I used to love Giantbomb, then it took a Gamespot to the knee... 
 
...nah, I totally believe the guys will turn this into something awesome!

So long as Giant Bomb doesn't turn into Gamespot I'm alright.

Just cancelled my account, kinda sad. But I don't think they need our support anymore, now that they'll receive big fat checks from the man.

@ADAMWD: Exactly.

@SaFt said:

Since the premium membership is going away, does that mean everyone will be able to watch the old premium videos?

tested will be doing this so maybe GB too.

I hope it all goes well for the crew. More budget for Vinny's tricaster antics.

Tested.com is definitely crazier tho. Didn't expect that at all.

Yup I'm stoked about this announcement...

@Milkman said:

@Khann said:

You know what else you said would let you do bigger and crazier things?

Subscribers.

Look how that worked out for you.

Huh, how did subscribers not work out?

Evidently it wasn't enough for what they wanted to do.

I see no video, what's going on?

@lead_farmer said:

dammit! I have work at 4!!! Guess I'll hear about it later.

ya me to, im sure they will archive that. or at least it should show up on the justintv archive automatically

@Vorbis said:

Giantbomb X Gamespot.

I just hope the online's fixed.

I think it is. And just announced... Luchadeer free DLC playable character. ALL platforms.

I'm still mind fucked from all of this, but as long as Giant Bomb doesn't change and only gets bigger, I'm all for it.

I'm not sure I liked how flippant they were about this entire thing on the stream. It seems fake for some reason, I mean this is some big news, couldn't they at least try to act a little serious?

( .__.)

http://www.justin.tv/giantbomb/b/311753835

Bye Perry.

So... can I have my money back?

Why?

I'm so confused. What'll happen to what's been built up? Subscriptions, tech-wise?

I'll have to watch the entire video I guess!

This better mean Giant Bomb World Tour is a-go again.

@Dredlockz said:

Whats with Ryan Retweeting stuff like "Nice job of taking a community driven site for funding and content and totally selling out on its users! Never saw that one coming."

Is he trolling? or kind of butthurt as well?

If you have followed Ryan on Twitter for any length of time, you'll know that yeah, it's trolling/irony.

So, Whiskey Media is getting a divorce from itself? This is kind of heart wrenching.

In any case, congrats on making it back to where you began!

Giant Bomb + GameSpot = GameBomb. Has gamebomb.ru's vision finally come to fruition?

The more I think of this the more freaking awesome it is. The world needs a shakeup every now and then!

@Butler said:

Brilliant.

i put my faith with you guys, i dont know how to feel about this whole thing, but i believe in you guys

Happy for Tested but there's a reason I go to Giant Bomb and not GameSpot. I really do hope nothing changes, I don't want my dollars going to something hideous as GameSpot.

This announcement terrifies me.

@Osaladin said:

I'm not sure I liked how flippant they were about this entire thing on the stream. It seems fake for some reason, I mean this is some big news, couldn't they at least try to act a little serious?

They were acting like they were given a blank check from Gamespot. So pumped, so hyped. So far they haven't even addressed the possibility that people might have an issue with this flip-flop.

Craziest thing I was expecting to hear, I just thought the office was being painted, but no freaking change of offices and bought by CBS my mind is so blown and then the tested thing! I'm kind of scared right now hope it doesn't become poop, but I believe in these guys I know they won't fuck us over, Jeff knows how to do stuff, it's probably going to become even more crazy insane. Kind of can't wait now :D. Tonight is going to be crazy.

edit: for anybody confused why this is happening at the same time as the tested thing go here: http://allthingsd.com/20120315/exclusive-bermanbraun-buys-most-of-shelby-bonnies-whiskey-media/

This site will still exist. Just be owned by a different company. I think CBS knows this is a good site and wouldnt want to change much.

@BeachThunder said:

Gerstmann: Revelations

You mean Gerstmann: Revelaitons?

@SaFt said:

Since the premium membership is going away, does that mean everyone will be able to watch the old premium videos?

premium memberships are not going away, I guess gamespot is expecting us to still give them money, even tho they are not independent, nor they need our support.

@kerse said:

Only thing I want to know is if this will change anything? Will they suddenly start being PG-13, will they have a lot of rules they need to deal with now? There's a reason I like Giantbomb and not Gamespot...

they specifically said in the video that they will still be allowed to keep swearing all they want.

What about the subscriptions? Can you address what will happen to us subscibers?

" Be sure to check back at 4PM PDT, when we'll be addressing my termination. Finally! The story can be told!"

Oh man.

Yeah, I bet you could buy a fuckload of pancakes with all that money. :S

@jonny_mung said:

@Vorbis said:

Giantbomb X Gamespot.

I just hope the online's fixed.

I think it is. And just announced... Luchadeer free DLC playable character. ALL platforms.

Well, he's already on the disc, but you'll have to wait for the mobile site to launch to be able to use him.

I've been with you guys since the arrow pointing down podcast and I'm not going to second guess you guys now. Congrats GLHB

This freaked me out at first, but I've come to the conclusion that it's the fucking radness. You're telling me that you're going to still be Giant Bomb, but more so? Sign me the fuck up.

I can still cancel my membership without it deleting or doing anything weird to my account right?

@DG991 said:

So... can I have my money back?

I missed it and the thing is not working what the fuck is going on

Tally-Ho Fools! GLHB!

WHAT'S THE ANNOUNCEMENT THERE IS NOTHING ON THE PAGE OMG I"M SO EXCITED AND HIGH RIGHT NOW

@msavo said:

I can still cancel my membership without it deleting or doing anything weird to my account right?

yeah, I just cancelled mine

So long as the site pretty much stays the same and doesn't end up looking like IGN or something. I like the simple look GB has.

I will follow wherever you go, Giantbomb!

This is crazy! But I am really excited!! This is good news!!!

As long as this means the folks on GB get to keep doing whatever-the-f-they-want.. I'm completely on board.

Giant Bomb has been to me, since it started, the example of how it can and should be done successfully without all the crap.

Congratulations to everyone involved for building something great. Just be sure to keep busting your asses every day to keep it that way and this reader will keep visiting daily.