Giant Bomb

Jeff Gerstmann launched Giant Bomb on March 6, 2008, after leaving his role as editorial director at GameSpot. The site grew from a simple blog into a full-fledged media brand known for its distinct personality and refusal to follow traditional industry norms. Early operations centered in Sausalito, California, where the team built a culture that prioritized fun over corporate metrics.

The brand carved out a unique space by producing unedited video content like Quick Looks, where hosts played new games for 20 to 90 minutes without scripts or heavy post-production. This raw format contrasted sharply with polished marketing trailers and became a signature element of their channel. Alongside the weekly Giant Bombcast, these videos fostered a loyal community that valued honest opinions over promotional fluff.

Ownership shifted several times over the years, moving from Whiskey Media to CBS Interactive in 2012, then to Red Ventures in 2020, and finally to Fandom in 2022. By 2025, co-owners Jeff Bakalar and Jeff Grubb formed Jeffinitely, LLC to repurchase the site, returning it to independent status. Despite these changes and the shift to remote work during the pandemic, the core mission of delivering personality-driven gaming coverage remained intact. [edit]