Game Informer, the popular video game magazine and website, announced Friday that it will be shutting down after 33 years.
The GameStop-owned magazine published a memo Friday morning titled, “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 announce the closure of Game Informer,” the announcement said. “From the early days of pixelated adventures to today’s immersive virtual reality 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 began publishing its magazine in 1991 under video game retailer FuncoLand, which was acquired by GameStop in 2000. At the height of its popularity, Game Informer circulated 8 million copies in the U.S. in 2011 and was the third-largest magazine. By 2017, it slid slightly to 7 million copies, and by 2019 GameStop laid off roughly half of the Game Informer staff.
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