Game Informer, an enduring games journalism brand, closed its doors in August 2024, leaving many surprised. However, recent activity on its social media channels hints at a potential revival, possibly independent of GameStop. Influential former editors shared nostalgic imagery implying restoration. This comes after Game Informer’s unexpected shutdown, which followed new standalone subscription offerings. The closure was abrupt, shocking the community and leaving an impact on those in the industry. The re-emergence of Game Informer could signal a dynamic change for gaming journalism.
Game Informer's sudden and relatively unceremonious closure in August 2024 came as a shock to many in the industry. The move came just a few months after Game Informer began offering standalone magazine subscriptions not tied to GameStop's PowerUp Rewards program. The magazine's "The Final Level" letter posted to social media was not penned by Game Informer staff, prompting the magazine's editor-in-chief, Matt Miller, to pen a proper goodbye after a previous farewell message had been taken down by GameStop.
It certainly appears that Game Informer is coming back to life, possibly free from GameStop corporate ownership. Many former Game Informer editors and writers have gone on to write for other websites or appear on gaming-related podcasts, while those who still reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota frequently make appearances or are recurring guests on MinnMax, a Patreon-funded video game podcast created by former Game Informer video producer Ben Hanson.
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