Guns of Navarro is awesome - General Discussion

#1 Posted by gkhan (193 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

I just wanted to say that I think "The Guns of Navarro" is a fantastic new feature. I've been really looking forward to it every time I see it on "Upcoming" for the last few weeks, and I haven't been disappointed. It's the kind of feature I didn't really know I wanted until I read it, but then couldn't get enough of.

I always liked Alex, but I always kinda thought of him as the goofy guy who really liked Nick Cage, but he's a great writer and a really intelligent thinker about the art and business of video games.

That's it, just wanted to say: great job, Giant Bomb.

#2 Edited by Pr1mus (2437 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

Agreed.

And no matter what the subject is, it's always enjoyable to read. Alex is the best writer of the crew. His choice of words and phrasing is always excellent.

#3 Posted by Winternet (7344 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

Indeed it is. But anything with Alex Navarro is.

#4 Posted by joshthebear (2339 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

Agreed duder.

#5 Posted by Cloudenvy (5729 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

Yupp, it's good to have some awesome written content on GiantBomb at least once a week! Alex is doing one heck of a job.

#6 Posted by Morningstar (1088 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

I agree. A couple of these has been a joy to read.

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#7 Posted by Kidavenger (2246 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

He's definitely on a roll.

#8 Edited by Yummylee (18156 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

Alex Navarro is awesome. I still enjoy rewatching/reading some of his content on Screened to this day... =( He definitely shines when it comes to his written work, though, for sure.

#9 Posted by PrioritySeven (313 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

I'm loving his column and the "Worth Reading" feature. GiantBomb has really stepped their game up.

#10 Edited by gkhan (193 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

@pr1mus said:

Agreed.

And no matter what the subject is, it's always enjoyable to read. Alex is the best writer of the crew. His choice of words and phrasing is always excellent.

I really love Patrick's longer form written pieces (and Worth Reading) too, but in terms of opinion and analysis, Alex has gotten him beat. Those two are definitely the best writers on staff.

#11 Posted by Miketakon (487 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

I look forward to it every week.

#12 Posted by Alekss (245 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

@winternet: FINALLY. I'm not the only one that didn't hate ALex in the past it seems.

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#13 Posted by buffaloseven (10 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

I've been really enjoying them. Alex is a great guy and it's nice to see some of his views represented on the site more regularly.

#14 Posted by Dylabaloo (1495 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

Alex has always been an extremely articulate motherfucker, all of his Screened reviews and even his Screencast soliloquies/rants were something to look forward to.

#15 Posted by JZ (1033 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

It should be a video

#16 Posted by Spoonman671 (3802 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

I've never been a tremendous fan of Alex, but he's winning me over with this feature. He comes off a lot more reasonable and less cynical than his past work at Giant Bomb has led me to believe he is.

#17 Posted by PresidentOfJellybeans (226 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

@spoonman671 said:

I've never been a tremendous fan of Alex, but he's winning me over with this feature. He comes off a lot more reasonable and less cynical than his past work at Giant Bomb has led me to believe he is.

This.

#18 Posted by C2C (787 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

Agreed, it's been one of the better GB features this year.

#19 Posted by DaMisterChief (657 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

yes

#20 Edited by FunkasaurasRex (497 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

Alex is a goddamn wordsmith. I actually get a touch disappointed whenever I load up a new review page and find myself greeted by the name of another staff member. I'm glad he now has a regular platform through which we can enjoy his writing.

#21 Posted by seamus85 (107 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

@jz: god i would love a weekly video of alex

#22 Posted by Funkydupe (2922 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

Well done. I love honesty in these articles.

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#23 Posted by videorob (144 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

I like the new crop of features that have come up since the new year in general. Unprofessional Fridays is fun, kind of a throwback to the Happy Hour. Anyway, The Guns of Navarro is nice because, honestly, it reminds me that Alex is part of the site. Plus, good writing, yadda yadda.

#24 Posted by gkhan (193 posts) - 2 months, 29 days ago

@spoonman671 said:

I've never been a tremendous fan of Alex, but he's winning me over with this feature. He comes off a lot more reasonable and less cynical than his past work at Giant Bomb has led me to believe he is.

Exactly right.

#25 Posted by ajamafalous (10610 posts) - 2 months, 28 days ago

I agree as well. I think it's exactly the kind of thing I think of Rorie doing if he were ever to get a job here.

#26 Posted by laserbolts (5129 posts) - 2 months, 28 days ago

I agree. The best content on the site this year. Keep up the good work Alex.

#27 Posted by TheHT (8140 posts) - 2 months, 28 days ago

Yep. It's great to see Giant Bomb getting a steady flow of fantastic written pieces thanks to Alex and Patrick.

#28 Posted by Fredchuckdave (1714 posts) - 2 months, 28 days ago

@gkhan: Anyone who doesn't like Nick Cage should go watch Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans; like immediately.

#29 Edited by coakroach (2386 posts) - 2 months, 28 days ago

Not as good as his preview work on Dogs Life

#30 Posted by TruthTellah (3555 posts) - 2 months, 28 days ago

I like it, too; though, I keep thinking they're articles about guns or gun violence in games.

#31 Edited by Mirado (860 posts) - 2 months, 28 days ago

I've been saying Alex is a great writer since the Gamespot days and I will continue to do so. Duder knows how put words together, humorously or otherwise.

#32 Edited by Cold_Wolven (1693 posts) - 2 months, 28 days ago

It's the only weekly article piece I actually look forward to reading each week, Alex is so insightful and always talks about the topics I'm interested in.

#33 Posted by casper_ (740 posts) - 2 months, 28 days ago

i totally agree. alex is killing it on these articles.

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