Over 1,200 Have Abandoned Game Journalism Since 2023

Games Journalism Sector Faces Potential Collapse Due to Dwindling Investment and Mass Departures

Alex Donaldson, a veteran games journalist who runs an RPG site and contributes to major publications, anticipates further contraction in the games journalism sector. He believes the industry will increasingly rely on support from dedicated fans because outside investment is dwindling. Donaldson warns that without contributions to sustain publications and content creators, the market could soon collapse, potentially ending professional games coverage. A report by Video Games Chronicle (VGC) indicates that over 1,200 journalists have left the games industry since 2023. Press Engine, a tool used by developers and publishers to distribute press releases and game codes, observed this decline, noting that over 600 established games journalists disappeared from their database in the last year—approximately the same number as in the preceding year. According to Press Engine’s data, the total loss over two years exceeds 1,200 journalists and content creators. This figure only accounts for Tier 1 journalists from major publications like IGN or Polygon, each reaching audiences over 10 million. The actual number of content creators leaving the field could exceed 4,000 if smaller outlets are included.

Video Game Journalism Stability Threatened by Corporate Acquisitions and Algorithm Changes

Flavio Moreira commented on LinkedIn that the video game journalism field faces significant challenges, including newsroom closures, job losses, and stagnant or declining salaries. Corporate acquisitions of major gaming sites have led to business models that prioritize profit over journalistic endeavors, further contributing to instability in the field. Changes to Google’s algorithms, including the introduction of AI-generated summaries, have also led to decreased website traffic.

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