GameStop, the retailer best known for its selection of video games and, more recently, laying off the entire staff of what was Game Informer without any prior notice, has no intention of ending its relationship with the magazine’s former staff on a good note, according to an archived tweet that shows how Game Informer’s official X account was temporarily revived by a former staffer who wanted to share a proper farewell for the 33-year-old publication, but was immediately closed and deleted after GameStop got wind of it. The first issue of Game Informer magazine, which launched in Fall 1991, features Sonic the Hedgehog on the cover.
The tweet reads:
- “Our 33-year legacy deserves a genuine goodbye, written by a former Game Informer member.”
- “We’re heartbroken by the shutdown of our publication, yet we leave with pride knowing we poured everything we had into it.”
- “In the words of our editor-in-chief: ‘Be well. Play well.'”
The original word from the @seamoosi account:
After a former Game Informer staffer used the site's social channels to post their own statement on GI's closure, GameStop nukes the account.
— eric van allen (@seamoosi) August 5, 2024
This, coupled with taking the online archives offline on Friday, is such flagrant disrespect for GI and its legacy. Sad to see. pic.twitter.com/Ni9yd9Y0oO
A celebration of the mag’s 33-year run that’s being planned:
A look at the first issue of Game Informer:
Taking it wayyyy back to the very first issue of Game Informer Magazine from Fall 1991! And Sonic is on the cover! There were tips for the newly-released Sonic 1 throughout the issue, and seeing some of the trade in pages and advertisements in these old magazines is always fun. pic.twitter.com/WbxWxB6a3q
— TreasureHuntingSonic @ Tampa Bay Comic Con (@sonictoyhunter) May 25, 2020
Gameinformer.com currently reads:
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.