Giant Bomb Going Independent Is a Major Win for Games Journalism; Support ‘Em (And Addressing Waypoint Things Because Why Not?)
vice.comPublished: 5/11/2025
Summary
Giant Bomb has announced its official sale to creative individuals, marking a new chapter as an independent entity. The author reflects on their decision to leave games journalism, citing others' poor decisions leading to their downfall. Despite facing harassment and negativity, especially towards co-founder Ana Valens, he emphasizes the team's positive contributions and continues to support Giant Bomb, highlighting its crucial role in supporting indie developers amidst growing challenges for independent platforms.