Welcome to the latest edition of the Giant Bomb Community Spotlight! I, @zombiepie, am once again honored to be your host as we look back at the best community creations from the previous week.
First, I want to thank all of you for the tributes and commemorative comments on the site and social media related to the tenth anniversary of Ryan Davis' death. It's still impossible to comprehend that it has been ten years, but the heartfelt thanks to the man and his legacy certainly helped with this long coping process many of us are still going through.
And now for something completely different. The staff and site have been exploring social media alternatives to Twitter. The following list is an update of the new social media platforms the staff have joined in the last week.
- Giant Bomb is now posting updates on Bluesky.
- Dan joined Bluesky and Threads.
- Jan joined Blusky and Threads.
- Jeff Bakalar joined Bluesky.
- Jeff Grubb joined Bluesky.
- Mike Minotti joined Bluesky.
- Tamoor is now posting on every single social media platform on the internet . That's not hyperbole.
- Lucy James joined Bluesky.
In terms of programming news, the Giant Bomb Discord recently held a Q&A session wherein the community could ask the staff questions and relay concerns about the site. The archive of that town hall meeting is in podcast form.
Finally, don't forget that there's a new t-shirt design on sale on the Giant Bomb store designed by @jearum! You have six possible colors to choose from and there is also a sweatshirt version of the design. If you experience any issues with shipping or international rates, please send an email to support@giantbomb.com.
Tweets
Author's Note: Alright, so Twitter is getting less and less tenable as time marches on, but as Mastodon, cohost, and BlueSky embeds are unlikely to be added to the text editor in the future or ever, I still feel there's a need to include this section. Likewise, I have already created a Tumblr and cohost version of the Giant Bomb Community Twitter account and am still waiting for my email to get into BlueSky. I will let you all know when I get these Twitter alternative accounts up and running.
Inexplicably, this Giant Bomb quote machine still works. A great way to remind yourself of random ass things Ryan said over the years.https://t.co/8uWmP6swvW pic.twitter.com/LzYx62lhxy
— Brad Lynch (@MarinoV1) July 3, 2023
Getting drunk on good whiskey and deep into some dated summerjams, lot of memories flooding back. 10 years is a long time. Miss you brother.
— Brad Shoemaker (@bradshoemaker) July 4, 2023
Never forget: pic.twitter.com/XZxRsAbxz7
— Matthew Rorie (@frailgesture) July 3, 2023
10 years is a long time for someone to have passed but scarcely a week goes by where I don't think about Ryan. Don't really have the words to say the rest of the feelings. Miss him, still.
— Aura (@aurahack) July 4, 2023
Doing some early prep for @CAExtremeOrg and was reminded that we lost Ryan Davis 10 years ago today. Miss him and wish that we were planning for Warlords cash games in a few months
— Steve Lin (@stevenplin) July 3, 2023
Don't think I mentioned I made two versions of the sign, one in a western theme because sombrero pic.twitter.com/r2Yv49NRnb
Ryan Davis.https://t.co/gN3cUd4ah8
— Brad Muir (@MrMooEar) July 4, 2023
Certified. pic.twitter.com/8JlfOBeKU2
— Brad Lynch (@MarinoV1) July 3, 2023
Celebrating Ryan today by doing what I do every year.
— danny o'videotapes (@dannyodwyer) July 3, 2023
Pumpin up the SUMMER JAMZ!https://t.co/Xt97lflEIw pic.twitter.com/OPedEQJOJp
Today marks the tenth anniversary of Ryan Davis's death. He was and still is an inspiration in terms of his kindness and heart. There are thousands of people that I now know and cherish thanks to him.
Here's the original thread mourning his death.
Link: https://t.co/cqij7kpB1n pic.twitter.com/3Z23pyc8nX