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Giant Bomb Returns to Independence Under Longtime Staff Ownership

Fandom sells the gaming site to Jeff Bakalar and Jeff Grubb, with plans for community-driven funding and a programming relaunch.

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Overview

  • Giant Bomb was sold by Fandom to longtime staff members Jeff Bakalar and Jeff Grubb, restoring its independent operation.
  • The sale was announced during a PAX East panel, with Bakalar and Grubb emphasizing community support as key to the site's future.
  • Programming was paused during negotiations and will resume soon, with funding coming from subscriptions and merchandise sales.
  • Fandom's ownership had imposed strict brand guidelines that conflicted with Giant Bomb's personality-driven style, halting live content and prompting staff departures.
  • Financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, but the new owners aim to preserve the site's archives and rebuild its content under creator control.