They've already gone over that in a video.
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CBS Interactive (GameSpot parent company) buys Giant Bomb
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They've already gone over that in a video.
By people that no longer work there?
people say this but... this purchase shows that a gaming website of the scope that these guys want to make requires big money from a larger backing company. small ads and memberships can’t hack it. not with multiple video guys and editors.
If they left again, it would be the same kind of outcome unless they just wanted to make a blog and a cheap podcast.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
He's returning to take over the joint like a conquering hero, I think he knows what's up.
Ghost Dad the Whip
Member
I saw yesterday that Davidson and Gerstmann were going to be discussing the kane n lynch thing at some point in the late afternoon / evening. Did that happen / is it posted anywhere?
Gl to Gb
Gl to Gb
Sure, obviously a small site isn't really what they want, but they've done it before and could do it again. Not that I think it would come to that, at least in the foreseeable future.
IC_Champion
Member
Good point. So, I know Giant Bomb will still be Giant Bomb and fans can still go to their site to see QL's and the like right? Will those GB segments be viewable on GS?
I think one of the options Giant Bomb turned down was joining Vox Media and being integrated into The Verge
http://www.theverge.com/gaming
Vox Media hired these guys instead:
Chris Grant - Former Joystiq
Justin McElroy - Former Joystiq
Brian Crecente - Former Kotaku
Russ Pitts - Former The Escapist
Chris Plante - Former freelance (the daily)
Russ Frushtick - Fomer MTV Multiplayer blog
Arthur Gies - Former Joystiq
Griffin McElroy - Former Joystiq
http://www.theverge.com/gaming
Vox Media hired these guys instead:
Chris Grant - Former Joystiq
Justin McElroy - Former Joystiq
Brian Crecente - Former Kotaku
Russ Pitts - Former The Escapist
Chris Plante - Former freelance (the daily)
Russ Frushtick - Fomer MTV Multiplayer blog
Arthur Gies - Former Joystiq
Griffin McElroy - Former Joystiq
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Ha, yup. I'm trying to force positivity right now.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
Thank fuck.
Hipster central. They make Norm look like an anti-hipster.
It could have happened but it would have meant the end of Giant Bomb as a separate site.
Vox clearly had the money as is showcased by their aggressive hiring.
Thank fuck.
Hipster central. They make Norm look like an anti-hipster.
Do they hire people that dress like that, or did they dress them all like that for the photo?
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
Probably dressed them up, but the fact they want to advertise the site like that makes me hate it enough for it not to matter!
They were dressed like that to give off a retro, 70s newsroom vibe.
Empyrean Heaven
Member
Jeff better hope there's no new Kane and Lynch games coming soon.
chickdigger802
Banned
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...jeff-gerstmann-were-at-a-time-of-great-change
So vox games was influential somewhat.
So vox games was influential somewhat.
Q: Jeff, you developed your own brand and style for Giant Bomb, but said you needed to add business savvy to get to the next level.
Why CBS? CBS Interactive, John may be hip, but when you say CBS you think, "Isn't that where they have TV shows for old people?"
Jeff Gerstmann: Ultimately it all comes down to I just want to get on the set of The Price Is Right and play Plinko, and this was the shortest route to making that happen.
billy beane
Banned
It would've been fine if Vox bought GB. While that promo picture is pretty stupid, The Verge does good content, as does SB Nation.
Verge needs to change their site layout though. Shit is horrendous.
Thank fuck.
Hipster central. They make Norm look like an anti-hipster.
Every single time I try that site I am reminded how awful that layout is. Fuck them.
I just saw the On The Spot on Gamespot. I was curious why my feed hadn't updated for Giant Bomb this week.
McBradders
NeoGAF: my new HOME
Thank fuck.
Hipster central. They make Norm look like an anti-hipster.
Unbelievable.
Assuming it's some "hipster" thing (it looks like a cool 70's newsroom thing to me) why does that matter? Does hipster even mean anything anymore? I always thought it was a label for people who like things that no one else likes and if that thing becomes popular they will dismiss it out of hand. It has now just become "Those people like to dress different than me! Fuck em!" And no I don't dress like that.
Knux-Future
Banned
The funny thing is that GAF is full of hipsters.
they just don't want to admit it.
Look at this thread, A lot of people are/were pissed with the move because it meant GB was going "mainstream" and selling out. Sound familiar?
Many also hate new music, movies, TV shows, and games because they aren't like the good ol days.
That's why when there is hipster bashing, I always snicker.
Self-Loathing and all that.
(not everyone of course but still)
TemplaerDude
Member
"Does hipster even mean anything anymore" is something hipsters say.
funkystudent
Member
I hope they have a more open desk plan then that.
Giant Bomb should not be shoved into cubicals.
Fuck you got me.
Knux-Future
Banned
StopMakingSense
Member
At the rate it's definition is expanding, in about a fifty years, this will be an acceptable sentence (a la buffalo):
Hipster hipster Hipster hipster hipster hipster Hipster hipster
Your Cartman's wearing hipster glasses.
Hot Coldman
Banned
"MESSAGE DELETED" constantly shouldn't be hilarious, but fuck it it is
lol I never even thought of it that way. I started using the avatar when I was 16 and thought of myself as a nerd. Still do. I've never actually worn glasses. It's really that simple. No conspiracy.
WickedCobra03
Member
It just did... :|
Anyway, while I was visiting Gamespot today to see what they had to say about Giantbomb, I was greeted with this... Hey Jeffery, are you sure you are excited about Gamespots advertising services? Yep, huge success' already... :\
*INSERT "Well I guess that's that" dude*
Look. They already tried different advertising stuff. They tried to be selective. They tried to cover the difference with subscriptions.
It looks like it didn't work.
chickdigger802
Banned
It just did... :|
Anyway, while I was visiting Gamespot today to see what they had to say about Giantbomb, I was greeted with this... Hey Jeffery, are you sure you are excited about Gamespots advertising services? Yep, huge success' already... :\
*INSERT "Well I guess that's that" dude*
huh. That's pretty expensive for fastfood pot pie.
SteveWinwood
Member
Chicken pot pie is good though.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Damn, I could go for some of that pie.
Jasper Avenue
Member
Giant Bomb going to Verge/VOX would have been horrible. That site in it's current form is well on it's way to being a huge financial failure.
WickedCobra03
Member
No, I get that. They wanted to go after non-game related ads, but jesus, I cannot even see a piece of content of their site. I mean I can see why people block ads after going back to gamespot.