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The Duke Nukem Forever project was not "abandoned" by 3DRealms. 3DR's lost the IP during a legal battle -- 94.214.176.248 ( talk) 21:32, 27 March 2011 (UTC)
Who wrote the intro? It sounds like some PR person from Gearbox. It's not objective and it doesn't site any of the claims it makes. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 84.68.175.244 ( talk • contribs) 02:50, February 12, 2007 (UTC)
I agree, it sounds too much like PR. I edited the intro and condensed it down to try and make it more objective. I'm also removing the neutrality tag as a result. Voracious Reader 14:02, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
This whole article needs a total rewrite and then a lock from editing. If gearbox wants to let people know how awesome it is that they made expansion packs for Half Life and that they haven't gone bankrupt doing mercenary work for various publishers or making budget level WW2 shooters, they should inform them on their own website. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 60.241.182.253 ( talk • contribs) 09:42, November 7, 2007
Gearbox's best game ever!- Half-Life: Opposing Force —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.245.24.191 ( talk) 22:56, 20 January 2009 (UTC)
The Aliens: Colonial Marines wiki page has a lot of not-so-positive stuff on Gearbox Software, which appears to have plenty of problems since the Duke Nukem Forever controversy. This page really should be edited to better reflect reality (as demonstrated on their own products' pages which documents the various issues at hand). Just sayin'. Balst32 ( talk) 21:46, 17 March 2013 (UTC)
I have removed the last sentence from the 'Brothers in Arms' section. It was mere speculation, which does not belong on Wikipedia. 'Brothers in Arms: War Heroes' was never announced. Gearbox DID copyright the name 'War Heroes' and 'War Hero' in 2011, but have never announced anything related to it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.22.70.175 ( talk) 16:03, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
All the criticism that GearBox Software has received post Duke Nukem has been deleted from the article.-- Cube b3 ( talk) 19:38, 9 August 2014 (UTC)
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We are missing Halo CE’s PC port, which was done by gearbox Software around the same time they were making Half-Life expansions and ports.
Since Halo is a massive franchise, that’s a big oversight.
Not sure if Halo 2 was also ported by Gearbox, but I think it was if I recall reading a while back. We’d need to find a credible and citable source, of course.
I can add the info, insha’Allah, but wanted to get feedback first in case it was already discussed before and for any other opinions. NazmusLabs (A small part of a bigger movement to better the world!) ( talk) 14:27, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
It lists the actual developers as publishers, when Gearbox's involvement in half these games is as the publisher, not developer. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.124.213.242 ( talk) 14:35, 14 August 2019 (UTC)
So there is breaking news of Gearbox employees not getting promised bonuses (specifically getting much smaller ones). What section would that go in? Frohike14 ( talk) 19:58, 1 April 2020 (UTC)
Why does Trover Saves the Universe redirect to the Gearbox page? Seems like it should have its own page. Developed by Justin Roiland, on major platforms, plenty of press coverage...what's the deal? Tactical Fiend ( talk) 15:58, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
A minor detail the stuck with me in the recent acquisition announcement: Embracer Group did not acquire "Gearbox Software", it acquired "Gearbox Entertainment" (specifically, "The Gearbox Entertainment Company, Inc."). The latter was incorporated on 2019-05-01. [1] The acquisition presentation (on pg. 6) lists Gearbox Software (and Gearbox Publishing) as subsidiaries of Gearbox Entertainment. The press release only goes as far as saying "Gearbox Software, the game development unit, [of Gearbox Entertainment]". Do we have any sources that confirm this apparent corporate structure and when it was created? Pinging @ Masem who usually has the right sources for everything. IceWelder [ ✉] 18:46, 3 February 2021 (UTC)
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This account is the official Wikipedia account of The Gearbox Entertainment Company. Given our updated corporate structure, we are requesting that this page be renamed to “The Gearbox Entertainment Company” and the content of this article be updated to reflect these changes. As has been discussed in this Talk page previously, Gearbox Software is no longer an LLC and is now a subsidiary of The Gearbox Entertainment Company (along with Gearbox Publishing). Accordingly, much of the language used in this page is now appropriate for and attributable to Gearbox Entertainment, not Gearbox Software. Please reach out to Communications@Gearbox.com if you have any questions regarding this request or if there is any other information or updates we can provide to make sure this page is as accurate and up to date as possible. Thank you! GearboxOfficial ( talk) 15:35, 17 June 2021 (UTC) Gearbox Entertainment Company
Hi ferret. This is Dan Hewitt, Chief Communications Officer at Gearbox Entertainment. I’m following up here individually because the account above was blocked, despite disclosing it was an official Gearbox-affiliated account and not attempting to make direct edits.
Gearbox is aware that paid editing by or on behalf of a company is against Wikipedia’s COI policies, so I would like to clarify that our previous attempt to reach out was to request edits to a few inaccuracies we see on this Gearbox Software page. Some of the “Software” vs. “Entertainment” distinctions have since been cleaned up by others, which is great. That said, we want to keep a transparent line of communication open regarding additional edits we still think need to be made to make this page more accurate, including any WP:NCORP and WP:COMMONAME issues.
If we can suggest edits with reputable sources on this talk page for you or others to make, would that comply with Wikipedia policies? @ Ferret, @ IceWelder, @ Masem and any other frequent editors: please let us know if that would meet your requirements. -- DanHewittGBX ( talk)
@ Ferret, thanks so much for your detailed and thoughtful response. We appreciate the ability to have an open line of communication. As Gearbox continues to grow and evolve as a company we anticipate there will be a number of opportunities to collaborate and ensure that the information here and on future pages is as accurate and up-to-date as possible. We look forward to working with you @ IceWelder, @ Masem and any other relevant editors/moderators/administrators. -- DanHewittGBX ( talk)
Thanks for flagging Randy’s tweet and updating this page. If you are still looking to make edits to reflect Gearbox’s new corporate structure, I was wondering if this article [10] and this article [11] would work.
In particular,
would it be possible to change the “holding company” language in the intro and the “Restructuring and acquisition” section? The Gearbox Entertainment Company is not a holding company, which is usually defined as existing solely to control stock in other publicly-traded
companies
[12].
Gearbox Entertainment functions as a unified organization with three different business units. For that reason, could you use “parent company” instead? That is how we refer to Gearbox Entertainment in all internal and external materials.
Thanks for
all your help! Please let me know if there is any further information or sources I can provide. --
DanHewittGBX (
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Separately, with Gearbox Publishing now recognized on this page as a distinct business unit from Gearbox Software, I want to inquire about creating a separate page for Gearbox Publishing. I know the content would be up to your discretion, given COI rules, but we've drafted up some initial copy that could serve as the basis for a built out page. Let me know what the best way to move forward with that request would be. -- DanHewittGBX ( talk)
@ Masem The way Activision Blizzard's Corporate Structure section is set up, with the internal links directed to separate pages, is exactly what I was envisioning. In our case, the pages would be Gearbox Entertainment, Gearbox Software, and Gearbox Publishing. I also understand the restrictions on first-party sources, so the content I would send is just suggestions for a Publishing page. How can I send those through to you? Wikimedia, as well? -- DanHewittGBX ( talk)
@ Masem @ IceWelder: Just wanted to check in here and let you know that we have uploaded images of the Gearbox HQ in Frisco to Wikimedia. Those images can be found here (interior lobby) and here (exterior). Let us know if there is anything else we can provide.
I also wanted
to follow up in regard to the questions about corporate structure. I think the way Activision Blizzard's Corporate Structure section is set up, with the internal links directed to separate pages, is perfect for Gearbox as well — with separate pages for Gearbox
Entertainment, Gearbox Software, and Gearbox Publishing. Would it be helpful to share some draft content via Wikimedia Commons for a Gearbox Publishing page to get that process started? --
DanHewittGBX (
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Perfect World, when the acquisition is finished, will be under the Gearbox Entertainment group - the parent company of Gearbox Software, per the press release. PW will be a sibling company to Gearbox Software, not under Gearbox Software. Press release "Through the acquisition of PWE, Gearbox Entertainment will onboard PWE Publishing and Cryptic Studios, which will both remain independent within Gearbox Entertainment." Gearbox Software is NOT Gearbox Entertainment. -- Masem ( t) 01:35, 23 December 2021 (UTC)
@ Masem:, @ IceWelder: Hi! Dan Hewitt from Gearbox here. Thank you again for your help updating Randy Pitchford’s page. The Gearbox Entertainment Company has had a restructuring over the last few years, and as a result, I’d like to revisit developing Wikipedia pages for Gearbox Entertainment and Publishing as to accurately represent the changed corporate structure. I’m happy to take the first pass at drafting appropriately sourced content for these pages to post with your review. Let me know. Thanks and I appreciate your help! DanHewittGBX ( talk)
@
Masem:, @
IceWelder: Hi, wanted to follow up on the message above in regards to creating new pages for Gearbox Entertainment and Publishing. I can provide content and sources for those pages for your review. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Thank you!
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@ IceWelder: Hi, thanks again for your help and discussion on this. I wanted to revisit this conversation as increased coverage from GamesRant, and GamesIndsutry.biz, and others, continue to highlight Gearbox Entertainment as a separate entity from Gearbox Software. Given reliable resources in line with notability guidelines, do you think we can remake the case to add this new page? Looking forward to your thoughts! DanHewittGBX ( talk) 19:10, 5 June 2023 (UTC)
@ The Night Watch: Hi, Dan Hewitt from Gearbox Entertainment here! Adding you to this chain as I saw you responded to the Gearbox Publishing page submission. The Gearbox Entertainment Company has had a restructuring over the last few years, and as a result, Gearbox Publishing is separate from Gearbox Software. If possible, can you provide additional context as to why the page was redirected? Happy to make edits if needed, let me know. Thanks and I appreciate your help! DanHewittGBX ( talk) 20:06, 27 September 2023 (UTC)