New Gamespot? Now updated with layout that looks like Giant Bomb 2.0

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The first wave of beta invites have been sent out. Some of you will be receiving access to an exclusive group which will allow users a first look at what the new GameSpot has to offer. Didnt get on the list? A second wave of invites will be set out in September for those who are interested.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/community-news-update-friday-8-16-6413120 

What's gonna happen to the old Gamespot?O_o 

Update:

New Gamespot starts in October, been confirmed by Lark.

Also, the layout of the new GS:

It looks too much like Giant Bomb, lol:

Thanks to whiskeystrike for this info based off the latest vid:

• Visual overhaul of the front page and organization of links
• Links at the top of the page: Games, Reviews, News, Videos, Community. All content should be easily accessible from those 5 groups.
• There's a seperate video player specifically for Gamespot's video shows for easy access
• Will be an upcoming event bar at the top of the page to notify users when things like review embargos will be lifted
• Will be optimized for the newest versions of Chrome/Firefox/IE
• Will also be optimized for tablet/mobile use, no kind of App needed
• Search function of Gamespot will be overhauled and useable.
• There is going to be something like a Facebook feed
• It'll track who in your friends list is commenting in what thread, user reviews, blogs, status updates, etc
• You can change the background of your profile versus just a banner
• Fuse is done, hence they're taking elements from it to incorporate the feed into your profile page.
• Something about a "stack" though it's not finalized and they're still toying with it.
• No plans on bringing back the total access subscription, ads are here to stay on the website.
• GameSpot loves GiantBomb
• If you're not in the beta but really wanna get in post under the video and they'll consider adding you in the next update.

Hopefully it won't get totally deleted =OKiIIyou

I think something new is that they let anyone change their username color.leon2365

never really noticed since I haven't clicked on the "prefs" tab in years.leon2365

yup. decided I wanted to add my steam id to my sig, then I remembered that gamespot quoting, replying, and prefs are not windows 8 friendly.

afterwards I decided to see what happens if I clicked on the members only tab, and then I saw that the option to change my username color was back.

Well, it's nice that they are having something like this. I look forward to see what it looks like and the feedback on it.TAMKFan

Wonder how it will look. horgen123

As long is not just an updated 'glitchspot', this should be good.PolskaKing

Same, but it'll feel pointless with the new one so it may be deleted after all.mitu123

In the end though I don't think it really matters, my life here is over. And right now it feels as though this site is actually making me worse and not better, which may explain why I didn't get any sleep today and why I may have sounded grumpy with my most recent post in the cafe lounge. The only reason I think I'm here is because there's like, nothing else for me to do... I should be sleeping...Toph_Girl250

Here's how I predict things will happen. GameSpot will likely allow users to gradually transition to this new layout, giving access to all members eventually so we can all see what it will look like. Then one day, GS will transfer over to the new layout and do away with this one completely, so I think the old layout will be deleted.

I certainly hope THAT UNIONS STAY! In my opinion, they work wonders when it comes to the community of this web site. Many of us have known each other for quite a while now and have conversed with one another on messaging systems like IM or Facebook after meeting here in unions. This can happen in the main boards as well, but I am led to believe the potential for it happening in unions is greater due to the friendly atmosphere they maintain for the most part.

I am someone who does enjoy discussing things on message boards, so I will still post on GS when its new layout arrives. I just won't post as much if unions go. So far, I get no vibe that they will.

You got a problem if you chose this site over sleeping imo... horgen123

[QUOTE="horgen123"]You got a problem if you chose this site over sleeping imo... Toph_Girl250

My mom is against it! She says I shouldn't see a doctor, but I'm starting to think I should.Toph_Girl250

Guess we'll just see what happens when I'm back in college.Toph_Girl250

[QUOTE="Toph_Girl250"]My mom is against it! She says I shouldn't see a doctor, but I'm starting to think I should.mitu123

Guess we'll just see what happens when I'm back in college.Toph_Girl250

They better not screw it up as much as last timeThe_Last_Ride

[QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"]They better not screw it up as much as last timeTAMKFan

Yeah like how dem zetaboards are like. They allow different skin options. And if you ask me zetaboards are about the only place left that aren't like Facebook...Toph_Girl250

I would be on there too if only I didn't get kicked out by some administrator.Toph_Girl250

I can't wait to see the new design! :Dharry_james_pot

I didn't get an invite either. But I heard that it's not even working for some of those who were invited.TAMKFan