firehawk12
Subete no aware
Wait, that's where Jeff Green ended up? I guess that's really the only place he could go at this point. Too experienced for game journalism, but didn't want to do development.
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Adam Sessler leaves Rev3 Games, starts consultancy firm
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Oh I can see why people might be up in arms I guess, but I just valued his game opinions on the game he was reviewing not his personal theories on what was an offensive trophy (even though it was pretty ridiculous how offended he got over that) or debates why 720 is better/worse than 1080. I did watch his Titanfall review and saw he gave it a 5/5 but didn't think anything of it since lots of people here think it's really fun and seem to love it as well. I think I've heard other people make the "PS4 and Xbone cost basically the same" claim by adding the PS4 camera into the equation, which is bullshit. Again it's not an opinion about a game, and hardly something to get all pissed off about IMO. Too much drama and hate in the industry lately.
Surprised nobody replied to this.
Don't really care about him leaving. Didn't like his English major approach and I remember him saying some dumb stuff here and there. Nothing against the guy though.
Glorified G
Member
He was one of the slimiest "journalist" out there during the DRM-gate. Good riddance.
RedNumberFive
Banned
Yup. Him and Gies were having a complete meltdown over it.
Quadraphonic
Member
Over the last few years he's been VERY VERY ABSURDLY diplomatic in handling things.
He dismisses any kind of criticism towards games.
The ending to Mass Effect 3? He liked it.
The Xbox One DRM? He was fine with it.
1080p vs 720p? He doesn't mind 720p.
All of his choices seem to downplay anything that would upset relations with the companies he deals with.
I'm not saying he is pro-Microsoft or pro-EA, but rather wants to be a boring ass voice of reason, akin to an NPR host.
Yup. Got to try really hard to respect a guy like that, lol.
Personally I'm glad he left. The guy had no real intimate knowledge or enthusiasm for games, seemed to me.
ZDTV, even.
Very good summary, exactly why I was so frustrated with his output.
Finally, someone mentions Nick. I like him a lot more than Carboni, who really can be annoyingly condescending as was mentioned earlier in the thread.
Triggerhappytel
Member
He basically spent the last year defending various controversial Microsoft decisions like their DRM policies, the 'resolutiongate' thing and their YouTube/Machinima 'get paid to say good things about the Xbone' thing a few months ago.
breakfuss
Member
Wasn't very "diplomatic" with that Second Son Review, tho, AMIRITE?!
Some of you are just impossible to please. At least you're consistent, though. Much of the same people disparaging anything that doesn't suit your fancy in every thread. I will give you the ME3 thing - that pissed me off as well, but, then again, the MAJORITY of the press echoed his sentiments.
Truth. Nick is awesome. Plus, he's Porter Robinson's brother! Agree with whomever mentioned Max Scoville, Nick/Scott/Max/Tara would be top notch.
OT: I enjoyed most of Adam's stuff at Rev3, good luck to him in the future. Think it is pretty poor form to accuse someone of ill-intent purely because you disagree with their opinions. Corporate Apologist is an awful phrase.
Have fun Adam.
For the love of all things gaming... Please God No!
Sessler is almost completely the opposite personality found at Giant Bomb, he would destroy what they have built.
What he could do though, is take on Pachter. Obviously accuracy isn't important, so Sess should be a natural.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
What? I really like Adam. I'm sad.
cyber_ninja
Member
Quite opposite here, glad to see him leave. Please don't hate me, lol.
Not a fan of Giant Bomb at all. Bringing in Sess would be a huge upgrade!
So when do they fire Major Nelson and hire Sessler at MS.
No, but seriously; were do you think Sessler ends up? It sounds like it won't have anything to do with journalism. In normal journalism a lot of people move into PR afterwards.
Maybe PR for a well known studio somewhere.
I figure a lot of people would love to have him.
No, but seriously; were do you think Sessler ends up? It sounds like it won't have anything to do with journalism. In normal journalism a lot of people move into PR afterwards.
Maybe PR for a well known studio somewhere.
I figure a lot of people would love to have him.
RedNumberFive
Banned
A transition to community manager has seemed to be the traditional career route.
Ive always liked him, but the last year or so on REV he seemed very much uncomfortable with the leaving of his bubble on the TV. I used to love listening to him, now I just pay attention to him on occasion. His(from my POV) extreme lack of consumer advocacy perspective just started to get annoying.
Yep, for some reason feel like wherever he ends up; he'll be highly visible. I'm just sure it won't be journalism.
XANDER CAGE
Member
I met the Sess twice. Really nice guy, although I'm not surprised he's getting out of the review business. He's one of the old guard, relatively speaking, and I can't imagine it's always a career with upward paths. There's no video games Ebert to keep trucking as long as they can; I imagine we'll see a few other moves like this soon.
Oh, and Uncharted 3 Review Thread 2: Infamous Boogaloo continues to be one of the most embarrassing subjects on GAF, I see.
Oh, and Uncharted 3 Review Thread 2: Infamous Boogaloo continues to be one of the most embarrassing subjects on GAF, I see.
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
I hope the best for him. Seeing as he is very colorful with words and very creative with the way he speaks, his new job venture sounds like something that he is really good at. It seems fitting and I wish him the best. At least he will still be invested in his hobby, just away from angry fans that he no longer has to deal with.
Good luck Ses
Good luck Ses
EmeraldSwords
Banned
Exactly, he gave games low scores because they were "too difficult" A good example was the God Of war debacle that had everyone up in arms because of his little tantrum over a trophy name. He was awesome on G4, but when he joined Rev3 he just wasn't the same person.
EmptySpace
Banned
uh...who?
grosvenor_92
Member
It sucks to hear he is leaving Rev3 but best of luck to him in the future
thewhitehawk
Member
He was the main reason I was subscribed to Rev3games and although I like hearing Tara Long's eloquent opinions on games, there isn't enough value in the rest of the channel to remain subscribed to it.
In any case, I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours.
In any case, I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours.
Shame, Sess was the main reason I watched Rev3 vids even though I thought the channel's overall output was lacking. I've always respected the guy and his opinion whether I agreed with him or not. All the best for him.
The hyperbole negative overreactions and or shill accusations when he says something minor that isn't anywhere near as controversial as people make it out to be were always funny. People on the internet tend to overreact a lot though.
The hyperbole negative overreactions and or shill accusations when he says something minor that isn't anywhere near as controversial as people make it out to be were always funny. People on the internet tend to overreact a lot though.
Winterfang
Banned
That sucks.
SeventhSon
Member
IIRC, N'gai founded Hit Detection.
PacMonster
Neo Member
Awful lot of assholes in this discussion.
Whether you agree with his opinions or not the man has spent more time championing gaming and working to get it the status among the other forms of media that it deserves than most of the people on this site have been alive.
I wish him the best of luck at his consultancy job.
Whether you agree with his opinions or not the man has spent more time championing gaming and working to get it the status among the other forms of media that it deserves than most of the people on this site have been alive.
I wish him the best of luck at his consultancy job.
Chairmanchuck
Member
What? You are talking about the US-market, since he didnt do jackshit for the acceptance of videogaming as a medium outside the US because no one knows him.
And I am sure even without him videogames would still be seen in the same league as other media nowadays.
And my interest in Rev3 Games has gone down by 50,000%.
Seriously, I only ever watched reviews from that channel if it was from Sessler, I don't care about anyone else. In any event, I think this was inevitable as someone else posted Sessler is a senior dude at this point I think he should be making some big bucks and I doubt that he was getting that at Rev3.
Syph Medwes
Member
Seriously? Opposite for me.
After Max left it was basically just Sessler holding the ship above water.
Anyway...
Good luck Adam!
breakfuss
Member
Yep, a lot of miserable people lol. Nothing new I guess. I wonder how much dealing with the constant barrage of internet rage factored into his decision. Shit has to get stressful. You'd think after last week's huge debacle people would better understand the impact of their words, even if it is through a computer.
I wasn't a fan of X-play so I never payed attention to him.
Metalingus5150
Member
Less shills the better.
Uno Venova
Banned
This is one of the more irrational assertions I've seen on here.
SniperHunter
Banned
Dude was cool during the xplay days. Totally fair and cool reviews of ps2/xbox era games. He turned into a xbox fan last year though...
I think he got a lot of money from ms to promote drm and xbone in general
I think he got a lot of money from ms to promote drm and xbone in general