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...What on earth is going on?

I'm not sure how I feel about Jeff Gerstmann being let go. Being a history major, I like to try and make my decisions based off of facts. I've done my best to look into things from all perspectives, but nothing seems to really add up. Here's what I know:

- Kane and Lynch was his last review. His review was lower then most, but not by much.

- The video review was removed from the site. Youtube users have made sure it remains on the internet.

- According to the 12/04/07 Hotspot, the other editors were unaware of Gerstmann being let go. Also, according to the hotspot, the video review had poor quality and only showed the first level.

you can see the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBD0cUeeEQc

- According to Cnet, the Decision to loose Gerstmann came from numerous events, not just the one review.

When I add it all together, I find myself baffled. The one piece of evidence that throws the wrench in the others, aside from the rumors that are abound, is the review. If Gerstmann has been skating on thin ice, why wait until this review? It looks terrible to gamespot and Cnet. I'm willing to admit it may have just been poor timing. I also, however, took the time to look at the video review. The first level comment is definetly accurate. With the exception of a few multiplayer shots, we don't really see much of the game. That being said, I really see nothing wrong with the quality of the review.

I will say this much. I will never know what goes on behind closed doors at gamespot. However, if the rumors are true, and Gerstmann was fired for having integrity... i tip my hat to him. There is no better way to bow out then to remind us all what it truly means to be a journalist. This whole event was handled horribly by gamespot, and I hope in due time the air of mystery around all this is finally taken care of.

The T-Virus outbreak will not be televised... or at least, not for long.

Please disregard all previous blogs, as they were written over a year ago. I've been without a computer of my own for quite some time, but those days are past me now. I'm back on gamespot, and I intend to stay this time.

To make matters more interesting, I've appearently been promoted to leader of the Capcom Union. Now that I'm aware of this, I'm all that more resolute to stay on gamespot this time around. I joined the Capcom Union when it was created, and even got to be one of the first officers. I was active for about a year... then college happened. I came back occasionally when i could to check on things, but without a steady home or computer it was a bit difficult to get involved in any kind of discussion.

I logged on for the first time in almost a year and lo and behold, I'm leader. It's a bit of a suprise to say the least, but it would appear Final_Crusade resigned and left me in charge. I intend to make it work.

I've taken my E-mail off the no-see list, so that if I ever vanish again everyone in the Union can e-mail me asking what the heck happened to me. I owe everyone that much.

I was happy to see that even with the confusion, a few people were posting. Though the union isn't terribly active, there's been at least enough activity from time to time to know it isn't dead. We've got plenty to discuss, especially in these upcoming months.

Urge to kill...rising.

I was reading the community reviews the other day...

God help me. These reviews make me churn with hatred. Honestly, "This game would be good if it was more like GTA: San andreas," or," my favorite part is," or-this one is good- "I don't really lke this kind of game." (Then why the bloody hell are you writing a review on it?)

Ok... its one thing to like san andreas, but to compare it to every other game out there? Urgh. It just drives me up a wall. All I want to know about is the game.... thats all. Not something completely different from it that has nothing to do with it's genre in even the least. honestly, Burnout 3 should not be like San andreas. I really don't feel that to be true.

Only one person by the name of AzelKosMos knew what they were doing in terms of reviewing. Azel had *gasp* facts! and presented them! with arguements! and evidence! I was very impressed and happy.

that is all.
-Ace

O.o!!

To all of you who are voting away for me in the capcom union, thank you so much. I didn't realize so many people wanted to see me as leader, and regardless the outcome I want to say thank you for simply the vote of confidence. It means a lot to me that all of you cast a vote for me. Thanks to all of you, and good luck to Final_Crusade. I have a feeling he shall soon be our leader ^_^. He certainly does deserve it.

Leader of Capcom union

The leader of the union is resigning. This makes me sad, for many reasons. For one, he's a freaking great leader. Even if our union isn't climbing the charts fast, I'd say the couple of us constantly posting are definetly a much closer knit group then half the unions out there. I've made more friends in this union then anywhere else, and I don't know if anyone else can take the position as leader of the union. It makes me very sad. He is a great leader. He simply gets respect. He has no need to earn it or ask for it. I would like him to stay, but... we shall prevail. Even through hard times, we shall make it, da? We shall make it to #1 in his name. Even if I loose my officer status or not, I will make sure of that. Auf Widersien, Vergil. Best of luck, and we shall keep in touch. I shall see this union through to the end!

-Ace

Galaxies.

Star wars Galaxies is on the horizon for me, considering that whole package thing comes out in two weeks. Post your username for it here if you have it, so I can recognize you once I join ^_^.

Sword of Mana has crippled cannons.

Jump in the cannon... yeahhhh sooooo easy. Only the cannon doesn't like you. The cannon hates you. It doesnt want to help you get anywhere, or move places. It just wants to make you feel bad. "Yeahhhh jump in me! ha ha just kidding!" Fine. I don't need your help. I'll walk everywhere without you because of how much you totally SUCK. I need dynamite. Lots of it.


To Brad Shoemaker

Because I forgot to put this in my latest community review, I want to put this here:

Dear Mr. Shoemaker,

I want to begin by thanking you for spending the time to review these games for us. I know not every game is a joy to play, and all of you keep an eye out for these so we don't end up snagging them. I thank you for that. My comments in my latest community review were not to discredit your review in any way. I thought your review was very accuratley thought out and well done. My review was simply an informal debate, if you will. I would never say anything bad about you or the rest of GS staff for all the hard work you do. There is a reason you are working this job and I am not. If you do end up reading this, I thank you for taking the time. I hope you enjoyed my counter-review, and I am sorry if I offended. It was by no means meant to do so.

-Ace Black.

"While you down there, how bout you shine my shoes?"

I started playing Def Jam: Fight for NY again to get in touch with my ghetto, harcore side (What little of it there is). No one believes me that it's actually a very fun game... oh well.

I am contemplating very much playing the final fantasies over again just to see the stories- cept 9. Not that I dont like it, the story just wasn't as interesting to me. Starting with one and two for the sake of nostigala. It's amazing how bothersome the first one is with the no-talkie heros and no real clear path. There is such a thing as too much freedom in a game, especially when it gets you killed.

In other news, I might as well have a nuclear missle launcher in RE4, because thats how much damage I'm doing with the handcannon. The game has now become a series of cutscenes, which is actually ok. RE4 is quite the story to experience. Besides, if I get bored enough, I can create another challenge for myself like the ones I share with my union to keep things interesting.

DMC3 making me mad. The retarted blue horse(Quicksilver) is asking for it in DMD mode. His blood will stain Dantes coat when I am done with him... assuming he has blue blood, that is.

A success!

Ahhh... gamespot has not failed on me this time. Ok, so whats on my mind as of now? to be honest, not video games, but thats for another journal entirely. I'm interested in God of War, but seeing how I'm only a lowley technician on the lowest salary imaginable, I'll have to wait a bit. Fortunetly, I've got RE4 and DMC3 so I'm happy for a while. Union Union RA RA RA!