Was kinda excited about this game and wanted a review from GB, but apparently that's not happening. Did they give a reason why?

It would've took too much time. 
 
There's also like 346, 594 of these threads :P

" It would've took too much time.   There's also like 346, 594 of these threads :P "

I think Rockstar hurt their feelings.

" @SJSchmidt93 said:

" It would've took too much time.   There's also like 346, 594 of these threads :P "

Took too much time? Brad reviewed Final Fantasy XIII and that took him a long time....... "

" It would've took too much time.   There's also like 346, 594 of these threads :P "

Mortal Kombat.

Again they even said there would most likely not be a review. Just get the game. It is great and is getting amazing reviews from everyone. I loved it. Everyone I talked to loves it. 

" It would've took too much time.

" Mortal Kombat. "

" @natetodamax:  Because only Gameinformer and G4tv are allowed review Rockstar games. "

I'm guessing that it just took too much time and everyone is already relatively aware of the staff's opinion on the game. 
An official review would have been nice, but I don't think it's necessary at this point.

1. To inform the audience on the quality of game
2. To allow gamers playing games long after their prime to check out reviews; an archival purpose
   

E3 Happened, AND they are moving offices.

Well for one of tne biggest games of the year, it's disappointing not to see a proper review of the game on here.

I can't remember Jeff's post word for word on why they chose not to review it. But it generally revolved around the fact it would take a fair bit of time to review it and by the time a GB review was published it would have been a little redundant as by that point people have likely made up their mind on the game. And there is definitely no shortage of RDR coverage from other outlets, in fact the various GB coverage has also been somewhat adequate at painting a picture of the game for those looking to find out more about it.

Jeff got pissy that the others enjoyed the game more than he did, and barred them from putting up a review.

To be fair, Jeff could make that excuse about any game. There are lots of websites, granted. I would have liked to see a review on here.

Judging by the Quick Look and the Bombcasts, I think it's safe to say that they really enjoy the game.

1. ...archival purposes
   

Here is a good refrance 
 
Have you found a thread here with anyone who hates the game? 

" I think it will only be a little weird if it's up for game of the year discussion come December.

Almost everybody here already owns Red Dead Redemption. Why would they waste time with a review?

" @Brendan said:

" I think it will only be a little weird if it's up for game of the year discussion come December.

To be frank, I wouldn't be surprised if it's mysteriously absent from that conversation come December. "

" Do you need the text review?  Your question is a valid one, but between the Quick Look, Thursday Night Throwdown, and their podcast discussions there's been plenty of opportunity to see the game in action and hear the staff's opinion of it, and their opinion has been very positive. "

I wish they did a review of it, but I dont know if its 100% necessary now.

Just listen to the last few podcasts before E3. They had plenty of discussion on Red Dead Redemption.
 
Personally, I don't think that justifies it though. I mean, it's such a huge game. I don't see why they can't review it. It certainly puts a large gap in part of the website.

Wont it be a little strange when GOTY comes around and when there discussing wether or not it will win it there isnt a review?

I am going to try and say this the best way possible, but no matter what people will take this as a Trollish statement (which it is not meant to be).
 
Just read the GTA IV review.

" Here is a good refrance  Have you found a thread here with anyone who hates the game?  "

" @ReddogDL: Have you played both games? Have you played either of them? "

" @Dany said:

1. ...archival purposes
   

That's why I think GiantBomb should throw a review up.I don't understand how "time" can be used as an excuse when two (possibly three or more) of the employees have already beaten the game.    ...and all the "oh, this thread again?" just strengthens the argument that maybe this game should've gotten a review. "

"I can't remember Jeff's post word for word on why they chose not to review it. But it generally revolved around the fact it would take a fair bit of time to review it and by the time a GB review was published it would have been a little redundant as by that point people have likely made up their mind on the game. And there is definitely no shortage of RDR coverage from other outlets, in fact the various GB coverage has also been somewhat adequate at painting a picture of the game for those looking to find out more about it. "

Does it really matter all that much?  They don't review every game and I think the Quick Look is good enough that it'll give you a feel for the game by watching it.  Certainly not important enough to warrant creating weird conspiracy theories around it.  Let's be level-headed at least.

As they've said, it came out at the wrong time.  Rockstar didn't get it to them early enough so they couldn't play the game before its release, and all their in-office stuff revolved around the stuff they already had planned, setting up for E3, and beginning the preliminaries for their move.  And ultimately, even if they assigned Brad or someone to review the game after E3 (some three weeks after the game was out), they wouldn't have anything of value to add to the glut of information already out there. 
 
This is like complaining about why they never did a Persona 4 review.  I'd still love to see Jeff write that thing about P4 he's been wanting to write ever since finishing the Endurance Run, but a review just isn't necessary.  If you follow the site, you already know their opinion.  If you don't, you can just go somewhere else. 
 
And it's actually not the same situation as FFXIII.  That review came out late, true, but Giant Bomb did get an early copy of the game.  They only ended up buying a retail copy because, as they've mentioned, the early copy they were given was the 360 version and it ran like garbage.

Still shocked on the lack of a review. I would have assumed that a high profile game such as this would have one by now. Sure it came out at a bad time and apparently rockstar did not send out review copies or something. Anyways, we all know that they loved the game and we can assume a score but what about in 2-5 years when someone is checking this out this game on the live marketplace 2.0 or psn 2.0 and want to know a little more about the game?

I think it will come. Just a feeling. Do I care? Not really. It does feel strange though, pretty big game and no review considering this.
 
 
 
http://www.giantbomb.com/help/
 

How Come You Don't Review Every Single Game That Comes Out? Are You Lazy?

Well, yeah, but the point is that Giant Bomb isn't interested in the fire-hose approach to video game coverage. Our editorial team is small and experienced, and our job is to highlight the stuff that we feel is significant, either to us on a personal level, or for video games at large. That's not everything, but it's still a lot. Though, we're not real big on sports games, so don't expect too much meaningful/informed Madden coverage.

There always seemed to be an underlying bitterness coming from Jeff about this game. I don't know what gives.

 
Rockstar for some reason, didn't send GB a early copy of the game.  Jeff was very displeased with this.  For what ever reason, he may have taken this treatment by Rock Star personal.  
 
Think about it.  Every other site gets a early review copy, except GB?  Their reviews are early and on release.  But the GB crew has to go buy their own copies, day of release.  Somethings fishy here, and I think Jeff knows why.
 

You know what? If, at this point in time, you can't figure out whether or not a game is right for you based on the media available, fucking kill yourself. That or just quit gaming you fucking retard jackass.

" You know what? If, at this point in time, you can't figure out whether or not a game is right for you based on the media available, fucking kill yourself. That or just quit gaming you fucking retard jackass. "

" @tranquilchaos said:

" You know what? If, at this point in time, you can't figure out whether or not a game is right for you based on the media available, fucking kill yourself. That or just quit gaming you fucking retard jackass. "

You just killed yourself with that statement. Giant Bomb covers and reviews games for a living. One of the biggest games came out this year, but no review. Strange, I think so.   Check your self buddy, before you judge. "