Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Giant Bomb Community Spotlight and I, @zombiepie, am once again honored to be your host as we look back at the best creative endeavors from the Giant Bomb community! This week was certainly "interesting." For a variety of reasons, we have a record breaking number of discussion threads for you to scan over and partake in if you have not already. Major talking points include the PlayStation 5, especially the teardown video, and Genshin Impact. Though, Baldur's Gate 3 soft-launch and Crucible's shit-canning have also spurned massive speculation and discussions from the community. However, I do wish to mention something that has come up. As I will share in a little bit, some former CBSi sites have been hit by layoffs. As is the case whenever the topic of layoffs arise, please be respectful of those who have been impacted. Likewise, speculation on hiring's and possible "pick ups" by Giant Bomb are both unhelpful and not appreciated. It goes without saying this year has been rough for all staff members and this is one small thing we can all do to avoid making things worse. With that aside, let's jump into the site-related housekeeping.
- As mentioned earlier, a round of layoffs have impacted some former CBSi websites. Please join the rest of the community in wishing all who have been impacted the best in the future endeavors. Also, respect the privacy of the staff and those who have been impacted by avoiding speculation.
- Abby is getting massive coverage by various music-based publications over her crossover Fortnite video with St. Vincent and it is THE BEST! Rolling Stone, NME, and Stereogum just to list a few!
- Alex finally finished Mass Effect 3 and put a close to Mass Alex for a while. While they have not ruled out playing Mass Effect: Andromeda, they have said they want to take a break from the series for a while.
- In case you missed it, Vinny posted an update in the "Official Thread About Site Goings-On" Thread! Read all about the staff went through to make all of the recent Quick Looks and features on the site possible!
Tweets
Watch St. Vincent Play 'Fortnite' With YouTuber Abby Russell https://t.co/8EzoG0iLYh
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) October 6, 2020
This was fun. https://t.co/Ktj5sKCxD8
— St. Vincent (@st_vincent) October 5, 2020
Okay. Which one of you did this? pic.twitter.com/7nJgLTDphF
— Brad Lynch (@MarinoV1) October 5, 2020
And that's the Mass Effect trilogy in the books! Thanks to everyone who took that journey with me. It was a fun one. pic.twitter.com/wexhRLC0P7
— The Daniel Jonestown Massacre (@alex_navarro) October 9, 2020
Turns out Mario's dad was a war criminal!
— Giant Bomb Out of Context (@giantbomb_ooc) October 6, 2020
- Ryan Davis, 2013
I would also like to remind @alex_navarro that there's another part of the Mass Effect franchise he must consider experiencing which is exclusive to the far off land of "California's Great America."
— GB Duders Feed (@GBDudersFeed) October 10, 2020
Why yes, there's a Mass Effect 4D Motion Simulator! pic.twitter.com/XloFh4k7vs
Videos
Underwar (Not a Typo) (Giant Beastcast 08/27/2020) (By: Giant Beastcast Clips)
VTubers Are Just Like Wrestlers, When You Think About It (By: Giant Bombcast Clips)
Once again, I thought it was time to promote the OFFICIAL Giant Bombcast and Beastcast Clips YouTube accounts! If you want bite-sized YouTube postings of the best and funniest Giant Bombcast or Beastcast moments, these are the accounts to follow!
Art
80s Keyboard Fucker Jeff Bakalar (By: @TimesHero)
TMNT Keyboard Fuckers Jeff Bakalar (By: @FelixAndrews)
As you can see, a handful of Twitter users really enjoyed the latest Beastcast, and in response to some Jeff Bakalar ribbing, they made these HILARIOUS posters!