The A.V. Club cuts gaming editors and ends dedicated video game coverage
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Updated · Kotaku · May 1
The A.V. Club cuts gaming editors and ends dedicated video game coverage
7 articles · Updated · Kotaku · May 1
Three roles were eliminated, including full-time gaming editors Garrett Martin and Elijah Gonzalez, after their team moved from Endless Mode back into The A.V. Club.
The outlet said it would keep some games coverage but, with a smaller team, would prioritise film and TV reviews, features and news while also changing its television coverage.
The move marks another retreat from games media under Paste Media, whose recent stewardship of acquired sites including Jezebel has also drawn scrutiny.
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