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.
Game Informer
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.
