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Svenska Gamereactor lägger ned efter 24 år
Swedish gaming publication Gamereactor is shutting down after 24 years of operation, with the entire editorial staff being let go. The website, which began in 2002 and also published a print magazine until 2015, was reportedly acquired and will be operated differently starting tomorrow. The article expresses sadness over the closure, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in gaming media.
Svenska Gamereactor lägger ned efter 23 år
Swedish gaming publication Gamereactor is shutting down after 23 years of operation. The closure marks the end of an era for Swedish game journalism.
Comings and Goings
Former editors from the gaming news outlet VG247 have launched a new publication called Respec. This move signifies a shift in the gaming media landscape with new ventures emerging.
We're building a Defector for games: the receipt | 2026
Gaming media site Two Average Gamers, established in 2018, is pivoting from an ad-supported model to a paid subscription bundle called TAG Pro. The service will launch publicly in December 2026 at $99 per year, with a lifetime founding offer of $149 for the first 100 subscribers.
Kotaku hires Rebekah Valentine as Senior Reporter as site expands under new ownership
Kotaku has appointed Rebekah Valentine as Senior Reporter, marking the first major hire since its acquisition by Keleops Media in July 2025. The site reports doubled traffic and plans further hires to enhance its original reporting and investigative capabilities. Valentine, formerly of IGN and GamesIndustry.biz, will focus on news and potentially criticism, aiming to demystify the inner workings of the gaming industry for readers.
TouchArcade is Shutting Down – TouchArcade
TouchArcade, a prominent gaming news website, is shutting down after over 16 years of operation due to financial difficulties. The site's founder, Jared Nelson, along with other key staff members Shaun Musgrave and Mikhail Madnani, are seeking new employment opportunities in the games industry. The website's extensive archive of over 33,000 articles will remain accessible.
Gaming Legend Marty Takes Aim at Axios Over Halo Controversy
A prominent gaming figure known as "Marty the Elder" has publicly criticized Axios and other major gaming publications, sparking widespread discussion within the Halo community and on social media. This controversy highlights ongoing tensions between industry veterans and modern gaming journalism practices, with the community showing strong support for the criticism.
