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Jim Sterling \| 9:10 AM on 10.07.2007	42 comments

I decided to apply for that job at IGN UK as a full-time staff member. Don't worry -- I've no intention of leaving Destructoid should I get the job (I'll need Dtoid when I'm out of the country, heh) but while I'm in England, it could make my time here more enjoyable. It will also make me the official Dtoid Corporate Sellout, which would be pretty damn awesome.

Also, don't forget that David and I will be representing Dtoid at the Videogame Media Awards this Thursday night, October 11th. We're up for best non-commercial Web site. I have high hopes for Team Robot.

Love and kisses to all!

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39 comments | showing # 1 to 39

deiga-the-semivaliant

Whoo! Go Sterling!

Don't go all Summa on us, now.

OrangeGoblin

Good luck Jim! Out of interest, how might one go about applying for a job with somewhere like IGN? Do you need to know a man on the inside?

Tristero

Good luck, Captain Courageous. I'm glad you've blessed us with your unbridled honesty and humor.

bunnyrabbit2

Good luck. Hope you get the job

Jim Sterling

OrangeGoblin:

The current job is currently being advertised on IGN's mainpage right now. I've just applied and hoped for the best like everyone else, although my current work for the company might hopefully be a bonus. ;-)

Anyway, the job's up for grabs and I encourage anyone from the UK to give it a go. If you beat me for the job, I will have to bow down to your greatness.

Thanks for the well wishes so far, gents.

-D-

Godspeed and be sure to include your monacled headshot with the resume so they know you're serious.

Maurice Tan

No luck is needed, I have full confidence that you'll get the job based on your qualifications. Unless the IGN UK personnel manager is a christian fundamentalist, they you'll be screwed. Good luck with it just in case ;)

Riser Glen

Don't drink the Kool-Aid. But not because IGN spiked it or anything, but because robots cannot digest liquids.

-D-

@Riser

How do you explain Bender and alcohol?

Riser Glen

@D

I complex system gears and filters removes the alcohol and turns it into robot fuel.

Buster

that was his fuel

OrangeGoblin

Gah, I'd totally go for this if it weren't for the fact I can't relocate at the moment. Still, less competition for you I guess!

-D-

@Riser

Excellent. I applaud your genius as usual.

Riser Glen

You guys are putting far too much thought into this.

Antimat3r

Best of Luck!! Keep us posted on the job status!

GuitarAtomik

Good luck man! Cheerio and all that!

Cheeburga

Good luck man.
Your living a dream most of us gamers would like to have. :]

wardrox

What is the actual job title?

CorporateMan

KamikazeTutor

What sector are you applying for? I know they have a opening for Technology in Brisbane, but that's in Australia.

wardrox

d-double post, but that's not the point

Jim, it says you must write "500 words extolling the virtues of your all-time favourite game". Please can you put this in a blog?

Jim Sterling

Seems like general work. I'd be expected to do news, interviews, worldwide events coverage, the usual stuff.

Jim Sterling

Wardrox: Sure, I can blog that if you want. I'll post that later.

wardrox

IGN is owned by FOX? I never knew.

Shame on you Jim, shame on... oh, is that money your bathing in? :-P

Morrius

You say you won't change Jim, but I'll be looking for the golden monocle...

Nah only kidding. Good luck, seriously.

h3lios

Congratulations Jim:).

Looks like IGN would be worth visiting more often.

*crosses fingers*

velcroman

who the fuck is this Tim Sterling? Ah, good luck to ya any who.

Justice

I also didn't know IGN was owned by FOX.

Damn.

Topher Cantler

Congrats old chap, and best of luck to you. Don't stray too far, or Rev Ant will break your kneecaps. <3

Velt

Good luck with the job Mr. Sterling.
Hope you make it, keep us posted.

MechaMonkey

Luck n' stuff.

Bob Muir

Good luck Sterling, just make sure you post enough here to stay at the top of the leaderboards!

Justin Villasenor

Here's hoping things go your way Jim.

MaxVest

Good luck. Would IGN really let you keep posting here?

Neonie

Congratz Jim :3.

Hope you get it. But, but still, Dtoid wouldent be the same without ya.

"Don't worry -- I've no intention of leaving Destructoid should I get the job"

*nod nod*. Keep your word lol.

Jim Sterling

MaxVest: if IGN wants me bad enough, it'd have to ;-)

Chris Morris

Best of luck Mister Sterling! It will be sad to see you go, but at least you aren't going to stop posting altogether. At least you are doing what you love! *teary-eyed*

Lance Cardigan

you can put me down as a reference-ill totally lie and call you respectable.

king3vbo

ROCK ON JIMMAH!

Samit Sarkar

Well, according to IGN�s Wikipedia article, IGN is a division of Fox Interactive Media (FIM), which is owned by Rupert Murdoch�s News Corp. FIM oversees News Corp�s new media acquisitions, and includes such web assets as: RottenTomatoes, AskMen, Photobucket, and, of course, MySpace.

Just thought you�d like to know.

Oh yeah...good luck, Sterling!

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