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19Mar 08

Happy trails...

...to you, until we meet again (and I'm sure we will). Just a quick note to say this Friday will be my last day at GameSpot.

I hate long goodbyes, so this will be quick. Believe it or not, GameSpot has been paying my bills for well over eight years now, first as a freelancer, then an intern, then a freelancer again, then finally an editor, at which point I packed my bags and headed from North Carolina out to the left coast to work in the office fulltime. I'm learning that leaving a job after so many years feels more like a breakup than a simple professional transition, but it's time for a break all the same.

The hardest part will be leaving all my coworkers behind, whom I admire and will miss each in their own way. You wouldn't believe the number of talented and inspiring people I've been lucky enough to cross paths with--and in some cases, truly befriend--in my years here. Pretty humbling, really. Keep on keepin' on, y'all.

As has become the fashion, I've set up a blog if you want to keep up with my exploits:

http://verbocracy.blogspot.com/

I've had a blast busting out content for you guys and gals all these years. Catch you on the flipside.

  • Posted Mar 19, 2008 1:40 am PT
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86 Comments

  • PAJ89

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 1:49 am PT

    Not you too Brad Sorry to see you go. All the best with where ever life takes you, thanks for all the great work!

  • Moti_Biran

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 2:06 am PT

    Farewell Brad. I hope you will find your way to the bomb makers.

  • Rath3rDashing

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 2:21 am PT

    Good luck. I have to say, while not at all surprising, this news is absolutely gutting.

  • Kenshin836

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 2:26 am PT

    It sucks that you are leaving. Good luck out there Brad.

  • hart704

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 2:36 am PT

    Good luck!

  • benvdp

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 2:47 am PT

    Good luck in the future Brad.

  • RaNaBiR

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 2:48 am PT

    Australia's gonna miss you, mate!

    Good luck in the future!!

    Any plans?

  • BenderUnit22

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 2:57 am PT

    Oh heavens no, this can't be happening

    Good luck on your future endeavors, I'll miss you.

  • ZhugeMarc

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 3:16 am PT

    Good luck, Brad. It's sad to see you go.

  • bruno_fmenedes

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 3:19 am PT

    It's sad to see you leaving too. Thanks for the great content you provided.

    And, like everyone is saying, good luck in the future!

  • Robot_Vampire

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 3:22 am PT

    It's sad to see you go man . All the best with your future exploits and thanks for all the content you've provided us over the years.

  • thalesa7x1

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 4:15 am PT

    Wow. That is unfortunate. Have a good one man. Hope to see you around in the future, wherever that may be.

  • Caddy06_88 Site moderator

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 4:24 am PT

    Good luck to you in the future Brad! It is sad to see you go.

  • willimate

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 4:28 am PT

    good luck brad, make your future proud

  • joestierman

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 4:50 am PT

    Good luck and thanks for the great work.

  • Sidburn19

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 4:59 am PT

    Good Luck in the future Brad, you will be missed.

  • dannyodwyer

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 5:31 am PT

    Best wishes on your future endevours sir. The flipside needs a lick of paint but we'll be keeping an eye on you

  • Strike_Zer0

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 5:49 am PT

    Aw hell. I was dreading this would be the reason for the blog post. Good luck with wherever life takes you. You'll sure as hell be missed here.

  • JaySeeW

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 6:06 am PT

    this is getting a little ridiculous

  • ChiefFreeman

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 6:06 am PT

    I had a feeling you'd be next Brad. I'll miss your previews, and your reviews were always well written. One of my favorites will always be ECCO the Dolphin: Defender of the Future, for the Dreamcast - one of your earliest reviews! I'd like to see you end up at Giant Bomb with Jeff and company. Guess we'll just have towait and see...

  • Flawie

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 6:13 am PT

    ...and I won the bet. I placed a bet with a friend that Brad will surely be next and I was right. Up next: Aaron or Justin. Its strange you held out as long as you did tho. Thought you would leave sooner. And once again I ask myself what Im still doing in this community.

  • NeoJedi

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 6:22 am PT

    Could there be a Giant Bomb in your future, Brad?

    nevertheless, it was a pleasure watching you die while playing games on OTS over and over again.

    Best of luck Brad. Don't let that deep, southern voice go to waste!

  • Elk

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 7:01 am PT

    Wow, I'm lost for words. This is getting just crazy, I'd love to see what the big wigs are thinking of all this.

    Best of luck to you also Brad

  • willimate

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 7:23 am PT

    oh yes, brad, are you gonna join giantbomb.com?

  • skrutop

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 7:27 am PT

    Bye, Brad.

  • runulf

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 7:37 am PT

    Good luck, Brad! You have always been one of the best parts of GameSpot and I will definitely miss your voice on The Hotspot.

    I hope we will see you someplace soon.

  • yeah_write

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 7:47 am PT

    Wow, it's been eight years? I can't believe I've been on here reading your stuff that long. I'll certainly miss it, but I'm looking forward to seeing where you go. Good luck Brad, thanks for all the hard work.

  • PNOIDSCHIZ

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 8:01 am PT

    it has been a pleasure watching you, best of luck in the future. take care. "when one door closes, another one opens".

  • Rowr14

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 8:06 am PT

    Good luck in the future.

    whos left? ryan, bryan and vinnie.

  • SonicHomeboy

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 8:32 am PT

    I wish you the best.

  • stevo_360

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 8:56 am PT

    Good luck Brad, you were one of the few great editors left at gamespot.

    Are you off to Giant Bomb? (that would be Super Mario yo!)

  • RockmanSRD

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 9:08 am PT

    Brad! NOOOoooo!

    I can't believe that you're leaving. But perhaps this is good if you are able to persue something even better? I have to admit, I'm sad to see you leave. You were my favorite Editor at GS, and easily the most talented writer they've ever had. Thanks for all of your hard work. I'll have to keep an eye on that blog and I wish you nothing but the best!

    One of your many unofficial fanboys,

    --Rockman

  • CoolGuy6654

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 9:27 am PT

    da da da another one bites the dust. I will miss you Brad. are you going to join Jeff and Ryan ant giantbomb?

  • Hey_Jay

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 9:38 am PT

    *One Long Sigh*

  • SuperMooseman

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 9:54 am PT

    Good luck Brad. We'll miss ya.

    Any chance of being part of 'the bomb'?

  • VixDiesel

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 10:07 am PT

    Good Grief. Another one. Man, almost all of my favorites are gone. Well, good luck to you!

  • R-Force

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 10:09 am PT

    Brad, this is shocking news (yet again). Brad your review of Jak II, Jak 3 and Shadow of the Colossus are definitely my personally favourites. Best of luck in you're next venture, you will be sorely missed.

  • Reetesh

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 10:10 am PT

    Not Brad too :S man, thats real sad news for me, but I will keep following what you will be upto , thats for sure

  • cell_dweller Site moderator

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 10:40 am PT

    Make sure you drop in every once in a while to let us know how things are. It's hard to keep up with all these people's blogs now! Good luck!

  • oliverh

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 11:36 am PT

    So long Brad, good luck for the future

  • bukkookkub

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 11:57 am PT

    Damn you Brad.. it was pronouncing BUCK O OK CUB that did you in... wasn't it?? I knew I should have never asked a question on last weeks On The Spot. Seriously though, good luck on future endeavours.

  • JLuke360

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 12:19 pm PT

    It's been good.
    Good luck, Brad.

  • Gamer_152

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 12:25 pm PT

    Damn it! Brad you were one of the great ones left, I can't believe your going too. Well bye then, you've been a great editor.

  • zerohour38

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 12:38 pm PT

    man its sad to see you leave u were my favourite editor good luck to yourself in the future man ill miss you and so will all of us

  • Martzel94

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 1:06 pm PT

    Good luck Brad, but I must say - Gamespot is leaking.

  • carstairs

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 2:29 pm PT

    Good luck Brad. I'll miss you.

  • bossjimbob

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 3:51 pm PT

    Best of luck. You'll be missed.

  • 4ngelus

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 4:41 pm PT

    Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this site. I'll be tracking your blog to see where you will go from here.

  • OhhSnap50893

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 7:22 pm PT

    At this point, we should've seen this coming. Best of luck Brad! I'd expect that we'll see you around the internet somewhere.

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