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@sometingbanuble: I know you are as bummed as the rest of us about the changes, but it doesn't really seem fair to just kinda bail that way. I'll be honest - I don't really know how I feel yet. But at a time like this when there's a lot of anxiety and I'm sure Jeff (G) is probably trying to hold things together, we should be encouraging, no? I get the feeling that there's a lot of things happening in the background that we can't really see. I believe in Jeff. I trust that he's going to do something that's compelling or else he's not going to do anything at all.

Hang in there with the rest of us. Let's help to constructively shape the show we'd like to see/hear.

I saw everyone writing what GIant Bomb meant to them. I was just going to sit on what I had to say. But then I thought that maybe someday you'll all need a pick me up or a reminder of what you mean to us.

When the Pandemic first happened and I was working from my computer at my desk, the one constant in my life was watching Giant Bomb streams. Yes, there was a ton of other content. But nothing is like watching you guys. ALL of you. I used to look forward to watching Brad and Vinny doing the Astroneer stream. It was so calming. I remember when Vinny had a glitch and his character looked like he just blew away and Brad lost if laughing and I started laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes. I just made me laugh when I didn't think I had a reason to.

Watching Alex get in the Truck Simulator was just so much fun to have in the background.

I still will never forget as a person of color when you didn't have the BombCast that Tuesday. I was moved to tears. You didn't have to do it. But I felt so seen.

We all just love you guys more than I think you'll ever know. And to that point, I'm just going to say that if you keep the site up.... (I know it's going to go through changes) but I just want to be able to watch old videos. People pay for crap content via Patreon. I would love just hearing and watching old stuff.

But whatever is decided, I believe in Jeff and his vision and his principles. I'm signed up probably for another two years and you better not insult me trying to give me money back. I feel like I OWE money considering how I was comforted during last year.

Thank you not just to Brad, Vinny and Alex... but Jason, Jan, Jeff -- we are with you. This is a movement. We aren't going anywhere.

I'm not even ashamed. None of us should be. And for so many reasons. I'm Jeff's age, and I feel like I grew up with these guys also. Just looking at the videos and seeing HOW WE'VE GROWN WITH THEM. The haircuts. The creativity. Seeing Ryan again.

I know Jeff isn't going anywhere (and we need to support him!!). But it feels like someone died.

I truly love them. They held me down during the pandemic last year. I couldn't really visit anyone and it felt like they were friends inviting me over.

Brad mentioned the fact that Console Wars released on CBS All Access. Watched it last night. Overall, I thought it was pretty good - I won't talk too much about the content, but I think the GB crowd would appreciate it, even if only for the classic footage. HOWEVER....

(WARNING.... some details exist below if you want to go in completely unsullied.)

They start at the launch of the NES mostly. When they reach the end of the 16bit era, I was just waiting for them to talk about the Nintendo PlayStation and how the deal went bad with Sony at E3. The show talked a ton about SEGA's relationship (not Nintendo's) with Sony -- which I thought was INCREDIBLY weird. Also, the show largely focused on Sega of Japan CEO Hayao Nakayama, but I don't recall them at all talking about Hiroshi Yamauchi, which I also thought was incredibly strange.

I know that Seth Rogan was producing this and I know how passionate he is about games. I was really surprised that there would be such a glaring omission as the Nintendo PlayStation. Were there legal reasons to not talk about it?? I don't understand.

Am I missing something?

@pezen: Totally. I always try to stay positive. This is why I love the GB community. Because we all have different upbringings and we even live in different countries, but all it takes is the love of a weird game and instantly we're just guys/gals that love something like Windjammers or watching Alex drumming or Brad and Vinny playing Astroneer.

@alwaysbebombing: Wouldn't he though?!? I was thinking the same thing.

I've been a subscriber to Giant Bomb for awhile, but I don't really interact much. I just love listening to the Bombcast and watching the Quick Looks or watching Jeff play old games and I wanted to support. It got me through some tough times when my mom passed away and I just love hearing the team talk about gaming.

I was looking forward to watching the livestream today, but when I hit the page, I just felt the tears coming down. I know how much the subscriptions mean to you guys and I know that you don't want to involve politics into what you do. After all, everyone has different ideas and ultimately it's about the games. But this just made me stop and appreciate you all in a way that's so much greater.

This isn't about me and I'm just a regular guy like everyone else. But I've been stopped by law enforcement before. I'm a loner so I usually just drive alone. One time I did think my life was going to be threatened. The officer asked me what I was doing in Bayonne (NJ). I told him I was driving to visit a friend. (I was). He asked "Oh yeah? Where?" I told him the street. He asked me if I think I should be here. I was scrambling in my mind to think of what to say. I was facing forward and had my hands open on the steering wheel. He poked me in the arm and said, "I asked you a question". Eventually his partner on the other side of the car said something like, "easy on this one." (I think that's what he said. I was shaking and afraid so I couldn't really tell.) Then the main officer said, "You be careful around here" and they left and I was never so relieved.

I know this comes at the risk of alienating some folks because everyone loves the Bombcast and people have different views. But I hope people understand. I would have loved to hear the Bombcast today also -- just as an escape from everything. But as a subscriber who is of African American heritage, I thank you for this gesture and I almost don't want to subscribe during the discount period anymore - I'm paying the full price. You guys already were awesome and now you're that much more awesome.

I've loved Giant Bomb for years and I never post here and I just had to come here to see if people felt the way I did about listening to all five days of these GOTY awards.

I feel like every year there's one person who selfishly just wants their game in the top ten list that just annoys me. I liked Austin, but he did it the year he was there. This year it was definitely Abby.

I'm not even bothered by Dream Daddy being in the top 10 list but the way she seemed to lose sight of this award list being indicative of the pulse of the entire room vs what she liked was just so annoying.

Everyone else killed their children that they felt strongly about. She kept giving the same arguments about the writing being great. I liked the way that Dan tried to intelligently explain why it might not belong several times.

Before these discussions, I feel like someone needs to underscore the fact that you can bring passion to the discussion but the list should be reflective of the feelings of a room of nine people.

I can't believe it. I just. can't. believe. it. Prayers for his family (he talks about them so much I feel like I know them), his wife, and truthfully, Jeff. I feel so bad for everyone, but I know how close he was to Jeff. Praying for Jeff. Praying for the whole staff. This is unbearable.