IGN Acquires Gamer Network's Digital Brands, Initiates Layoffs

The acquisition includes popular sites like Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, and VG247, affecting numerous employees.

IGN Entertainment, owned by Ziff Davis, has purchased Gamer Network's portfolio from ReedPop.
The deal encompasses sites such as GamesIndustry.biz, Eurogamer, and Dicebreaker, but excludes EGX and MCM conventions.
Layoffs have begun across several of the acquired sites, impacting editors and other staff.
The gaming media industry faces significant upheaval due to consolidation and technological changes.
ReedPop retains ownership of certain events and the Popverse brand.