For those who don’t know, there are video game media that are directly linked to chain stores or companies that own many other publishers, and today that was part of the GameStop business. sports informant, They have announced to close the doors very soon. The most surprising thing is that this page has been providing the biggest news of the business for 33 years, and nowhere did they publish a statement that followed the news of massive layoffs within the company.
In fact, they released a statement to say goodbye to the community. Which you can check out below:
Final Level: Farewell to Game Informer 🕹️ pic.twitter.com/tmrEB2TE7U
— Game Informer (@gameinformer) August 2, 2024
After 33 exciting 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.
From the early days of pixelated adventure to today’s immersive virtual realm, we are honored to share this incredible journey with our loyal readers. While our presses may be closing down, the passion we have for the games we cultivated together will live on.
Thank you for being a part of our epic quest and may your own gaming adventure never end.
It should be noted that the staff was informed a few hours ago Game Informer Met with its Vice President of Human Resources GameStop Friday, August 2. At the meeting they were told that the publication would cease immediately, that they had all been fired and that they would begin receiving severance packages.
In addition, the content director of the magazine Kyle Hilliard, X/Twitter shared more about the news, revealing that the team is 70% done with the next issue and that it’s going to have a big cover. Well, let’s not forget that this medium started as a magazine and has remained in this medium for many years.
Through: IGN
Author’s Note: It looks like Gamestop will no longer be republishing the magazine, either in physical or digital form. It’s sad that this is happening, since it lasted longer than Club Nintendo, which was born in the same year.
