Game Informer Says Goodbye to Editor-in-Chief, Andy McNamara
June 30 2020 - 12:00PM
Game Informer magazine announced today that Andy McNamara, the
publication’s Editor-in-Chief, is leaving the publication to pursue
a new opportunity in the video games industry. Andy Reiner has been
promoted to serve as the magazine’s new Editor-in-Chief effective
immediately.
Mr. McNamara has been part of the Game Informer editorial staff
for more than 29 years. He is the founding member of the
publication’s editorial staff, helping launch the first issue in
1991. He was named Editor-in-Chief of Game Informer in 1994 and has
been instrumental in growing the publication into an iconic brand
within the video game industry. Mr. McNamara also led the efforts
in launching the online edition of the magazine in 2010, which
today is the No. 1 digital magazine in the world.
“Andy has been with Game Informer from its humble beginnings as
a bi-monthly magazine with 60,000 subscribers. Under his editorial
leadership, the publication became the world’s leading source for
the latest in video game news with a subscription base of millions
of subscribers,” said Frank Hamlin, Chief Customer Officer for
GameStop. “For nearly three decades he has built a loyal fan base
by dedicating himself to providing gaming fans access to the most
exclusive video gaming news, reviews, previews and podcasts across
Game Informer’s digital and print editions. While we wish Andy much
success in his new endeavors, he will be missed.”
Mr. McNamara stated, “I’ve had the time of my life being part of
the Game Informer family for more than 29 years. I owe some of my
most memorable experiences to this magazine. Countless people
throughout the video game industry have inspired me, believed in
me, trusted me, and ultimately fought with me to make Game Informer
the best we could make it. I am most proud of that. I’m confident
that legacy will continue with Andy Reiner as the new
Editor-in-Chief.”
Mr. Reiner is a 26-year veteran of the magazine and most
recently held the role of Executive Editor where he managed the
daily creation of original content for the magazine’s print, online
and digital editions, as well as coordinating the work of Game
Informer’s editorial staff. Mr. Reiner is known in the video games
industry with his work having appeared in hundreds of magazines and
gameinformer.com. He is the host of Gamer Informer’s popular Replay
show and a co-host of KFAN’s Video Games Weekly show.
About Game InformerGame Informer Media,
launched in 1991 with Game Informer magazine, a legendary product
that still stands as the world’s #1 video game magazine featuring
articles, news, strategy, and reviews of video games. The
publication is owned and published by its parent company, GameStop,
and has a global subscriber base of over 6 million gamers. The
company also distributes Game Informer Digital, a publication for
tablets, mobile, and browsers that is the #1 digital publication in
the world, and delivers daily content on gameinformer.com.
With a massive community on social media, and multiple popular
video programs on YouTube including The Game
Informer Show, Replay, and New Gameplay Today, Game
Informer speaks to the needs of today’s gamers.
Media ContactJoey Mooring(817)
722-7450joeymooring@gameinformer.com
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