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Big Layoffs at Game Informer (Imran Khan, Suriel Vazquez, Kyle Hilliard, Javy Gwaltney, Jeff Marchiafava, Elise Favis confirmed so far)
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I really love those guys over at GI and this is devastating to hear. Best of luck to everyone caught up in this mess.
This is such a shame. I only know Shocking Alberto and his works but I am sorry for all of them losing their employment all of a sudden. I really hope they land on their feet asap.
Generally, are employers not required to give notice for such an event in advance?
Generally, are employers not required to give notice for such an event in advance?
The lack of job security in this industry is baffling. It's a real issue and it keeps talented people away.
I said when they are gone. As in after a few more years when we are deeper in our shitty digital future.
I subscribe to GI, Edge, and NYT. I'm not stupid I know they have been dying for awhile, I'm just saying give it more time and people will realize what we've lost when it's far too late.
They can start a patreon then!
Good luck in your future endeavors to all afflicted, but print media ain't it.
That fucking sucks. The GI Show is like the only game-related thing on YouTube I enjoy and that's entirely because of the personalities involved. Suriel was always great on there.
Even Hilliard being fired... wow that fucking sucks. I really hope they land on their feet somewhere better.
ShockingAlberto was one of my favorite members on the old forum. Really carried himself as knowledgable, reasonable, collected, and helpful. Being all that on a forum board meant he was all that and more in real life.
I hope he and others let go land quickly on their feet.
I hope he and others let go land quickly on their feet.
I hear what you're saying but at the end of the day: Reduced cost+Convenience > Hardcopy
Not really, no. When I worked at MTV, I was a "permalancer," which meant I got a "salary" that was actually paid out hourly like a contractor, so they could avoid giving me benefits. It also meant when the 2008 recession hit, they could let me go without benefits, without severance. My boss heard about the looming cuts two weeks (!!) before they were going to tell the org's permalancers, and he gave me a heads up so I could start looking for another job.
This sucks! All mentioned produce great content and I hope everyone land on their feet.
This also got me thinking about the Vault at GI, which have a lot of games in it for history purpose. When/If GI is shut down, I hope the Vault goes to somewhere with the intention to keep it and not dispose of it
This also got me thinking about the Vault at GI, which have a lot of games in it for history purpose. When/If GI is shut down, I hope the Vault goes to somewhere with the intention to keep it and not dispose of it
Hopefully they all find alternative employment quickly.
It's never nice seeing people lose their jobs.
It's never nice seeing people lose their jobs.
It's a shame but the writing has been on the wall for Gamestop for a while and it was inevitable GI would end up in the crossfire. Hopefully they work out a way to continue to exist as a website with video content since this does not bode well for their print efforts.
I hope these people land on their feet.
I hope these people land on their feet.
Good lord I thought these GI staff were enlisted as "Employees" on the payroll not god damn self employed contractors. This is such shit, honestly. Thank you for disclosing this information.
I know it's not much consolation, but I dearly hope you never have to stop writing the fantastic pieces you currently do.
That shit like this (getting fired on the spot without any compensation or legal period of notice) is happening all the time in the US sucks major ass
His tweet says "his position" is gone, so it's not that he was fired or they are replacing him with cheaper staff. The whole position is gone.
...what was his title? I see others are pointing out the Nintendo editor is gone too. It's gonna be a graveyard after today.
...what was his title? I see others are pointing out the Nintendo editor is gone too. It's gonna be a graveyard after today.
Man, that's a huge bummer. I hope some companies snatch these folks up quickly. Hopefully they'll land even better gigs as a result of this, turning the loss into a gain.
Gamestop has obviously been on a huge decline so this isn't shocking, but it still sucks.
Gamestop has obviously been on a huge decline so this isn't shocking, but it still sucks.
That's a really dumb aspect of the industry considering that they were doing just fine coverage and access wise in a city that is much cheaper to operate from.
Damn. That's sucks. I loved reading all these people's work and hearing them on the GI show. If you guys aren't listening to the GI show you are missing out on one of the best podcasts. The interviews that they have week to week are varied and feature a lot of big names.
They probably are but they aren't given 2 week notices because it's not required. It's fucking trash.
Just got done watching a super replay. That is awful to hear, and their video content is actually very fun.
He was fired mate. Let go. Canned. However you want to phrase it. His position is gone and with it the one who filled it.
He was senior editor.
Their parent company, GameStop, is on the verge of collapse. This was going to catch up to GI eventually, unfortunately. I strongly encourage the other half of the staff that wasn't laid-off to update their CVs and look around for other employment. I can't imagine GameStop, and by extention Game Informer, lasting much longer.
Man, this is such a bummer. I love that crew :(
GI has always been pretty stable, I thought they might be insulated from the Gamestop drama for a little longer, but I guess not.
Hoping for the best for those affected and hopefully GI can spin-off or right the ship somehow.
I haven't used GI recently as much as I used to, I should go and catch up on replays/podcasts.
GI has always been pretty stable, I thought they might be insulated from the Gamestop drama for a little longer, but I guess not.
Hoping for the best for those affected and hopefully GI can spin-off or right the ship somehow.
I haven't used GI recently as much as I used to, I should go and catch up on replays/podcasts.
I think it was West Coast Editor or something? Can't seem to find it now, but that's what I remember from when he was on KF.
Noooooo
GI has some of my favorite personalities and GI Show is my favorite podcast. Hope everyone quickly lands on their feet.
GI has some of my favorite personalities and GI Show is my favorite podcast. Hope everyone quickly lands on their feet.
That sucks but good on your manager for giving you some heads up.
Curious, was this a 1099 situation or were you technically working for a third-party company that MTV contracted with? IRS takes a dim view around classifying otherwise permanent employees as contractors, and most companies will toe the legal line after Microsoft got in significant trouble a few decades ago for it.
Gutted to see what's happening at GI. While it's felt like they have been living on borrowed time for awhile, I have hoped they would somehow find a way to maintain their unique voice. Hope everyone affected finds something great quickly.
oh man :(
These were some of my favorite dudes, especially Kyle. Best wishes to those affected.
These were some of my favorite dudes, especially Kyle. Best wishes to those affected.
That hits the hardest for me. Regular on the podcast and really great guy.
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According to the staff page, which still shows them all:
Imran's title was West Coast News Editor.
Kyle's title was Senior Associate Editor.
Suriel's title was Associate Editor.
Hope the Game Informer staff got more time to leave the building than the 30 minutes Telltale Games developers got...
Minneapolis is not "the middle of nowhere" but I understand your point about the industry.
Man I am sorry to say this fuck GI for not having this bare minimum severance related obligation as part of their business practice. There is a lack of empathy in taking the financial ground from beneath the feet of an employee (let alone half the staff) without any forewarning whatsoever so that he/she/they may prepare for the transition.
You mean you aren't interested in guns and/or doomsday prepping?
