The latest Spotlight is up here. 

Just posted this blog that you might want to feature this week http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/alistercat/blog-059-finally-finishing-games-dota2-giveaway/30-95034/

This page was empty before the top contributor filled it out, looks great now.

I've begun writing the Phantasy Star Online 2 page, if you would like to feature it in the Wiki section for next week. c:

Gotta get that Rappy, son.

As usual, I blast things in the dick.

Something as simple as crossed hands, standing at a 3/4 with a smile could portray a decent game. I'm not so attached, but they sure do look snazzy.

@B0nd07: I could see that being an issue. Makes sense... But seems kind of drastic to remove all of them instead of redoing the 3-star ones. But maybe the process of making the 3-star ones feel "just right" would take too much effort that could be put in elsewhere. I thought they were a fun addition to the site that I haven't seen elsewhere, but it was never anything I saw as "the final word" or anything, or that it was in any way going to perfectly reflect the words in the review.

Can I have my blog about my thoughts on Persona 3: FES be spotlighted next week? Thanks!

@Xymox: I think it's mainly that the pictures associated with 3-star reviews don't quite relay what Jeff wants them too. Basically, they're a tad on the negative side (Ryan and Vinny's shrug, Jeff's iffy hand-waver) instead of saying "this game is OK (not great, but not bad)".

I understand why it might lead to confusion. That and the fact that if they grow as a group its hard to get an artist to do 5 characters each time.
 
I do like what someone from one of the site discussion premium live streams said (I'm sorry I forget who). They said that the characters could be used with some sort of second opinion sidebar to a review. Something where another bomber can dispute or agree with a review. Which I think it cool and something I hope they actually add.
 
I just hope they don't ditch them entirely.

Could someone name an example where the cartoon things caused confusion about the review scores? Like, in what sense? People outside of the site visiting and not getting it, or users in general...? Investors?

This might not be the best spot to air this out, but since it was mentioned in the post I'll do it here:

It seems like Jeff is the only one that takes issue with the review cartoons. I really like them and it's a shame they're taking them away for such obscure reasons. Other people are clearly keen on them too. We have people in the community creating more and calls for them to be implemented. Obviously, Jeff can exercise his power to do what he wishes with the site, but I didn't see anyone complaining about them and taking them away does detract some. The fact that he is unwilling to budge on this is sad. He is, of course, Top Dog in Giant Bomb, but there's a community here and I think he should listen to them.

Cheers to the Giant Bomb community who's hard work makes this site so darn awesome time and time again.

Thanks for hitting me up again. This week is a very strong showing for the community, not sure where everyone finds the time!

Congrats everyone in their awesome wiki pages and rad blogs!

Thanks for mention, the people need to know!

Mmmmm~ nothing like raw data and graphs =]

Thanks for the plug.

Thanks for the mention.

Thanks again for the mention. You're really too kind!

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