An unknown former Game Informer staffer has posted what they think about a “real goodbye” on social media after the journal surprisingly shuttered final week after 33 years. The brand new message implies that the farewell shared on August 2 wasn’t written by anybody at Game Informer.
On X, a “former Game Informer member” wrote that the journal’s legacy deserved higher than what was beforehand issued to the general public. The brand new social media publish ends with phrases from former editor-in-chief Matt Miller: “Be nicely. Play nicely.” Moreover, two pictures are connected that showcase the “masthead from concern 368,” which was in manufacturing however will not be completed. The screenshots spotlight everybody on who workers who misplaced their jobs final week.
Our 33-year legacy deserves a real goodbye, written by a former Game Informer member.
We’re heartbroken by the shutdown of our publication, but we go away with satisfaction realizing we poured every thing we had into it.
Within the phrases of our editor-in-chief:
“Be nicely. Play nicely.” pic.twitter.com/KBbzrxp2Nw— Game Informer (@gameinformer) August 5, 2024
Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier posted on X that he requested ChatGPT to create a “farewell for Game Informer” and it spit out an analogous message to the one shared by Game Informer final week. Schreier additionally added pictures that examine the 2 goodbyes, although it hasn’t been confirmed that father or mother firm GameStop used AI to make the message.
I instructed ChatGPT to jot down a farewell message for Game Informer journal (R.I.P.) and it certain sounds loads just like the one which GameStop executives revealed this afternoon: pic.twitter.com/yhHyTbsu75
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) August 2, 2024
GameStop closed down Game Informer on August 2. The journal began again in 1991 throughout the 16-bit period, turning into one of many quintessential online game publications for many years alongside opponents like EGM and GamePro. The final concern was 367, with Dragon Age: The Veilguard adorning the duvet.
Earlier this 12 months, Game Informer began providing standalone subscriptions for the primary time. Beforehand, getting the journal required both having a GameStop Professional membership or simply shopping for particular person points at shops.
On the time of publication, the Game Informer website solely options the parting message shared on August 2. Meaning earlier cowl tales and different content material from the journal’s lengthy historical past are unavailable right now.