Tentative Gamenikki results.

[SackAttack]

Preview Guy/News Whore:

sterlingice (will chip in on GameCube product when we have some)

"Super" Joe McEwing:

ShaefIllini
phyrebird
TroyF

SirFozzie's Slipper Jockey

Draft Dodger

I chose to add 5, rather than the originally intended 2-3, because DD is primarily a PC guy, and sterlingice will be mostly doing previews/news for us, but will help us out with GameCube reviews when the opportunities arise.

I mentioned earlier, I believe, the prospect of a junior varsity, as it were. The system, I've discovered, allows me to run reviews from non-staff members (meaning I can assign a one-off review without bringing someone on staff on a permanent basis).

I will be making use of this, I'd imagine. Those of you with plans to early-adopt the next-gen systems will likely be at the top of the list, because that's where I foresee the most problems with a content logjam. If content levels remain high enough (or grow!) and I'm satisfied with the quality of the JV writers, I may offer them a chance to join the team.

The five of you I've chosen outright for the time being need to contact me via AIM, so that I can get you set up on Little Piggy and the staff forums (where I post things like Little Piggy tutorials and what games have arrived/need coverage), and just generally indoctrinate you in our evil wa--I mean, teach you how we roll.

And start assigning stuff. That's critical, too.

I have labeled this thread as 'tentative' because I reserve the right to replace anybody who is not immediately active and engaged. It was a tough call between a couple of guys, as I had 7 or 8 applicants that I would have loved to have accepted, but only enough heavy-lifting space for three, with ice and Dodger as the peripheral support guys.

The moral? Don't give me a reason to regret my decisions here.

[phyrebird]

Thanks, SA.

PM sent.

[kingnebwsu]

Congrats guys If only I had enough time to contribute, I'd be all over something like this. G'luck Sack

[Vince]

Originally Posted by kingnebwsu

Congrats guys If only I had enough time to contribute, I'd be all over something like this. G'luck Sack

Yup -- I've mentioned to Josh multiple times how I'd love to write for him, but I can't be sure that I'd have enough time to devote to it, so I've never officially thrown my hat into the ring. Plus, if he really employed a Giants fan, he might have issues

Good luck guys!

[Airhog]

Good luck guys. I just want you to know, that Ill be waiting, and watching. You make one mistake and I'll pounce on you like a tiger. Waiting and watching.

In all seriousness, Im sure Ill try again next time a position comes open

[Ramzavail]

Congrats guys.

[SackAttack]

bump for Draft Dodger, who I see is on the boards right now.

DD - and any of the rest of you with whom I haven't spoken yet - I need a 209x113 image from you for your writer's blog. Also need you to PM me your address and which platforms you do, so I have all of that information in a central location.

Those of you with whom I've already spoken about those two things, feel free to ignore this post (but get it done!).

[vtbub]

well done

[Airhog]

I have a couple of Indy games I wouldnt mind reviewing for you. Rag Doll Kung Fu is one of them. If the review isn't up to snuff, no big deal

[SackAttack]

Indie reviews are always welcome; Chris is working on a Rag Doll Kung Fu review right now, though - has been for a couple days.

[Airhog]

Oh well. to be honest, I started playing it last night for 10 minutes, and I was ready to delete it.

[Airhog]

Dola:

I guess that comes with the territory though. Your going to review quite a bit of crap for every good game you play.

[sterlingice]

Yeah, but bad reviews can be some of the most entertaining, as long as you don't do a bad game intentionally for every other game and just make it your schtick to make fun of games. For reference, see IGN's Superman64 review

SI