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 week that was on and around Giant Bomb. First, I want to share a big "thank you" to the outpour of support the last episode of the Spotlight got. It was truly heartwarming to see users both new and old come out of the woodwork to share their lover for the site and their feelings about Vinny, Alex, and Brad. In the days that followed their final appearance as staff, it has really set-in that the site no longer has them. It's different. The site is different. Yes, things were bound to be different, but it's so difficult to express the mixture of excitement and concern about the uncharted waters Giant Bomb is about to explore without sounding like an inconsiderate jerk or total buzzkill.
I speak for myself and my fellow moderators that it is appreciated to all of you who have expressed this bundle of conflicting emotions in a way that has avoided rumor mongering, speculation, or "fantasy booking." This sort of commentary does not help anyone, especially those who you would like to see join the site. With that in mind, let's jump into the site-related housekeeping.
- Due to recent events, Giant Bomb Premium for existing premium members will be extended for a month. That means May is basically free for you!
- On last week's Spotlight I incorrectly linked to Brad's Tech podcast with Will Smith that had Vinny as a special guest.
- Patrick recently did an interview where they chronicled their career from 1Up and Giant Bomb to where they are now.
- Jeff Baklar is officially a permanent member of the Giant Bombcast!
Tweets
This is what is known as a "deep cut", and I love it. (@enemykite, @GBDudersFeed)#SeeYouNextGame pic.twitter.com/sdm1IJjUsq
— Giant Bomb Nonsense (@GB_Nonsense) May 10, 2021
— Derek (@HeyDerekStone) May 11, 2021
OK, I finally put up the files for that GBE piece!
— Lizzy Dawson (@morehandclaps) May 14, 2021
- includes my original PSD + 4 final images at 4"x6" (both web and print versions)
- all proceeds between now and June 1st will be donated to Direct Relief's Covid-19 response
Thanks so much! <3https://t.co/W78qQaviTR
— Psykus (@Psykus0) May 14, 2021
Let's check in with GameBomb[dot]ru and see how they are taking the news.
— Giant Bomb Nonsense (@GB_Nonsense) May 14, 2021
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Oh shit!
(@bradshoemaker, @GBDudersFeed) pic.twitter.com/lpvwa45uRm
Got my Giant Bomb shirt (and hoodie) whee pic.twitter.com/Y4WJWqnB4n
— Moosadee ~ Rachel/Wil (@Moosader) May 14, 2021
More @giantbomb swag! The print on demand store is great! Glad I got the 2016 Member's shirt before it was pulled for some reason! Great shirts, same quality as the regular store shirts! pic.twitter.com/7a18AnHlUX
— Joseph Gilligan 📎 The_ADHDGamer (@therealtaaltos) May 14, 2021
First @giantbomb Beastcast-less week in years 😭 had to rep the shirt in honour pic.twitter.com/MQCOYYZkKA
— DtG ~ Sam 🎉 (@downtime_gaming) May 14, 2021
Galleria
The NüBomb Era (By: @mynameisfatmike)
We had a loooooooooooooooot of people who tried their hand at re-designing the Giant Bomb logo to mimic the recent changes in staffing. The first, by mynameisfatmike over on Twitter, welcomes Jeff Bakalar and Danny O'Dwyer to "NüBomb"
Jiant Bomb (By: @seaan_murphy)
The second new logo design comes from Seaan Murphy, again on Twitter, and this one takes note of all of the Giant Bomb staff members whose name starts with "J."
New Luchadeer (By: @timowienekamp)
Finally, Timowi tried their hand at redesigning the Luchadeer logo. They have two illustrations of their interpretation of the legendary Giant Bomb icon.