Wow... this new Gamespot layout is VERY different.

I don't know why (because it's completely ridiculous) but I feel like there's nostalgia in the right-side profile bar. Having it on the left is weird and the site doesn't feel like Gamespot for me anymore. I'm sure I'll get used to it because I realise my feelings about the changes are totally insane and not based on lack of functionality at all but... that's how I feel.

I think my feelings on the redesign reflect how I generally feel about Gamespot these days: it's not for me anymore.

It's nothing against the newer members of the editorial team, I think they've carried on the Gamespot-style perfectly well. But in this era of blogs and podcasts and videos I've made my investment in certain people and I can't help but feel connected to the personalities that are no longer here, rather than the style of content Gamespot delivers.

And that's how I feel about the redesign. It's not about the fact that the site offers the same functionality. It's just not my Gamespot anymore.

Maybe the real reason I feel that way is because I simply haven't had the time to make the same kind of EXTREME time dedication I made "back in the day" thanks to University and work concerns. Who knows.

Anyway... no real point to this post. Just felt like making it.

I managed to secure the username "Chris" over at Giant Bomb. I can't say that I'll be frequenting that site more than this one or vice versa but if anyone wants to be my friend over there feel free to invite me.

http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/Chris/

It feels kinda strange having a username like Chris. I've always bothered with alias's and, ofcourse, Chris is usually taken by some @sshole who doesn't use it. But HAH! Now I am that @sshole.