i might be on my own in thinking this but i preferred the front page layout that was featured on the website during E3.
GiantBomb front page layout.
" I liked the design more of the E3 skin but this is way more functional it's a lot easier to use and to see more content "
Speaking of which what ever happened to the iphone app?
Really, what we need here is compromise: how do we keep the traditional scrolling-story front page and add in a T-Rex fighting a Bear?
That really seems like the best answer.
" @Davvyk: We're always looking at what people have to say. The only problem with the previous layout is that in non-E3 moments we very rarely have 8 stories that are something everyone will be interested in. I may look into something that doesn't use flash in the next month or so but for the immediate moment we'll be sticking with the current layout. "
I liked the E3 layout better, not to say that this one sucks, but yeah I'll miss the crazy Trex & Bear
I think the site is still organized very poorly. The videos and articles aren't even in the correct catagories a lot of times, and once something is old it's so hard to find.
" I am fine with both versions, but the E3 did have more info and a slightly better look on my opinion. But Dave's reasoning is sound: there usually aren't 8 stories that are important at a time, so this is understandable. "
"@RHCPfan24 said:That is somewhat of a valid point, but debatable. Do every story in the 8block layout have to be "breaking news"? "" I am fine with both versions, but the E3 did have more info and a slightly better look on my opinion. But Dave's reasoning is sound: there usually aren't 8 stories that are important at a time, so this is understandable. "
There is a greater problem with the front page flash.
" Really, what we need here is compromise: how do we keep the traditional scrolling-story front page and add in a T-Rex fighting a Bear?That really seems like the best answer. "
I think it was pretty awesome too. I suppose you could put it up at big events and stuff. The thing I think you needed most during E3 at least is to have a dedicated tab on the video player for the event. I mean you guys put like 40 videos up over 3 days. Having all that stuff on its own tab would be very useful.
I prefer the one we've got now, it's easier to see what's new and there's rarely going to be a time when you're away for 1 day and all 4 boxes will be different. Anyway, say if they put up alot more content you can always use the arrow thing to catch up with the stuff you missed.
I really like the E3 layout. It was easy to read at a glance with more info on several stories. The current one blocks some of the headings which forces you to make an extra click just to see what the post is about. Also the E3 one loads a lot faster.
The E3 layout looked better, bud I did like pressing the arrows to go through the recent/important stuff....But what's that really matter?
E3 layout was better. Instead of 8 boxes, I'd just have 4 though, since there's not as many stories.
Actually I liked the old layout before E3, that way I could see the newest stuff unlike the icons where it seemed to be whatever was most popular at the time.
" There is a greater problem with the front page flash.On the NXE dashboard, the slides are positioned wide enough to read the text on every one, on GB the slides cover one another over and you can't instantly read 3/4 of the slides.I know there are design challenges there, like if you made the slides further apart they'd all be way smaller. But yeh."
" The E3 layout looked better, bud I did like pressing the arrows to go through the recent/important stuff....But what's that really matter? "
"@MasterOfPenguins_Zell said:it does not matter a great deal its just always good to have a open forum discussing users opinions on the site. That way a year down the line the site will be even better. I do agree that this is all a minor point but there is alot of good points that have come out in this discussion and they are all things that the makers can take forward with them and implement if they so choose. "" The E3 layout looked better, bud I did like pressing the arrows to go through the recent/important stuff....But what's that really matter? "
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