The primary subject of Game Informer launched in 1991 throughout the 16-bit period, and it has been one of many longest-running online game magazines. However now, its time has come to an finish as Game Informer’s dad or mum firm, GameStop, has shut down the journal after 33 years. The outlet’s official account on X shortly shared the information with a farewell message to readers.
“After 33 thrilling years of bringing you the most recent information, critiques, and insights from the ever-evolving world of gaming, it’s with a heavy coronary heart that we announce the closure of Game Informer… Thanks for being a part of our epic quest, and should your individual gaming adventures by no means finish.”
Kotaku is reporting that the Game Informer employees was advised in regards to the journal’s closure throughout a gathering earlier as we speak. The workers had been knowledgeable that they had been being laid off instantly with severance pay. Former Game Informer content material director (and former GameSpot editor) Kyle Hilliard additionally shared the information on X and famous that the ultimate subject was unfinished when the order to cease got here down.
Game Informer has been closed down by GameStop and all the, extremely gifted employees (together with myself) have all been laid off. A irritating flip of occasions (particularly contemplating we had been about 70% completed with the following subject and it was going to have a GREAT cowl).
— Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard) August 2, 2024
As a result of the brand new subject is not going to be completed, Game Informer’s last subject, #367, was printed in June. The Game Informer official website has now apparently been wiped of every thing besides the farewell message. It is unknown if the location’s tales will probably be maintained or if they’re misplaced for good.