Another giant name in the gaming press is shutting down its operations. Game Informer announced today that it’s been shut down by its parent company GameStop after 33 years in the business. The entire website and its archives have also been removed and now redirect to the magazine’s final statement of thanks to its readers.
“After 33 thrilling years of bringing you the latest news, reviews and insights from the ever-evolving world of gaming, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Game Informer,” the publication’s statement reads.
The Final Level: Farewell from Game Informer 🕹️ pic.twitter.com/tmrEB2TE7U— Game Informer (@gameinformer) August 2, 2024
Several social media posts confirmed the sad news about the state of the magazine and its staff. Lead video producer Alex Van Aken posted on X that the staff didn’t know what was happening until “there’s a tweet that someone higher up posting spilling the news.”
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