August 04, 2024

Thank Goodness You're Here Review & Game Informer Shuts Down

42 minutes

Dylan talks about how funny Thank Goodness You're Here is, and we discuss the biggest news stories of the week.

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Game Informer, one of the last gaming magazines, is shutting down after 33 years.

The closure of Game Informer is part of a trend of layoffs and closures in the gaming journalism industry.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has emphasized the need to scrutinize expenses and eliminate waste.

The closure of Game Informer marks the end of an era for gaming magazines and reflects the decline of print media in the gaming industry.

Digital content creators, such as YouTubers and TikTokers, have become more influential in shaping opinions and preferences in the gaming community.

Game Informer covers hold nostalgic value for many gamers, evoking memories of browsing through magazines in the past.

The lack of archiving of Game Informer's content is disappointing, as it prevents access to valuable gaming journalism and historical articles.

The release of a new episode of the Double Fine Adventure documentary series provides deeper insight into the passion and challenges of video game development.

EB World Plus, a new paid membership program by EB Games, offers extra trade value and bonus offers, but its value proposition may not be appealing to all gamers.

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Resources

Avowed Delayed to February 2025 to 'Give Players' Backlogs Some Breathing Room'

Game Informer is shutting down - The Verge

Double Fine drops a 90-minute update to its 20+ hour series documenting the development of Psychonauts 2 | Eurogamer.net

EB World Plus Is A New Paid Membership That Offers Extra Trade Value And Other Bonus Offers

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August 04, 2024

Thank Goodness You're Here Review & Game Informer Shuts Down

42 minutes

Dylan talks about how funny Thank Goodness You're Here is, and we discuss the biggest news stories of the week.

Show Dot Points

Game Informer, one of the last gaming magazines, is shutting down after 33 years.