In this week’s extra-long installment, we explain why light is our #1 enemy, wax poetic about the importance of databases, and take you behind-the-scenes at our new podcasting table, where many poor-tasting beverages are freely consumed.
Blowing up this summer. Contact us at info (at) giantbomb (dot) com
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total party
Finaly!! yay
Shweeeeeeeeeeeet.
The place is really starting to take shape guys, each week I look forward to the further evolution of giantbomb.com
Very nice. Dude, Jeff and Ryan, I would watch it right now but I have an exam in 12 minutes and I still have to walk across the building and pack up my iBook, but I can assure you guys when I get home I will be watching it. Keep up the good work!
Oh goody. An extra 15 minutes of fun that my life could use right now. Thanks guys. Dare I say……more more MORE!
Now here’s an idea….how about audio reviews that you compile at the end of the week? You know for lazy bums like me who don’t have time for reading. Just one dandy audio file with the great JnR’s critique on the games they’re playing?
Awesome show guys, good length too!
Bloody brilliant!
I agree with the venerable “DrTones.” I’d rather have audio reviews than video reviews, since I could listen to audio reviews in the office while I’m working. The more video game things I have to distract me from responsibilities, the better!
– Dante @ http://www.gamestache.com/
Sweet, 15 minutes of bomb building fun.
isnt uncomfortable to always having to be hunched up near the microphone. Ryan in particular looked like he was in a position that I couldnt hold for an hour and a half.
YEAH DUDES,KEEP ON ROCKING,YEAAH ROCK ON!!
Its about time you guys, but 15 minute video is well worth the wait.
Extra long FTW!
Need downloadable links!
ohhh yeah, the place is starting to take shape now, im looking forward to more vids.
Another awesome show, is anyone really that surprised? I submit NOT. I like the extended edition.
When you guys were opening up the boxes and started pulling out wires and shit, my girlfriend walked in and really thought i was watching a video of “how to build a bomb” and she started to freak out LOL!!
Btw I love these videos they’re great.
ryans beard and tash is looking as cool as ever too.
Wax.
Wooo!!!!
Fizzy faces, and Cinnabon flavoured drinks, WHAT COULD YOU ASK FOR MORE? Keep up the good work guys, love how the site is shaping up.
If only I could work there, hell I’d work there just for a place to live and something to eat, I don’t need a paycheck, until you guys get money, well that is my imagination running.
Sweet stuff guys, and watch out for those lights, wouldn’t want a piece of light bulb to fly at you and slice your juggulars..just something to think about!
I cant believe you drank after Ryan. His man beard was all over that drink and you didnt even wipe it off. The office is looking great you guys, I love that big TV. And why not get a nice leather couch?
OMG party!!!
Nice set up there guys. I think that you should always have the drink test portion of the Bombcast video taped!
“I’m gonna just have 1/2 a can and save the rest for later” I loled so hard
It’s all coming together beautifully, can’t wait for the launch of the site
Get some strobe lighting in that joint!
Btw, you really ought to start using the ‘more’ links in the posts. The homepage is getting extra long.
Can’t wait for the summer now. Any news on potential E3 coverage too?
Another great episode. These drink tastings are much more enjoyable when you get to see the facial expressions of how disgusting/amazing it is.
Great show. The podcast was even funnier the second time around, in video form! By the way, the posting time is 7:37am - was Jeff up early or up late?
Finally, have you guys thought about the upside of having real drink reviews on your site? I mean,IGN does games, comics, sports, movies, etc. but who does video games AND drinks? It’s a great fit for that core 14-34 demographic!
Also - I once had a light bulb blow up just like happened to you. I was standing under it at the time and it totally hit me in the shoulder. Pretty freakin’ scary.
Great show guys. Video really adds another dimension to your bombcasts. Usually i can’t figure out what to do while i listen to them, but this way i can just watch you drink things. Keep up the good work, and maybe we can get video reviews soon?
Cool. Looking forward to the site launch this summer!
Woo Hoo! we get to see you taste the drinks!
its weird though, i always thought you two were on the other two mics in that cozy area, ah well, its great to see it how i imagined it.
“Be a Swede”
“Whaaat?”
Good show, love the videos.
Always fun. I enjoy the Fiddler commenting.
Yeah, i don’t get why you would use mics on stands instead of headsets for podcasting. Looks way uncomfortable and unflexible.
Your decision, i guess. Maybe it creates a more authentic drink tasting environment this way? I’m sure you’ve thought this trough.
Really have to speak in close to those mics, huh 0_o
Good show prep, nice to see the guitar is still there. Keep living the dream guys (wish I could be an intern)!
The Grandmaster Flash reference got me to listen to that song again.
Don’t push me, cause I’m close to the eeeeedge.
I’m trying not to lose my head- aha-HA HA-HA.
Who the hell is upstairs???
the back of jeff is awesome
And finaly we get to see your expressions when you’re tasting the drinks. XD
If you guys are into warming the heart of a manboy, you WILL burn that couch, and you WILL tape it for a future episode of “How to Build a Bomb”.
You need to do more videos, i look forward to them everytime i come. Its going to be great to watch this site grow. I have a idea, just set up a camera on the wall, set up a video stream (With A Mic) I’d have some Graphic Dynamics on the go or something so we can always hear you guys and just stream is constantly. Id set up a second monitor just to watch. I can record a few songs for the site if you want. Allthough i know Jeff loves doing it but ya never know when your in a jam. Heres a Orginal i wrote, no words or anything. http://www.sendspace.com/file/yegba2 Well good luck with it and keep the videos going.
I Just got to thinking, this is a game site i should have poseted this song for you guys….Its a Final Fantasy II Remdition
http://www.sendspace.com/file/vksd7a
This is pretty funny, i thought Jeff did the rough voice, but he is drinking the Mac Dre and Ryan does it.
This page is so gonna rawk.
And Jeff… nice beat box.
Great episode guys! I enjoyed the podcast and will be waiting for the next. Anyways, hopefully you can start working on some video reviews, because I enjoy those more than text. Or at least just overlap your voice over some clips of the game, like GameTrailers.
Awesome, finally! Can’t wait for this site to “explode” this summer.
Great episode! I already bookmarked Couch Fire.com.
Freakin’ hilarious guys– keep the videos coming!
Either I am easily entertained or you two are the kewlest cats around for me to watch a video of you drinking various beverages while eagerly anticipated more footage of what some would describe as banality. As far as the site: The people are hyped and I am hyped.
“I’m still number one, one, one” - lol. KRS-One reference.
And yeah, it seems pretty uncomfortable to do a podcast. Hunching over so a mic is in your mouth, sitting on wooden chairs, set up at a small table..
Any news for when the site will be up?
AWSOME… sweet recording set their, if cousy yet professional.
Dude, I swear to God… Jeff is Goku´s or any Saiyan´s cousin. HE HAS AnIME SPIKY HAIR!!! :O.
man..do you really have to put your grill right up to the mic the whole time you do the podcast? looks painful.
great show guys! I just finished listening to the new GBC, it’s awesome. I can’t for the site to be up. I hope you guys do funny video reviews like the NSFW: Most Wanted video review on Gamespot.
WOOOOOOHOOOOOO! i love how to build a bomb!
You need to try the new “G33K B33R” http://www.bawls.com/g33kb33r.html
where wtchin the video and it feels like where lisoning to the pobcast same news we had 2 days ago but still good video cant wait til next week see what other drink you start chugin
I like Ryans whole Ulysses S. Grant beard hes got going:P
Good work guys! The only problem I had was that most of the video was pretty much a visual representation of the BOMBCAST you posted just a day or two ago. But, since I listen to those while working and miss a thing here and there I didn’t mind watching it too much. Keep it up and try posting more videos, they’re great.
Note: For some reason I couldn’t get audio to work on Firefox however the problem might have been on my end.
I like Ryan’s whole Ulysses S. Grant beard hes got going:P
I think the Giantbomb theme song should be a song with the word bomb in it. Maybe you can change each week between every GOOD song with the word bomb in it. A good song such as “Sex Bomb” by Tom Jones. Or songs like “Bombtrack” and “Calm Like a Bomb” both by Rage Against the Machine.
i drink monster like crazy, helps me stay high when i blaze and awake when i drink adds to my level of high best energy drink period!
That was great! It was very nice seeing a podcast being taped, especially the drinks section. You guys should think about taking pictures of the faces shown in the podcast after trying drinks so we can see them weekly because Jeff’s face was priceless, it would be great to see more of that.
I think you guys should keep the drink reviews for video, instead of for the podcast. We need the expressions!!12
Enjoyed the longer-than-usual video, keep them that way!
Next week I want to see Jeff wearing Ryan’s beard
Do you guys really need that flee infested couch? Burn it already!
I love what you all are doing, probably the best podcast crew ive heard soo far… Best of luck to you!
I am kind of disappointed with this video, especially after the other ones. It almost had nothing to do with the site or gaming, more so on energy drinks.
Lame - lets get to some game video reviews shall we?
Good video, the ability to add comments is genius and makes even the slow bits fun. Hope you keep this feature.
And if you do burn the couch, and you do film it for the site, please, PLEASE pay a couple of hobos $10 each to stand by it and act like they are using it to keep themselves warm.
That’s always the visual they use in the movies that instantly lets me know that I’m in L.A./The West Coast.
Thanks ahead of time.
Good stuff guys, Great podcast and great vid!
Awesome guys!! Loved the extended version of how to build a bomb and in addition to that the podcast was as awesome as always. Keep it up!!
Love the site and the vids guys but was it really necessary to have 8 minutes of drink reviews in a video about building a video game web page?
This is great. Look forward to future videos!
I second separate vids for drink reviews!
It’s important information concerning gamers every where! (somewhat)
Ryan Davis looks forlorn in the video image.
a quiet shame is his to keep
If the Cinnabon drink was called ‘CINNABLAMO’ then I’d be all over it.
Now its starting to look like something. its still way to short but its getting there. Closer and closer to the perfect 30-40 minute lenght.
Alright next week make a making of the making of the podcast video. Where someone films the guy making the making of video and then like interviews of people talking about what happened in the process of making the making of the making of the podcast video.
LOLZ
umm, contrary to the spelling, it’s pronounced: “cinna-bun”
It’s “thizz” face. Not “fizz” face. Ya’ll aint hyphy enough on this shit!!!
Nice vid guys! Really enjoying the site and can’t wait for the future.
Good video guys!!!!
Sweet.
Introduce us to the “people upstairs”.
the corner store is a way better term
Nice. Maybe you guys should do a video version of the Bombcasts.
Btw, have you seen that tasting session? Took place in Iceland during one of EVE Online’s fanfest. Part 3 is just hilarious.
great episode.more please!!
I think they saide thizz face DaveC. Thizz or die!
seriously though man you said we’d meet the new intern josh later, I want to meet the rookie!
I can’t wait for the day that you guys start doing a video podcast.
YEAH! Nice Podcast setup guys, interesting to finally SEE what I hear.
You guys have surely have it made. Keep it up
This is great. It’s great to see you guys. THis is like watching history happen.
**cough Brad Shoemaker cough**
Bay Area Representing! And BTW, Mac Dre is like the Hyphy Godather. Although he died before the hyphy movement started, he was a great influence to the actual people who carried the hyphy movement out.
I look forward to becoming a member of this well shaping site Jeff.
great job on the vid homies,its all coming along nicely keep doing your thing respect
WOO HOO for nightvision! Just like the Paris Hilton sextape.
Nice video guys keep up the work
is thise about drinks all the time why?? any ways cant wait for the video reviews
….fascinating watching you guys sit and consume caffeinated drinks…0.o good luck with your show =)
Great episode guys.
Actually watching the video of you guys doing the drink test its better with video because we can see the cans and your reactions…Just a thought.
Cool show guys ,all I can say is that you guys made me want to go back to the states just to get some cinna-buns, damm stupid UK not selling theses!!!
but one thing we do have lots of … iron brew hehe
You guys should see if you can get Ritch/Kerry to make a guest appearance that would be cool
Great.
Just stream the office 24/7 - screw this waiting crap!
You could call it the Bombbournes or something - make a mil, and ship me over from aus for some energy drink tasting
you provide the shipping - ill provide the NRG drinks — its a good deal trust me
Great stuff guys. Keep up the good work.
Top stuff. keep it up, the world needs more drink/game review sites and you guys do it better then anyone.
Heh, great!
WE NEED A FORUM HERE ! PLEASE! PLEASE! FAST!
Another good vid fellas!
You should record every other podcast on video in future, that would make things more entertaining. Plus, we can see your facial expressions!
Bombtastic guys keep up the good work!
I am from saudi arabia and on the spot was the only vid pod cast that was keeping me from terrest activities but now I am being tought how to build a bomb by my mentors jef and rian.
I am praying for thier succes and I am still going to watch on the spot and hope that 1up will stop using bad words just to seem mature, even in their lost odysy review they were looking for content that they think make a mature game like blood,sex and curses. what kind of criteria is this for a fricin review??!
any way ,good luck guys ,we are with u.
ps.lost odysy is the bomb.
Another great show!
Good show! I hope you will implement downloads for ipod ect soon. Keep up the good work!
id liek someone to send these guys a Canadian BIG BUZZ “Chronic Energy” or a Wildberry BooKoo
Good stuff. You guys need video game decorations/posters around the place though!
nice job guys. keep em coming!!! Jeff and Ryan, u are an inspiration to us all. after the whole thing with GS im glad that u guys are together and workin on your own stuff. it truly is amazing. reply back please!
Hehe. Love these videos/audios. Great work, guys.
That’s all I’ve got.
short
Great Head.
“Argh, Cinammon!”
Lovely work on the podcasting guys.
O.o That was a good episode. I always wondered if they planned out the podcasts deeply or just had a general outline.
Now I know what not to drink.
Woot bomb building!
I can’t wait for some video reviews of games. Pretty sweet work with the podcasts, though. =)
-Evan
Awsome guys can’t wait for the next episode.
Great video guys! Being able to see your reactions to the drinks was hilarious. It adds a lot to the already great taste-testing segment of the podcast and is something I would love to see included with each podcast. Then I could of seen what the Ironbrew (Iron Brew?) drink looked like.
LMAO. BurningCoach.com!! This gaming site will take over!!!
Go Jeff Gerstmann
Oh yeah, bring it on Giant bomb
**** Gamespot, bury it in the ditch along with Kayne and Lynch
You like my rhymes because they rhyme, you know that rhymes, admit it fool.
um ok… keep up the good work fellas behind you 100%
Jeff was what made gamestop awesome in the first place, so when the awesome leaves… follow it.
Awesome! Keep up the good work guys. I can’t wait until the full site is up!!!
Wasn’t going to say anything until I saw all those positive posts and I wanted to inject some reality. The video was terrible and you guys have big balls to post it. I only made it 5 minutes in, your hook, chatting about how an overhead light broke failed to suck me right in I guess. I thought this website was about video games. This video is hilarious for all the wrong reasons and makes you two look about as professional as two dudes chilling in a basement somewhere screwing around with some video/audio equipment. Why show people the awkward growing phase? It just makes you guys look silly.
they are trying to start a community STEVE.. if they let people in on how it all started..it helps to make a great foundation for the community..don’t be so shallow minded..
I know why the light went Boom. It can only be.. 1. a ghost or 2. you guys kick so much ass that not even a light can hang around you two. I’m going with 2.
Holy crap! How come nobody told me Gerstmann was back on the tubes. His liveplay of Super Mario Galaxy on that old site had me laughing for days.
Gettin’ stars for my duuuuuude.
Hooray for the bomb!
Great Episode, can’t wait for more!
Love how the website’s coming along. Keep up the good work.
Eww you guys switched drinks…
BTW, what is a flea bomb? We don’t have those here in Canada…
Hey Jeff, I just wanted to say I just found this site through the GamesRadar interview. I knew you were blogging, but I didn’t know what site it was. I can’t wait to see the full site, and these behind the scenes videos are awesome. I don’t want to sound like an advertising robot, but we will definitely be supporting you guys over here at Wii Live. By the way, that is an awesome telecaster in the podcast room.
WE NEED DRINK REVIEWS!!!
Gotta say hell yes to more mac dre coverage! I live in Tampa, FL dont got the 100 racks out here so it was funny seeing the can. DO THE THIZZLE WIGGLE!!!
NES only in 1080i? I wanted it in 1080p
I watched this to see the behind-the-scenes sort of stuff and what I discovered is two chubby guys in someone’s basement acting like they are 13. Wow. Jeff, you write great reviews man, great stuff, really detailed. But. This. Ouch. Is this what people fill their iPods up with? Is that guy really your mother? Anyway, I’ll keep reading the reviews but no more podcasts for me which is good for me and you prolly don’t care, so, good for me.
hm…I want to watch this thing, but I’m at a school computer right now. If I press play, I can only imagine the sheer amount of swat team members that would storm in on me
I really wanted to thoroughly enjoy this video as much as the others, but it was a bit too much on the…well…on nothing in particular. I was hoping to see more of the internal workings of what you guys do (like this episode of David the Gnome I saw as a kid where he takes you on a tour of his house in the tree, which was totally sweet because it had a trapdoor and all). Love the site and the info, but my personal taste when it comes to the videos is: a little less rambling and a little more gaming (and explosions, if possible). Cannot wait to watch this site keep growing!
W00t!
Can’t wait for this site man. Thanks for keeping up with up to date info.
Laters
koooooooool
Quote of the year, “That’s probably the nut you’re tasting.”
Justice is served
Source: kotaku.com
Date: 4th April 2008
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When long-time GameSpot reviewer and editorial director Jeff Gerstmann was let go from the site last November—with sources pointing to his review of Kane & Lynch: Dead Men as the catalyst for his termination—fingers were also pointed at executive Josh Larson, VP of games at parent company CNET. Larson, who replaced former Editor in Chief Greg Kasavin, was implicated by anonymous GameSpot employees to have had the “church-and-state separation between the sales teams and the editorial team” “cracked” under his tenure. Whether the VP, Jeff’s supervisor at the time, was the key decision maker in letting Gerstmann go we can’t confirm, but we can confirm that Larson will be leaving the company next week.
Internal communication informing employees of the cut were forwarded to Kotaku last night, indicating that a “new management structure means that Josh Larson’s position as VP, Games is being eliminated and Josh will be leaving the company.” CNET announced last week that it would cut 10 percent of its work force, about 120 employees. We contacted GameSpot Editor in Chief Ricardo Torres to verify the news this morning.
Torres confirmed that Larson’s last day would be April 9, but declined to comment much further on the restructuring, citing the “internal” nature of the news.
It was clear that, at the time, Larson’s capabilities as editorial lead weren’t well regarded by some of the GameSpot staff. The anonymous “gamespot” commented at sister site Valleywag that Larson was “a suit […] who had no editorial experience and was only involved on the business side of things.” The anonymous commenter lamented that the presence of the sales team had become much more visible under Larson’s watch, with other contributors going on and off record with less than favorable comments of CNET management.
In the months that followed Gerstmann’s dismissal, GameSpot lost a sizable portion of its editorial staff, with reviewers Alex Navarro, Frank Provo, Ryan Davis, Brad Shoemaker and Jason Ocampo leaving for other, sometimes unspecified opportunities. Torres told us that GameSpot continues to bring on new editorial talent and plans to continue its coverage “with the same breadth and depth we have in our previous 11 years.”
I can’t wait for this website to get big. I’m kind of late to the party finding out about the bull that happened over at Gamespot. I was wondering why things were so dull lately.
I’m a gaming enthusiast and a Game Art & Design student. Jeff Gerstmann and Ryan Davis were two of the best editors at Gamespot. Alex Navarro was also one of my favorites. Besides all mighty Greg Kasavin, those 3 were t