Game Informer has announced it is shutting down after 33 years after GameStop reportedly told the publication it was “closing immediately, they were all laid off, and they would begin receiving severance terms.”
Game Informer took to X/Twitter to share the news, saying, “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 Final Level: Farewell from Game Informer 🕹️ pic.twitter.com/tmrEB2TE7U
— Game Informer (@gameinformer) August 2, 2024
“From the early days of pixelated adventures to today’s immersive virtual realms, we’ve been honored to share this incredible journey with you, our loyal readers,” the post continues. “While our presses may stop, the passion we have for gaming that we’ve cultivated together will continue to live on. Thank you for being part of our epic quest, and may your own gaming adventures never end.”
Kotaku has reported that Game Informer staff was brought into a meeting on Friday, August 2, with GameStop’s VP of HR. In the meeting, they were told “the publication was closing immediately, they were all laid off, and they would begin receiving severance terms.”
Game Informer magazine content director Kyle Hilliard took to X/Twitter to share more about this shocking news, revealing the team was about “70% done with the next issue and it was going to have a GREAT cover.”
Game Informer has been closed down by GameStop and the entire, incredibly talented staff (including myself) have all been laid off. A frustrating turn of events (especially considering we were about 70% done with the next issue and it was going to have a GREAT cover).
— Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard) August 2, 2024
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