If you have been watching then you likely have seen numerous "main stream" media articles about the world of gaming media and frankly some of the darker close connections between the media and the industry they cover. Still it is a bit sad when that darkness comes home to roost in your favorite hang out. Perhaps it was inevitable, perhaps it didn't have to be, but there you have it.
I know, we haven't heard the whole story. Frankly I doubt we'll ever get all the details due to contracts or just the usual corporate stuff that occurs. Yet I've "heard" enough to make me think that in fact Jeff was let go for reasons other than simple editorial disagreements. I can't imagine an editorial staff that doesn't have such disagreements. While such disagreements may be there, if the trigger for action is the almighty dollar then that is the reason plain and simple. Don't kid yourself.
I'm not sure what my plans are but I'm not sure I'll want to stick around if this place doesn't feel ... right. Right now some things feel very wrong here at Gamespot.
Comments
Wouldnt it be great if none of this even happened?
Had this been any "regular" editor I wouldn't be having these thoughts, but when it's the editor-in-chief...Well, that doesn't speak so kindly to the organization.
Unfortunately, I'm right with you on this one...
DouglasBuffone
It will be hard, but Gamespot will regain it's credibility
I wish you luck with your tough decision