News

After 33 Years Game Informer is Closing Down

After 33 years industry legend Game Informer is closing down. The unexpected news was revealed via a site update, and through their social media pages.

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.

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.

As a result, this means issue 367, which features Dragon Age: The Veilguard on the cover, will be the magazine’s last.

Following the unexpected reveal, former-Game Informer Content Director, Kyle Hilliard, offered the following comment.

Game Informer has been closed down by GameStop and the entire, incredibly talented staff (including myself) have all been laid off. A frustrating turn of events (especially considering we were about 70% done with the next issue and it was going to have a GREAT cover).

Former-Game Informer Video Editor, Ben Hanson expressed frustration at the situation. As did Editor, Elise Favis, commented on the sadness they felt at the news.

In response a wide variety of communities expressed their thoughts on the situation. These ranged from Metacritic thanking them for over 7,500 reviews, to users reminiscing about their memories of simpler times and the joy the magazine brought to their lives.

Grant Gaines

Hey, my name is Grant and I'm the Managing Editor, main reviewer and cover technology for Infinite Start. I've learned a lot over the years working for a variety of websites and reviewing literally hundreds of titles. I also have a background selling televisions, sound systems and more from my period at Best Buy, to the point where I was in the top 1 percent for sales and became Magnolia certified. I always look forward to sharing new and different information with our readers and hope they do as well. If you would like to contact me, my email is grant period gaines at Infinite Start.