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Does that mean Alex, Vinnie, and Robyn get to create the bWo?

Giant Bomb has just become the NWO of the Internet Games Federation....this whole thing has just turned ludicrous

This 100%....Giant Bomb can't afford to take a chance on someone with lesser experience. Its clear that they are trying to grow the site and in order to do that, they need to increase the amount of content generated, and in order to do THAT, they need people who can jump in the deep end. That's not to say there aren't others out there with talent, but if you take a look at some of the stuff Dan and Jason were doing over at GI, that falls right into GB's wheelhouse. Having 2 guys, both from one of the biggest gaming publications in the country, who can make an impact from day one will help Giant Bomb grow and show the suits at CBSi that GB is something worth supporting and growing. I have a feeling that this is just the beginning of the next phase for Giant Bomb.

On a side note, some of the complaints from people on twitter and tumblr kinda feel like sour grapes. Yes, there very much is a problem with diversity in gaming on the whole. But for folks to lay this problem at Giant Bomb's feet is kinda unfair. Giant Bomb is minuscule compared to sites like IGN and Gamespot, but are still being held to the same standards. If Giant Bomb continues to grow, and continues to hire nothing but "white dudes", then there will be a legit problem. But to complain that an main office of only 2 editors and 1 video guy, who happen to be white, hiring 2 long time veterans, who also happen to be white, to help out is kinda ridiculous.

As dumb as all this rage-filled, flame inducing console war bullshit is, i have to admit that i looooooooooove sitting back and watching it all unfold....lemme grab my lawn chair and a beer