Giant Bomb’s fate is uncertain following a power struggle with parent company Fandom over editorial control. In recent weeks, Dan Ryckert, creative director of Giant Bomb, announced he would no longer appear on the show. Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti also parted ways with the site, citing concerns about editorial interference.
Giant Bomb’s content is currently on hold while Fandom undergoes a strategic reset. The company has faced criticism for its monetization practices and handling of brand safety issues. In 2024, an analytics report questioned the brand safety of some ads running on user-generated wiki pages.
Fandom, which owns GameSpot, acquired Giant Bomb in 2022 with plans to revamp its content strategy. However, less than a year later, it instituted cuts to both sites. The site’s long-running forum and annual Game of the Year lists are still active, but it remains unclear how many staff members will remain amid the current turmoil.
Fandom has stated that it is working on new creative ideas for Giant Bomb, but no details have been released yet. As a result, Giant Bomb’s future is uncertain, leaving fans and staff wondering what’s next for the beloved gaming community.
Source: https://kotaku.com/giant-bomb-fandom-dan-ryckert-jeff-grubb-gerstmann-1851778728