Mass Resignations at 'The Escapist' after EIC Firing; Gamurs Plan Backfires as 'Zero Punctuation' Ends

Departure of leading contributors and producers including Yahtzee Croshaw leads to the termination of long-running video series 'Zero Punctuation', diminishing future growth potential for gaming site 'The Escapist'.

The gaming site 'The Escapist' has seen a mass resignation following the firing of its Editor-in-Chief (EIC), Nick Calandra, by parent company Gamurs. Calandra was reportedly dismissed for not meeting undisclosed goals.
Among those who resigned was Yahtzee Croshaw, the creator and voice behind the long-running and highly popular video game review series 'Zero Punctuation'. This has led to the cessation of 'Zero Punctuation', significantly impacting 'The Escapist's' video content section.
Many of the resigning members, including Croshaw, are reported to have planned to work on a new project with Calandra, suggesting a new venture in gaming journalism might be on the horizon.
The drastic move seems to have majorly backfired for Gamurs, as the video section of 'The Escapist' has nearly been wiped out. While articles are still being published, the future direction and growth of 'The Escapist' appear uncertain.
Gamurs' strategy to dismiss many staff members, including their EIC, has prompted industry observers to question the firm's understanding of the audience and the team that built that audience.