‘The Final Level’: Game Informer magazine closed by GameStop, staff abruptly laid off

GRAPEVINE, Texas (WKRC) – Game Informer magazine has been terminated, with the publication’s staff abruptly laid off by GameStop.

Game Informer magazine issued a statement on X at 11:46 a.m. on Friday, announcing that the termination of the publication.

“The Final Level: Farewell from Game Informer,” the post read.

In the statement, the publication wrote that it was “with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Game Informer” after 33 years of bringing consumers the latest news, reviews and insights from the world of gaming.

“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,” the publication wrote.

Game Informer Content Director Kyle Hilliard took to X and wrote that the publication’s staff was laid off entirely just as they were finishing work on the next issue.

“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),” Hilliard wrote.

Hilliard added that the Game Informer website is “completely out of our hands,” saying staff have not been able to get any answers to their questions.

According to USA Today, Game Informer published its last issue out of 367 in June. It was dedicated to the game “Dragon Age: The Veilguard.”