# The last video game magazine in print game informer has been shut down
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-video-game-magazine-in-print-game-informer-has-been-shut-down/1005208
**Category:** The Game Room
**Created:** [August 3, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-video-game-magazine-in-print-game-informer-has-been-shut-down/1005208 "2024-08-03T20:58:45Z")
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### Author:  [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-video-game-magazine-in-print-game-informer-has-been-shut-down/1005208/1 "2024-08-03T20:58:45Z")
Just got this in the e-mail :
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.
The final print issue of Game Informer magazine has already been mailed and is on its way to you. The digital version is no longer available.
For prorated subscription refund requests please reach out to [returns@gameinformer.com](mailto:returns@gameinformer.com).
What gets me is I knew the print edition wasn’t long for this world but to shut down the website and the whole operation without any warning? I figured they’d keep the website open or maybe GameStop would sell it to someone who still cared … but wow I’ve been reading it since the Dreamcast days …
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### Author:  [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2024, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-video-game-magazine-in-print-game-informer-has-been-shut-down/1005208/2 "2024-08-03T23:30:40Z")
That’s a bummer. I loved those magazines in the pre and early internet days. There really is zero market for them now though.
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### Author:  [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)
#### Post date: [August 4, 2024, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-video-game-magazine-in-print-game-informer-has-been-shut-down/1005208/3 "2024-08-04T04:27:21Z")
Damn, this is going to break ZakBoy’s heart. He loves that magazine and looks forward to each new issue.
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### Author:  [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)
#### Post date: [August 4, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-video-game-magazine-in-print-game-informer-has-been-shut-down/1005208/4 "2024-08-04T19:32:20Z")
same here …l ike i said what shocked me is they closed the website down … usually they keep those open but maybe it wasn’t as popular…
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### Author:  [@Palooka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palooka)
#### Post date: [August 4, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-video-game-magazine-in-print-game-informer-has-been-shut-down/1005208/5 "2024-08-04T20:47:03Z")
As far as I know, PC Gamer is still in print if you want a substitute in the mail.
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### Author:  [@kferr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kferr)
#### Post date: [August 11, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-video-game-magazine-in-print-game-informer-has-been-shut-down/1005208/6 "2024-08-11T13:59:57Z")
Yep, PC Gamer is still going. They just released their 400th issue.