Image Viewer Feedback

We've been working on an update to the GameSpot image viewer and would like to share a look at the new in-page image experience. Out of the following set ups, which scenario would you prefer? Check the links below and vote!

Scenario 2: In-page image viewer w/ mini thumbnails below the image

Scenario 1: In-page image viewer w/ mini thumbnails above the image

In addition to the thumbnail preference, we'd want to hear your thoughts the new layout and performance as well as any bugs you might encounter. Details on how to submit your feedback are below.

Tips on how to submit your feedback or bug

Provide as many details as possible about the bug or feedback. 1-3 below are necessities. 4-5 may be requested by staff, might as well include them.

1.Web browser: Firefox, IE, Safari, Opera, Chrome and the browser version.

2. Operating system specs: PC, Mac (and other details)

3. Post the error message

4. Can you replicate the issue? Type the steps you did to create that bug, if you can.

5. Provide screenshots of anything abnormal, which is causing you to have no fun whatsoever to post in the forums.

Known issues:

- Once you navigate out of the image viewer environment and then try to view another image it reverts to the pop-up viewer. This is expected behavior as we haven't set up our code to look for the new player. As long as you stay in the in-page environment via the related galleries you should see the in-page image viewer.

Below the image. ;)

I like above best, just how it is now. I also have no problems with it, i'm using Firefox on Mac.

I prefer the thumbnails above the image. I'm using Firefox 3 on a PC, and I haven't had any problems with it.

Overall, I'd say the new image viewer is great. It's definitely a lot better than the old one.

Currently 50/50. Doesn't make your job any easier! :)

I prefer the thumbnails on top. That way I can quickly see what the first few are right when the page loads.

I'm going with below. By the way, I like the new interface. :)

I personally prefer Scenario 1, must better in my opinion. I use Firefox and my OS is Windows XP.

i like the thumbnails above :)

Thumbnails below. Seems better for viewing the content, and everything is still nicely visible. However, this is on my 1680x1050 monitor. If I switch over to my 1024x768 monitor, I can't see the image and the thumbnails at load without scrolling, so I would rather have the image on top, so it can be seen immediately.

I'm using Mozilla Firefox 3.0.7 with a compact theme on Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit.

I perfer thumbnails above the image. I am using IE. Im on a PC, and no errors.

Liked thumbnails below the image, and i am using windows vista with google chrome1.0.154.48and tried it with IE7 and firefox 3.0.6 with no error.

i like the thumbnails above the imag; i'm using Firefox 3 on Windows XP, so far no errors

I like the thumbnails being below the image more, for some reasons it feels more natural there but that could just be me. I am using firefox 3.0 and a PC with Vista.

Edit - At this moment haven't encounter any error yet!

I prefer above, personally.

i would say Scenario 2 is the best

I Like Below much better!!!

i like the below better than the above

I prefer thumbnails below the image.If you're using a low resolution screen and thumbnails above,you'll have to scroll every time when you click next or previous to see the whole picture.

I like thumbnails above the image. Because it allows us to see what are the available images at the first glance. Then we can focus on the big image. Otherwise it tend to neglect available images and gets more focus on the big one on the top.

I prefer below the image. Having to scroll to see the image is a small, but irritating chore.

I prefer above the image.

I prefer below the image. That way is less distracting than above the image (but that's my opinion). 8)

I like the above version better. It seems to me that it is easier to see that way and you don't have to scroll all the way down. My computer specs:

• Firefox version 3.0.7
• Laptop PC running Windows Vista

Haven't encountered any problems.

Hey Gamespot! I've been a web designer for quite a few years, and I just wanted to give you my professional input.

You want to have the small thumbnails below the large image because the user, when he looks at the pictures, is going to most likely scroll down to see the full image. Once they have seen it, all they have to do is click the next thumbnail, rather than taking the trouble (even if its small) to scroll back to the top of the page to see the next image. There are users that have large monitors that don't have to worry about this, but you have to consider your entire market: a lot of people in this country don't have large monitors, and will need to scroll down to see the entire image.

Now, even better -- if your programmers are up to the task, you could also give the user an option to change the placement of the string of thumbnails themselves. That way, everyone will be happy. :) But, of course, that's up to you. There's so many different variations you can have with this.

I personally just like a large image, and a "Previous" and "Next" at both the top of the image, and the bottom of the image. But, I can see why you have it the way you have it.

I think it looks better below the image.

I think below looks the best. I'm using Google Chrome on a PC, no problems.

I think it looks a lot better if the thumbnails are above the image ... otherwise it's kinda confusing what's the "Related Galeries" and what's the Thumbnails, I think ...

Anyway it's cool that u guys change the layout of the image galleries - they really looked like oldschool ;)

I like the thumbnails below the image myself. But I do have 2 questions:

1. On the right of the images is a large blank space where, I'm assuming, a skyscraper ad would be for non paying subscribers. Is the blank space going to remain for paid subscribers, or can it be laid out so that the image and thumbnail bar fill the whole space?
2. Also, I like the way it works now, but could you take it a step further and have images "swap out" instead of reloading the whole page? It'd save you guys bandwidth for one, but also gives it a smoother feel when just clicking the left or right buttons to view each image.

Other than those question, seems to work fine for me and I'm using Safari 3.2.1 on Mac OSX 10.5.6.

I prefer the thumbnails below the image, they seem to fit in neatly.

IE, PC, and no errors for me. :)