Greg Kasavin Forum

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Good luck at your new gig, Greg!

Topic started by FluxCapacitor on Aug. 17, 2009. Last post by ArbitraryWater 2 months, 2 weeks ago.
Post by FluxCapacitor (17 posts) See mini bio

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Well wishes from Los Angeles. I hope you are happy at your new job!
 
This may seem silly, but you were the coolest person ever when I was in my teens. I know, logically, you were just an editor at a videogame website, but, even realizing that, you still were a large influence during those years. I'm not sure I could even explain why; and trying to explain would probably just make me sound creepy (but that would probably be the case with anyone trying to explain why they looked up to someone). Still, I hold great respect for your opinons on the game industry and beyond, even as I find games becoming less and less a part of my life. I think everyone would benefit if you could find an outlet for your opinions. 
 
Basically, you haven't been forgotten. While the average Gamespot user of the past (or present) may not remember or care, there are still people who appreciate everything you contributed. 
 
I hope that doesn't sound too sappy. I just hope you realize that you are missed. Good luck!
 
From  http://twitter.com/kasavin 
"Good to be home. I'll have a couple of weeks to readjust, fix up the house, and play games before starting as a publishing producer at 2K. "


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Wow, Greg's moving? He was one of my favourite editors at Gamespot, he did some pretty good reviews in his time. All the best to him.


Post by Kazona (1,007 posts) See mini bio
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Greg working at 2K? Awesome!


Post by jukezypoo (948 posts) See mini bio
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@FlamingHobo said:
" Wow, Greg's moving? He was one of my favourite editors at Gamespot, he did some pretty good reviews in his time. All the best to him. "
This


Post by dcpc10 (2,220 posts) See mini bio
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GL to him, his reviews were so damn amazing back in the golden gamespot days. Its such a shame we don't see much footage of him. I kinda wish he'd start a vlog or something.


Post by JacobForrest (290 posts) See mini bio
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@Kazona said:
" Greg working at 2K? Awesome! "


Post by FluxCapacitor (17 posts) See mini bio

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He's not physically moving to a different location, just changing jobs. Sorry if there wasn't enough clarity.
 
@dcpc10 said:
" GL to him, his reviews were so damn amazing back in the golden gamespot days. Its such a shame we don't see much footage of him. I kinda wish he'd start a vlog or something. "

100% yes.  Any form of writing or anything he could fit into his schedule would be great.


Post by jakob187 (9,521 posts) See mini bio
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Wait, he's not with EA anymore?!  Damn.  Nonetheless, he's going to 2K, so YAY!  GL to ya, Greg.


Post by Wright (182 posts) See mini bio

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that man deserves great things.


Post by PeasForFees (1,619 posts) See mini bio
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@Kazona said:
" Greg working at 2K? Awesome! "


Post by JJWeatherman (2,137 posts) See mini bio
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Yeah, Greg pretty much rocks!


Post by mracoon (1,837 posts) See mini bio
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I'd wished he'd move to GB instead.


Post by SpikeSpiegel (2,284 posts) See mini bio
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I remember him from the good old days. I miss those days. :(


Post by Dovey (96 posts) See mini bio
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When you read any of his reviews or even just heard him talk you could always sense his pure appreciation for the art of games


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Greg + 2K = awesome


Post by GunnBjorn (508 posts) See mini bio

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@mracoon said:
"I'd wished he'd move to GB instead. "

Then GB would've been a dream team! 
Sadly, it will never happen. 
Greg iterated on many occasions that he wanted to be in game development. 
To become a game-reviewer once again would be a setback in his career.


Post by JacobForrest (290 posts) See mini bio
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@GunnBjorn: Agreed, I'm happy to see him moving on up.


Post by babblinmule (230 posts) See mini bio
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Awww, I'll miss command school, but Greg's been amazing at whatever he does, so good luck to him.


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Good luck in your new position at 2k Greg! It's great to see you moving up in the gaming world.


Post by guiseppe (666 posts) See mini bio
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Good luck to you, Greg!


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That is pretty sweet. That is going to be a good job, I can imagine. Best of luck to you Greg!!!


Post by GregK (2 posts) See mini bio
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Thanks for the well-wishes here. It means a lot.
 
Yeah, I started at 2K up in the Bay Area last week. I love some of 2K's games from over the years (BioShock, Mafia, The Darkness, Oblivion, Civ IV, and so on) so I was excited to get a chance to work there, especially since Northern California's been my home for most of my life. As a publisher, 2K takes the kinds of creative risks that I respect and admire, so I think we'll make a good match. In particular, I'm a big fan of the studio(s) formerly known as Irrational Games, and while I won't be working directly with them for now, it feels good to be associated.

For the forseeable future I'll be focused on an unannounced project that's right up my alley, and I'll be doing my best to help it along. Maybe I'll get to show it on Giant Bomb one of these months... you have no idea how I miss working with these guys sometimes, especially lately, but I've still got a long road ahead of me on the development front and feel like that's where I can do my best work in the right position and under the right circumstances. In other words I gotta keep paying my dues.


Post by Khann (413 posts) See mini bio
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If you really are Greg, awesome to hear that your career seems to be going the way you want it to.


Post by TheMustacheHero (3,339 posts) See mini bio
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@GregK said:
" Thanks for the well-wishes here. It means a lot. Yeah, I started at 2K up in the Bay Area last week. I love some of 2K's games from over the years (BioShock, Mafia, The Darkness, Oblivion, Civ IV, and so on) so I was excited to get a chance to work there, especially since Northern California's been my home for most of my life. As a publisher, 2K takes the kinds of creative risks that I respect and admire, so I think we'll make a good match. In particular, I'm a big fan of the studio(s) formerly known as Irrational Games, and while I won't be working directly with them for now, it feels good to be associated.For the forseeable future I'll be focused on an unannounced project that's right up my alley, and I'll be doing my best to help it along. Maybe I'll get to show it on Giant Bomb one of these months... you have no idea how I miss working with these guys sometimes, especially lately, but I've still got a long road ahead of me on the development front and feel like that's where I can do my best work in the right position and under the right circumstances. In other words I gotta keep paying my dues. "
Good luck bro.


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I remember the Oblivion marathon he did. Ahh, fire alarm went off. Good times, good times.


Post by phlegms (443 posts) See mini bio
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Good to see our old trusted game reviewers getting jobs in game development, this way we can be sure we have an inside man looking out for our interests!


Post by creamypies (1,180 posts) See mini bio
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Baha this shows how much I've ever used Gamespot in my life when I say... who's Greg Kasavin?


Post by V_Ben (26 posts) See mini bio
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have fun up at 2k, are you working in the same place as shaun elliot now?


Post by girdz (1,577 posts) See mini bio
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Wow. That rocks, best of luck to him.


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@creamypies said:
" Baha this shows how much I've ever used Gamespot in my life when I say... who's Greg Kasavin? "
FAIL x 1000



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