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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2007, 09:19:14 PM »
gerstmann got canned? he probably ate a pr representative

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2007, 09:19:55 PM »
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2007, 09:20:55 PM »
gerstmann got canned? he probably ate a pr representative

the nintendards' petition finally paid off.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2007, 09:22:45 PM »
is this true?

his reviews were fine by me.

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2007, 09:23:32 PM »
he eats so much its inconceeeeivable
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2007, 09:27:25 PM »
WHAT. THE. FUCK.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2007, 09:27:38 PM »
confirmed.  he got fired because he ate his manager's pet yak.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2007, 09:30:12 PM »
Good. I hear he's fat.

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2007, 09:31:02 PM »
I thought Gertsmann had decided to leave months ago and is moving onto be a developer now.

I think you might be thinking of Kasavin.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2007, 09:32:19 PM »
IS HE FAT?!!?

Seriously: How is Kane and Lynch anyways?
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2007, 09:33:55 PM »
IS HE FAT?!!?

Seriously: How is Kane and Lynch anyways?



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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2007, 09:35:06 PM »
the game is a triumph apparently. If you liked Max Payne you'll love this
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2007, 09:37:34 PM »
Wow, EvilGAF total
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2007, 09:42:28 PM »
Jeff Gertsmann's one word review of a BLT:  CHOMP

lol he's fat

BrandNew:  I heard Gertsmann's name attached to something awhile back.
I hear his mouth is attached to a whopper.

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2007, 09:43:17 PM »
Jeff Gertsmann's one word review of a BLT:  CHOMP

lol he's fat

BrandNew:  I heard Gertsmann's name attached to something awhile back.
I hear his mouth is attached to a whopper.

 :lol

This made me literally lol
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2007, 09:43:44 PM »
more on kotaku...

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We've heard an unsettling rumor today from an anonymous tipster that longtime game reviewer Jeff Gerstmann from Gamespot has been let go. That wouldn't necessarily be newsworthy, but the conditions under which he was allegedly dismissed were. According to the source, Gerstmann was fired "on the spot" due to advertiser pressure for his review of Eidos' Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. A visit to Gamespot shows that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game has taken over the site very prominently, with backgrounds and multiple banner ads all pitching Kane & Lynch. Allegedly, publisher Eidos "took issue with the review and threatened to pull its ad campaign."

Jeff's review was certainly less than glowing. He assigned the game a 6.0, otherwise known as "Fair" on the Gamespot scale. The game is currently enjoying a Metacritic score in the 65 to 69 range, which the site describes as "mixed or average reviews." According to our tipster, it wasn't necessarily the score that was reason for Gerstmann's rumored axing, but the "tone" of the review.

Gerstmann has been no stranger to controversial reviews, as his scores of 10 for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and 8.8 for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess had sensitive internet users up in arms. It's now possible that many bitter fanboys may have had their wishes for his firing granted.

As our tipster points out, if the rumor is true, it could point to a distressing precedent at Gamespot and parent company CNet. "As writers of what is supposed to be objective content, this is our worst nightmare coming to life," wrote the tipster.

Our efforts to confirm the story with Gamespot hasn't proved successful. Our current requests with PR, Gerstmann and other CNet contacts have either gone unanswered or yielded a "no comment."
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2007, 09:46:05 PM »
That's a shame.  I liked Gerstmann, and listened to The Hotspot fairly regularly.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #18 on: November 29, 2007, 09:48:02 PM »
he's not as big in person as he appears in photos (i went to a gamespot event once).  but i did see a squirt of mayo on the side of his cheek, so the eating part was real.   :shh
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #19 on: November 29, 2007, 09:49:44 PM »
another pathetic blip against game journalism
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #20 on: November 29, 2007, 09:50:19 PM »
So what if he's fat?
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #21 on: November 29, 2007, 09:50:58 PM »
IT MEANS HE CAN'T PLAY THE WII CORRECTLY, EEL. DON'T YOU REALIZE THIS?!?!
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #22 on: November 29, 2007, 09:56:28 PM »
Wow, just read some of that GAF thread.  I swear, if they ever invent time travel, I'm going to make a hobby out of selectively traveling to the past and talking some of their mothers into having abortions.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #23 on: November 29, 2007, 09:58:51 PM »
Wow, just read some of that GAF thread.  I swear, if they ever invent time travel, I'm going to make a hobby out of selectively traveling to the past and talking some of their mothers into having abortions.

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #24 on: November 29, 2007, 10:00:28 PM »
Wow, just read some of that GAF thread.  I swear, if they ever invent time travel, I'm going to make a hobby out of selectively traveling to the past and talking some of their mothers into having abortions.

That is the emptiest threat I have ever heard.  :lol Why not go back in time and make sure Dave Thomas' mother has an abortion. That would do Jeff more good.

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #25 on: November 29, 2007, 10:01:22 PM »
I was thinking more about this choice quote from someone who needs to be stomped in the temples:

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Hopefully we are proven wrong and the douchebag who wrote the R&C review will be fired as well...
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #26 on: November 29, 2007, 10:01:52 PM »
It wasn't a threat, Brainiac, it was a joke.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #27 on: November 29, 2007, 10:03:26 PM »
Wow, just read some of that GAF thread.  I swear, if they ever invent time travel, I'm going to make a hobby out of selectively traveling to the past and talking some of their mothers into having abortions.

That is the emptiest threat I have ever heard.  :lol Why not go back in time and make sure Dave Thomas' mother has an abortion. That would do Jeff more good.

 :lol :lol
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #28 on: November 29, 2007, 10:05:01 PM »
Anyone gloating over someone losing a job they held for ten years just because that person low-scored a game they liked is kind of a piece of shit.  Real talk.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #29 on: November 29, 2007, 10:06:00 PM »
Anyone gloating over someone losing a job they held for ten years just because that person low-scored a game they liked is kind of a piece of shit.  Real talk.

8.8 isn't even a low score!
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #30 on: November 29, 2007, 10:06:16 PM »
The best part is GAF's sudden turn of heart.

Pre K&L: Fire Gerstmann that fat attention starved fuck

Post K&L: I hope someone hires him! I loved his podcast!

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #31 on: November 29, 2007, 10:08:52 PM »
It wasn't a threat, Brainiac, it was a joke.

Once they invent time machines I will go back in time to stop myself from posting that message. That and abort babies.



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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #32 on: November 29, 2007, 10:13:37 PM »
Anyone gloating over someone losing a job they held for ten years just because that person low-scored a game they liked is kind of a piece of shit.  Real talk.

8.8 isn't even a low score!

Well, I meant "thinks that person low-scored a game they liked."  Of course 8.8 isn't a low score.  I never really pay that much attention to reviews or scores.  It doesn't diminish or add to my enjoyment of a game.  All the 9.5 or 10 scores in the world won't make me think more than  :-\ about Halo 3's SP campaign.  Reviews are fun to read or listen to (or write), but they're hardly ever a factor in whether or not I buy a game.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #33 on: November 29, 2007, 10:14:44 PM »
Wow, just read some of that GAF thread.  I swear, if they ever invent time travel, I'm going to make a hobby out of selectively traveling to the past and talking some of their mothers into having abortions.

That is the emptiest threat I have ever heard.  :lol Why not go back in time and make sure Dave Thomas' mother has an abortion. That would do Jeff more good.

:rofl
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #34 on: November 29, 2007, 10:19:00 PM »
It wasn't a threat, Brainiac, it was a joke.

Once they invent time machines I will go back in time to stop myself from posting that message. That and abort babies.




Well, judging by your posts, at least you won't have to worry about accidentally aborting any of your own.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #35 on: November 29, 2007, 10:20:27 PM »
It wasn't a threat, Brainiac, it was a joke.

Once they invent time machines I will go back in time to stop myself from posting that message. That and abort babies.




Well, judging by your posts, at least you won't have to worry about accidentally aborting any of your own.
Damn... checkmate.

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #36 on: November 29, 2007, 10:22:04 PM »
hee hee

I still love ya
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #37 on: November 29, 2007, 10:23:51 PM »
fat is where it's at, except at Gamespot
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #38 on: November 29, 2007, 11:02:09 PM »
Gerstmann may have been probably the worst reviewer at GS, but I wouldn't want his chubby arse to be fired over such trivial things.

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #39 on: November 29, 2007, 11:03:47 PM »
Sounds like Eidos wanted a pound of flesh and Gamespot realized Gerstmann had plenty to spare.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #40 on: November 29, 2007, 11:07:46 PM »
Gerstmann may have been probably the worst reviewer at GS, but I wouldn't want his chubby arse to be fired over such trivial things.

He was hardly the worst. He always spoke his honest opinion, which is a rarity in this industry. Who gives a fuck if he gave Twilight Princess an 8.8.

Furthermore, gaf supposedly banning gamespot over this is fucking stupid. What they did was unforgivable, but banning sites is stupid.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #41 on: November 29, 2007, 11:07:58 PM »
Maybe Gamespot is just downsizing.

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #42 on: November 29, 2007, 11:09:28 PM »
 :lol
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #43 on: November 29, 2007, 11:09:33 PM »
They're just trimming the fat.

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #44 on: November 29, 2007, 11:09:41 PM »
Gerst gave out scores for attention. Just as unethical as his firing is. I don't support either.

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« Reply #45 on: November 29, 2007, 11:12:48 PM »
Damn, I was kinda hoping to get banned on GAF for copying that last post there.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #46 on: November 29, 2007, 11:13:59 PM »
Gerst gave out scores for attention. Just as unethical as his firing is. I don't support either.

:lol Oh Etiolate.  Just because you disagree with his reviews he did it for attention. I'm going to shit on your wii so you cry big fat, Gertsmann tears.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #47 on: November 29, 2007, 11:14:30 PM »
Gerst gave out scores for attention. Just as unethical as his firing is. I don't support either.

8.8 lol
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #48 on: November 29, 2007, 11:14:58 PM »
In retrospect, Twilight Princess is a total 8.0 game.
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« Reply #49 on: November 29, 2007, 11:15:34 PM »
In retrospect, Twilight Princess is a total 8.0 game.

Pretty much. That review actually made me respect the dude.


Well, as much as one can respect a gaming journalist.
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #50 on: November 29, 2007, 11:17:19 PM »
I bet he'd give Wendy's a 9.5 lol
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #51 on: November 29, 2007, 11:17:41 PM »
jesus the humor is out of control up in this bitch
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #52 on: November 29, 2007, 11:17:46 PM »
Gerst gave out scores for attention. Just as unethical as his firing is. I don't support either.

I don't think he was being unethical. Rather, I don't think he can think clearly and write proper reviews while on an empty stomach.

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #53 on: November 29, 2007, 11:18:10 PM »
I bet he'd give Wendy's a 9.5 lol
He gives them 6.99 everyday.

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #54 on: November 29, 2007, 11:18:22 PM »
Is it even confirmed whether he's fired or not yet?
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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #57 on: November 29, 2007, 11:19:25 PM »
Gerst gave out scores for attention. Just as unethical as his firing is. I don't support either.

:lol Oh Etiolate.  Just because you disagree with his reviews he did it for attention. I'm going to shit on your wii so you cry big fat, Gertsmann tears.

I'm pretty sure the lowball for attention tactic extends past Nintendo titles. Try again!

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Re: Did Gertttsssamanntt get canned for his 6.0 Kane and Lynch review?
« Reply #59 on: November 29, 2007, 11:25:29 PM »
I can't tell if you guys are mocking GAF for their typical FATFATFAT stuff, or being very GAF yourselves.
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