33-year-old gaming publication Game Informer, owned by GameStop since 2000, closes; staff laid off.
33-year-old Game Informer, a prominent gaming publication, has announced its closure after being owned by GameStop since 2000. Known for exclusive details about upcoming game releases, it reached the fifth-largest position in the US by the early 2010s. GameStop decided to shut down the publication, leading to the entire staff being laid off. Fans of Game Informer have expressed appreciation for the magazine's legacy and offered support to those affected by the closure. The magazine's website now redirects to a landing page announcing the shutdown, making thousands of articles, reviews, and interviews inaccessible.
August 02, 2024
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