Also, where are you getting GiantBomb from? I just used them as a comparison to Polygon. I'm saying that, if Polygon is a personality driven site, they're probably going to have some issues.
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Press Reset: The Story of Polygon - financed by Microsoft for $750,000
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Also, where are you getting GiantBomb from? I just used them as a comparison to Polygon. I'm saying that, if Polygon is a personality driven site, they're probably going to have some issues.
MyEpitomeCliché
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If only, MODOK Davis. Goddamn, if only.
Nicely said
Can't say I disagree.
Way too much just for a video game site.
It's like a parody of "Indie Game: The Movie" for Polygon and their site starting up except for the fact that this is real and they are serious about this.
EmCeeGramr
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The roasting they're getting from other journos is delicious.
When Giant Bomb started, their "documentary" videos were unadvertised impromptu videos of them in a basement looking at piles of boxes and whiteboards and being all, "Welp, guess we've got to build a website now or something."
When Giant Bomb started, their "documentary" videos were unadvertised impromptu videos of them in a basement looking at piles of boxes and whiteboards and being all, "Welp, guess we've got to build a website now or something."
MuddyDonut
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Shit is getting real, I love it.
Shai-Tan
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those were more like updates on their progress / meet the staff at whiskeymedia
schwabdizzle
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That is Author. I was guessing he is trying to give himself a image of being a badassery. My tattoo artist would tell me to get the camera out of the shop while he is inking me up.
Goddamn, you're not kidding.
I would still honestly like to know exactly where Anthony disclosed that they used the Rebel FM donation money to buy Tyler a PC. Because if that's true I am going to seriously fuck some shit up.
Honestly, it could've used a somber piano solo, overcast weather and long contemplative stares with some low angle shots.
I know what you're saying. GB is brought up as a reason for my thinking that you're wrong.
Neuromancer
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On the other hand, I would pay $5-10 for a mockumentary done in this style featuring the Giant Bomb guys.
Oh FUCK YES hahahaha
RedNumberFive
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If they intend to be a personality driven site then maybe their first step would to try and be likable. This video is doing them no such favors.
The difference is the GB guys are likable.
Neuromancer
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I guess I don't know any of the guys beyond Arthur, really.
EmCeeGramr
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CARAVELLA RESIDENCE
VINNY and I CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF VINNY'S WIFE are seated in a sparkling white modern kitchen engaged in quiet conversation.
Soft focus shots of papers and computer equipment. A closeup of VINNY's furrowed brows and eyes, deep in thought.
Interspersed shots of birds in trees, neighbor children running through sprinklers on lawns in the orange glow of a late afternoon sun.
Title card: Video Games
Even if this wasn't genuinely laughable and embarrassing: we live in paralyzing times when anyone who wears their ingenuous romanticism and blithe enthusiasm -- indispensable blemishes to bring about a watershed event -- on their sleeves is ridiculed and put into place deeply wounded and humiliated. It's a shame.
Not to fuel the flame, but here's some acknowledgement:
And yeah, I donated to Rebel FM back in the day after the 1upocalypse.
Shatner's Bassoon
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Someone re-edit the old "How to Build a Bomb" episodes to make a trailer. Add some sick films burns and some minimalist fonts.
XANDER CAGE
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ooooh I hope a voiceover of Vinny talking to the interviewer starts during all that b-roll and then halfway through what he's saying we cut to one of those confessional shots
Wait, you consider Arthur likable?
Not to fuel the flame, but here's some acknowledgement:
And yeah, I donated to Rebel FM back in the day after the 1upocalypse.
I'm pretty fucking livid right now, I donated $75 to them as well. What a fucking mistake. If you see this Arthur: fuck you. I hate Polygon's layout anyway, but I will straight up not have anything to do with that site or ever go there as long as he is on staff, I don't care how petty it is or not.
Well yeah. But the roster when it started is far different from where it ended up. Hell, wasn't Nick Suttner on it in the beginning?
XANDER CAGE
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I'm doing it. I'm doing it right now. Fuck doing work
megamerican
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Oh wow. That video really sucked ass. What an embarrassing way to (not really) debut (for about the 7th time)
IC_Champion
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I am confused, as I thought they already had the site running now. Are they trying to separate Polygon from Vox Media?
Yeah, but that's kind of part of the problem when you think about it. A lot of those guys were great people, but after donating and seeing where some of the money went... well, it got some people rightfully pissed.
RedNumberFive
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Not to fuel the flame, but here's some acknowledgement:
And yeah, I donated to Rebel FM back in the day after the 1upocalypse.
I had thought this incident was well known already on GAF.
I guess not.
Anyhow, this is the level of professionalism you can expect from the folks at Polygon.
Goldenroad
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I'm curious enough about how Polygon came together that I would probably watch it, but no way would I ever pay to watch a promotional video for a website, if that's what they are asking.
Shatner's Bassoon
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If you could make a drama out of them bug bombing the sofa, that would be great.
Not really, but I respect his work. Just saying, it works for GB. You never know. I'll give it a chance at least.
It was, but some people here were doubting it or wondering if it was just a rumor or misinterpretation.
Either way, it has little to do with the trailer put up today, I admit.
lol, uh oh
Neuromancer
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Can't wait lol
Vox media came from SBNation which came from Markos Moulitsas and Tyler from Athletics Nation. They received millions from VC to build The Verge and Polygon. But, Justin thinks they are so brave that they left their other editorial jobs in exchange for equity in Vox. BRAVE!
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Hah, wow EZNark - Arthur has it out for you. Amazing.
Nope, because what they're apparently trying to do is sell themselves on the personalities there, and that's a pretty damning issue from one of their core staff members. Then you have stuff like the Skyrim dance and tons of stuff from some of the other staff members as well. Their staff creditability is pretty much their biggest thing right now, or at least should be.
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