Ben and Abby (and Margaret) are pupping awesome

Fostered wonderfully by the other duders. What a time to be part of Giant Bomb. Always awesome, always relevant. On their own terms. Love it.

I agree, 100%.

LOVE BEN!

OP is half right ?

I'm just super glad that the gang didn't just diversify for the sake of diversity, but combed through the candidates and found two people that generally seem to fit the mood at attitude of Giant Bomb, and both have already contributed pretty significantly to some pretty gold mine features and videos. Keep up the great work everyone!

I agree 50%!

Reported. I hate it when the community is so negative towards the staff.

@benpack: Wait if OP is half right, and OP mentioned 3 persons....which person got split in half?!?!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOurns.

I hope this doesn't turn into a thing where people feels the need to pick favorites and put one of them down to back their favorite child up. It's not zero sum! Dare I say it, they can both be awesome!

Having that said, I love the inclusion of both of them in their own ways. I also like the camaraderie that has formed between the two of them. 100% would hire again.

Who's Margaret?

Aen is pretty awesome.

Hashtag Rorie pupped me. Legend.

@theht: Listen to the Beastcast

Gonna be crazy here for a second: not only are Abby and Ben both great (and their E3 stuff together was pure gold, they seriously need to do Quick Looks together at the very least), but both are also great fits FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COASTS.

I'm scared because they fit in just as well as Austin did and I'm just saying it can't be long until they go build MyFirstE3.com

The Beastcast sure was great this week.

Which one?

@theht: the most recent, mate.

You all can consider me a lover and I don't care who knows it!

Abby and her hair. It has become sentient and calls itself Margaret.

I'm going to miss Brad but I wish him luck in the future!

They're both great! It really speaks to the strength of the staff that they can foster an environment where every new hire, with their own personality and vibe, hits their stride not long after starting work.

mods plz delete

Seriously, Giant Bomb has yet to hire someone who I don't like. It's actually crazy how long of a streak they currently have going.

They don't do much for me but I think they are fine hires. I am satisfied with them and think they can be enjoyable.

I hear they are both entirely comprised of fidget spinners.

Ben is actually three people.

There's been a couple I thought were only okay, but the greater number of hires have been very good.

I'm really enjoying both of their personalities and sense humor. I'm glad they have different interests then the OG crew (and myself). At 46, it's tough for me to relate to the "millennial" generation but it's great to have GB staff that can show a different perspective on gaming and life. I still don't understand the dabbing thing but Abby cracks me up with that shit.

Nope.

I still find it weird to call Ben the new guy. He's still Ben the Intern in my heart.

I can't believe giant bomb keeps finding new people who are such a good fit.

Duders, forget these three jokers, the real HOTY (Hire of the Year) is Jeremiah.

They're both great, screw the haters.

Personally I like Jerimiah the best.

Ben is cool. I know because it says so in my blog.

At the risk of being hated on (and possibly reported) I cant stand Margaret, sorry! (bad accent humor isnt really my thing) Jerimiah was great though.

I'm constantly surprised at how seamlessly Abby has adjusted to the wacky nature of GB East. Vinny and Abby make such an amazing duo - that Playdate they did was puuuure gold and the last Beastcast was the best GB podcast in a long while.

More Jeremiah plz.