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Goodbye Destructoid, I will miss you photo

 

Like most journalists and professional types, sometimes we move on to bigger and better things ... or we just fade away off into the sunset. I wanted to write a unique post, just to say that I have resigned as Destructoid editor in chief and that I am moving on. I know for some of you, you came to Dtoid because of my switch and you've found a whole new site to love as your own. I hope you'll continue to show Dtoid the proper love and I wish all the success in the world to Niero and crew.

As for me, I have been hired by the Global Gaming League to be their editor in chief and with that, I will also assume an associate producer role with Epileptic Gaming. So, you know, I'm not fading away into the sunset, I'll just be somewhere else.

I want to say thank you to everyone who read Destructoid, ran Destructoid, and who have given their time and effort into making it one of the best video game sites on the Web. What Dtoid does is something truly unique, and I hope each and every one of you can see that. And I also hope that my time and effort put into the site has made your involvement that much better.

At GGL and Epileptic Gaming, I hope to bring that same edge and level of authenticity that you saw from me at Dtoid. I encourage you to check both out while still at the same time giving Dtoid the proper amount of love it absolutely deserves.

Again, I thank you all and I wish everyone the best.

Goodbye Destructoid, I will miss you.

--Robert Summa 


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KonohaShinobi's Avatar
KonohaShinobi at 06/04/2007 15:02
It was cool reading what you wrote. Have fun and good luck! YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!
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JTHomeslice at 06/04/2007 15:03
I didn't agree with everything you said, but I'll miss you, man.
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RICHARD BLOCKER at 06/04/2007 15:04
It was fun Wii bashing. I guess all good things come to an end. Happy trails, you magnificent bastard.
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munkimatt at 06/04/2007 15:04
All the best Summa.
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munkimatt at 06/04/2007 15:05
despite the fact you never added me to your Wii friend list...
Detry's Avatar
Detry at 06/04/2007 15:05
Good luck dude. What will become with all that unused Summa haterade? I guess they could still hate on you EG and EGL. :D
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Jim Sterling at 06/04/2007 15:05
I always enjoyed reading the shitstorms that would ensue from your posts. To be honest? I never got quite how you were able to shrug it all off so effortlessly.

Anyway, despite really having not gotten to know you, I wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Have a good'un.
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Magesx at 06/04/2007 15:05
Ha, now everyone who once hated you is going to come in and say "Oh man, you was the best guy here. I'll miss ya."

I'm willing to put money down that that happens. It always does.

You take care of yourself, now.
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Milhouse at 06/04/2007 15:05
Good luck in your future endeavours!
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iRaf at 06/04/2007 15:06
Summa, you'll be missed by everyone here at dtoid, What sets apart dtoid from the other gaming blogs, is that it's editors arent afraid to express their feelings for games. Especially, you Summa, we all know you don't like the Wii. =] You will get greatly missed and Good Luck at your new job.
Gregor's Avatar
Gregor at 06/04/2007 15:07
Sigh.

I'll miss you man. Good Luck.
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ArrestedDeveloper at 06/04/2007 15:07
I think I now know how it will feel when the eventually kill jack off Lost.

Also, boo.
foredaddy's Avatar
foredaddy at 06/04/2007 15:08
If I knew who you were I would care.
And I don't, so I don't.
But good luck anyway.
Buy that turtleneck you always wanted.
Niero's Avatar
Niero at 06/04/2007 15:08
Love him or hate him, Rob was a huge part of what Destructoid has become. We're committed to getting him drunk and giving him shit at upcoming events.

Seriously though, all the best. Its been good, good times
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Rockvillian at 06/04/2007 15:08
I'll drop my Wii down the stairs for you tonight Summa.

Good luck at ggl!
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winojesus at 06/04/2007 15:09
who leaving?
who the fuck is robert summa?
Yayoo's Avatar
Yayoo at 06/04/2007 15:09
We'll still see him at EG, good luck anyway Summa.
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ArrestedDeveloper at 06/04/2007 15:12
wait is Rob moving on like Kutaragi is moving on?
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StriderS at 06/04/2007 15:13
Good luck. You always look so bored during EG.
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PwnDaddy at 06/04/2007 15:14
Buh-bye!
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Dizzy at 06/04/2007 15:14
Roll on brother. Roll on.
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domataos at 06/04/2007 15:14
see ya cookie
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lowercaseluke at 06/04/2007 15:15
luff u ;_;
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merc at 06/04/2007 15:15
B-b-b-but who will bring hits to the site now?
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relik at 06/04/2007 15:15
Awww. Who will bait the Nintendo fanboys now!?

Good luck geeza.
Joe Burling's Avatar
Joe Burling at 06/04/2007 15:16
Who the fuck is Jim Sterling?

Why, he's the new Summa!

Summa, seriously, you'll be missed.
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-D- at 06/04/2007 15:17
I remember when you first hopped on the Dtoid train. I haven't always agreed with your points, but that's how life rolls. Best of luck on the new gigs, man - keep doing what you love!
Yayoo's Avatar
Yayoo at 06/04/2007 15:17
Ill never forget that night in a Russian Strip club outside of Tokyo when we won the tag team mud wrestling tournament.

BFE
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Snaileb at 06/04/2007 15:19
Robert Summa called me an ass and to leave Destructoid because there was already too much childish and imature behavior, for posting a picture on his blog.

But whatever, have fun being a worship internet idol some other place.

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Virtualgirl at 06/04/2007 15:19
Sad panda, good luck with GGL!
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Tubatic at 06/04/2007 15:20
Farewell, sir.
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JihadJoe at 06/04/2007 15:20
Summa.
Keep keeping it real bro! Have fun at GGL.
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Kyuzo at 06/04/2007 15:21
You know, I didn't like it when you left Joystiq, I thought you were a huge a-hole for some reason. But I soon came to realize that it wasn't you I hated, instead it was them. Since then I've come to love the Dtoid, and to think I wouldn't even had known about it if it wasn't for you.

GL with your... stuff.
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CypherVR at 06/04/2007 15:22
I'll be sure to order some whistle-tits, WOO-WOO!!
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CypherVR at 06/04/2007 15:23
and, HOLY SHIT! IT"S BUT! - FUK!
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Corncobtacular at 06/04/2007 15:24
Thanks for leading me from joystiq to Destructoid. I can always be thankful for that, even if i usually disagreed with your opinion.

Good luck

Also, cocks
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Justice at 06/04/2007 15:24
See ya dude!
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Crunshii at 06/04/2007 15:24
later summa >_<; its like those hard magical moments u never want them to end...

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thelowestpartisfree at 06/04/2007 15:26
Good luck
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atheistium at 06/04/2007 15:26
:(
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Black Mage Slim at 06/04/2007 15:27
podtoids will never be the same without summa yelling at everything he didnt agree with and claiming that the ps3 is better because of blu-ray.
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Mabec at 06/04/2007 15:27
YOU SICKO! You wont find any better jorb!!!!!!1
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junkie at 06/04/2007 15:28
I only came to this site in the last few months, and you've been my favorite. I'll stick around, but you'll be missed.

Since you're going to EG, try to get them to be a little more even handed as far as their praise/hate of consoles go. I gave it a chance one week and felt like I was watching a PS3 ad that focused on 360 bashing - and I really prefer to not see such an obvious bias in my gaming news.

Have fun, and congrats
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maxio098ui at 06/04/2007 15:31
noooooooooo! ill miss you you worldfamous bastard . ;)
hope you do get in some podtoid apperances cause it whould be a waste of good fun not to.
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jerrt at 06/04/2007 15:32
i raise my glass for you sir. here is to all your future endeavors. [: *klink*
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SPARTAN-117 at 06/04/2007 15:32
Oh nooooooes! Good luck with your future treks toward the shining light of internet fame!
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BluDesign at 06/04/2007 15:34
Well, two other people stole the "Who the fuck line..." so I won't bother.

Summa, it was great having you here, despite not agreeing with everything you said, and having photoshopped you into compromising positions you might have been uncomfortable showing your mother, you will be missed. By me. On this site.

Legally, I'm not allowed to surf other gaming sites, but if we cross paths in the future, I will smile my silent, resentful but respectful smile, and only ask that you do the same. And then later I can jump you from behind a dumpster.

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KyleGamgee at 06/04/2007 15:37
SUMMA!

I shall miss you terribly. I am sad that we never got to explore our editor/reader relationship in person.



You could always post a Blogger blog, y'know...
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Knives at 06/04/2007 15:39
Good luck, the flame of hate towards joystiq will live on forever in this realm.
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MusashiX2 at 06/04/2007 15:40
peace out Summa, it was fun. good luck.
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