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GMR and XBN magazines are no more
- Thread starter Kumiko Nikaido
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adrockthekid
Member
Dave Long said:
With that, I would agree. Didn't like the mag at first, but they won me over.
To my mind, they're easily the best Ziff pub. And the best PC pub.
Mike Works
Member
Man, that's so weird. I was just talking to drohne last night about helping him with his very first XBN review.
Musashi Wins!
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!
XBN!?!?!?!?!?!?!? GODDAMN! THIS WAS THE BEST MAGAZINE IN THE GENRE!
FUCK. I hate the gaming world right now.
FUCK. I hate the gaming world right now.
Patrick Klepek
furiously molesting tim burton
this is some serious bullshit right now. FUCK.
I really don't know what to say 
this is horrible, not only did two good magazines die but some of the best writers got laid off, I'm sorry guys, can't imagine how you must feel right now but I can tell you that, judging from the writing I've seen in either magazines, that you won't have a problem finding somewhere else.
this is horrible, not only did two good magazines die but some of the best writers got laid off, I'm sorry guys, can't imagine how you must feel right now but I can tell you that, judging from the writing I've seen in either magazines, that you won't have a problem finding somewhere else.God damn, Xbox Nation too?!
I hate when this kinda stuff happens--both for those involved and for those of us who just do freelance work, because invariably it kicks more competent folk out into the freelance pool.
What a sick time of year to spring this--bad economy, cold weather, Christmas shopping, AND the DEADEST period for the industry. Did they pass on a naked photo of Bea Arthur to top it all off?
I hate when this kinda stuff happens--both for those involved and for those of us who just do freelance work, because invariably it kicks more competent folk out into the freelance pool.
What a sick time of year to spring this--bad economy, cold weather, Christmas shopping, AND the DEADEST period for the industry. Did they pass on a naked photo of Bea Arthur to top it all off?
Mike Works said:
Yeah, I just submitted a piece to them this morning. What a fucking nightmare for those guys. I was talking with one of their guys this morning when the GMR news broke. This is horrible, horrible news. Two great publications folded.
I guess, maybe foolishly, I hope that ZD has something planned in games journalism for print media, or a reallocation of assets and talent to the digital location -- but that may be only a fool's hope. Such a fucking bummer.
justdefended
Member
It's so damn difficult to start a mag from scratch and hope people will subscribe. I think that most buyers just want to stick with one or two magazines, like EGM or GamePro (yikes) and flip through the others. Most of the reading has gone online where everything is faster and free. Plus video game mags aren't really that different from one another. There needs to be an Edge magazine, i.e. Next-Generation again to take it to the next level.
captmcblack
Member
hahaha, it actually got worse. My God, there's no way for ZD to support any other magazines besides EGM and OPM? And Future Network is dancing in the streets, since the world's greatest Xbot stronghold survives while XBN dies too.
Maybe it's time someone else starts a magazine? Somebody pitch something to whoever publishes say, Rolling Stone or Blender.
Maybe it's time someone else starts a magazine? Somebody pitch something to whoever publishes say, Rolling Stone or Blender.
J. Horwitz
Member
They will soon enough, I'm sure. They've been dreaming about that for years.
Thanks for the kind words everyone.
We're all (talented and) capable members of the industry, I'm sure we'll land gigs somewhere, somehow.
The fucked thing is, we're a week away from finishing our last issue... now THAT'S going to be hard.
We're all (talented and) capable members of the industry, I'm sure we'll land gigs somewhere, somehow.
The fucked thing is, we're a week away from finishing our last issue... now THAT'S going to be hard.
Dsal said:What a shitty day for gaming news in general
The two mags folding, the NFL exclusivity thingy... some kinda chilly sea change is on and I don't like it.
This reminds me, when is EA starting its own house rag? Electronic Arts Power?
I'd laugh, except it doesn't seem that unlikely anymore.
DFS.
Legal Step
Member
All the displaced people can go work for the official PSP magazine.
Jack Random
Member
Outside of Play, XBN was the only mag I actually find myself looking forward to month after month (See, while I anticipate OXM, the slop that comes with the OXM demo disk doesn't count).
A sad day to be sure...
A sad day to be sure...
chespace said:Thanks for the kind words everyone.
We're all (talented and) capable members of the industry, I'm sure we'll land gigs somewhere, somehow.
The fucked thing is, we're a week away from finishing our last issue... now THAT'S going to be hard.
Damn... I really am bummed. I can't imagine what it's like for you guys. I've always had a good job in a stable industry. I'm suddenly reminded of reading your blog and the stories with you and your wife. I wish you, your wife, and the rest of the staff the best of luck in transition. Not the best time to be out of work.
Kobun Heat
Member
You and me both. I still hold myself responsible for the death of Game On! USA.drohne said:
Haven't read these publications regularly, but I'm saddened to learn so many I know from these boards as decent folk (who have been generous with inside knowledge or providing much needed rumor control) are now out of a job.
Best wishes to you guys for the Holidays and beyond.
Best wishes to you guys for the Holidays and beyond.
chespace said:
Yeah. My former employers have always been kind enough to make me get the fuck out in short order. It saves a lot of hassle that way, really.
In my experience, losing a job's no fun if there's not at least an outside chance of your bosses calling the cops to remove you.
DFS.
Do the walking papers read anytihng like this?
"Merry Xmas, now find a new job. We are a bunch of fuckholes."
Love,
Ziff Davis Management
It's a shame about these mags getting the boot, especially XBN. It pains me that I now have to resort to OXM for print mag info on Xbox gaming. Looks like I'm transferring over to CGW now.
"Merry Xmas, now find a new job. We are a bunch of fuckholes."
Love,
Ziff Davis Management
It's a shame about these mags getting the boot, especially XBN. It pains me that I now have to resort to OXM for print mag info on Xbox gaming. Looks like I'm transferring over to CGW now.
GhaleonEB said:Damn, now I feel bad about giving chespace crap about some reviews....XBN was one of the better mags out there.
There is no fucking justice. I've barely recovered from NextGen going down.
At least Next Gen slowly degraded over the years until it was just a shell of its former self before they pulled the plug. You could see it coming. But this...this is just like BAM! and it's over.
Time to fire some emails off to Ziff. This just sucks.
Man, that sucks for all of you, truthfully I was never the biggest GMR fan but XBN seemed to be a pretty good magazine. It was awful nice of Ziff do give you guys the layoff right before Xmas.
I'm sure most of you won't have much trouble finding work elsewhere... I'd suggest going to futuremedia just to maybe inject some quality into there mishmash of garbage. PSM jumped it's shark back in 2000 yet it still keeps going on like the energizer bunny.... OXM, without its demo disc would be a pretty worthless read, not that all of its content sucks , it's just a really tiny magazine.
I'm sure most of you won't have much trouble finding work elsewhere... I'd suggest going to futuremedia just to maybe inject some quality into there mishmash of garbage. PSM jumped it's shark back in 2000 yet it still keeps going on like the energizer bunny.... OXM, without its demo disc would be a pretty worthless read, not that all of its content sucks , it's just a really tiny magazine.
RastaGundam
Member
...because I gave Breakdown a 9, isn't it?
Considering how long as I've refrained from posting here, this seems as good an opportunity as any...
Thanks all for the kind words and support. Having been a part of both GMR and XBN these past two years, it's nice to know someone noticed--and even appreciated--our efforts.
Considering how long as I've refrained from posting here, this seems as good an opportunity as any...
Thanks all for the kind words and support. Having been a part of both GMR and XBN these past two years, it's nice to know someone noticed--and even appreciated--our efforts.
FortNinety
Member
Lakitu said:I really don't know what to say
But that's the problem. Seems like the world of game journalism ]doesn't want talented writers that are straight shooters and can string complete sentences.