Giant Bomb Acquired by Its Own Staff from Fandom

In a significant development, Fandom has announced the sale of Giant Bomb, a renowned gaming website and video outlet, to two of its veteran staff members, Jeff Bakalar and Jeff Grubb. The financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed. This move marks a departure from Fandom's earlier announcement regarding a 'strategic reset' for the site, which was prompted by a disagreement over new content guidelines and resulted in the departure of several staff members, sparking a heated debate on social media. Now, with Bakalar and Grubb at the helm, Giant Bomb operates as an independently owned entity, relying on user support for its financial sustainability. In a joint statement, the new owners expressed their gratitude to Fandom for the swift transition, stating, 'Giant Bomb is now in the hands of the people who have always been its driving force, and this would not have been possible without Fandom's cooperation and our shared commitment to what's best for our audience and creators.' They also assured their community that all support received will directly contribute to the team's efforts, with more details on the future of Giant Bomb to be announced soon. Fandom, the parent company of GameSpot, described this decision as a 'strategic move' aimed at returning Giant Bomb to its independent roots, expressing confidence in the ability of Bakalar and Grubb to uphold the brand's legacy. Giant Bomb was first launched in 2008 by former GameSpot staff, following the departure of editor Jeff Gerstmann.