What is GiantBomb and how does it relate to GameSpot?

Okay, so I've been using GameSpot on and off for almost a decade. Recently I noticed that GiantBomb has crept onto the scene. So I did some digging, but I just got more confused. If they are both owned by CBS Interactive, why not just merge? From what I hear, they even work in the same building. But since they are different websites, why do some shows from GiantBomb carry over to GameSpot and some don't? I am just curious, because there is a lot of mention and participation of GiantBomb in GameSpot features.

Note: I don't know if this has been asked or discussed before here, I would love to do a forum search but that function is broken (thank you, GameSpot) and if it has I have no problem with being directed to such threads.

I'm not sure if this belongs in Off-Topic, it's about GameSpot but I didn't know where else to post it.

GiantBomb was formed by Jeff Gerstmann and Ryan Davis [RIP] (Along with Alex Navarro, Brad Shoemaker and Vinny Caravella) after the whole Kayne & Lynch fiasco
All previous writers of Gamespot

A scorned gamespot reviewer started the website and then sold out to and started working with gamespot.

Years ago a bunch of Gamespot employees left the company and made Giantbomb. Then CBSi bought them, and now they work in the same office as Gamespot. Giantbomb has a rather large following at this point, and no one wants to see the two sites merge. I prefer Giantbomb in every way, and do not want to see the Gamespot team in their content.

it was a necessary decision.

Both sites have lost a ton of traffic.

Hmm, I guess it's a messy situation. If they are loosing traffic, wouldn't it be better to just merge? Though I always wonder where people go if they leave GameSpot, I can't find any other sites that cover games exclusively (unlike say IGN) and maintain a forum...

I'm actually curious if they're like, friends now and in league with each other, like gamespot and gamefaqs (both cesspools which I can't decide which I hate more, myself for going back to them or the dumps themselves)

@chaoscougar1: lol you meant literally "rest in peace" not "oh the account is dead on gamespot and will no longer be active. Just did a google search and... good lord. That guy was fat. And a video game reviewer? The implications there... when video "gamers" talk about their unhealthy hobby in a positive light, I point to stuff like this...

More importantly, is Alex Navarro really on that site? And has been for the past 5 years? I love that guy! I can't believe all the guys from gspot are there. Is Greg Kasavin also there as well?

Nope. He is designing and making games at Supergiant Games, but he is a friend of the site and sometimes hops on for podcasts and videos.

GiantBomb and GameSpot are both separate sites. When GiantBomb joined CBSi, the main thing they said is that they wouldn't come together, but instead, have collaborations with each other.

And the reason you see some videos/shows from GB appear here on GameSpot is that GiantBomb is hoping to get the audience here on GS to take notice of some GB's content.

Hope this helped.

You are a human POS Revisited.

Mods, please ban this asshole. Seriously.

@behardy24: Thanks, that helps clear up my confusion. I am checking out GiantBomb right now, seems pretty decent.