Patrick Klepek leaves Giant Bomb
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He was. Ever since Ground Zeroes Patrick has had a problem with Kojima. He even used very careful wording when speaking well of P.T., way back then. I'm not sure, however, that the mere fact of whether you liked ground zeroes makes you pro or con rape.
I think it's valid to call out and criticize the tropes in GZ in regards to Paz (it's worth noting that these aren't overused tropes in videogames, not in relation to other media), especially if you don't think the trope was handled well.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
It's irrelevant to your assertion that Dan is trivializing real rape victims and a "crappy person" because he wasn't offended by it.
Dan disagreeing with Patrick = bad person who trivializes real life rape? Still confused.
This, so much. It still makes me sad that Ryan is not with us anymore.
I always enjoy Patrick's work so I wish him success in his future endeavors and will check out whatever he ends up working on. The industry needs more people like him that create content with context as apposed to the usual press release dump (the fine folks at USGamer are doing a good job of this as well). I really appreciate his willingness to get out of his comfort zone and try game genres he is not as familiar with too.
News may be a smaller aspect of the site, but important all the same. But the real unique things he brought to the table at GB were a result of his specific interests in the gaming industry, which was different from most of the crew. Patrick made regular entertaining content where I felt I was actually learning interesting things and being exposed to new interesting people in games opposed to just consuming humorous videos.
Dump truck interviews, stories, video articles, news-focused podcasts, weekly digests of fascinating articles, long running "endurance runs" that that focused on commenting on game mechanics in-depth (Spelunky, Isaac) -- Patrick brought a ton of new things to the site that I thought were amazing additions, and I will be sorely missing his weekly contributions to GB. His Bombing in the AM series alone made Mondays something I actually looked forward to.
Dan said that part was gross; I haven't played GZ, or even seen all the cutscenes, but as I understand there's something else in that somehow represents BB's turn to the 'dark side', which Dan, as a massive MGS fan, really cared for.
Patrick says it's distasteful and unearned. There's nothing about real rape victims. Paz is not a real rape victim, because, although a rape victim, she's not real.
These stories are way more sad than they are hilarious.
eot
Banned
Bloody hell, that question is cringe worthy.
TharpDaddy
Member
Why? He's happy and confident enough to share the silly dumb mistakes he's made in his life because he's knows they'll make people laugh. Everyone has done dumb stuff. It's much more sad how judgmental and condescending people are towards him and others in this thread. This thread has gotten insane, it has nothing to do with Patrick anymore. It's a shame that what should be a celebration of all the good work he did at GB has turned into this.
Most threads on Gaf after a day turn to shit.
DigitalRicket
Member
This. It's like 24 hour news channels; people end up talking for hours on end about something that has no developing nature and you end up going in circles arguing over semantics and reading far too deep into other people's intent.
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
I feel like a lot of people get angry at Dan cause he isn't as worried about life as they are yet it still works for him.
He's just a guy having the time of his life and apparently people can't stand a guy who just wants to be happy instead of cynical, worried and down all the time.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I think it's odd willful ignorance on some issues that bothers people, like how pot will kill you but somehow drinking until you pass out and wake up in your own vomit is healthy.
But I've just learned to accept that Dan is Dan.
frank grimes syndrome.
Totally agree.
I think there's a sense of jealousy from a lot of the crowd. This guy is new. He's not 'earned' his spot. He was relatively unknown and there are certain sectors that aren't cool with this guy having a job they wished they had and seemingly being severely blasé about aspects of life they think he should have down.
I also think there's a very negative aspect of schadenfreude happening. People are listening to Dan telling funny stories he knows will get a laugh.
When he blurts out "WHATS A MORTGAGE?!?!?" he's doing it for effect, attention and giggles. The guy is almost 30 - I'm sure he has an idea of what a mortgage is or could spend 15 seconds googling it.
The fact that people in the GB threads get so worked up about him is astonishing.
Stop being upset by someone having a good time.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Well, I remember in the GB thread there was a little angst over how he said he wouldn't vote. I think it was because he said he didn't want to get informed about the issues so he's just going to let other people figure it out for him and live with whatever government he gets or something. lol
Because he's a grown man, not a 12 year old.
If I wanted to listen to a podcast about teenagers learning how the world really works I'm sure there's one out here and I'm sure it's funny.
I'm an adult in my 30s and liked that GB felt like listening to my friends hang out. If they're trying to attract a younger pewdiepie type audience I suppose hiring Dan was a good idea but they're losing people like me in the process.
Ahaha.
As someone with a job, a mortgage, a kid, a wife and all the other grown up things one is supposed to posses I have no issues with someone on a fucking videogame podcast acting bombastic and having a different lifestyle to me.
You should grow up, my man. Go get some perspective and meet some new people. That last paragraph of yours sounds fucking gross.
LurkerPrime
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You want something that Giant Bomb doesn't provide to begin with, so.... yeah.
I don't know how you can doubt Dan after the rollercoaster incident.
NumberThree
Member
Because it'd be pretty smart to know what the alternatives were?
TharpDaddy
Member
So instead of saying "Dan's style of humor isn't one I find funny" you attack him as a person and act condescending towards him? There are plenty of people in the GB thread who enjoy Dan's style of humor and are also not teenagers, but again you just label us as "a younger pewdiepie type audience"
EmCeeGramr
Member
i don't see Dan Ryckert's name in the title at all
so why is everyone talking about whether they like Dan Ryckert
so why is everyone talking about whether they like Dan Ryckert
There's a difference between having an outgoing carefree personality and being dumber than a sack of rocks.
And what's gross about them wanting to attract a younger more immature and ignorant crowd? I'm sure there's a lot of money there.
Edited to tone down admittedly insensitive comment.
You could actually read what Kojima had to say about pushing boundaries.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/games-will-never-be-considered-culture-if-they-don-t-broach-sensitive-subjects-kojima-says/1100-6418120/
It wasn't for shock value as a cheap narrative device, it was about pushing boundaries.
That's pretty fucking disgusting.
Always nice to have sensible discussion with open minded people...
Only if he thinking of buying a house I guess.
It's not that I don't find him funny it's that I genuinely think he's an imbecile. And worse I think he's the type of person that's actually proud of his willful ignorance.
NubCakes09
Member
Patrick Klepek is a good dude and was great at Giant Bomb. The amount of shit he took from internet trolls was unbelievable and I thought he handled all that pretty well. I didn't always agree with what he said but he articulated his opinions well and I respected what he had to say. Having him on these last podcasts made me realize how much I missed listening to him every week.
Best of luck to scoops and I will definitely follow him to his next stop.
Best of luck to scoops and I will definitely follow him to his next stop.
ShinMaruku
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You hate the internet or do you hate humanity? Because like all systems people are the ones who fuck it up.
And as how how this thread went, when people run out of things to talk about they make other things up. It's how humans work.
OldGangWarily
Member
What...the fuck is going on with GAF recently? So many threads are going waaaay beyond the deep end.
I second the lock as well.
I second the lock as well.
too late. he's a dog now.
RustySpoon
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Circle Jerk
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How is this a toned down comment?
ItsTheNew
I believe any game made before 1997 is "essentially cave man art."
Dan's great, and it's obvious he didn't come from a rich family, he made it and is doing what makes him happy, and his attitude on life is refreshing instead of wringing his hands or developing a victim complex. Patrick is fine in small quantities but he's the antithesis of Dan and I can't really relate to him.
Yeah, this is more or less correct. Jumping into a GB thread tends to mean a sudden burst of cynicism/negativity, and this often extends to the OT, as well. It sucks, because I generally go to those threads to discuss something that made me happy.
I would say the last few pages of this thread have been particularly unfortunate, though.
Higgins113
Banned
Funny you should mention that. All you do is bitch and complain about shit. Look at your own life before judging others. Thanks.
Infinite Justice
Member
Damn Dan's still rustling people jimmies in here LOL
Also based on the "one more thing article" it seems Patrick has already been hired by someone since Jeff give thanks to Patrick's employer. Or maybe that's just in a general/future sense
Also based on the "one more thing article" it seems Patrick has already been hired by someone since Jeff give thanks to Patrick's employer. Or maybe that's just in a general/future sense
HolyBaikal
Banned
... is he one of the people who didn't like anime?
swazzyswess
Member
Wow. Dan is not dumber than a sack of rocks.
For example, he has a fantastic job where he gets to have fun all the time. Meanwhile, you're angrily posting insulting comments on a message board about a person you've never met. And even though I've never met you OR Dan, it's not a stretch to assume that Dan is a far better person than you are.... wouldn't be surprised if he's smarter, as well.
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