Game Informer Gets its Doors Shut After 33 Years

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By: Jason Siu

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GameStop has shut down Game Informer

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Those who grew up gaming in the 1990s might remember combing through the pages of Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM), GamePro, and Game Informer. The former two are pretty much afterthoughts in 2024, but Game Informer had still been running strong, 33 years later. Unfortunately, that all comes to an end today, as Game Informer has been officially shut down by its owners, GameStop. The news is confirmed by a post on social media:

The Final Level: Farewell from Game Informer

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 announced the closure of Game Informer.

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. While our presses may stop, the passion 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.

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While stopping the publication of a print magazine isn’t a huge surprise, especially since Game Informer was one of the last physical gaming magazines left, it’s very disappointing to hear that the entire staff has been laid off and that everything related to its online and website productions will also cease.

And so continues a year where the gaming industry is devastated by studio closures and layoffs.

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With over 20 years in online publishing, Jason Siu is the Community Director at Autoverse Studios, where he also contributes to the design and development of Auto Legends. His extensive background includes serving as Content Director at VerticalScope and writing about cars for prominent sites like AutoGuide, The Truth About Cars, EV Pulse, FlatSixes, and Tire Authority. As a co-founder of Tunerzine.com and former West Coast Editor of Modified Magazine, Jason has also authored two books for CarTech Books. In his spare time, he founded FullCleared to channel his passion for gaming, with a particular fondness for RPGs.

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