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[terrdactycalsrock]

Fucking hell, this sucks. I really loved having Austin at Giantbomb, and he worked so well with Jeff B., and and Vinny

 

[T-Matt]

Austin is awesome. Sad he won't be on the beastcast much longer.

 

[Gurrry]

Austin youre an amazing guy. You are going to be sorely missed man. It hurts us all to lose you, but damn it must be a pretty amazing offer to leave GB.

<3 Austin! Thanks for everything duder.

 

[wenis]

You know what, why not. What have I got to lose?

It being read on air during the mail segment then a complete deconstruction of your resume?

 

[Rainmaker]

I'm so fucking sad

 

[EdReedFan20]

That's the only thing that makes sense as a real step up from this, actually writing games. What did he get his phd in?

New media?

 

[Teddified]

<>

 

[BUNTING1243]

i made a thread

 

[Stoze]

Was not expecting that, I really like Austin and his taste in games. I'm excited to see what's next for him though.

 

[XANDER CAGE]

damn, man. Austin was too good

 

[Plesiades]

Send your resumes to jeff.gerstmann@giantbomb.com

HELLO IM JEFF BAKALAR. PLEASE HIRE ME. THANKS.

 

[Einchy]

No, I won't let Austin leave.

Hunger strike begins now.

 

[bearythebear]

Fuck. Gonna miss the dude as a regular presence on the site.

My guess is: Professor at NYU?

 

[An-Det]

Damn, really gonna miss Austin. He is fucking perfect with the others.

if his doctorate is finished up, being an academic professor isn't out of the question, ya know.

That's what I'm thinking. Definitely curious to check out the beastcast in the morning to find out.

 

[NumberThree]

Fuck, not watching live but nooo why Austin

A woman on the crew would be a good change of pace. I'm sure he'll continue to come by on the Beastcast.

Finally the time has come for Danielle Riendeau to unleash the beast!

 

[Death Metalist]

What a fucking day. So happy, so sad. Everything. Good luck Austin, you will be sorely missed. I feel sorry for anyone who is gonna fill your place, big ass shoes to fill.

 

[LucidMomentum]

Good night y'all.

I might join you in the GB OT when I'm done crying.

 

[Salarians]

getting emotional here

 

[daveo42]

Hey, Johnny V needs a job.

Thanks again for the times Austin. We know you read this stuff. Keep up the good work and we all look forward to whatever you do next.

 

[Tagyhag]

What the hell, too soon.

BEASTCAST IS A MAN DOWN.

 

[SmackAttack]

It being read on air during the mail segment then a complete deconstruction of your resume?

Sometimes you gotta risk it to get the biscuit.

 

[The Technomancer]

Whoa what? That's crazy! Hiring Austin was the best decision they made in ages, I wonder what he's going to do!?

 

[Doop]

Man. This bittersweet ending makes me realize that one day we're going to have to deal with Giant Bomb shutting down. It's weird to think about how much this site has effected me.

 

[Rawmee]

very bittersweet end

 

[charpunk]

Man. Ending with the feels.

 

[disappeared]

 

[Spiral Insanity]

Great show. Nice to see Jeff admits he loves the madness that is E3. They should find a way to do this type of show on a semi regular basis.

 

[Gobias]

Damn that was beautiful.

What a season what a season

 

[Lijik]

You know what, why not. What have I got to lose?

i was considering sending mine with a cover letter that joked about how unqualified id be

 

[Cramoss]

And that was E3.. what a ride, man.

 

[Cromwell]

New media?

Oh, right. I think that's it. I'm guessing he got a job somewhere in academia.

 

[Blastoise]

GBEast had the best dynamic.

 

[BUNTING1243]

Man. This bittersweet ending makes me realize that one day we're going to have to deal with Giant Bomb shutting down. It's weird to think about how much this site has effected me.

i've literally been watching this site since i was twelve. it's been there through shitty breakups and depression and happy times and leaving home and everything. i kinda can't deal with that notion in a real weird way.

when jeff leaves it'll really hurt.

 

[Einchy]

Austin should look around, shed a single tear, turn off the lights and silently walk out.

 

[squidyj]

Fuck. Gonna miss the dude as a regular presence on the site.

My guess is: Professor at NYU?

they're talking about streaming and an embargo, sounds like a game?

 

[EmCeeGramr]

E3 sucks now

 

[Jintor]

is gb seriously accepting applications tho

 

[disappeared]

Always a pleasure gents.

See you all here next time.

 

[Quote]

I wish Jeff would speak like that more often but I guess that wouldn't make it as significant.

 

[MadLaughter]

This almost made me cry. Man, I'm so bummed. I mean, I'm happy for Austin whatever it is. Totally.

 

[terrdactycalsrock]

Now Im anxious if the new person will make the East coast stuff worst. Because it is all about personalities, and if this new person throws off that balance thats going to be rough.

 

[GavinGT]

i've literally been watching this site since i was twelve. it's been there through shitty breakups and depression and happy times and leaving home and everything. i kinda can't deal with that notion in a real weird way.

when jeff leaves it'll really hurt.

Jeff's not gonna leave. He'll be doing this shit in his basement if he has to.

 

[wenis]

New thread?

 

[Stairouais]

Noooo. That's a really bittersweet ending.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Goodnight, folks.

 

[Twin Tails]

That music/anime podcast will never happen now.

 

[- J - D -]

E3 sucks now

E3 IS RUINED.

 

[Death Metalist]

New thread?

Yes, the bomb that dropped ain't gonna make it easy to sleep on until I talk some more.

 

[darth_infamous]

What a time to be alive

 

[daveo42]

I'm gonna miss his insights into other games outside of what the crew normally covers. He was a real real good fit for the team and brought a nice change to the dynamic. Even if it was only for a year, this feels like a big sea change with him bouncing.