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30Nov 07

Bad Analogy Time

Remember SimCity? Remember what a joy it was to build up a fully functioning, living, breathing city, full of life and wonderment? Then, at some point down the road, after you've built up your city to the peak of its productiveness, you'd start mashing the disaster button and a wide variety of tornadoes, earthquakes, and fake Godzillas would come tromping through, laying firey waste to every bit of what you'd worked so painstakingly to create?

Yeah. It's a little bit like that. Except someone hit the disaster button for me.

243 Comments

  • Thaumaturgy

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:09 pm PT

    This whole thing, makes me so furious i just wanna start punshing babies. I can just imagine how you guys must feel... But is this reversible, so to speak?

  • Articunog7

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:11 pm PT

    For many of us out here on the internets too Alex... We all hurt...

  • Noweb_basic

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:12 pm PT

    That is a bad analogy. City breaking disasters are fun. This is like, the opposite of fun.

  • ZimpanX

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:12 pm PT

    oh yes I defiantly feeling the effects of that button

  • kori911

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:12 pm PT

    We support you guys.

  • DouglasBuffone

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:13 pm PT

    I don't doubt it Alex. I do look forward for you to take a big role for this site in the future

  • TheBates

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:14 pm PT

    Thanks for that, Alex. I was wondering when someone like yourself, a senior member of the team, would give their tuppence-worth. I'm glad it came sooner rather than later. There are still a wealth of extremely talented and dedicated staff at Gamespot, and I hope for your sake the suits at CNET get their finger out and try to do something to remedy this utter debacle.

  • capin131

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:14 pm PT


    I feel for you, Alex. Stay strong, my friend. You don't have to take this crap--you're too talented.

  • DiGiTaL_SiNs

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:15 pm PT

    somebody hit the disaster button on this whole website, eventhough this website still has some of the most talented people, it has truely sunk to a new low by letting Jeff go.

    This website has overstayed it's welcome in my bookmarks list , there is no room in it for kane and lynch & edios fansites like this one turned out to be.

  • DouglasBuffone

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:16 pm PT

    I understand why it would be so shocking, god knows it was to the community

    I have been a bit dissapointed by the reaction from the community, but I think it will get better once you take the leadership role

    I look forward to seeing it!

  • MrCHUP0N Site moderator

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:18 pm PT

    I can only say to you and the rest of the staff to keep your heads up. If it should come down to it, you guys know you can all do better than an employer who doesn't seem to want to handle these things correctly.

  • JordanElek

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:18 pm PT

    Your avatar is pretty appropriate for this situation as well.

    Good luck in all this, Alex.

  • Gary_Jinfield

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:19 pm PT

    The madness continues.

    Darn it, I have nothing good to add, it just seems to be a rather apocalyptic situation for GameSpot.

  • Draqq_Zyxorian

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:20 pm PT

    May I hit some Rock Band drums pads instead? At least that would be fun... But I don't know if any kind of fun can mask what you and the GameSpot staff are going through right now. I hope you're all able to move forward in the best way possible, in whatever way you all feel is right.

  • Articunog7

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:21 pm PT

    No the majority of the community response is exactly as it should be.... Angry...

  • TheGreatGuero

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:22 pm PT

    I still am kind of in denial about this whole thing. Get out, Alex. Get out while you still can!

  • OtakuRay

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:22 pm PT

    I just feel so sad, Alex we all are with you guys.

  • 4ngelus

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:23 pm PT

    That last line turns it into a good analogy.

  • EmoPWNS

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:26 pm PT

    Sorry dude, I hope everything works out for you guys.

  • polsci1503

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:30 pm PT

    it's been a bad couple of days Alex... I think your analogy is right on the money. From the member side I can say I actually feel the same way. 5 years of being a member, building friendships... GS has been home, and it was all just stomped on. Thanks alot Godzilla.

  • 5_LD_5

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:34 pm PT

    Well this whole thing makes me very upset. Your he only one left now Alex. I hope you don't leave or get fired. Your our last hope

  • Chocobo_Blitzer

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:39 pm PT

    I've made this website a habit for 6 or so years. Pretty much daily checking what's new, always snooping around for fun videos from the staff and blogs and none-professional opinions. Getting to know the GS crew anywhere I could.

    I'm surprised how much this has affected me, never met a staff member, never been in that building. But damn is it hard to shake this reaction.

  • wonderboy_46

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:40 pm PT

    I can't belive whats been going on this week. Your analogy is perfect Alex. I hope you guys can salvage something from all of this, for the sake of the GameSpot name.

  • edubuccaneer Site moderator

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:41 pm PT

    I'm with you there, Alex, replace Godzilla with a flood of angry player reviews in the mod queue... my town is ruined. *snif*

    Seriously, though, Alex, keep you head up, like Chu said.

  • Dgrimes14

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:43 pm PT

    Sorry to see this happen to you and the rest of the editors, Alex. A lot of people are acting like it's all over, which may seem distressing to those still employed at GS, but I'm confident you guys can salvage it somehow.

  • coolguy681

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:43 pm PT

    Its sad to see Jeff go. And I feel sorry for you because im sure its a complete shock to the people working at GS. Alex please dont leave you are the only hope, with Greg Kasavin, and now Jeff Gerstmann gone.

  • BettyBot

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:44 pm PT

    My condolences.

  • jackle2071

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:45 pm PT

    Yeah Alex keep your head up!

  • DeeJayInphinity

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:45 pm PT

    This is so surreal, I never thought it would end like this. GL to you Alex keep up the good fight.

  • dvader654

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:47 pm PT

    Good luck, they have left you guys in a horrible position. You are one of the best here so good luck.

  • Gamespoting

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:48 pm PT

    Your last reconizable face I know on GS. Greg left, Jeff...well don't get me started (i hate you CNET), and then you. Keep your head if possible.

  • TheShocka

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:48 pm PT

    Thanks for posting this - I'm really glad Bob, Carrie and Rich have weighed in, but for someone still onboard to say something is inspiring to the masses. People actually care about all of this; it always looked like Gamespot was a bunch of people who were having a good time, who were friends behind the scenes, having a genuine laugh when they were in the spotlight. People know these personalities - Gamespot was never faceless, people genuinely like you, and like Jeff, and Tor, and Brad, and so on. I hope good things for all of you.

  • DJDarkViper

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:49 pm PT

    Alex, your the last of my trusted 3. Respect of course goes to the other editors, but you, Jeff, and Greg kasavin, were my favorite 3 editors/reviewers. This is no joke, ive been coming here since i registeres to watch you 3 do reviews and articles, and i watch your guys on On the Spot and the Hotspot religiously. I was sad to see Greg go but i see his work at EA, whats Jeff gonna do?

    Actually, wouldn't it be funny if Jeff got hired at Gametrailers.com?

    anyways, im staying at gamespot, purely because your still here. Keep up the awesome work Alex, its not going to be the same without jeff though

  • Samurai_Budgie

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:49 pm PT

    Nice to hear your take Alex, All of us are upset but you had the honor of working with him and must be truly devastated.

  • bossjimbob

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:51 pm PT

    Dear God, I hope this doesn't impact you (or any other GSers) severely. Come to think of it, of course it would since you're all in this together. I hope you guys bounce back, either at CNet/GS or elsewhere. This is truly a shame.

  • danmp18

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:51 pm PT

    Alex, you have all of our support in what ever you decide to do. This whole situation is absolute BS and you guys deserve so much better. Good Luck with whatever you decide. We know who we can trust in this buisness, its just a matter of where we need to go to hear it.

  • Crimacabre

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:52 pm PT

    You and the guys should all leave Gamespot and start your own gaming site along with Jeff Gerstmann. This site is doomed without Jeff.

  • C-Himura

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:54 pm PT

    Stay strong, that is the only thing that can hold you. And do what you think is right, we will support you any way we can.

  • OmegaDark

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:54 pm PT

    Keep on keepin' on Alex.

  • lost_wraith

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:55 pm PT

    The timing of the whole thing sucks given the holidays. I only hope he had at least one lead/offer in his back pocket just in case. Just out of nowhere...

  • Sidburn19

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:55 pm PT

    We know how you feel Alex.

  • Newnab

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:55 pm PT

    Good luck with whatever you decide to do. You and the others deserve better than this.

  • supersonic97

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:55 pm PT

    Leave. We all will.

  • Kazona

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:56 pm PT

    I totally agree with danmp18. You, and everyone at GS deserves much better than this. It really saddens me to see that great people are so completely undermined by big corporate executives. I really hope that somehow Gamespot and all its people will be able to overcome this, but unfortunately these last few days are going to be etched in our memories forever.

  • CharlesDWard

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:57 pm PT

    If it were me I'd say the one pressing buttons to screw off and fix the city himself, while I would begin another city. I've never had a cool enough head to do what's best for me, though... but then again I live happier.

  • lebanese_boy

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 4:59 pm PT

    I wish you guys good luck, same goes to Jeff.

  • KrAzY_cHrIs

    Posted Nov 30, 2007 5:00 pm PT

    I've got two questions about this could you please answer them

    1) In Tims blog he asked when I'm I going to get invited to sing run to the hills and you suggested to do it to close OTS but now that Tim got all of those shoe boxes on his blog and has left is that him "running for the hills"

    2) Is this story legit
    http://valleywag.com/tech/jeff-gerstmann/gamespot-editor--on-fired-reviewer-328775.php

    This thing just stinks, I understand you guys can't talk about this stuff but any information would be apprecated also If you are feeling rebelious raid TTV and say how disgusted you are there

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