thefncrow Posted June 20, 2016 Gita's in Chicago. It's going to be really important who they hire. They cannot afford another Dan hiring, especially when you consider the seat that's needing to be filled here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elvaq Posted June 21, 2016 I got on board the GB train when Austin started and so I'll probably drop it now, depending on that next hire... Vice is sorta owned by Disney which just pleases the cynical part of my heart to no end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted June 21, 2016 How could you possibly want to drop Video Game Dadcast?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danielle Posted June 23, 2016 I'll be curious to see who they hire next. It seems like the obvious candidates (Cara Ellison, Danielle Riendeau, whose name I misspelled so badly that even Google had no idea who I was talking about) are all taken but I really hope they don't hire another Dan as the last thing they need is more straight white cis dudes at Giant Bomb. Maybe they'll just higher all of kotaku just to get Patrick back. You spelled my name just fine, my friend (I can only imagine the Reindeer horrors that googling it subjected you to, though) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulpes Absurda Posted June 23, 2016 I would hope I spelled it correctly I copy pasted it from your Twitter profile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apelsin Posted June 23, 2016 Hah, wow, yeah... What if they just get Patrick back now that his current employer goes under just as Austin leaves? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anarchobama Posted June 24, 2016 Like pretty much everyone else, I'm nervous about the new hire but damn am I excited for Austin's new site. His guest feature project makes it clear that he'll really nail it in terms of building a team with a variety of perspectives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted August 1, 2016 So what the hell did they just announce at the end of UPF this week (I just caught up)? Has anyone heard rumours about what Dan may be doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulpes Absurda Posted August 1, 2016 The other theories are that he's moving to Giant Bomb East or that they're just F-ing with people for either fun or to have Dan leave in the most "Wrestling" way possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted August 1, 2016 Unlike the rest if the world I don't hate Dan. But holy shit I don't want him anywhere near the beastcast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted August 1, 2016 What? He is the perfect Austin replacement. They are basically the same person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted August 1, 2016 Mods ban this monster now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dewar Posted August 1, 2016 I was listening to the Furi Quicklook on the way to work. Brad and Dan were talking about the prices for lunch in San Francisco and Dan said something like "I could get ten sandwiches for that in New York." Combine that with the Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Quicklook on the east coast that Dan guested in, and I think him heading to the GBEast is a pretty good possibility. I suppose we'll know after tomorrow's podcast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Architecture Posted August 1, 2016 My first thought was he was moving cross-country so his fiancé could be closer to her family and that he'd just join GBEAST, but now I'm wondering if maybe he's just taking an extended vacation before Games Season to get married and have a honeymoon. I would imagine they'd be married in NJ as she's from Jersey and I doubt Dan cares where he gets married, but who knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Architecture Posted August 1, 2016 I just don't see Dan leaving GB completely, however. He'll never have a better job than the one he's got. Austin and Patrick left because while great additions to the family, they undoubtedly felt like they belonged elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulpes Absurda Posted August 2, 2016 In Mario Maker Morning's today Patrick said that Dan had a vacation coming up and this was all probably just that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted August 2, 2016 ...what if he's doing the RV trip with Johnny V? With Adam Boyes just being announced as the new CEO of Iron Galaxy, Dave Lang may be able to spare some road trip time. I don't think it's actually going to happen, BUT WHAT IF IT HAPPENED? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ratamero Posted August 2, 2016 The only way Dan ever leaves Giant Bomb is if he somehow ends up being hired by WWE or something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Architecture Posted August 2, 2016 As long as Lang continues to fill in for Danny O'Dwyer on Alt F1, I'm not too worried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juv3nal Posted August 2, 2016 Interesting, Patrick leaving kotaku. I don't see him going back to GB, so joining Austin at Vice seems likely possibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoThatLimp Posted August 3, 2016 Interesting, Patrick leaving kotaku. I don't see him going back to GB, so joining Austin at Vice seems likely possibility. That is a move that makes sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dewar Posted August 3, 2016 Interesting. Is it weird that it feels like he's made too many moves? I mean I guess I'm the guy who does 5-ish years at my jobs before moving on, but it feels like he's moving around more than a lot of journalists that I follow online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennegatron Posted August 3, 2016 https://twitter.com/patrickklepek/status/760864556759523328 Patrick Klepek @patrickklepek Could not be more excited to announce that, as of today, I'm joining @austin_walker at @VICEGaming as a senior reporter. Hell yes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites