Games media set for more layoffs, as IGN-owned Eurogamer cuts editorial staff

February 27, 2026 - 05:26

The video game media landscape is bracing for another significant round of layoffs, with major editorial cuts confirmed at Eurogamer. The influential publication, owned by IGN Entertainment, is reducing its in-house editorial team as part of a wider restructuring across its parent company's portfolio.

This move impacts the broader Gamer Network, which includes popular sister channels such as Outside Xbox. The restructuring signals a continued period of volatility and consolidation within the games journalism sector, following similar workforce reductions across numerous media outlets over the past year. Industry observers note a challenging advertising environment and shifting content consumption habits as contributing factors to these difficult decisions.

The exact number of positions affected at Eurogamer has not been officially disclosed. However, the reduction is expected to alter the site's operational model. The changes have prompted an outpouring of support from the community for the affected staff, whose work has been a cornerstone of games criticism and reporting for decades. The long-term editorial direction for the sites under the Gamer Network banner remains under evaluation as the industry continues to adapt to new economic realities.