Digital Foundry, a trusted source for game console analysis, has become independent after its founder Richard Leadbetter purchased it from Eurogamer and IGN, marking a shift towards independent gaming journalism focused solely on audience interests.
The Escapist, a long-time gaming site, faced mass resignations after firing its Editor-in-Chief (EIC), Nick Calandra, for allegedly not meeting goals set by its parent company Gamurs. Following Calandra's termination, Escapist staff members, contributors, and producers announced their departure from the site, including Yahtzee Croshaw, the voice of Zero Punctuation. The entire video department was essentially cleaned out, leaving The Escapist without a video section. Calandra and his team have announced a new project called Second Wind, which aims to bring their style of video content back to life outside of Gamurs management.
The Escapist, a gaming site, has faced mass resignations after firing its Editor-in-Chief (EIC), Nick Calandra, for allegedly not meeting goals set by its parent company, Gamurs. Following Calandra's dismissal, staff members, contributors, and producers announced their departure from the site, with many indicating they would be working on a new project with Calandra. This resulted in the complete removal of The Escapist's video department, including the departure of Yahtzee Croshaw, the voice of the popular game criticism series, Zero Punctuation. The future of The Escapist remains uncertain without its old team or the iconic Yahtzee.