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Giant Bomb #7 | Hey There, Small Business Owner!
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funkystudent
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I heard that gamespot / Danny did a commentary stream for Sonys E3 last year.
Anyone have a link because I cant find it.
Anyone have a link because I cant find it.
We're not sure but it seems kind of likely at this point - he quit GI, mentioned in his goodbye post that he'd still be showing up in plenty of stupid videos at his new job, is moving to SF for work, is friends with the GB guys and is even already in some content.
Who knows though, the new hire could be a completely unexpected pick.
To turn heel.
Imagine if Polygon and Giant Bomb started a cross promotional rivalry. That would be cool.
Yay Patrick liked my idea! I think that could be a really cool feature. Even if it i just one for ever game.
this is a great idea! and reminds me i need to get around to playing the first Kings Field. Ive been meaning to check it out for a while now
Backfoggen
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I've tried King's Field 1 and Shadow Tower and it's odd how much of the stuff from the Souls titles is there. Dark, Curse, weird occult faith stuff. Animals that talk like normal humans.
Weird punishing gameplay design decisions.
The funniest part is the ridiculous slow speed. Tilting your head up or down takes YEARS.
Weird punishing gameplay design decisions.
The funniest part is the ridiculous slow speed. Tilting your head up or down takes YEARS.
Kings Field is fantastic...it might be a little hard to get into these days but when it was released, holy shit.
I think Chuck means that Polygon don't really have a central office, the staff are scattered all over. One reason they don't post that much video (which either means they wouldn't hire Ryckert or that they specifically hired him to get more in to video features).
Why did Koller move the SF though? Was it because everyone was working out of the Verge offices in the early days?
Gozer the Gozerian
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I hope that with the expanding team on the SF side, and the newly formed duo on the east coast, that we see the GB guys explore more content along the lines of the travelogues and random game events/conventions (ie Brad/Drew in Korea), expand on their idea of candid discussions with developers about their past work, etc.
I love Giant Bomb, but with the tight staff over the last year-ish, pretty much all content outside of E3/GDC has just been some form of the guys commentating while playing a video game. From Jeff's musings on how he sees GB expanding, and Vinny's talks about experimenting with new stuff out east, I'm pretty excited to see where the site goes once everyone's settled in to their new positions.
I love Giant Bomb, but with the tight staff over the last year-ish, pretty much all content outside of E3/GDC has just been some form of the guys commentating while playing a video game. From Jeff's musings on how he sees GB expanding, and Vinny's talks about experimenting with new stuff out east, I'm pretty excited to see where the site goes once everyone's settled in to their new positions.
Nope. Now we have to obsess and uncover every clue about who the producer will be!
He also said he's going to reappear in a month which fits what Jeff said. He'd be a great pick so I hope so.
exactly, he could work from anywhere at Polygon...
I am trying to keep my hype level low for this until its made official because Dan is a perfect choice, but it has to be him... following him on twitter the past few years its been obvious he hates SF, so if he is moving there is has to be for something he would think is really awesome and worth going to a place he hates for... maybe he really likes Polygon or IGN but in my mind joining GB would be the one reason he would move there..
But, I dont know him and I may just be rationalizing this in my head so I believe its happening...
Alex also mentioned that they'd record a new Power Bombcast next week. He's coming to SF a week early. And yes, that will be interesting unless they dodge the whole "problem" by not having Dan on since he's on vacation.
As I mentioned earlier, him moving to SF to start a new job at the exact time the new GB hire is starting would, if nothing else, be a huge fucking coincidence if it's not him.
There's a common sentiment that Jeff is 'jaded' on games, but it's just because he doesn't feign excitement for hype. So when he says he's really hopeful about GB's future, I think he really means it.
If they nab Dan, and a couple more later this year, GB could become a beast. Especially as they can now attract talent on the east and west coast.
Jimmyfenix
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Dan will be joining gamespot.
ShockingAlberto
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Don't say these things definitively and give people a heart attack
edit: oh god my left arm is numb someone call 911 all because of definitive statements
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Clearly he's the new PC Gamer editor.
BUNTING1243
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I'm sure some people will be going to at least a few of the conferences. Vinny, Jeff, and Patrick seem to enjoy being there in person. Brad's probably gonna be on the stream all day, he seemed very excited about not having to go.
It's almost too perfect. Now if it turns out to be anyone else it'll be a a disappointment.
DoctorPayne
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Dan Ryckert.
Ryckert.
RIKER.
Jonathan Frakes is joining Giant Bomb. That poker quick look four years ago was the first clue, and we all fucking missed it.
Ryckert.
RIKER.
Jonathan Frakes is joining Giant Bomb. That poker quick look four years ago was the first clue, and we all fucking missed it.
nckillthegrimace
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Typical GAFer, posting here instead of going to the doctor.
Billy Zero
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It seems like all hints are pointing to Dan Ryckert going to GB and I couldn't be more thrilled! To me, the tone of Giant Bomb is about embracing things that are dumb, embracing things that are fun... and LOVING things that are dumb fun. No one lives the whole "dumb fun" life more than Dan Ryckert. Perfect fit!
SteveWinwood
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Yeah after watching this video I'm pretty sold on this guy. Seems awesome.
"Walking around e3 looking at butts all day"
"Walking around e3 looking at butts all day"
this is amazing.
also I hope Dan is the catalyst to getting Phil to join GB at some point!
He used the word gamer. I can already see the tension forming amongst the bomb crew.
The Dutch Slayer
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Yeah saw that video last year it was hilarious
Also Dan is a FANTASTIC choice well done GB now all we need is Carrie and Danny to join the fun to if at all possible.
Infinite Justice
Member
Will Dan want to join after hearing this insult?
Also, his story about that Google Glass incident on one of last year's GB E3 shows was incredible.
Also, his story about that Google Glass incident on one of last year's GB E3 shows was incredible.
The Dutch Slayer
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Ow right totally forgot about that indeed that was a great and funny story
cuevas. PhD.
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Look what you all have done, this is what google auto suggested me when I searched Dan's name.
with all those tabs i bet if you type anything gaming related it will be followed by giant bomb
Keyser Soze
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I just rewatched Mr "its taken 9 years...LOOK IT UP" DriveClub "I want to sex a car" guy and Over Intense Infamous Guy that wants to kill your family and friends as you watch, with the GB guys talking over it from the PS Meeting
I am hyped for E3 again.
I am hyped for E3 again.
VibratingDonkey
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Incandenza
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I think we're nearing the point where everyone would be disappointed if Ryckert is going anywhere other than GB, so by allowing this to continue, Jeff and Dan are implicitly confirming that it's true.
#airtightlogic
#airtightlogic
That's the kind of logic I can get behind!
RiccochetJ
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There's no way this isn't happening
Jeff was directing that statement at himself.
Believe.
I was about to suggest those. Hilarious stuff.
Well he plays video games like a Giant Bomb staff member.
TheExhaustedWalrus
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If Dan doesn't get hired, I will be deeply saddened. Dan is a perfect fit.
Haunted
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darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
I want Jose Canseco to crash the set of a UPF.
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