Um, closer to 4 than 3, but not 4. I'd say 3.8, mainly because the features themselves are more refined and are generally better than those of GameSpot. Hell, the review system allows me to format stuff a lot easier AND put in my lil review pictures.
It's lacking content, in the sense that it's not quite an encyclopedia yet. I could get better video game information from Wikipedia at this point.
Video_Game_King
Maybe that's the reason they aren't as good: they don't like to rip off Wiki, even for obscure games like For the Frog the Bell Tolls.
Understood, they don't allow to rip off of Wikipedia. But as a user, do I want a plethora of information or do I want a lot of game pages with no content?
It's lacking content, in the sense that it's not quite an encyclopedia yet. I could get better video game information from Wikipedia at this point.
FragStains
Maybe that's the reason they aren't as good: they don't like to rip off Wiki, even for obscure games like For the Frog the Bell Tolls.
Understood, they don't allow to rip off of Wikipedia. But as a user, do I want a plethora of information or do I want a lot of game pages with no content?
They apperently expect us to have played each game before making an edit. Fair assumption, but doesn't always work.
It's lacking content, in the sense that it's not quite an encyclopedia yet. I could get better video game information from Wikipedia at this point.
FragStains
Obviously it'll take a lot of work, Gamespot doesn't even have a Wiki, so you can't find out information about characters and locations, etc. Once Giant Bomb completes their wikipedia, it's going to be tough competition.
Obviously it'll take a lot of work, Gamespot doesn't even have a Wiki, so you can't find out information about characters and locations, etc. Once Giant Bomb completes their wikipedia, it's going to be tough competition.
Dacrast
Which is why I said "at this point". If you aren't a blinders-wearing, Gertsmann-worshipping, GameSpot-hating internet user it would be better to go to Wikipedia if you wanted a encyclopedia for videogames. In 6-12 months, maybe GiantBomb will be worth using as a videogame encyclopedia.
The site itself is different than anything I've seen regarding videogames. They've combined a lot of different ideas into one site. But if I had to rate it, right now, I don't see how I could give it more than what I originally gave. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I give it a flat 3.
Most people here hate giant bomb because they are on gamespot. :| Go to Giant bomb and you will see a lot of hate on gamespot. Come here and you will see a lot of hate for Giant bomb.
The site it's self is better than gamespot, but the forums are not better than gamespot. The forums look boring and need some work. But remember it's really new. Gamespot has been up for years. So you got to give Giant bomb some credit. I think the forums over there will get much better.
Only thing I dislike about these forums are, I got suspended for 7 days once because i went into a thread where the OP asked if I smoke or have any family that smokes, and I said I didn't but my retarded brother smokes. :| In no way did I insult anyone from these forums. That's over doing it.
All I see myself doing on a long term basis is posting on the stepmania forum...however I'm the only post on there so far, so that might not end up working out too well. v_v
Log in to comment