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We Talk To Giancarlo Varanini

We spent months dropping extremely vague hints to Giancarlo over AIM about the impending union between our two companies because we thought it'd be hilarious (to us) when he found out. Here he is describing some of those hints (which we still find hilarious).

Mar. 28 2012

Posted by: Jeff

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GIANCARLO VARINI--VARINI-WHATEVA YA NAME IZ

BLAP BLAP BLAP BLAP

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SO close :(.

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I remember when Giancarlo left Gamespot. Now he's back, I guess.

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Who is Giancarlo Varanini?

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@BlastProcessing said:

GIANCARLO VARINI--VARINI-WHATEVA YA NAME IZ

BLAP BLAP BLAP BLAP

YOU WANNA BRING THAT SHIT YOU BRING THAT SHIT

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This is great!

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If this guy doesn't get BLAP BLAP BLAPED at the end of this video i will be disappointed.

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@Seedofpower said:

Who is Giancarlo Varanini?

Game cop

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THIS IS THE GAMECOP AND YOU'RE UNDER ARREST FOR SUCKING! WEE-OO WEE-OO WEE-OO!!!

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GAMECOP

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I just listened to the early 09 Bombcast with Giancarlo the other day

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Surprised game-cop asked brad if he was a cop and there was no mention of him having to tell us if he was a cop.

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Cool story Bros.

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Guy's cool, but he's no Giancarlo Esposito.

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GAMECOP MOFOS

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Who is he?

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Brad wanted to become bathroom guy in the Mile High Club and shoot any unsuspecting people who walked in on him.

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BLAP BLAP BLAP BLAP

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@Seedofpower said:

Who is Giancarlo Varanini?

I don't know, some new guy.

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Shaq!!!!

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2Human4Lyfe

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Giancarlo!

Vinny!

Giancarlo!

Vinneh!

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I remember this dude from some episodes of the 1up Show back in the day. Seemed like a cool enough dude.

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@KillerFly said:

@Seedofpower said:

Who is Giancarlo Varanini?

I don't know, some new guy.

THE GAME COP!

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ONLY TRUE GB FANS KNOW WHO HE IS! GAME COP GO!!

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Giancarlo was former Gamespot, Former 1up and OPM, and now back at Gamespot.

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Well played GB, well played.

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@Phatmac said:

ONLY TRUE GB FANS KNOW WHO HE IS! GAME COP GO!!

YES

Shame on anyone who has not listened to the ENTIRE back catalogue of Bombcasts. They're important moments in GB's history. You must learn about all of the shitty energy drinks from 2008-2009 to truly understand Giant Bomb.

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@MiniPato said:

Brad wanted to become bathroom guy in the Mile High Club and shoot any unsuspecting people who walked in on him.

Come for the interview with Giancarlo Varanini, stay for the pooping stories.

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Man, this reminds me that I want some Quicklook crossovers at some point.

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@GaspoweR: He was a major part of the great RadiOPM podcast before the mag was shut down by Sony.

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I walked in on Alex once when he forgot to lock the private bathroom. True story. Good times.

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Looks like a Vinny clone.

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@hughesie27: He used to work for Gamestop a very long time ago, then left to go to 1up where worked on OPM. Then ... Nintendo Power, I think? I don't know, I lost track but he's been back at GS for a while now.

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Missed this guy, never knew what he looked like, get him back on the bombcast!

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John Carl-O Very-Ninny. I remember this fellow.

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@aurahack: Sweet. It's one big ole reunion then!

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Game Cop.

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You got Giancarlo Varanini over here saying whatever and whatever man you wanna bring that shit let's bring that shit. I take it straight to the streets man *clack clack* too human motherfucker!

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people still use AIM?

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I remember hom from 1Up and Rebel FM.

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Ah.
 
So what about the engineering area?

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Pardon my ignorance but who is this guy?

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Giancarlo Vari- whatever your name is new guy, you too! Brat brat brat!

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wtf Brad? 

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Game Cop, y'all!
Game Cop, y'all!
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@KillerFly said:

@Seedofpower said:

Who is Giancarlo Varanini?

I don't know, some new guy.

IMMA HIT YOU SO HARD SCOOTER IS GONNA FEEL IT, BOOOOOOOOOOOM!

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@Hector said:

Looks like a Vinny clone.

Racist.