Game Informer, the longest-running gaming magazine in the U.S. since 1991, has been shut down after 33 years of coverage on the video game industry with cover stories, reviews, previews, news, deep dives, and exclusive interviews on the biggest games coming out during the year. Following its closure, the magazine’s latest issue 367 with Dragon Age: The Veilguard as the cover story is the last.
The following statement was released sharing the news:
“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 announce 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.”
Sources tell Kotaku that no one on the team wrote the statement. The team was making sure everyone on staff was informed about the news.
The Game Informer staff at the magazine which also publishes a website, weekly podcast, and online video documentaries about game studios and developers, were all called into a meeting on Friday with parent company GameStop’s VP of HR. During the meeting, they were told that the publication was closing immediately, they were all laid off, and would begin severance terms. At least one staff member was in the middle of a work trip when the team was told.
Following the news, current and former Game Informer staff members took to social media to share their thoughts and reactions.