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[megalowho]

Thanks for your service duder. Drew will continue doing cool shit wherever he goes I'm sure. Was great having him around for so long, huge part of what makes the site go.

GB West officially in a downswing though, just not enough warm bodies let alone editors and producers to make the funny on camera. It's a good excuse to refocus and reinvent the site a bit, but hopefully it doesn't drag out and hopefully they have the resources to do it right.

 

[zephervack]

I'm blaming Danny, filling everyone's heads of going solo.

I'm being sarcastic btw, this news hurt.

 

[Azure Phoenix]

Guess that's the last time we'll ever see any complex military vehicle simulator content on Giant Bomb, I'm going to miss him, he was the last staff member aside from Vinny that seemed genuinely willing to give anything a fair try and not dismiss it straight away.

 

[Hasney]

Poach Ben from Easy Allies please.

I will slap you so goddamn hard.

But for reals, Ben's holding out for that Blizzard gig!

 

[WrenchNinja]

I am sad now

 

[MarkRenton]

I forever cherish metal gear scanlon

 

[ClosingADoor]

But he was doing more than that, I thought?

Wasn't he also doing editing and site maintenance too?

Don't know his exact job. But I imagine that those things don't really put him in the highest pay grade also. I mean, where do you really go from there in terms of career. You got to either move up in the company some time or try new stuff somewhere else.

 

[tmarg]

What gives? Was under the impression that Jeff and Co are great to work with... They've lost a lot of people over the last few years.

San Francisco.

 

[Blablurn]

I will miss the airplane updates

Sucks!

But i wish Drew all the best!

 

[jchap]

Or he's becoming a professional model, he could do it.

 

[Moppeh]

GB West is not in a good place. Really hope they hire a couple new people that can make the podcast more exciting.

 

[Wereroku]

Guess that's the last time we'll ever see any complex military vehicle simulator content on Giant Bomb, I'm going to miss him, he was the last staff member aside from Vinny that seemed genuinely willing to give anything a fair try and not dismiss it straight away.

Or tank dating sims.

 

[FiraB]

Bummer but best of luck to him.

As long as we dont have a repeat of 1up, all is well in the world.

 

[Maxim726X]

San Francisco.

Yeah, true. It claims another victim.

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

Good luck Drew , going to miss you at GB

For those who missed it.

thanks

 

[icespide]

when Brad decides to leave no one will believe him

 

[rakanishu]

This is the worst I really like Drew and everything he has contributed to GB. Sad to see him go, but I guess he has a good reason. Good luck to him moving forward anyway, and I hope he'll come visit from time to time.

 

[legbone]

Damn. There goes my favorite bomber. I guess a CIA post can only last so long. Best wishes on your next post Drew.

 

[Santar]

Nooo!
So sad to see him go, he was actually one of the funniest guys on the site.
Good luck on your future adventures Drew!
Surely he's going to tour the globe as an adventuring archeologist.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

What gives? Was under the impression that Jeff and Co are great to work with... They've lost a lot of people over the last few years.

it's the video game industry. Do you expect these guys to stay in one place for 60 years and then cash out a pension?

 

[HoodWinked]

i feel like its because drew wanted to produce more content like the stuff he did in iceland but that stuff is expensive and cbs probably didnt want to fund stuff like that. but also they probably don't get a whole lot of views to justify their cost.

http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/giant-bomb-travelogue-iceland/2300-7330/

 

[Papasmurf531]

Fuuuuck, gonna really miss Drew. There was a time when I was much more interested in West, but East is becoming more and more appealing. Metal Gear Scanlon made me a premium member.

 

[Giever]

GB West soon to be referred to as Permanent Jar Time

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

This is sad to hear, but I wish him luck on his future.

 

[BlackLagoon]

The worst part of this means more Rorie.

You mean best part.

 

[Coldnoodle]

Going to work for Discovery maybe?

Edit: Oh, he said solo.

Something around sightseeing.

 

[dh4niel]

Nooooooo! I'm just watching Metal Gear Scanlon!

Godspeed you, Meme Lord!

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Lame, but best of luck to him.

 

[Piers]

Attractive people bounce off to more work, what a surprise

 

[Loxley]

I'm honestly surprised he was there for eight years. Drew obviously has a passion for traveling around the world and visiting interesting places, I always wondered if he'd eventually move on from GB to pursue that passion.

Hey, Discovery, give him his own globe-trotting documentary show.

 

[TemplaerDude]

Drew is amazing. He will be missed on Giantbomb.

 

[Wereroku]

Going to work for Discovery maybe?

Or travel channel would be awesome.

 

[Dysun]

Poach Ben from Easy Allies please.

That would be awful, please no
Leave Benzilla with the fun of EZA

 

[Hot Coldman]

ugh fuck this

 

[Devilgunman]

What the hell is going on? First Gamespot losing staffs, now it's Giantbomb turn. Is CBS consolidating the two sites?

 

[Sir Doom]

Good luck Drewbert.
Time to spread those wings

 

[Glitchesarecool]

Best West duder leaving. Jeff is the only one left.

 

[ClosingADoor]

What the hell is going on? First Gamespot losing staffs, now it's Giantbomb turn. Is CBS consolidating the two sites?

To be fair, this isn't really unique to CBS, but a thing happening worldwide in the gaming press. Times are tough.

But I don't think he was fired, he just moves on to something else I think?

 

[Mushroomer25]

Crazy. Will definitely miss him (he grew into a great personality to have on Demo Derby, podcasts, etc) - but I'm excited to see what he's got planned next. Especially if it's a solo venture.

As bummed as I am when there is a lineup change on GB, it does always seem to produce great content. Patrick's solo stuff has been fun, as well as everything at Waypoint. Splitting up between the West & East offices also produced a ton of great new stuff with Alex.

 

[NewDust]

I guess this means the end of alt+f1?

 

[Will the Thrill]

Or travel channel would be awesome.

Already said it's not for another company, he's going solo

 

[killroy87]

What the hell is going on? First Gamespot losing staffs, now it's Giantbomb turn. Is CBS consolidating the two sites?

It constantly feels like the only thing CBS contributes to GB is overhead costs. I'm sure that's not true, but with the way Jeff keeps harping on "the subscriber money is what keeps this place going", it has to be being run differently than Gamespot.

 

[moffattron9000]

Any word on Alt-F1 yet? I need my speedy race cars dammit.

 

[Fahzgoolin]

For those who missed it.

I could tell everyone there was genuinely sad. Seems like they have a good relationship.

Sad, but excited to see what Drew does.

 

[Wereroku]

What the hell is going on? First Gamespot losing staffs, now it's Giantbomb turn. Is CBS consolidating the two sites?

CBS didn't fire them they just got other job opportunities. Giant bomb is already hiring 2 new positions. Their memberships mean they are revenue positive without ads.

 

[gate stormer]

Never watched GiantBomb until the 1 2 Switch episode. Was he the guy playing with Gerstman?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

What the hell is going on? First Gamespot losing staffs, now it's Giantbomb turn. Is CBS consolidating the two sites?

I know it's weird. It's like "People changing jobs?" WTF? who does that?

 

[jakonovski]

I guess he could become Helmut Kruger.

 

[m_shortpants]

Ah, that sucks. I will miss his subtle humor.

Wish him the best, can't say it's surprising. In terms of a career I guess production in one place can't take you all the way. Especially in SF too.

 

[Fairfax Virginia]

Pretty bummed, he's put in his time with giantbomb and now can move on to do what he really wants to do. I wish him the best but I don't think he'll need it.