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  • Game Informer Shut Down by GameStop

    The monthly magazine comes to an end after 33 years.

    Game Informer debuted in 1991 as an in-house newsletter published by FuncoLand. After acquiring FuncoLand in 2000, GameStop took up the mantle and continued to publish Game Informer on a near monthly basis.

    Despite some ups and downs, Game Informer remained one of the most consistently released publications for 33 years. It was one of the last few remaining gaming focused publications, having outlasted other magazines by several years.

    Today, Game Informer just announced that after 33 years of operation and 367 issues published, they are shutting down. The publication announced the news through Twitter on August 2, 2024.

    Game informer says that they are shutting down after 33 years of publishing a monthly gaming magazine.

    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.
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