Something went wrong. Try again later

Giant Bomb News

449 Comments

[UPDATE] Giant Bomb Premium Accounts On Sale

Oh, and all active premium members get GameSpot Total Access for free next week.

[UPDATE]: Monthly users who have been active for over six-months will get the email from GameSpot later this week as well. We can't open this up to all monthlies for the obvious reason that then non-cool duders (known simply as "dudes") could exploit our system and just buy for a month.

Hey duders. Just a quick note to let you know we've moved our login system from auth.whiskeymedia.com to auth.giantbomb.com. Update those bookmarks or something!

We're also approaching the deadline we set during our pancakes talk to give away free GameSpot Total Access plans for all Giant Bomb premium members who are still active on April 15th April 19th (I added a couple extra days for this promotion). It's our way of saying thanks, and giving you the opportunity to check out GameSpot ad-free for the rest of the year. For those of you who want to still get in on that action, we've set up a $35 sale that lasts till Wednesday night that will still get you the GS coupon as long as you sign up before Wednesday 11:59PM PDT. If you're already an active member, you might want to pick it up to extend your membership another year at a cheaper price.

In any case, here are the major details you need to know.

  • If you're already an active premium member of Giant Bomb, there's nothing you need to do. You'll get an email later this week (prolly Thursday or Friday) from GameSpot with a coupon code. You can apply that code to any account you have over there, or set up a new one.
  • For those grabbing a Giant Bomb subscription this week for the first time, you'll get an email immediately to give you access to Giant Bomb and Comic Vine. Then, later this week you'll get another email from GameSpot with a separate coupon code for use there. Again, it's optional and you can apply it to any GameSpot account you have, or set up a new one.
  • Lastly, this deal does not come with a T-Shirt coupon. If you really want one of those, you can still sign up for a normal subscription at the regular $50 price. You'll still get the GameSpot code later this week as well.

Have no idea what a GameSpot is? These two guys sure do!

Dave Snider on Google+

449 Comments

Avatar image for michaelbach
MichaelBach

975

Forum Posts

75

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 4

Edited By MichaelBach

Has anyone gotten a code yet?

Avatar image for zyberbob
zyberbob

14

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 1

Edited By zyberbob

no code for me yet???

Avatar image for shtinky
shtinky

1247

Forum Posts

22

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 3

Edited By shtinky

I haven't received my GameSpot code yet, either.

Avatar image for deactivated-635da7f495be7
deactivated-635da7f495be7

54

Forum Posts

17

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: -1

Hahahah, oh boy that video is just fantastic!

I'm voting checkerboard beard for the future.

Avatar image for serverfull
serverfull

81

Forum Posts

77

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By serverfull

No code here either guys...I guess it is taking longer then though...

Avatar image for glots
glots

5169

Forum Posts

74

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By glots

Bollocks. Completely forgot about this...oh wells, waiting for the next sale then.

Avatar image for gunstarhero
gunstarhero

80

Forum Posts

10

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 4

Edited By gunstarhero

uk no code yet

Avatar image for jjor64
JJOR64

19700

Forum Posts

417

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 5

Edited By JJOR64

Anybody get there code yet? I haven't got it.

Avatar image for rasy
Rasy

6

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 1

Edited By Rasy

@paulunga said:

@Rasy said:

@paulunga said:

So, uh, this is interesting timing. I signed up last year through PayPal since I don't own a credit card (being European and all) and it's about to run out April 21th. Well, guess what:

How does being European prevent you from using a credit card? I'm danish and have no problems using a card, or just having a card.

My point was more that it's not as widely spread in Europe as it is in the US, where it's pretty much expected of you to have a credit card if you're an adult. Of course I could get a card, I just don't see much of a need for one.

I guess it really depends on where in Europe you are from, in Denmark it is pretty much expected that you have a card too as an adult.

May I ask where in Europe you are from?

Avatar image for silenceuk
SilenceUK

386

Forum Posts

7

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 1

Edited By SilenceUK

@nail1080 said:

Who gives a shit about some shit gamespot subscription? I mean really? What's the offer here?! Am I missing something?

offer was cut price GB subs as well as free GS subs .......

Avatar image for adam24
adam24

102

Forum Posts

8

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 2

Edited By adam24

I'm still waiting for my code and nothing. Any updates on that, guys?

Avatar image for paulunga
paulunga

3517

Forum Posts

176

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 5

Edited By paulunga

@Rasy said:

@paulunga said:

So, uh, this is interesting timing. I signed up last year through PayPal since I don't own a credit card (being European and all) and it's about to run out April 21th. Well, guess what:

How does being European prevent you from using a credit card? I'm danish and have no problems using a card, or just having a card.

My point was more that it's not as widely spread in Europe as it is in the US, where it's pretty much expected of you to have a credit card if you're an adult. Of course I could get a card, I just don't see much of a need for one.

Avatar image for rasy
Rasy

6

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 1

Edited By Rasy

@paulunga said:

So, uh, this is interesting timing. I signed up last year through PayPal since I don't own a credit card (being European and all) and it's about to run out April 21th. Well, guess what:

How does being European prevent you from using a credit card? I'm danish and have no problems using a card, or just having a card.

Avatar image for dannik
Dannik

60

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By Dannik

Crap! I was on the fence about upgrading (not that it's not worth it but just if my budget would allow it) and came on this morning to upgrade only to find the sale ended ! Arrgh!!

Avatar image for undeadpool
Undeadpool

8418

Forum Posts

10761

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 20

User Lists: 18

Edited By Undeadpool

Oh man...Ultimate Battle 22 was a TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRIBLE game. I got a modkit for my PS1 for that game and LORDY was it not worth it.

Avatar image for genocidalkitten
GenocidalKitten

283

Forum Posts

373

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By GenocidalKitten

@Summoboomo said:

And who has a gold medal now? This guy. This one right here. 8)

And this one! Lets go look down upon non medaled users.

Avatar image for mewarmo990
mewarmo990

862

Forum Posts

1131

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 1

Edited By mewarmo990

Not sure if I'm gonna jump for this since my sub goes until Feb 2013, but I do love that this article is attached to Rocky Balboa's page.

Avatar image for yyziggurat
yyZiggurat

1080

Forum Posts

366

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 3

Edited By yyZiggurat

I took the bait. How about some more steam QL's, Random PC games, and Load My Last Saves?

Avatar image for samface6
samface6

23

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By samface6

That video looks like a fake "when we were kids" scene from a cheesy sitcom.

Avatar image for 49th
49th

3988

Forum Posts

26

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 5

Edited By 49th

The time is 2:30 am. I click the article for the fifth time in two days.

My last chance to subscribe.

If I go to sleep now the offer will expire. I need to make a decision.

I am tired.

Avatar image for nethlem
Nethlem

828

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By Nethlem

@RockyRaccoon37: Well i visit different sites regulary for different things. And as such Gamespot doesn't really offer me enough regular unique content to be viable in my "surfing routines".

Thanks for those examples that sound nice tho, but that's like picking the gems out of a haystack.

I still don't like the idea of my money going into any kind of bigger corporate structures, especially not in such an subjective and marketing/PR heavy enviorment like the "videogame industry". That's why i supported GB in the first place, because it seemed like "gaming journalism, now indie!" to a certain degree.

But once you get big and want to get bigger all the original intentions and morals seem often to get lost along the way so i don't think "getting bigger" is always "better".

Avatar image for paulunga
paulunga

3517

Forum Posts

176

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 5

Edited By paulunga

So, uh, this is interesting timing. I signed up last year through PayPal since I don't own a credit card (being European and all) and it's about to run out April 21th. Well, guess what:

"When it comes time to renew next year, we will email you to remind you it is time to renew. By then, we hope to have PayPal integrated so we don't have to use the store."

YOU FAILED! :P Though I suppose you had other priorities with the whole CBS thing.

Avatar image for nail1080
nail1080

2025

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By nail1080

Who gives a shit about some shit gamespot subscription? I mean really? What's the offer here?! Am I missing something?

Avatar image for puaru
puaru

108

Forum Posts

5

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By puaru

Look how thin Ryan was!

Avatar image for gordo789
Gordo789

364

Forum Posts

2

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By Gordo789

what the hell is even going on with their hair? This is amazing.

Avatar image for uncleclassy
UncleClassy

406

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By UncleClassy

Who's that guy with the poorly died hair?!

Avatar image for rich
Rich

21

Forum Posts

1

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By Rich

Holy crap! That was one of the first videos I ever made!

Holy crap! It's more than 9 years old!

Avatar image for arkasai
arkasai

734

Forum Posts

120

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 1

Edited By arkasai

Blonde Ryan! Holy crap I remember this video cracking me up when I first saw it. I think I still have that shirt Jeff is wearing wadded up in my closet somewhere.

Avatar image for hdlss
HDLSS

11

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By HDLSS

yeah thanks, i couldn't resist either, been watching me some snes marathon! $35 well spent!

Avatar image for digital_sin
digital_sin

1896

Forum Posts

5480

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 3

Edited By digital_sin

@tyger_cheex said:

@DiGiTaL_SiN: This is the MOST funny thing EVER!

Ryan looks/sounds like he's 17 years old!

Glad you liked it :-) Here are the outtakes of that video too in case you missed them.

Avatar image for rockyraccoon37
RockyRaccoon37

546

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 4

Edited By RockyRaccoon37

@Nethlem said:

@Gren said:

@Laksa said:

i would pay $50 a year not to have any gamespot links, articles or "personality" appear on gb.

Yeah pretty much this.

+1

I originaly paid that money with exactly that intend, now with "good content" lacking and my annual subscription running out i won't be re-newing it. What would i need from gamespot? If i want gamespot content i will go to gamespot...

But that "webplace" and the company are horrible in terms of creative content and gaming news. It's like the yellow press of gaming, might as well hang out on IGN if i want that kind of stuff :P

This blind hatred of Gamespot is super silly. They have a solid staple of good, articulate editors and have been producing some really interesting content.

INTERESTING CONTENT, SUCH AS: That Girl is Poison by Carolyn Petit, The Uncertain Future of World of Warcraft by Eddie Makuch, Escape From Mount Stupid: Religion by Danny O'Dwyer and The Lies We Tell Ourselves by Brendon Sinclair

Maybe it's not what you're looking for, but Gamespot is not "horrible in terms of creative content". And I'm not sure how they're "horrible in terms of gaming news" either. They kind of just post the news that is pertinent to their audience, unlike something like Kotaku that tries to be all things to all people.

The Gamespot guys and girls do great work, and It'd be nice if the hatred of the Gamespot brand died once and for all.

Avatar image for removesstains
removesstains

67

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By removesstains

Damn I haven't used gamespot since 07 I don't even remember my old user name. Eh I don't really care to go back to be honest but I should go take a gander to see what has changed.

Avatar image for ultra2extreme
ultra2extreme

156

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

Edited By ultra2extreme

Bit disappointing that i will miss out only having been a loyal, loving and sexually attractive member for 2 months or so. But i think you are doing right by people, just get more member vids up dammnit ive nearly watched the backlog!

Avatar image for tyger_cheex
tyger_cheex

98

Forum Posts

66

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 5

Edited By tyger_cheex

@DiGiTaL_SiN: This is the MOST funny thing EVER!

Ryan looks/sounds like he's 17 years old!

Avatar image for usbcable
UsbCable

238

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By UsbCable

I'm off to rob a bank for $35, brb.

Avatar image for digital_sin
digital_sin

1896

Forum Posts

5480

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 3

Edited By digital_sin

I totally remember watching that video back in the day. I actually dug it up a few times since then. There's a youtube account filled with awesome classic gamespot stuff like that called OldGamerStuff.

BTW, that video was directed and edited by none other than Vinny Caravella.

Avatar image for nethlem
Nethlem

828

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By Nethlem

@Gren said:

@Laksa said:

i would pay $50 a year not to have any gamespot links, articles or "personality" appear on gb.

Yeah pretty much this.

+1

I originaly paid that money with exactly that intend, now with "good content" lacking and my annual subscription running out i won't be re-newing it. What would i need from gamespot? If i want gamespot content i will go to gamespot...

But that "webplace" and the company are horrible in terms of creative content and gaming news. It's like the yellow press of gaming, might as well hang out on IGN if i want that kind of stuff :P

Avatar image for fatwhitelump
FatWhiteLump

16

Forum Posts

29

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By FatWhiteLump

The video convinced me, I've been lurking on Giant Bomb since it started and I'm glad I'm finally helping.

Avatar image for smtdante89
SMTDante89

2944

Forum Posts

4520

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 28

Edited By SMTDante89

Quick question, how long does it take for them to email you the code? I wanted to extend my subscription for another year and purchased it earlier this morning (probably about 6 hours ago) and still nothing. I've been charged for the $35 already as well.

Avatar image for galloughs
galloughs

219

Forum Posts

22

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By galloughs

I don't ever go to gamespot, nor have I ever felt compelled to even once. However, if I ever did, I already wouldn't be seeing ads there thanks to AdBlock. What's the point of a gamespot membership? Why is this a deal, or a positive thing for users?

Avatar image for mjhealy
MjHealy

2009

Forum Posts

17432

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 10

User Lists: 15

Edited By MjHealy

Ah, nice move for the over six month monthlies. I think I might get some out of the GS thing.

I have been month-to-month since day one, dang it!

Avatar image for bombzinski
Bombzinski

326

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By Bombzinski

So is there any other benefit to Gamespot subscription besides no-ads? I always adblock them anyways...

Avatar image for serverfull
serverfull

81

Forum Posts

77

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By serverfull

@Vitriola: I just upgraded and under video's you get access to the "Premium" Section! So yes you can catch up easily on your need access!!

I am loving the premium video's and downloading the video's so I can watch them at work. Keep up the good work!

Avatar image for dan_citi
Dan_CiTi

5601

Forum Posts

308

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 2

Edited By Dan_CiTi

Lil Blonde Ryan

Avatar image for spiraleye
SpiralEye

140

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By SpiralEye

That video looked like it was from 1994..!

Avatar image for fisk0
fisk0

7321

Forum Posts

74197

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 75

Edited By fisk0  Moderator
@sonicrift said:

So I have a Gamespot account with this same username that hasn't been touched since 2007. Is there a way to merge the two accounts. Not that I really post here that often, but I'd rather keep this account and it's history than that one.

I logged in at Gamespot and saw my address from just about a decade ago. It was pretty funny...

The GB and GS accounts are and will remain separate as far as I know.
Avatar image for foxillusion
Foxillusion

154

Forum Posts

978

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 7

Edited By Foxillusion

Why is a kind of ryan davis voice coming out of that random ass blonde dude's mouth

Avatar image for khalen
Khalen

104

Forum Posts

20

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 3

Edited By Khalen

Hahaha nice! I always wondered how Ryan would look like without a beard :) Now I've totally seen it all.

Avatar image for nemesisnd1derboy
nemesisND1derboy

36

Forum Posts

2

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By nemesisND1derboy

Finally a premium member.

Avatar image for digstyle
digstyle

19

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By digstyle

This made my day! Been debating a Premium membership for a while now, and as of April 17th, I am a proud premium member.