Say Hello to Austin Walker, Giant Bomb's New News Editor

I'm smiling so wide! Austin it's great to see you on this site. I've loved your work and Streamfriends stuff for a while. Glad to see you get PAID!

Helll yeah Austin!

When Austin finishes his Phd, Giant Bomb can officially say they have a doctor on staff.

Interested to see what kind of articles he will write! Sounds a little like what Patrick was attempting to do. Hopefully it will go over a little better this time around!

Welcome, duder!

Welcome, excited to see more of your work.

An awesome addition to the GB team!

Damn if this wasn't a 9-minute video where I just nodded the whole time going "Yup, he's right at home."

Welcome, Austin. :>

Paunchy video game nerd.

One of us.... one of us...

Howdy, Austin!

He doesn't say "like" 300 times a min, good enough for me.

Welcome!

Welcome Austin!

He's so well spoken. I'm scared.

Hey, Hi, Hello! Welcome, Austin!

Sup, Austin!

And this guy gets it. When he goes deep on social stuff in his work, he's to be your friend and ally, not to be your enemy or parent on an issue (a number of people don't do this).

Now it's just up to seeing how he does co-piloting a Vinny open world adventure...

Welcome Austin!! You pretty much had me on the moment you mentioned Foucault.

After 5 years in college I can say with certainty that Giant Bomb is indeed art.

Video game criticism is about to get critiqued!

Welcome Austin! Look forward to seeing you join everyone during the Electronic Three! <3 <3 <3

Hello Austin and welcome to the team.

Hi Austin!

Welcome Austin!

welcome dude

After listening to episode zero, I told myself that they should hire this guy. He fits in so well already. I'm really glad they did.

Woah, Alex behind the camera. Did Vinny finally start his own business?

I fucking love this guy

GET THEM GRANDMAS

It seems Brad now has fierce competition for Giant Bomb's most adorable staff member.

Welcome Austin!

I love Austin so much. Been following him since he appeared on the Lost: Via Domus stream on #StreamFriends. I can't wait to be able to call him Dr_Austin_Walker.

Glad you're here, Austin! I hope you can challenge Vinny and Alex often, since they both really shine when they're challenged, and, in turn, you will shine too! Welcome! :)

Glad to have you as part of the site, Austin!

People generally like the personality presented through Giant Bomb, and I've seen people be very mixed on trying to delve into deeper matters on this site, but hey, if you find a way to make guys like me or whomever else at the very least THINK about whatever these issues or topics may be that we wouldn't normally think about, go for it.

All in all, do you.

Welcome to the club, duder!

A welcome addition to the GB Team! Looking forward to seeing more of your work with Vinny and Alex on the East side!

Yo!! Welcome to the wonderful world of Giant Bomb, Austin!! <> =D

Welcome the Giant Bomb, Austin! Excited to see and hear more from you!

Wecome welcome welcome! YEAHHHHH!

Hey Austin! Looking forward to everything you do on the site. You seem like a genuine super cool dude!

Austin 3:16!

@yayitsdan: Seeing you call episode 1 of the Beastcast episode zero makes me convinced that people are gonna be confused by this stuff for forever :P

He has a Surface Pro 3. I'm liking this guy more and more.

these cubicles are depressing

where are the stupid action figures, posters, booze?

HAAAAAAAAYYYYY~~~!!

Onward to victory!

HI NEW GUY!

Yo, Austin, I'm really glad you're here.

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welcome duder!