IGN Shuts It All Down?! More Gaming Journos Laid Off!

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IGN bought Dicebreaker a few weeks ago, and is shutting the whole thing down already. This means more (tabletop) gaming journalists are getting laid off. But it won’t stop there. Blogs are dying weekly thanks to Google AI search. And the salt will flow... ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 The gaming journalism industry is facing layoffs and closures due to low ad rates and a lack of profitability, leading to uncertainty for journalists and potential rebranding of gaming journalism websites. 00:00 IGN’s acquisition of Dicebreaker leads to shutdown and layoffs, as low ad rates cause websites to close and journalists to lose jobs, with increased attacks on YouTube, podcasters, and fans expected. 02:35 Gaming journalists facing layoffs and controversy due to clickbait tactics on YouTube. 04:14 IGN Entertainment shut down several gaming websites, including a tabletop gaming site, possibly due to lack of profitability, but Dungeons and Discourse is recommended for tabletop gaming news. 06:16 IGN buys and shuts down Dice Breaker, leading to layoffs for gaming journalists due to decreased ad revenue. 08:57 Geek journalism jobs are scarce as digital media outlets focus on profitable topics, leading to layoffs and potential rebranding of gaming journalism websites like IGN. 11:12 IGN shutting down, laying off gaming journalists, YouTube channel inactive for 3 weeks, Dice Breakers struggling to monetize due to low ad rates during pandemic. 13:16 IGN’s board game journalism site shuts down, leaving a gap in industry reporting, while questionable decisions by Wizards of the Coast and new D&D classes are discussed. 16:09 Interest in nerd culture is declining due to mishandling of franchises by corporations, leading to layoffs in gaming journalism, but the speaker remains committed. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Games #TTRPG #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech