Game Informer shuts down after 33 years, lays off entire staff due to cost-cutting

Game Informer, a longstanding video game magazine, has announced its closure after 33 years, resulting in the layoff of its entire staff. The publication, owned by GameStop, did not specify reasons for the shutdown in their announcement but shared a heartfelt farewell on their X account, expressing both gratitude and sadness.

The closure follows GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's recent emphasis on scrutinizing company expenses, which may have influenced the decision. Throughout its history, Game Informer documented the evolution of video games, from early pixelated graphics to modern virtual realities, earning a dedicated readership.

The GameInformer.com domain now redirects to a shutdown announcement, and all internal links lead to the same page, making past news articles, reviews, and content inaccessible, effectively erasing the magazine's archive.