While 99.9% of the details contained with in Sam "capnsmak" Kennedy's latest blog post titled "Gamespot's Sad State of Affairs" are common knowledge, there was a very interesting tidbit included. Specifically Sam made reference to a rumor that Jeff Gerstmann and Gamespot founder Vince Broady are collaborating on a new video gaming website to "take on Gamespot". Perhaps Alex knows something we don't (besides how to write excellently and play drums), and his leaving was in anticipation of this new project getting off the ground.

Although it is only a rumor right now I am inclined to belive it. Gerstmann and Navaro were arguably (still is for Alex untill the 24th) Gamespot's most respected and popular editors. Combine their writing skills with Vince Broady's talent on the business side of things and you have the makings of a new Internet juggernaut. Also buried in Sam's article is a remark about an influx of resumes from Gamespot staff. With Gamespot editors attempting to jump ship it would only be natural that some of these departing employees would drop a resume by the offices of Gerstmann and company. The tin foil hat wearer in me predicts a mass exodus of Gamespot talent for a much more respected site.

If this rumor does materialize in to a new web space said site would need to have certain elements nailed down in order to be a success story. First it would need forums, which means coders, and mods. Second a news side would need to be formed, and news should be at a higher priority then it is here at Gamespot. Thirdly a partnership between some video content streaming site would need to be formed. Lastly the editorial staff could use some bulking up. As enthusiastic as Navaro and Gerstmann are about the gaming industry they are not preview writers or game guide creators.

If said site does come to fruition we can also look forward to the GS community leaving in droves.

Fin!