For those who don’t know, there are video game media that are directly linked to chain stores or companies that own many more publishers, and today those who were part of the GameStop business, Game Informer, They announced that they will be closing their doors very soon. The most striking thing is that this page has been around for 33 years, reporting the biggest news in the business, and out of nowhere they have released a statement following news of mass layoffs within the organization.
In fact, they issued a statement to say goodbye to the community. You can check it out below:
The Final Level: Farewell from 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 great regret that we announce the closure of Game Informer.
From the early days of pixelated adventures to the immersive virtual realms of today, we’ve been honored to share this incredible journey with you, our loyal readers. While our presses may pause, the passion we have for the games we’ve cultivated together will live on.
Thank you for being a part of our epic quest and may your own gaming adventures never end.
It is worth mentioning that it was reported a few hours ago that the staff of Game Informer met with the vice president of human resources of GameStop on Friday, August 2. At the meeting they were told that the publication would close immediately, they would all be fired and would begin receiving severance pay.
Also, the content director of the magazine Kyle Hilliard, took to X/Twitter to share more about the news, revealing that the team was 70% done with the next issue and it was going to have a big cover. Well, let’s not forget that this medium started as a magazine and remained that way for many years in the media.
Via: IGN
Author’s note: It seems that Gamestop is no longer able to re-stock the magazine, either in physical or digital form. It’s sad that this is happening, as it lasted even longer than Club Nintendo, which was born in the same year.
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