the suburbs and the lack of family support changed things though, but like... you don't set up a 50 gallon fresh water thing if you're planning on ditching.
I just wonder how much Vinny will be on camera if he's going to be producing. I mean, anyone could just stick a webcam in front of them and then play a game, but I hope he does more than that.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I would imagine having a baby changes your perspective quite a bit.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Yeah, and both he and his wife are from NYC anyway, so they both probably have support there.
I don't remember what podcast it was where he talks about selling his NYC apartment - its where he talks about how there was construction outside his window and he walked around naked in front of the construction workers - but he was fairly positive about settling in SF.
Damn, is it crazy that after hearing about Vinny's move to GB East I've thought about ditching Miami, driving up to NYC, and seeing if I could intern or be a helping hand there while they get set up at the new office?
I just graduated from school this spring and studied film and video production.
I just graduated from school this spring and studied film and video production.
First they came for Dave, and I did not speak out
Because Dave was just the computer guy.
Then they came for Patrick, and I did not speak out
Because nobody liked Patrick anyway.
Then they came for Vinny, and I did not speak out
Because I was not Italian.
Then they came for meand there was no one left to speak for me
Because Dave was just the computer guy.
Then they came for Patrick, and I did not speak out
Because nobody liked Patrick anyway.
Then they came for Vinny, and I did not speak out
Because I was not Italian.
Then they came for meand there was no one left to speak for me
There is also the fact that over the past 6 years the scope of their site has not changed much. They are still a website that produces quicklooks, live shows, and a podcast.
One of the most consistent things you will hear Jeff say in GB content is him expressing support to people who decide to make radical changes with their career. He has on many occasions expressed the understanding of just wanting to do things different for the sake of it being new because when you do something long enough you get tired of it. I think that has often been a restated view of his. You have heard that sort of thing manifest itself in him bringing up mixing up the podcast format, or messing with the live show schedule/formula in the past.
I doubt the change Jeff wanted was to ship Vinny off to the other side of the country, but things are definitely going to be different for him and the crew going forward. They will have to rethink what they do and they will definitely be able to go into the office each morning for awhile feeling like just about anything is up for change, and that now is the time to try new ideas. So I can totally understand where they as employees could feel excited about this.
BUNTING1243
Banned
Maybe ask them on Twitter or something first.
Well with Vinny out of the office, they really need to do something about premium content, or just features in general.
Most of that stuff was focused on Vinny.
Need more bombasticas.
Or Jeff can do something he enjoy's, like maybe picking up USF4 and play it every week to try and get somewhat decent at it.
Most of that stuff was focused on Vinny.
Need more bombasticas.
Or Jeff can do something he enjoy's, like maybe picking up USF4 and play it every week to try and get somewhat decent at it.
HappenstanceUK
Member
I think the next premium feature should be Jeff rewatching the entire Persona 4 Endurance Run while clutching a framed photo of Vinny and a single tear running down his cheek.
Now I want to watch the P4 ER with Vinny's audio track muted.
Vinny is becoming the GB East Daily Dota player so GiantBomb can invest deeply into DIGITAL SPORTS.
People in general reacted with more vitrol to the CBSi move. This thread was full of "the site will be dead in 1 year" talk then.
SteveWinwood
Member
If Vinny got into dota and got a team to face brads team... it would be the greatest thing ever.
Mister_Ruck
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Isn't Drew allergic to gluten? Every time they eat pizza on stream I wonder how badly his stomach must hurt after
Hydranockz
Member
I think this case is a bit easier to have an emotional reaction to because we all know what content we would like more or less of. Not having Vinny contribute to the GB staples will be a massive blow to how people enjoy that content.
Haha, did you expect anything less from some GB fans? You just need to look at what Patrick had to go through in the beginning just because he was a new hire, and now add that with a million because some people will view especially the new editor as having to fill Vinny's shoes. Expect much hyperbole and knee jerk reaction.
Jeff has said time and time again that the new opening is in SF. So I agree that that kind of speculation doesn't really make sense.
Nah dude, Vinny needs to build up a LoL-team and then each team would have to face each other in both games.
Agreed. I keep expecting it to get old or them to get bored of it, but it always entertains.
Almost 4 hours. I notice that they uploaded it as one video on the site, must be the longest single video they've ever archived (they usually split them up after about 2 hours).
Have people really seen enough of Jared Rose to be either dissapointed or excited? From searcching YT I can only find a couple of Hot Pepper Gaming clips, some interviews etc.
His "I have some really exciting news!" tweet was just around the time Jeff said they had hired an editor, and he hasn't exactly denied that it's the GB job when people have asked him on Twitter. So I think it's a pretty safe assumption.
His "I have some really exciting news!" tweet was just around the time Jeff said they had hired an editor, and he hasn't exactly denied that it's the GB job when people have asked him on Twitter. So I think it's a pretty safe assumption.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Why are even so sure that it's jared rosen?
NumberThree
Member
Uh, I'm pretty sure they'd have mentioned travelling around the world in the job description if that was the case?
https://twitter.com/notquitefrodo/status/471425504726118401
https://twitter.com/notquitefrodo/status/471426112849854465
Also, because Twitter is so handy for stalking, he was in New York when he tweeted this: https://twitter.com/notquitefrodo/status/468179051438678017
https://twitter.com/notquitefrodo/status/471425504726118401
https://twitter.com/notquitefrodo/status/471426112849854465
Also, because Twitter is so handy for stalking, he was in New York when he tweeted this: https://twitter.com/notquitefrodo/status/468179051438678017
Atomic Edge
Banned
Fuck all of your dread! All of it! I am super excited to see who gets hired. Jeff knows what's up, and Jeff is making the hire! I mean, he was right about Patrick bringing so much good stuff to the site, so my faith is with him!
Word.
SlowRevolution
Member
they should hire cigs.
DOUBLE WORD.
Well I think they're the best people on the internet and they clearly have inside knowledge on the new hires.
You have balls for a mouth.
And you're a motherfucking talking hamburger.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Cigs is the house band, Giantbomb is now a gaming talk show.
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