GameSpot’s New Editor-in-Chief Ricardo Torres Interview

The newly promoted Gamespot EIC talks about taking the reins of one of game journalism’s oldest and most recognized web sites. And yes, Jeff Gerstmann does come up.

Topics include:

• On getting through Gerstmann-gate and winning back readers

• On morale around the GameSpot offices

• On his new role as editor-in-chief

• On the importance of being well-rounded for game journalists

• On the controversial placement of paid "gumball" promotions on the front page

• On competing with the blogging revolution

• On major achievements in 2007

• On looking ahead to 2008