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So, a lot has happened in the past two days. A LOT. Not just inventory at my job, either. Giant Bomb as we know it is about to change. Jeff and Dave said as much in the video, but hopefully those changes are for the better. That seems likely, due to the massive amounts of money behind CBSi and Gamespot. However, there are still some fears that only time can allay. I feel like throwing out some of those hopes, dreams, fears, and warnings. Here they are.

Positive Changes

  • There will be more money/space/people available to do dumb stuff: Giant Bomb has always been a great place to see some dumb stuff done with video games. Whether you're a fan of the endurance run, quick looks, or the numerous behind the scenes/mailbag/office features there is something dumb for everyone on giantbomb.com. With the money from CBSi, it will only get bigger and dumber.
  • The wiki can finally be sorted: This is more of a hope than something that's been confirmed, but this video teased the possibilities of the wiki really well. I want this. I need this.
  • Big event coverage doesn't have to be done by GB: Because Gamespot will be covering E3, Giant Bomb doesn't actually have to go to E3 to cover it. In fact, I like the idea of Giant Bomb being the home team commentating on all the news as it's coming in. No Bomb House needed. Other events could be covered in this manner also.

(Possibly) Negative Changes

  • There will be more money/space/people to manage and Vinny is only one man: 'Nuff said
  • Gamespot is competing for your attention: I'm not suggesting in any way that Gamespot is a worse editorial outlet than Giant Bomb. They are different, however, and it ends up competing for your attention. This could be an incredibly positive thing! It would drive the quality of editorial content and video features way up. And like Jeff said it would be great to have Kevin Van Ord on the Bombcast occasionally. Ryan MacDonald can come too, but I don't want the editorial voice of Giant Bomb to be drowned out by Gamespot's voice. But that will never happen, right?

Anyway, what do you guys think of all this news? Is anyone mourning the seeming death of Anime Vice? Where does Whiskey go from here? I don't know the answers to any of these questions, but I ready, willing, and able to come along for the inevitably video game fueled ride.

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