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There will be other Jeff Bells, Denis Dyacks and Adam Orths. It’s not always comfortable viewing, but NeoGAF’s influence is nonetheless a reflection of how the lines are blurring between the media and the communities its serves.

GAF will become more influential in the years to come. Great article!

 

[Soriku]

He is now 28, and tells us that he has turned down seven-figure offers from large corporations and gaming networks to buy his site

Maaaaan, fuck that, Evilore, I would have taken that money

He's probably already rich. And well, if he enjoys running the site and doesn't want it to get ruined by a corporation, great.

 

[hammster]

What a coincidence! This site is also called neogaf!

 

[The Grim Heaper]

it's more of a lawless paradise than playground to be honest

 

[makingmusic476]

What swag did we give them for this write-up?

 

[Levyne]

What a coincidence! This site is also called neogaf!

oh wow

 

[dankir]

GAF > INTERNET > GAF

 

[dmr87]

harder-than hardcore games enthusiasts

That's pretty hardcore man.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

who's this guy?

That must be Tyler Malka

He has a quality looking shirt, silk I think.

 

[Mistouze]

EDGE, don't forget we're a den of cunts.

 

[KojiKnight]

"Malka describes NeoGAF as his life’s work. He joined the community when he was fourteen, took it over when he was 19 and has been running it as a full-time job since 2006. He is now 28, and tells us that he has turned down seven-figure offers from large corporations and gaming networks to buy his site."

Dayuummm

I wonder how would it turn out if a corporation takes over NeoGAF. If it turned out bad, props to Malka for turning it down

If a corporation bought Gaf, it would be over and done with and someone else would make the "new" gaf. Corporation free is one of the hallmarks of Gaf and why it works so well.

 

[RoKKeR]

Oh boy.

 

[Vigilant Walrus]

I just want to talk about my digital manchild games.

will that be with extra bald spacemarine, sir?

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Also this thread taught me evilore's name. I would have gussed it was Phillip.

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

Who knew video games were so serious?

 

[Einbroch]

They didn't even talk about the OT, where some really serious shit goes down.

 

[Pie and Beans]

Soon we will demand tributes. Protection money. For the "work" we do.

 

[GANGSTERKILLER]

who's this guy?

Michael Pachter in his younger years.

 

[Mr.Swag]

I'm guessig this is only about gaming side.


OT FO LYF

 

[winstano]

What happened to that Gametrailers documentary about GAF? Still going ahead?

 

[rvy]

We sure are getting a lot of press lately.

 

[Toki767]

They should have made an article about how to use social media correctly.

 

[EloquentM]

I can think of a few other places that have been driving these controversies more than Neogaf.

Why do people do this. If you're going to make opposing statements give examples to stimulate discussion instead of virtually saying nothing with a drive-by post.

 

[x-Lundz-x]

Looking forward to the GT episode about us.

 

[Alucrid]

Editorials like this worry me because it means even more attention will be placed on GAF, and as a result more people will want to join. While I'm a relatively recent member, I joined this website because I lurked it for a six-month period and enjoyed reading the conversations here. It would be a shame if GAF became the "next big thing", because I think it would harm the website's overall quality.

I would also hope that game developers don't start to look to GAF for approval. While I like our poster base, game development should come out of inspiration, not focus group testing. GAF is a relatively intelligent body, but it would still be focus group testing.

I don't think the level of complaining about shit has gone down over the years, so clearly they ain't listening.

Also the account approval process and moderation make it so we don't turn into gamefaqs.

 

[Minions]

Hrm. I'm not really sure anyone should take the blame, other than the person who originally posted public comments on twitter. But hey, iit could just be me.

 

[Red Chocobo]

I respect that guy for not selling it.

But part of me wonders if ten years down the line he might look back and say "Shit, I wish I took those offers".

 

[JakkuFurosu]

If a corporation bought Gaf, it would be over and done with and someone else would make the "new" gaf. Corporation free is one of the hallmarks of Gaf and why it works so well.

idk, A EA ran gaf has potential.

I couldn't even type that with a straight face.

 

[sangreal]

If a website is pushing an exclusive review of the next hyped triple-A game, it’s likely that those involved managed to pander to the game’s publisher harder than everyone else did, and that is usually reflected in the tone of the review.”

However much one might disagree with this – and we do in the strongest possible terms – there’s no dispute over the fact that these views are out there, and they are dominant on NeoGAF

yeah, right

 

[Aquamarine]

Also this thread taught me evilore's name. I would have gussed it was Phillip.

Would a "Phillip" turn down seven-figure offers to be bought out!? I DON'T THINK SO.

 

[Dennis]

We are Number 1!

Spoiler

ctrl+f "Dennis"......fuck you EDGE

 

[Soviet]

Guys, lets go and shape some stuff.

 

[ffdgh]

...Another influx of signups incoming?

 

[BloodMoney]

who's this guy?

wut?

 

[dragonflys545]

who's this guy?

 

[Riposte]

GAF isn't that hardcore, at least relative to its population. I don't think the "hardcore" gamers are the ones obsessed with the daily life and eating habits of Polygon writers.

 

[Barack Lesnar]

They could've used a better pic of EL @_@......

 

[RoKKeR]

Evilore turning down seven figure offers?

Damn.

 

[shinobi602]

shinobi just took some screenshots, ffs! :/

Hey, do you realize what kind of a steady hand it takes to be able to screencap those tweets while reading their nonsense?

 

[DragonSworne]

Dayuummm

I wonder how would it turn out if a corporation takes over NeoGAF. If it turned out bad, props to Malka for turning it down

Imagine if neogaf required DLC to view all the latest posts and you needed microtranstions to have avatars and increase your posting limit.

 

[Kyoufu]

Also this thread taught me evilore's name. I would have gussed it was Phillip.

I thought it was Robert Lewandowski. Illusion shattered

 

[Frolow]

If a corporation bought Gaf, it would be over and done with and someone else would make the "new" gaf.

NeoNeoGAF?

 

[Einbroch]

I respect that guy for not selling it.

But part of me wonders if ten years down the line he might look back and say "Shit, I wish I took those offers".

He's making more than enough money. Dude went to Europe for like four months just 'cause.

 

[Bgamer90]

Video games.

Serious Business.

 

[J-Tier]

We're getting a lot of press lately. Cool, I guess.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Wait just a sec, EviLore's name isn't actually EviLore?

 

[BobTheFork]

Shit, now we all HAVE to get those NeoGAF tattos, don't we?

Proud member of insanity.

 

[Karsticles]

If a corporation bought Gaf, it would be over and done with and someone else would make the "new" gaf. Corporation free is one of the hallmarks of Gaf and why it works so well.

Exactly. We rarely even have advertisements revolving around games (I do wonder why this is the case, though).

And on the note of GAF's legacy, I'd like to think that GAF's defining moments come out of the things GAF members do, not what gets spread about as the result of journalists hovering over the site for news bits.

Shit, now we all HAVE to get those NeoGAF tattos, don't we?

Proud member of insanity.

The first rule of GAF club...

 

[Sephiroth503]

I'm feeling a kind of 'Fourth Wall' thing since I post here.

Yes, definitely me too.

 

[chubigans]

This article, more than anything, reminds me how great Evilore has been in shaping the forum as it is today. He truly cares.