Well, last night I was checking all the big game-related web comics and I was completely bewildered by the latest Penny Arcade. I didn't really get the punch line and was generally very confused. Rather then find out what it meant I decided to get some sleep.

Fast forward to this morning when I check the soapbox only to discover that Jeff Gerstmann, 10 year veteran of Gamespot and host of "On the Spot" had been fired! "Heresy" I said, "this cannot be true. What sort of madness led to such a terrible decision!!". It was then that it all made sense. Kane and Lynch, the Penny Arcade joke, everything. The thought that Jeff's negative review would lead to his termination is pretty much the most sickening thing I have read in a long time.

Some are rejoicing at this news and I honestly don't understand what they have to be happy about. Yeah, Jeff gave Twilight Princess an 8.8. So what?!? That game was a total let-down and is my pick for worst, non-CDI Zelda game ever. This is a sad day for gaming and game journalism and there is no silver lining to find here. This is gross and I can't believe its happening. No wonder there was no "On the Spot" yesterday, I thought something fishy was going on. Never thought it would be something like this though.

Good luck Mr. Gerstmann, you'll certainly have no trouble finding work elsewhere. I'm sure a great number of subscribers will follow you.

EDIT: Interesting angle presented by Kotaku. Total rumor at this point but it seems one Josh Larson is to blame. Inexperienced managerial types unknowingly unleashing Pandora's Boxes it seems.