San Francisco is a fantastic city, and after my week in the bay area I felt like I saw a good portion of what the city
The one and only has to offer and walked away with a good impression. While ultimately a tourist experience (aquarium, tours, bike rides, Alcatraz) I thought a visit before I moved to the city would do my girlfriend and I a great service. We stayed at the Radison hotel in Fisherman's Wharf, and spent the first two days merely walking around town and understanding how the city worked. After we got ahold of the cable car system, we explored the majority of the majors sections of town. Day 3-5 mainly revolved tourist deals. I did enjoy it, however.
Goddamn if one thing shocked me about the city, is that it can get fucking cold! So I had to be "that guy" and buy the obligatory San Francisco branded hoodie...oh well. I won't dance around and talk about my vacation, I'll get to what really matters, Giantbomb. I scheduled a trip with Vinny the day before, and I was stoked! My girlfriend and I woke up around 10 the next morning to catch a boat to Sausalito. At first I admired the beautiful small town, but I quickly got back into focus...after getting a free ice cream cone with Military ID. A mere five minute walk, and I'm in front of the GB office. Vinny was quick to come outside, and after a short introduction he showed me the upstairs.
GB's upstairs is much larger than I originally thought. Several small offices for the Comic Vine employees, and a larger room in the center for the GB tech crew. We went through some hand shakes, and astonishingly they totally have a dog in the office which caught me my surprise. After a quick showing of the kitchen and bathroom (with half a shower) I got to take a trip to the dungeon.
Podcast Room
Unfortunately Ryan was absent due to illness, however everyone else was present. We hung-out for an hour talking about random stuff, the game business, Jeff's decision with the site's creation, Vinny showed me something awesome that'll hopefully be on the site shortly, and Jeff and I talked about some of the names that came up before Giantbomb. Such as, Game Monk, Game Vine, and Videogame Mountain. I shared my opinion that the site should've been called GameCop. They also shed light on how the hell they pay for what they do. Basically Whisky Media is investing in them to build an audience. I'm assuming after traffic gets to a certain point, advertisement will pick up. Represent...during Gay Pride.
It wasn't surprising that they're all really nice and easy to talk to guys. I am surprised with how much time and attention they gave us. I wanted to give one last thanks to them, and especially to Vinny for his hospitality and helpfulness. San Francisco was an overall good experience. I was also lucky enough to be here during Gay Pride weekend, which was an experience itself. Also, thankyou MB. Fog City Diner was fantastic!
NOTE: Got a pic with Jeff and I on my profile as my main image.
EDIT: A lot of you are asking where I'm from. My girlfriend and I live in Southern Ohio, outside of Cincinnati.
San Francisco is a fantastic city, and after my week in the bay area I felt like I saw a good portion of what the city
The one and only has to offer and walked away with a good impression. While ultimately a tourist experience (aquarium, tours, bike rides, Alcatraz) I thought a visit before I moved to the city would do my girlfriend and I a great service. We stayed at the Radison hotel in Fisherman's Wharf, and spent the first two days merely walking around town and understanding how the city worked. After we got ahold of the cable car system, we explored the majority of the majors sections of town. Day 3-5 mainly revolved tourist deals. I did enjoy it, however.
Goddamn if one thing shocked me about the city, is that it can get fucking cold! So I had to be "that guy" and buy the obligatory San Francisco branded hoodie...oh well. I won't dance around and talk about my vacation, I'll get to what really matters, Giantbomb. I scheduled a trip with Vinny the day before, and I was stoked! My girlfriend and I woke up around 10 the next morning to catch a boat to Sausalito. At first I admired the beautiful small town, but I quickly got back into focus...after getting a free ice cream cone with Military ID. A mere five minute walk, and I'm in front of the GB office. Vinny was quick to come outside, and after a short introduction he showed me the upstairs.
GB's upstairs is much larger than I originally thought. Several small offices for the Comic Vine employees, and a larger room in the center for the GB tech crew. We went through some hand shakes, and astonishingly they totally have a dog in the office which caught me my surprise. After a quick showing of the kitchen and bathroom (with half a shower) I got to take a trip to the dungeon.
Podcast Room
Unfortunately Ryan was absent due to illness, however everyone else was present. We hung-out for an hour talking about random stuff, the game business, Jeff's decision with the site's creation, Vinny showed me something awesome that'll hopefully be on the site shortly, and Jeff and I talked about some of the names that came up before Giantbomb. Such as, Game Monk, Game Vine, and Videogame Mountain. I shared my opinion that the site should've been called GameCop. They also shed light on how the hell they pay for what they do. Basically Whisky Media is investing in them to build an audience. I'm assuming after traffic gets to a certain point, advertisement will pick up. Represent...during Gay Pride.
It wasn't surprising that they're all really nice and easy to talk to guys. I am surprised with how much time and attention they gave us. I wanted to give one last thanks to them, and especially to Vinny for his hospitality and helpfulness. San Francisco was an overall good experience. I was also lucky enough to be here during Gay Pride weekend, which was an experience itself. Also, thankyou MB. Fog City Diner was fantastic!
NOTE: Got a pic with Jeff and I on my profile as my main image.
EDIT: A lot of you are asking where I'm from. My girlfriend and I live in Southern Ohio, outside of Cincinnati.
Lucky mofo. It's cool that Vinny would let a GB user like yourself visit the office, did you just casually ask in a message very politely? Also, where's Ryan at?
" Lucky mofo.It's cool that Vinny would let a GB user like yourself visit the office, did you just casually ask in a message very politely?Also, where's Ryan at? "
I messaged him several months in advanced, just so he knew it wasn't being spontaneous. Then we had a conversation later when I was in town and got the details sorted out.
" Lucky mofo.It's cool that Vinny would let a GB user like yourself visit the office, did you just casually ask in a message very politely?Also, where's Ryan at? "
I messaged him several months in advanced, just so he knew it wasn't being spontaneous. Then we had a conversation later when I was in town and got the details sorted out. "
Sounds great, glad you had a great time man. Also I noticed you mentioned a Military ID? Are you going into training or are you already submitted?
" Lucky mofo.It's cool that Vinny would let a GB user like yourself visit the office, did you just casually ask in a message very politely?Also, where's Ryan at? "
I messaged him several months in advanced, just so he knew it wasn't being spontaneous. Then we had a conversation later when I was in town and got the details sorted out. "
Sounds great, glad you had a great time man.Also I noticed you mentioned a Military ID? Are you going into training or are you already submitted? "
Yeah, I go to Basic in two weeks, I'm a Scout. Speaking of which, the best quote while I was there was after I explained to Vinny what I would be doing in the military and he said "Oh my, That's awful!" in a fantastic dreadful/motherly-worried voice.
Well done matey for getting to experience something few of us will. Especially before you head off to the military (I assume mentioning the Military ID means you are definately going?) so that makes it all the more special for you I imagine.
Well I'm glad you got the opportunity that the rest of us wish we could have ourselves, now you can spill the beans and tell us what they really do in that office.
" They totally need to make a cardboard cutout of Jeff in that position. "
I like this one fr a cardbord cut-out of Jeff as well While I'm at it, here's some decorations. I would have taken more pics, but I didn't want to be "that guy". This is a small thing on the wall you see immediately when you walk into the downstairs section. I dug the Cast Crasher stuff.
very nice man. i kind of wish that i could do that for a vaction. it's nice to see that. cool about gay pride. on father's day there was this carival thing in a park in a city i saw these two guys that had like a clear cloth and just in their underwear. it was quite funny. it just reminded me of gayness.
Sweet man! That sounds like a blast! Get ready to shave all that scruff off when ya join up, lol. I envy you for seeing the crew, that had to of been cool. Oh ya and the rest of the city too ;)
They let you in? I though Brad tackled anyone who gets within 100 feet of the front door, actually i just wish he did that so someone could get a youtube video of it, it would be awesome
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