We live in difficult times in the video game industry. We often report with great sadness on the closure of studios and the layoffs of thousands of workers who have worked for years to create the games we love and enjoy every day. But unfortunately, this uncertainty and instability is also spilling over into the trade press. We’ve seen notable moves in recent months, such as The Gamer Network’s acquisition of many of the major English-language news titles in May, but what just happened in the United States is even worse: GameStop has shut down Game Informer, the last major print video game publication.
It was the magazine’s X-Account that broke the sad news. Issue 367 of the magazine will therefore be the last.
“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 adventures to the immersive virtual worlds of today, we’ve had the honor of sharing this incredible journey with you, our loyal readers. Even though our presses are at a standstill, the passion for gaming we’ve cultivated together will live on.
Thank you for being part of our epic mission, and may your own gaming adventure never end.”
According to sources such as My City The management gathered the entire workforce today and announced the immediate termination of employment. Apparently, one worker was even in the middle of a business trip when the closure was announced. The CEO of GameStop, Ryan Cohen, is currently being investigated for insider trading. determined and he owes $47 million. It looks like the colleagues at Game Informer will be the ones who paid for the disaster with their jobs.
