This isn’t a publicity gimmick, everybody has dissected Gamespot and Eidos to bits and pieces, but what about Jeff Gerstmann himself. Does he not deserve a proper adieu? , Does he not deserve one last post on Gamespot remembering the time he devoted to the site and his memories.
The ones at epicentre have spent their lives studying market conditions and they know this whole thing would be forgotten and buried in a week or two or at least that’s what they think, and they’ll be back rolling in their sacks of money at an underground vault in some obscure corner of Area 69.
The community at large who has come out in support for him in large numbers deserves a chance to say goodbye, in a way that is fitting for a veteran, who took his job seriously in every possible way.
So Jeff old boy I hope you have a very successful life ahead of you and we'll all be there as a community, bitching and raving about videogames at each step.
Hit the comments guys and tell him we have his back covered wherever he goes.
"“Waaah, I am unhappy. My house is not studded with diamonds and my caviar is not covered in pure gold.” Let’s be real. We all played a city builder that feels like that. No matter what you do, your people are just so whiny and unhappy, even if they are well taken care of. Not in this game though! City Tales: Medieval Era puts a fresh, chill spin on the genre that both strategists and cosy gamers can enjoy." Charlie @ Thumb Culture
Not every hero fights for glory or is destined to save kingdoms. Not every legend is born from noble sacrifice. Some are forged in shadows, driven by selfish ambition, bad decisions, and an impressive lack of moral standards.
Private funding fell a further 55% last year, according to Epyllion's latest State of Video Gaming report.
