CBS acquires gaming site Giant Bomb

Gamasutra writes.

It's a bit of a homecoming for Giant Bomb's founders. The site was co-founded in 2008 by GameSpot's former associate editor, Ryan Davis, and former editorial director, Jeff Gerstmann.

Neo Seeker says Gerstmann announced the news via online stream, promising there will be no significant changes to Giant Bomb, either creatively or editorially.

He insisted this was simply the best business decision for the site, and that the extra financial support will let them evolve in ways they never could have independently.

Fan reaction to the move has not been particularly strong, with many feeling the original tone of these Web sites - specifically Giant Bomb - could be lost by the transference of ownership, ITProPortal notes.

This can often be the case with Web sites and online properties, as without the initial creators at the helm, the site's direction can be lost.