An Introduction To The Blogosphere

Giantbomb hosts hundreds of great writers. So many so that it can perhaps be a little intimidating to new users. The blogs on Giantbomb are packed full of great content and each has a nice twang of individuality. If you are new here, or perhaps simply haven't given blogging a chance before - Here are some Blogs you might find interesting, a quick guide to the Elite members of the Blogosphere:

Dalai || Blog

Dalai is currently the king of Blogging on giantbomb, not only because what he writes is entertaining but because he manages to produce something entertaining every day. It's worth noting he became the first Giantbomber to reach 100 blogs (followed closely by some jerk called "Sweep"). Dalai tends to write about all sorts of stuff, ranging from games he's been playing to weird video's he found lying around online. If you scan through his list of posts you are bound to find something you like.

Supermooseman || Blog

Mr Mooseman is both an avid writer and political mastermind. If he's not dreaming up an insane crime-busting duo, chances are he's playing some creepy game nobody else has ever heard of. Or, Wallace And Grommit. His blogs are packed full of quirky personality and are easily the most professional looking blogs on the whole site. SuperMooseman tends to build up a decent list of junk to talk about before unleashing it in a torrent of blogospheric awesomeness.

Dankempster || Blog

Dank's blog gets a lot of respect and recognition because of the sincerity and reflection that can often be found within each post. More than any other writer here Dank manages to contextualize his video gaming experience within his life, each post you read is like getting to know him a little better. Dank is also one of the more reflective amongst us, his writing spans game designs, concepts and philosophies. Add to this a rare fluidity of writing and an unbound enthusiasm and Dankempster is easily one of the best writers on Giantbomb.

TrueEnglishGent || Blog

If you are looking for User Written reviews, go find the blog of TrueEnglishGent - his catalog of posts now spans dozens of titles from the past year, each with an enlightening amount of depth. TrueEnglishGent manages to articulate the flaws and mechanics of a game in a way which is entertaining and easy to read. If you need a second opinion, Dr Gent is probably your best bet.

Hamz || Blog

Your one stop mod shop, Hamz is the guy you with his finger on the giantbomb fuse. His MEGA-BLOG very nearly destroyed the Internet the first time it was dropped, and apparently a second is in the works. Despite our impending doom, If you want to know what's going on around the site, Hamz is your guy. If you poke him he squeals like a piggy. Don't mention swine flu though...

Coonce || Blog || Podcast

Giantbomb runs on Booze and Pancakes, and users just like you. If you read the smallprint you'll see it also works on the Blood, Sweat and Tears (all mixed together) of the Whiskey Media troop. Coonce tends to update his blog with explanations as to what shit is going down and where. If you are interested in how the website works or how to "make it with the ladies" then Coonce's blog is the place to be. He also runs a podcast with Snide about designing websites. Huzzah!

Tylea002 || Blog

Lies || Blog

daniel_beck_90 || Blog

Sweep || Blog

If you can think of any others worth noting, please feel free to post below and I will check them out.

LASTLY || IMPORTANTLY

Giantbomb hosts hundreds of great writers. So many so that it can perhaps be a little intimidating to new users. The blogs on Giantbomb are packed full of great content and each has a nice twang of individuality. If you are new here, or perhaps simply haven't given blogging a chance before - Here are some Blogs you might find interesting, a quick guide to the Elite members of the Blogosphere:

Dalai || Blog

Dalai is currently the king of Blogging on giantbomb, not only because what he writes is entertaining but because he manages to produce something entertaining every day. It's worth noting he became the first Giantbomber to reach 100 blogs (followed closely by some jerk called "Sweep"). Dalai tends to write about all sorts of stuff, ranging from games he's been playing to weird video's he found lying around online. If you scan through his list of posts you are bound to find something you like.

Supermooseman || Blog

Mr Mooseman is both an avid writer and political mastermind. If he's not dreaming up an insane crime-busting duo, chances are he's playing some creepy game nobody else has ever heard of. Or, Wallace And Grommit. His blogs are packed full of quirky personality and are easily the most professional looking blogs on the whole site. SuperMooseman tends to build up a decent list of junk to talk about before unleashing it in a torrent of blogospheric awesomeness.

Dankempster || Blog

Dank's blog gets a lot of respect and recognition because of the sincerity and reflection that can often be found within each post. More than any other writer here Dank manages to contextualize his video gaming experience within his life, each post you read is like getting to know him a little better. Dank is also one of the more reflective amongst us, his writing spans game designs, concepts and philosophies. Add to this a rare fluidity of writing and an unbound enthusiasm and Dankempster is easily one of the best writers on Giantbomb.

TrueEnglishGent || Blog

If you are looking for User Written reviews, go find the blog of TrueEnglishGent - his catalog of posts now spans dozens of titles from the past year, each with an enlightening amount of depth. TrueEnglishGent manages to articulate the flaws and mechanics of a game in a way which is entertaining and easy to read. If you need a second opinion, Dr Gent is probably your best bet.

Hamz || Blog

Your one stop mod shop, Hamz is the guy you with his finger on the giantbomb fuse. His MEGA-BLOG very nearly destroyed the Internet the first time it was dropped, and apparently a second is in the works. Despite our impending doom, If you want to know what's going on around the site, Hamz is your guy. If you poke him he squeals like a piggy. Don't mention swine flu though...

Coonce || Blog || Podcast

Giantbomb runs on Booze and Pancakes, and users just like you. If you read the smallprint you'll see it also works on the Blood, Sweat and Tears (all mixed together) of the Whiskey Media troop. Coonce tends to update his blog with explanations as to what shit is going down and where. If you are interested in how the website works or how to "make it with the ladies" then Coonce's blog is the place to be. He also runs a podcast with Snide about designing websites. Huzzah!

Tylea002 || Blog

Lies || Blog

daniel_beck_90 || Blog

Sweep || Blog

If you can think of any others worth noting, please feel free to post below and I will check them out.

LASTLY || IMPORTANTLY

I should write about how awesome you are, Sweep... wait, SuperMooseman already does that.

Giant Bomb does have quite a large blogging community with plenty of diversity and differences in style and personality.  You've got people like daniel_beck_90 who focuses on the business side of things, TureEnglishGent and SuperMooseman write almost exclusively about games they've been playing... and they make it look easy.  And then there's Hamz and Coonce are great sources for anything Giant Bomb.  There truly is something for everyone here.

Oh, and also a shout-out to BraindeadRacr, another member of the magic 100 blog club.

Hey, I've read a lot of those blogs, but I see one person I missed. I'm off to check it out.

Tell me one thing.

Why should I care what some random person on the internet has to say about whatever random event is going on in their lives?  Even if it is about video games?



Good list.

*salutes*

My work here is far from finished. I still think there should be more promotion of blogs around the site. Decent writing is getting lost beneath mountains of Fanboy threads. I want a big list of "most recent" blogs please, one that isn't just limited to the people on my friends list!

WHAT?! Can I do a thank you speech? I'd like to thank my...

*regains composure*

I don't belong on that list, Mr Sweep, I barely update my blog lol. I suppose I should update it more really, if Sweep puts me on a decent list, then I feel I have some kind of standard to live up to.

I'd also like to point out that I am, in fact, completely insane.

Ah, the days of yore, when I actually blogged and wrote many user reviews... where did they go??

Well, for one, couldn't find shit to write about when nothing was coming out for like 3 months straight. I might review Bionic Commando, when I finish it.

Wow. That is pretty cool. Reading through a few of these now.

Thanks, sweep! I'm readin some of these blogs now.
Who even came up with the word Blogosphere?

I should read/write more blogs, thanks for the heads up Sweep!

Do any of the people listed there want to provide tips and hints to those trying to write blogs or whatever? Or am I entitled to immaturely insult them for no reason :P?

This list deserves a high-five for goodness. So if I ever see you in real life remind me that I owe you a high-five.

Geez, I need to write more blogs myself. Great list, though, and I have checked out a bunch of those in the past. I really can't wait for Hamz's Mega-Blog again. I hope it breaks the internet, at least temporarily, to show how powerful we really are. *evil laugh*

Oh god Sweep you've advertised the MegaBlogv2, now I'm going to have to pull the rabbit out the hat on that one :P

Thanks for the namedrop. Personally I think you sort of described how I usually blog. I'd like to think I get a nice mix of moderator / site information passed on while also keeping it personal so people get to know me as a person / user / video games enthusiast and not just me as a moderator.

Cheers for the list. I'll use these for inspiration for when I start making actual blogs rather than something that happens to come to mind.

Well, Sweep, that was obvious. We all know that moderators are but the offspring of a single Internet hive mind. They have no souls, no families, NOTHING!!!

That doesn't change the fact that I beat you at Yu-Gi-Oh :P.

Dalai fully deserves that title.

Thank you very much. Very important information for a newcomer like me. Giant Bomb's great power seems to be its users. It's an alternative kind of video-game site that I'm really starting to enjoy.

lordofultima also worth a mention.

Did someone mention HALO?

No? Okay then, I'll be on my way.

Good blog, brother. I agree about the comments thing. There's probably nothing more gratifying as a blogger than knowing your stuff gets read regularly.

Nice blog. Definitely going to check all these peeps out. Some I already know.