GB being bought feels like Wayne's World to me.

I understand that Jeff, Ryan and the gang have said nothing is going to change, but come on. A Virtual Set? These dudes sitting on a couch with a real brick wall is what makes coming here worth it for me, it always feels like being back in your parent's basement. I'm hoping this doesn't feel so wrong after a couple weeks.

...

You know, I'm exactly sure how to respond to this thread.

I've never been in a house that has a basement.

Yes, it's pretty much a well-founded fact throughout history that when the people who want to make big money buy the people who want to entertain, the entertainment gets fucked so it would generate more money. 
It's a fact, it happens in any medium of entertainment, Wayne's World is a great example of this. Anyone who says otherwise to you is either oblivious to how life works, or is optimistic and hoping for the best. Nothing wrong with optimism, except that it, you know, gives you total false hope. 
 
I'm hoping Giant Bomb will maintain its vibe, humor and approach but come on, let's get real. The good honest humorous times will soon be a thing of the past, but at least we'll have all the good memories and the friends and gaming companions we've made in this community.

To be fair, that inevitably led to Wayne's World 2, which is infinitely better than the original Wayne's World. Are you saying that you don't want Giant Bomb becoming Wayne's World 2? You asshole.

@AtomskLevent said:

I understand that Jeff, Ryan and the gang have said nothing is going to change, but come on. A Virtual Set? These dudes sitting on a couch with a real brick wall is what makes coming here worth it for me, it always feels like being back in your parent's basement. I'm hoping this doesn't feel so wrong after a couple weeks.

You don't seem to realize the amount of green screen work that Giant Bomb does in their videos.

I liked Jeff and Ryan when they were on Gamespot. I like Giant Bomb. Chances are I will like Giant Bomb on Gamespot.

@AtomskLevent said:

These dudes sitting on a couch with a real brick wall is what makes coming here worth it for me...

Man, from where I'm sitting you've got some weird priorities.

lots of people have been complaining about the brick wall

does the brick wall = authenticity?

Were you vehemently opposed to the site back when they did videos in front of a wood paneled wall?

Who is going to plow Tia Carrere?

@Animasta said:

lots of people have been complaining about the brick wall

does the brick wall = authenticity?

It keeps it street and real, yo.

All the virtual set is, is a giant green screen. They have already been doing tons of shit with green screens.

So... Giant Bomb becoming successful and having money gets rid of its indie cred?

Sounds like Hipsduder talk to me.

Considering their tearing down the walls video and talk of changing it all around, I imagine there may still be influence from some underground feel and fake wood-paneling. If anything, it may start looking a bit like how the site originally looked when they were starting out. Just with better production values. ha

@AtomskLevent: It won't.

@artgarcrunkle: @artgarcrunkle said:

Who is going to plow Tia Carrere?

I AM!!

Luchadeer and Cool Baby don't care. Where's my leg lamp?

well its happened just have to see what happens in the future. I can't see things being any different myself

@Animasta said:

lots of people have been complaining about the brick wall

does the brick wall = authenticity?

It's the Kid Rock of walls.

Who is going to plow Tia Carrere?

@Hailinel said:

@AtomskLevent said:

I understand that Jeff, Ryan and the gang have said nothing is going to change, but come on. A Virtual Set? These dudes sitting on a couch with a real brick wall is what makes coming here worth it for me, it always feels like being back in your parent's basement. I'm hoping this doesn't feel so wrong after a couple weeks.

You don't seem to realize the amount of green screen work that Giant Bomb does in their videos.

Exactly...I was going to say most of what they already did was on green screens....

@JasonR86 said:

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You know, I'm exactly sure how to respond to this thread.

like this

@artgarcrunkle said:

Who is going to plow Tia Carrere?

Luchadeer...

Hopefully "virtual set" is code for a VRML version of the site.

So does CBS own the name now? If and when the shit goes down I hope GB can continue as GB post CBS.

...you guys understand Wayne's World wasn't a documentary, yeah?

@AhmadMetallic said:

Yes, it's pretty much a well-founded fact throughout history that when the people who want to make big money buy the people who want to entertain, the entertainment gets fucked so it would generate more money. It's a fact, it happens in any medium of entertainment, Wayne's World is a great example of this. Anyone who says otherwise to you is either oblivious to how life works, or is optimistic and hoping for the best. Nothing wrong with optimism, except that it, you know, gives you total false hope. I'm hoping Giant Bomb will maintain its vibe, humor and approach but come on, let's get real. The good honest humorous times will soon be a thing of the past, but at least we'll have all the good memories and the friends and gaming companions we've made in this community.

The thought of you commenting less makes it all worthwhile.

I liked Giant Bomb before they were surrounded by regular walls

It's the choice of a new generation.

Do you not want Giant Bomb: The Next Generation? Brad could be Worf!

@AhmadMetallic said:

@artgarcrunkle said:

Who is going to plow Tia Carrere?

why Wesley Snipes of course.

Snipes is currently serving time for tax evasion.

Psshh Brick wall. It's all about the wood panel wall with a target practice page and a Redbull banner.

@PeasantAbuse said:

I've never been in a house that has a basement.

Then you've never really lived!

I've never been in a house that has a basement.

@AhmadMetallic: Have you seen the Binary Domain quick look? Do you trust the Giant Bomb crew at all?

Nothing could stop Vinny being Vinny, Jeff being Jeff, or Ryan being Ryan.

Not to mention the rest of the crew.

@buzz_clik said:

@Animasta said:

lots of people have been complaining about the brick wall

does the brick wall = authenticity?

It's the Kid Rock of walls.

Kid Rock is the brick wall of music.

@AhmadMetallic said:

I'm hoping Giant Bomb will maintain its vibe, humor and approach but come on, let's get real. The good honest humorous times will soon be a thing of the past, but at least we'll have all the good memories and the friends and gaming companions we've made in this community.

wat.

@AtomskLevent said:

I understand that Jeff, Ryan and the gang have said nothing is going to change, but come on. A Virtual Set? These dudes sitting on a couch with a real brick wall is what makes coming here worth it for me, it always feels like being back in your parent's basement. I'm hoping this doesn't feel so wrong after a couple weeks.

well at the first office it was a woodpanel wall. my paranoia says they thing might end up bad down the road, im talking years. but again thats just paranoia. its most likely going to just be more awsome

So you're saying the new office will have a gun rack?

@PeasantAbuse said:

I've never been in a house that has a basement.

california pride?

i don't know guys, giantbomb getting bought feels just like Bobby's world to me.

@artgarcrunkle said:

Who is going to plow Tia Carrere?

I just saw her at a restaurant the other day. She's looking pretty good.

@Maiko said:

@artgarcrunkle said:

Who is going to plow Tia Carrere?

Luchadeer...

And Kid Rock after.

They could run a train on her.

@TruthTellah said:

So... Giant Bomb becoming successful and having money gets rid of its indie cred?

Sounds like Hipsduder talk to me.

Considering their tearing down the walls video and talk of changing it all around, I imagine there may still be influence from some underground feel and fake wood-paneling. If anything, it may start looking a bit like how the site originally looked when they were starting out. Just with better production values. ha

Yeah, I don't get the crazy talk. Personally, I'm happy that they're movin' on up. They finally got a piece of that pie.

Honestly I wish people would give Giant Bomb a chance to prove themselves. I mean, shit. I trust their opinion on reviews more than any other site. I've loved this shit out of the premium content for a year now, and have seen damn near every archived video. There's a lot of history of quality content, and now I trust them to make the decision they feel is best for the site. They've earned it.

So you're saying they're going downhill like Mike Myers' career? But seriously, I think people are freaking out a bit early.

@AhmadMetallic said:

The good honest humorous times will soon be a thing of the past, but at least we'll have all the good memories and the friends and gaming companions we've made in this community.

It's been an honor to game with you Captain!

@VisariLoyalist said:

@PeasantAbuse said:

I've never been in a house that has a basement.

california pride?

more than just cali, I haven't seen one in Oregon OR Nevada

@Animasta said:

@VisariLoyalist said:

@PeasantAbuse said:

I've never been in a house that has a basement.

california pride?

more than just cali, I haven't seen one in Oregon OR Nevada

They don't have them down here in South Florida either, though that's probably more to do with us being surrounded by water, at sea level, and prone to hurricanes. "Drowned in basement" isn't something people want on their tombstones or obituaries.