A group led by former Game Informer video producer Ben Hanson is working to preserve the publication’s nearly 33-year history in the wake of its recent shutdown. Late last week, it was announced that parent company GameStop was closing Game Informer, much to the dismay of fans who grew up reading the video game magazine. Game Informer was first distributed by gaming retailer FuncoLand in 1991, and was well-regarded for its exclusive content regarding upcoming releases by the time GameStop bought FuncoLand and, by extension, the magazine in 2000.
As such, the news of Game Informer shutting down was met with frustration and heavy hearts among longtime fans of the publication, with many sharing fond memories of the magazine. To make matters worse, Game Informer’s website now redirects to an announcement page regarding its closure, rendering many classic articles, interviews, and reviews lost. As of this writing, there is currently no word on whether Game Informer’s website will return as an archive of the magazine’s content. Unfortunately, Game Informer’s official Twitter account has also been taken offline.
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