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That's what I've been wondering myself. How much cache does the Gamespot name have at this point? To me it would make more sense to merge them into Giant Bomb, the hip, new, cool thing.
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That's what I've been wondering myself. How much cache does the Gamespot name have at this point? To me it would make more sense to merge them into Giant Bomb, the hip, new, cool thing.
Arlecchino
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I'm anxiously F5ing like 15 different tabs trying to get the information as quickly as I can. Ridiculous.
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I don't think Giant Bomb can be a mainstream thing without compromising everything that makes them Giant Bomb.
VibratingDonkey
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Breaking up with the rest of Whiskey is purely sad and bad. Although on the bright side it somehow did result in Tested getting crazier in a good way.
They're supposed to put up a FAQ, but until then I'm confused regarding what'll happen to my membership. If it'll just transfer over to no ads and Gamespot Complete or whatever then that sucks. Either way, with CBS now backing them I see little reason for me to continue giving them money, ie I probably won't renew.
They say they won't change and will keep producing the same type of content as per usual, only with better finances allowing them to expand, etc, and I hope that's true.
They're supposed to put up a FAQ, but until then I'm confused regarding what'll happen to my membership. If it'll just transfer over to no ads and Gamespot Complete or whatever then that sucks. Either way, with CBS now backing them I see little reason for me to continue giving them money, ie I probably won't renew.
They say they won't change and will keep producing the same type of content as per usual, only with better finances allowing them to expand, etc, and I hope that's true.
This. Fuck I hate his snark. And Rorie is way more likable.
pseudomyxoma
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So what is happening with Whitta? Anyone know?
I remember when Jeff got fired, a bunch of 1up staffers went and did a little rally outside the Gamespot offices. That was back when Ziff had a huge staff of editors, multiple magazines, and great content. Now Jeff is back with Gamespot (in a way), and 1up is bleeding editors. Its been an effed up 5 years.
cuevas. PhD.
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My guess is just staying on the tested podcast.
vitaminwateryum
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Whitta's still Whitta, I would think. He's only at Tested as a guest, so it's not like they need to worry about hiring him.
? Whitta is doing his own thing, ever did. He is not attached to Whiskey in any way.
Hellsing321
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Whitta isn't an employee so he is free to do whatever he wants.
That's what I am hoping but I take the wait and see approach.
Xander51
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I cancelled my premium membership. I have no need for it to be converted into a Gamespot membership.
This is a bummer. A huge bummer. Like others have said, we won't really know how it's going to change or not until it all happens.
It doesn't bother me that they sold out, what bothers me is who they sold out to.
This is a bummer. A huge bummer. Like others have said, we won't really know how it's going to change or not until it all happens.
It doesn't bother me that they sold out, what bothers me is who they sold out to.
Mechanized
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Yeah, I subscribed because I love their content and I think they're just great people, so now that they can survive(putting it lightly) thanks to CBS I don't really see a point in subscribing anymore. They don't need subscribers to keep going.
pseudomyxoma
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That's good but I will miss his excellent pro-tips during game play on GB
Wasn't really concerned about him just hoping he would still be involved in the Tested podcast
Making that movie paper. Also, send up the bat signal. He posts on gaf in case you did not know.
Whitta is buying Viacom.
Vinterbird
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He'll probably continue to guest on the Tested podcast, he's not staff or employed by Tested, so no reason not to continue.
Ventilaator
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So...what's up with Screened then.
Would rather have a 1$ refund for the rest of my year subscription than a lifetime gamespot membership. It's the fucking principle, I don't want anything to do with any content gamestop makes.
Goes with Tested and Anime Vice. Only Rorie is left. I'm betting it doesn't last very long.
Dave says you can choose to use your coupon or not, so you don't have to support Gamespot.
The Big Rig
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If anyone's interested, Cards Against Humanity just became available through Amazon. Loved that TNT.
He's writing Book of Eli 2 featuring Shepard Book from Firefly. It's gonna be sweeeet.
Vinterbird
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Rorie is with GiantBomb now.
Too offensive for CBS
()_listerfeend_()
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NOPE! If you have a link you'd like to give us, please do.
That's been stated, but I can't see where it says that on Screened, and he wasn't listed as part of the crew going to CBS on the livestream.
Ventilaator
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Did Rorie ever choose those new freelancers he was looking for quite a while back? There was the announcement and then it was quiet. Those could potentially be new people for the site.
pseudomyxoma
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Already pre-ordered mine
Patrick Klepek
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Opposite.
milkham
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what? people pay for gamespot memberships?
Weird announcements. Pretty happy for the Tested crew, working with the Mythbusters sounds like a fun and awesome opportunity.
As for GB, well the crew is still all there plus Dave! so that's good. Of course the long term is what worries me, but at the same time, who knows if WM would exist in two years time.
As for GB, well the crew is still all there plus Dave! so that's good. Of course the long term is what worries me, but at the same time, who knows if WM would exist in two years time.
Backfoggen
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They better not change a god damn thing on that website.
Willkiller
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A wild Klepek appears!
Yeah, there are probably HR policies at CBS that wouldn't let them play that game at work, much less broadcast it.
Hot Coldman
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Good job with today! You guys gave us the news in a way more comfortable and exciting fashion than I was expecting.
Also, at this point, you're just going to have to break into the DF offices to get your hot dog suit back.
The Dutch Slayer
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That is not fair you have to look at how ofter people come back and how long people stay at your website. That is far more important than the amount.Gamespot is a huge name.
Also look at growth:
Thank god.
How do you feel, now all this info is finally out? Excited about your new offices?
darkressurection
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From Jeff's Twitter: "It didn't line up properly, but my initial idea for all this announcement stuff was to do an NWO-style run-in on On the Spot. And the people I was pitching that to were all for it. That was a great early sign that the people at GameSpot are ready to party."
GOD, I wish that would have happened!
Edit: Hey Patrick, if you see this can you ask Jeff or Ryan if this means they can now do Time Trotters and/or Button Mashing stuff now?
GOD, I wish that would have happened!
Edit: Hey Patrick, if you see this can you ask Jeff or Ryan if this means they can now do Time Trotters and/or Button Mashing stuff now?
pseudomyxoma
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I'm honestly not worried about the content changing, just sad that the tested guys and the gb guys won't be in the same office because I loved the cross overs, Especially happy hour nonsense.
With a word I've gone from pessimistic to cautiously less pessimistic.
cuevas. PhD.
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haha a common theme in the complaints of GB has been "they were better when they were alone in the basement".
That is not fair you have to look at how ofter people come back and how long people stay at your website. That is far more important than the amount.
Also look at growth:
GB is almost as big as GS? No way!
...No, really?
Edit: Oh, not in visits.
Well they're definitely not alone now. I don't see what you're trying to get to with that response.
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