@Trilogy said:
Seeing as how this is a forum, where people ( like-minded or otherwise) are allowed to express themselves, I don't see any proof that yours is more valid than mine anyway. Nobody is right or wrong. People write what they think,feel . Some can even make a point without using sexual Inneudos."So because you're a fanboy, Brad should be fired? I've read everything you've had to say in this thread and you're opinion is about as invalid as a pornstar with erectile dysfunction. "
@dustbunny
said:You're very right ,sir but don't forget Gamespot was also filled with genuinely great minds. Like Satterfield and Greg kasavin (and even Jeff), who were and are still responsible for what It is today. They had a vision for the site. So, what was once a small division of CNET turned into one of the most trafficked sites on the internet. People like quality,sir. Make no mistake. GS had all corners of the gaming community covered and at the same time was creative and hilarious ('Button Mashing' ; Alex navarro's '24' and 'Big rigs' review, 'On the spot' ,etc. etc.).While you are right that Giantbomb is more community-focused and less technical, It is also most enjoyed by people who were fans of old gamespot. Like you and me ,who enjoy what the people here have to offer. You will also agree that it can appear self-indulgent to outsiders or first time users. (20 minutes of people discussing snacks and candy is fine by us but others will be left scratching their heads.)" @supersatanic: It's funny that you bring up gamespot reviews, because I'm pretty sure that's exactly what the GB crew are trying to shy away from. Gamespot review are way too forced and technical IMO. I noticed that even some reviews by Jeff and Ryan from those days were kinda stiff and formal. The reviews on Giant Bomb are more personal and since the staff care more about the games they review, more sincere. Also Brad is the "on field" guy so there's no reason to say that he doesn't bring anything to the table "
It's been two plus years and I believe that this site needs to expand. It is a site full of great Ideas and deserves a bigger user base. Look at destructoid. It's still Independent and their framework is brilliant and is more Involving in every way. There is a counterpoint to major reviews by other editors, lots of giveaways and not to mention some of the most cutting edge journalism you can find anywhere. They don't suck up to publishers/developers.A lot of articles are for entertainment, but It's news first adn everything else second. Always amongst the first to break Gaming news. Kotaku of course, as well.
So think about it. If giantbomb needs to grow, It can't be about Itself.
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