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| Name = Gamer Network Limited
{{Short description|British mass media company}}
| Logo = Logo Gamer Network.svg
{{Primary sources|date=July 2021}}
| Unternehmensform = [[Kapitalgesellschaft (Vereinigtes Königreich)|Limited]]
{{Use British English|date=June 2019}}
| ISIN =
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}}
| Gründungsdatum = 1999
{{Infobox company
| Auflösungsdatum =
| name = Gamer Network Limited
| Auflösungsgrund =
| logo = Gamer Network.png
| Sitz = [[Brighton]], [[England]], {{GBR}}
| former_name = Eurogamer Network Limited (1999–2013)
| Leitung = Simon Maxwell ([[Chief Executive Officer|Geschäftsführer]])
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| Mitarbeiterzahl =
| industry = [[Mass media]]
| Umsatz =
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1999}}
| Stand =
| founders = {{Unbulleted list|Rupert Loman|Nick Loman}}
| hq_location_cityBranche = [[BrightonMassenmedien]]
| Website = gamer.network
| hq_location_country = England
| key_people = Simon Maxwell ([[Managing director|MD]])
| parent = [[ReedPop]] (2018–present)
| website = {{URL|https://www.gamer-network.net/|gamer-network.net}}
}}
 
'''Gamer Network Limited''' (ehemals '''Eurogamer Network Limited''') ist ein britisches [[Massenmedien]]unternehmen mit Sitz in [[Brighton]]. Das 1999 von Rupert und Nick Loman unter dem Namen ''Eurogamer Network'' gegründete Unternehmen besitzt hauptsächlich Rechte an redaktionelle Websites die meist im Zusammenhang mit [[Computerspielejournalismus|Videospieljournalismus]] stehen oder anderen Videospielunternehmen.<ref name="Polygon">{{Internetquelle |autor=Allegra Frank |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617100420/https://www.polygon.com/2018/2/26/17053662/reedpop-gamer-network-owner |titel=PAX organizer acquires USgamer, Eurogamer and more |werk=[[Polygon (Website)|Polygon]] |datum=2018-02-26 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-06-26}}</ref> Seine Flaggschiff-Website, ''[[Eurogamer]]'', wurde zusammen mit dem Unternehmen gestartet.<ref>{{Internetquelle |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404045528/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/launch |titel=EuroGamer opens! |werk=[[Eurogamer]] |datum=1999-09-04 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-06-26}}</ref><ref name="Polygon" /> 2008 brachte das Unternehmen die Videospielmesse [[EGX]] ins Dasein.<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Matthew Jarvis |url=https://mcvuk.com/business-news/publishing/games-media-profile-gamer-network/ |titel=Games Media Profile: Gamer Network |werk=[[MCV/Develop]] |datum=2014-10-09 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{Internetquelle |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190810191105/https://www.egx.net/egx/privacy |titel=Privacy Policy |werk=egx.net |hrsg=[[Reed Exhibitions]] |datum=2019-10-10 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-06-26 |zitat=Gamer Network Ltd (the owner and operator of EGX.net) is a subsidiary of Reed Exhibitions Ltd.}}</ref> Am 1. März 2013 gab Eurogamer Network im Zuge der internationalen Expansion bekannt, dass es seinen Namen in Gamer Network geändert hat.<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Ben Parfitt |url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/eurogamer-network-is-no-more-as-it-rebrands-to-gamer-network/0111619 |titel=Eurogamer Network is no more as it rebrands to Gamer Network |werk=[[MCV/Develop]] |datum=2013-03-01 |sprache=en |archiv-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304083201/http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/eurogamer-network-is-no-more-as-it-rebrands-to-gamer-network/0111619 |abruf=2023-06-26}}</ref> Im Jahr 2018 wurde es von [[ReedPop]], einem Geschäftsbereich von [[RELX Group|RELX]], übernommen.<ref name="Polygon" /> ReedPop führte im September 2020 eine Reihe von Entlassungen auf vielen Gamer-Network-Websites durch. Im November 2020 berichtete das verbleibende ''[[USgamer]]''-Personal, dass das Personal von 9 auf 4 reduziert wurde, bevor dies im selben Jahr eingestellt wurde.<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Brendan Sinclair |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216100059/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-11-16-usgamer-staff-laid-off |titel=USgamer staff laid off |werk=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |datum=2020-11-16 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-06-26}}</ref><ref name="Start" />
'''Gamer Network Limited''' (formerly '''Eurogamer Network Limited''') is a British [[mass media]] company based in [[Brighton]]. Founded in 1999 by Rupert and [[Nick Loman]], it owns brands—primarily editorial websites—relating to [[video game journalism]] and other video game businesses. Its flagship website, ''[[Eurogamer]]'', was launched alongside the company. In February 2018, Gamer Network was acquired by [[ReedPop]].
 
Im Mai 2024 wurde das Unternehmen von [[IGN]] übernommen.<ref>{{Internetquelle |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/ign-entertainment-acquires-eurogamer-gi-vg247-rock-paper-shotgun-and-more |titel=IGN Entertainment Acquires Eurogamer, GI, VG247, Rock Paper Shotgun, and More |werk=IGN |datum=2024-05-21 |sprache=en |abruf=2024-05-22}}</ref>
Gamer Network also organises the [[EGX (expo)|EGX]] trade fair.<ref>{{Cite news|last=JARVIS|first=MATTHEW|date=9 October 2014|title=Games Media Profile: Gamer Network|language=en|work=[[MCV/Develop]]|url=https://www.mcvuk.com/business-news/publishing/games-media-profile-gamer-network/|access-date=2021-09-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.egx.net/egx/privacy |title=Privacy Policy |website=[[EGX (expo)|EGX]] |quote=Gamer Network Ltd (the owner and operator of EGX.net) is a subsidiary of Reed Exhibitions Ltd. |access-date=10 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190810191105/https://www.egx.net/egx/privacy |archive-date=10 August 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
 
== HistoryEigene Marken ==
=== Redaktionelle Websites ===
Gamer Network was founded under the name Eurogamer Network in 1999 by brothers Rupert and Nick Loman.<ref name="Polygon">{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/2/26/17053662/reedpop-gamer-network-owner |title=PAX organizer acquires USgamer, Eurogamer and more |first=Allegra |last=Frank |date=26 February 2018 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617100420/https://www.polygon.com/2018/2/26/17053662/reedpop-gamer-network-owner |archive-date=17 June 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> It was formed alongside the opening of its flagship website, ''[[Eurogamer]]'', which itself launched on 4 September 1999.<ref name="Polygon" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/launch |title=EuroGamer opens! |date=4 September 1999 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404045528/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/launch |archive-date=4 April 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> Nick Loman left the business in 2004 to pursue a career in medicine and "competitive [[BBQ]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamer-network.net/about/history |title=History – About |website=Gamer Network |access-date=5 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502120004/https://www.gamer-network.net/about/history |archive-date=2 May 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Cosplay Central]] – Eine im Jahr 2020 gegründete Website, die sich hauptsächlich auf [[Cosplay]] konzentriert.<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Alison & Co |url=https://invisioncommunity.co.uk/new-website-launched-dedicated-to-cosplay/ |titel=New Website Launched Dedicated to Cosplay |werk=invisioncommunity.co.uk |hrsg=[[Invision Game Community]] |datum=2020-04-20 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-03}}</ref>
* ''[[Dicebreaker]]'' – Eine Website mit Neuigkeiten und Rezensionen zu [[Brettspiel]]en und [[Pen-&-Paper-Rollenspiel]] sowie ein [[YouTube]]-Kanal, der im August 2019 von Gamer Network gestartet wurde.<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Johnny Chiodini |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914060706/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-08-21-introducing-dicebreaker-a-new-hub-for-tabletop-gaming |titel=Introducing Dicebreaker, a new hub for tabletop gaming |werk=[[Eurogamer]] |datum=2019-08-22 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-06-27}}</ref>
* ''[[Eurogamer]]'' – Die Flaggschiff-Website von Gamer Network für Neuigkeiten zu Videospielen wurde 1999 zusammen mit dem Unternehmen gegründet.<ref name="Polygon" /> Die Marke Eurogamer ist an 6 regionale Sub-Outlets lizenziert, die in den Sprachen ihrer Region berichten.<ref>{{Internetquelle |url=https://www.reedpop.com/eurogamer-in-europe |titel=Eurogamer in Europe |werk=ReedPop.com |hrsg=Gamer Network Limited |datum=2020-11-12 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-06-27}}</ref>
* ''GamesIndustry.biz'' – Eine Website, die sich auf die geschäftlichen Aspekte der Videospielbranche konzentriert. Sie wurde 2002 im Rahmen des Eurogamer Network gestartet.<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Rob Fahey |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630165648/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-06-09-launching-gi-biz-15-years-ago |titel=Launching GamesIndustry.biz: 15 years ago |werk=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |datum=2017-06-09 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-06-27}}</ref>
* ''[[OutsideXbox|Outside Xbox]]'' – Ein [[YouTube]]-Kanal, der sich auf Neuigkeiten zu [[Xbox]]-Spielen konzentriert.<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Rachel Weber |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121125024356/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-08-15-eurogamer-launches-new-xbox-website |titel=Eurogamer launches new dedicated Xbox website |werk=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |datum=2012-08-15 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-03}}</ref>
* ''[[OutsideXbox|Outside Xtra]]'' – Ein YouTube-Kanal, der sich auf [[Spieleplattform|plattformübergreifende]] Nachrichten (außer Xbox) konzentriert.<ref>{{Internetquelle |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109143510/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2016-10-19-outside-xbox-launches-multi-platform-channel-expands-team |titel=Outside Xbox launches multi-platform channel, expands team |werk=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |datum=2016-10-19 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-03}}</ref>
* ''Popverse'' – Eine 2022 gegründete Nachrichtenseite mit Schwerpunkt auf [[Comic]], [[Anime]], [[Fernsehsendung]] und [[Film]]en sowie [[Popkultur]]-Events wie [[Star Wars Celebration]] und [[New York Comic Con]].<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Heidi MacDonald |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/reedpop-announces-new-pop-culture-journalism-site-the-popverse/ |titel=ReedPop announces new pop culture journalism site, Popverse |werk=The Beat |hrsg=[[Superlime Media]] |datum=2022-05-18 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-03}}</ref>
* ''[[Rock Paper Shotgun]]'' – Eine Website mit Schwerpunkt auf Neuigkeiten zu [[Personal Computer|PC-Spielen]], die 2017 von Gamer Network übernommen wurde.<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Dan Pearson |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628204839/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-05-03-gamer-network-acquires-rock-paper-shotgun |titel=Gamer Network acquires Rock Paper Shotgun |werk=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |datum=2017-05-03 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-03}}</ref>
* ''[[VG247]]'' – Eine Videospiel-Nachrichtenseite, die 2008 in Zusammenarbeit zwischen Eurogamer Network und Patrick Garratt gegründet wurde.<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Patrick Garratt |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630132109/https://www.vg247.com/2011/02/01/welcome-to-the-new-vg247/ |titel=It’s our third birthday – welcome to the new VG247 |werk=[[VG247]] |datum=2011-02-01 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-03}}</ref>
 
=== Andere ===
In February 2011, Eurogamer Network acquired American publishing house Hammersuit, alongside its IndustryGamers.com and Modojo.com websites.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mcvuk.com/eurogamer-acquires-hammersuit/ |title=Eurogamer acquires Hammersuit |date=21 February 2011 |website=[[MCV/Develop]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-date=21 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721145857/https://www.mcvuk.com/business-news/publishing/eurogamer-acquires-hammersuit/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On 1 March 2013, in line with the international expansion, Eurogamer Network announced that it had changed its name to Gamer Network.<ref name="MCV">{{cite web |url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/eurogamer-network-is-no-more-as-it-rebrands-to-gamer-network/0111619 |title=Eurogamer Network is no more as it rebrands to Gamer Network |first=Ben |last=Parfitt |website=[[MCV/Develop]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304083201/http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/eurogamer-network-is-no-more-as-it-rebrands-to-gamer-network/0111619 |archive-date=4 March 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> As part of the rebranding, Eurogamer Events was renamed Gamer Events, while Hammersuit also adopted the Gamer Network name.<ref name="MCV" /> In October, Simon Maxwell was promoted from group publishing director to [[chief operating officer]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mcvuk.com/simon-maxwell-becomes-gamer-network-coo/ |title=Simon Maxwell becomes Gamer Network COO |date=22 October 2013 |website=[[MCV/Develop]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-date=16 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216100147/https://www.mcvuk.com/business-news/media-pr/simon-maxwell-becomes-gamer-network-coo/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Jelly Deals]] – Eine Website die 2016 startete und den Verkauf von Videospielen im Vordergrund hat.<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Jamie Wallace |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109094550/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-09-introducing-a-weekly-deals-roundup-from-jelly-deals |titel=Introducing a weekly deals roundup from Jelly Deals |werk=[[Eurogamer]] |datum=2019-06-30 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-04}}</ref>
* [[The Haul]] – Ein im Jahr 2021 eingeführter E-Commerce-Shop mit Schwerpunkt auf [[Souvenir]] und [[Merchandising]] aus der Popkultur.<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Madeleine Buckley |url=https://thepopinsider.com/news/reedpop-launches-the-haul/ |titel=ReedPop Launches The Haul, a Pop Culture Merch Marketplace |werk=thepopinsider.com |hrsg=[[The Pop Insider]] |datum=2021-10-01 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-04}}</ref>
 
=== Ehemalig ===
On 26 February 2018, it was announced that [[ReedPop]], the [[Division (business)|division]] of [[Reed Exhibitions]] that organises video game exhibitions like [[PAX (event)|PAX]], had acquired Gamer Network.<ref name="Polygon" /> While Rupert Loman remained Gamer Network's [[chief executive officer]], Maxwell became the company's [[managing director]] and a [[vice-president]] for ReedPop's UK operations.<ref name="Polygon" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-02-26-pax-organisers-reedpop-acquires-gamer-network |title=PAX organiser ReedPop acquires Gamer Network |first=Christopher |last=Dring |date=26 February 2018 |website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227031620/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-02-26-pax-organisers-reedpop-acquires-gamer-network |archive-date=27 February 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> Loman left the company in February 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/2020/02/26/rupert-loman-leaves-gamer-network/ |title=Rupert Loman leaves Gamer Network and ReedPop after 20 years |first=Matt |last=Martin |date=26 February 2020 |website=[[VG247]] |access-date=16 February 2021 |archive-date=30 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130043225/https://www.vg247.com/2020/02/26/rupert-loman-leaves-gamer-network/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Gamer Creative]] – Die hauseigene [[Werbeagentur]].<ref>{{Internetquelle |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216100055/https://www.mcvuk.com/business-news/mcvs-30-under-30-2017/ |titel=MCV’s 30 Under 30 2017 |werk=[[MCV/Develop]] |datum=2017-11-24 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-04}}</ref>
* [[Gamer’s Edition]] – Ein Projekt, das Merchandise-Artikel und [[Sonderausgabe|Sondereditionen]] für Videospiele produzierte; Die ersten Projekte, die 2013 auf den Markt kamen, waren Sonderausgaben für ''[[Papers, Please]]'' und eine Zusammenstellung von ''[[Hotline Miami]]'' und ''[[Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number]]''.<ref>{{Internetquelle |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216100156/https://www.mcvuk.com/business-news/media-pr/gamer-network-moves-into-physical-games-publishing/ |titel=Gamer Network moves into physical games publishing |werk=[[MCV/Develop]] |datum=2015-03-09 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-04}}</ref><ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Matt Purslow |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720084905/http://www.pcgamesn.com/hotline-miami/gamer-network-is-crowdfunding-collector-s-editions-of-hotline-miami-and-papers-please |titel=Gamer Network is crowdfunding collector's editions of Hotline Miami and Papers, Please |werk=[[PCGamesN]] |hrsg=Network N |datum=2015-03-09 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-04}}</ref>
* ''[[Metabomb]]'' – Eine 2013 gestartete Videospiel-News-Website mit Schwerpunkt auf [[E-Sport]].<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=John Bedford |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216100053/https://www.metabomb.net/articles/news/welcome-to-metabomb |titel=Welcome to Metabomb! |werk=Metabomb |hrsg=Gamer Network Limited |datum=2013-05-17 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-04}}</ref>
* ''USgamer'' (''USG'') – Eine 2013 gestartete und 2020 eingestellte Schwesterseite zu ''Eurogamer'', die von amerikanischen Mitarbeitern geleitet wurde. Nach der Schließung wurde der Inhalt der Website auf ''VG247'' migriert.<ref>{{Internetquelle |autor=Dave Owen |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003002428/https://www.vg247.com/2013/12/16/gamer-network-websites-record-20-million-unique-visitors-in-november-2013/ |titel=Gamer Network websites record 20 million unique visitors in November 2013 |werk=[[VG247]] |datum=2013-12-16 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-04}}</ref><ref name="Start">{{Internetquelle |autor=Kat Bailey |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714095703/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/press-start-to-continue |titel=Press Start to Continue |werk=[[VG247]] |datum=2022-12-29 |sprache=en |abruf=2023-07-04}}</ref>
 
== Weblinks ==
ReedPop implemented a number of layoffs across many of the Gamer Network sites in September 2020. In November 2020, the remaining ''USgamer'' staff, which had been reduced from nine to four after the earlier layoffs, reported that ReedPop was shuttering the site by the end of the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-11-16-usgamer-staff-laid-off |title=USgamer staff laid off |first=Brendan |last=Sinclair |date=16 November 2020 |website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |access-date=16 November 2020 |archive-date=16 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216100059/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-11-16-usgamer-staff-laid-off |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [https://gamer.network/ Offizielle Website] (englisch)
 
== Owned brandsEinzelnachweise ==
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[[Kategorie:Medienunternehmen (Vereinigtes Königreich)]]
=== Editorial websites ===
[[Kategorie:Spielesoftwareunternehmen (Vereinigtes Königreich)]]
* ''{{vanchor|Dicebreaker}}'' – A [[board game]]-centric website and [[YouTube]] channel launched by Gamer Network in August 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-08-21-introducing-dicebreaker-a-new-hub-for-tabletop-gaming |title=Introducing Dicebreaker, a new hub for tabletop gaming |first=Johnny |last=Chiodini |date=22 August 2019 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |access-date=23 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914060706/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-08-21-introducing-dicebreaker-a-new-hub-for-tabletop-gaming |archive-date=14 September 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> Its [[editor-in-chief]] is Matt Jarvis.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dicebreaker.com/about |title=About Us |website=[[Dicebreaker]] |access-date=21 July 2021 |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709193140/https://www.dicebreaker.com/about |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[Kategorie:Unternehmensgründung 1999]]
* ''[[Eurogamer]]'' – Gamer Network's flagship website for video game news; launched in 1999 alongside the company.<ref name="Polygon" /> The Eurogamer brand is licensed to 8 regional sub-outlets, which report in their region's language.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}} Its editor-in-chief is Martin Robinson.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Authors |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/authors |access-date=2022-06-18 |website=Eurogamer.net |language=en-gb}}</ref>
* ''GamesIndustry.biz'' – A website focused on the business aspects of the [[video game industry]]; launched under Eurogamer Network in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-06-09-launching-gi-biz-15-years-ago |title=Launching GamesIndustry.biz: 15 years ago |first=Rob |last=Fahey |date=9 June 2017 |website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630165648/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-06-09-launching-gi-biz-15-years-ago |archive-date=30 June 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> Its editor-in-chief is James Batchelor.<ref>{{cite web |title=Articles by James Batchelor |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/?author=1570 |website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |access-date=21 July 2021 |archive-date=18 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718192402/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/?author=1570 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* ''Metabomb'' – A video game news website with emphasis on [[esports]]; launched under Gamer Network in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metabomb.net/articles/news/welcome-to-metabomb |title=Welcome to Metabomb! |first=John |last=Bedford |date=17 May 2013 |website=[[Metabomb]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-date=16 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216100053/https://www.metabomb.net/articles/news/welcome-to-metabomb |url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''[[OutsideXbox|Outside Xbox]]'' – A [[YouTube]] channel focusing on [[Xbox]] game news; launched in 2012 by Eurogamer Network and Andy Farrant, Mike Channell and Jane Douglas, three editors of other Xbox-focused outlets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-08-15-eurogamer-launches-new-xbox-website |title=Eurogamer launches new dedicated Xbox website |first=Rachel |last=Weber |date=15 August 2012 |website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121125024356/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-08-15-eurogamer-launches-new-xbox-website |archive-date=25 November 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*''[[OutsideXbox|Outside Xtra]]'' - A [[YouTube]] channel focusing on multi-platform (non-Xbox) news such as [[PlayStation]], [[Nintendo]], [[Virtual reality|VR]] and [[Personal computer|PC]]; launched in 2016 by Outside Xbox and Ellen Rose and Luke Westaway, Writer and Presenter of Xbox On and Senior Editor at CNET respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2016-10-19-outside-xbox-launches-multi-platform-channel-expands-team |title=Outside Xbox launches multi-platform channel, expands team |date=19 October 2016 |website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |access-date=8 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109143510/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2016-10-19-outside-xbox-launches-multi-platform-channel-expands-team |archive-date=9 January 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''[[Rock Paper Shotgun]]'' – A website focused on [[personal computer]] game news launched in 2007 by Kieron Gillen, Alec Meer, John Walker and Jim Rossignol; partnered with Eurogamer Network in 2010 and acquired by it in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/eurogamer-strikes-rock-paper-shotgun-partnership |title=Eurogamer strikes Rock, Paper, Shotgun partnership |first=Matt |last=Martin |date=1 June 2010 |website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306013850/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/eurogamer-strikes-rock-paper-shotgun-partnership |archive-date=6 March 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-05-03-gamer-network-acquires-rock-paper-shotgun |title=Gamer Network acquires Rock Paper Shotgun |first=Dan |last=Pearson |date=3 May 2017 |website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628204839/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-05-03-gamer-network-acquires-rock-paper-shotgun |archive-date=28 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> Its editor-in-chief is Katharine Castle.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/im-not-editor-in-chief-of-rps-anymore-heres-who-is |title=I'm not editor-in-chief of RPS anymore, here's who is |first=Graham |last=Smith |date=2 July 2021 |website=[[Rock Paper Shotgun]] |access-date=21 July 2021 |archive-date=3 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703105428/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/im-not-editor-in-chief-of-rps-anymore-heres-who-is |url-status=live }}</ref>
* ''[[VG247]]'' – A video game news site formed in 2008 in a partnership between Eurogamer Network and Patrick Garratt.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/2011/02/01/welcome-to-the-new-vg247/ |title=It's our third birthday – welcome to the new VG247 |first=Patrick |last=Garratt |date=1 February 2011 |website=[[VG247]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630132109/https://www.vg247.com/2011/02/01/welcome-to-the-new-vg247/ |archive-date=30 June 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> Its editor-in-chief is Tom Orry.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/staff/ |title=Staff |website=[[VG247]] |access-date=21 July 2021 |archive-date=16 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716234003/https://www.vg247.com/staff/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
=== Other ===
* Gamer Creative – Gamer Network's in-house [[creative agency]]; founded and headed by Josh Heaton.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mcvuk.com/mcvs-30-under-30-2017/ |title=MCV's 30 Under 30 2017 |date=24 November 2017 |website=[[MCV/Develop]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-date=16 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216100055/https://www.mcvuk.com/business-news/mcvs-30-under-30-2017/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
* Gamer's Edition – A project that produces [[merchandise]] and [[special edition]] releases for video games; launched in 2013, its first projects were special editions for ''[[Papers, Please]]'' and a compilation of ''[[Hotline Miami]]'' and ''[[Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mcvuk.com/gamer-network-moves-into-physical-games-publishing/ |title=Gamer Network moves into physical games publishing |date=9 March 2015 |website=[[MCV/Develop]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-date=16 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216100156/https://www.mcvuk.com/business-news/media-pr/gamer-network-moves-into-physical-games-publishing/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/hotline-miami/gamer-network-is-crowdfunding-collector-s-editions-of-hotline-miami-and-papers-please |title=Gamer Network is crowdfunding collector's editions of Hotline Miami and Papers, Please |first=Matt |last=Purslow |date=9 March 2015 |website=[[PCGamesN]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720084905/http://www.pcgamesn.com/hotline-miami/gamer-network-is-crowdfunding-collector-s-editions-of-hotline-miami-and-papers-please |archive-date=20 July 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* Jelly Deals – A website highlighting sales for video games; launched in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-09-introducing-a-weekly-deals-roundup-from-jelly-deals |title=Introducing a weekly deals roundup from Jelly Deals |first=Jamie |last=Wallace |date=9 July 2016 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109094550/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-09-introducing-a-weekly-deals-roundup-from-jelly-deals |archive-date=9 November 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>
 
=== Former ===
* ''USgamer'' (''USG'') – A sister site to ''Eurogamer'' helmed by American staff; launched in 2013<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/2013/12/16/gamer-network-websites-record-20-million-unique-visitors-in-november-2013/ |title=Gamer Network websites record 20 million unique visitors in November 2013 |first=Dave |last=Owen |date=16 December 2013 |website=[[VG247]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003002428/https://www.vg247.com/2013/12/16/gamer-network-websites-record-20-million-unique-visitors-in-november-2013/ |archive-date=3 October 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> and shut down in 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/press-start-to-continue |title=Press Start to Continue |first=Kat |last=Bailey |date=31 December 2020 |website=[[USgamer]] |access-date=17 July 2021 |archive-date=14 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714095703/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/press-start-to-continue |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
== Partnered websites ==
 
=== Editorial websites ===
* ''Nintendo Life'' – A website focused on news and reviews of [[Nintendo]] products, including video games and software, owned and operated by Nlife Media.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nlife.com/ |title=Publishers of Nintendo Life & Push Square |date=19 July 2018 |website=Nlife Media |access-date=19 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220231030/http://nlife.com/ |archive-date=20 December 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> It has sections covering the [[Nintendo Switch]], [[Wii U]], [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], [[Nintendo DSi]], [[WiiWare]], [[List of DSiWare games and applications|DSiWare]] and classic titles re-released through Nintendo's [[Virtual Console]] games. It was founded in late 2005,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2005/11/our_nintendo_life_begins |title=Our Nintendo Life Begins... |first=Anthony |last=Dickens |date=7 November 2005 |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126224835/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2005/11/our_nintendo_life_begins |archive-date=26 January 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="aboutnlife" /> acquired the sites ''WiiWare World'' and ''Virtual Console Reviews'' in April 2009,<ref name="aboutnlife">{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/about |title=About Nintendo Life |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |access-date=13 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812160530/http://www.nintendolife.com/about |archive-date=12 August 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> and partnered with Gamer Network (then Eurogamer Network) in 2011.<ref name="vg24_Euro">{{cite web |url=http://www.vg247.com/2011/09/09/eurogamer-partners-with-nintendolife-in-ad-deal/ |title=Eurogamer partners with Nintendo Life in ad deal |first=Johnny |last=Cullen |date=9 September 2011 |website=[[VG247]] |access-date=17 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823040710/http://www.vg247.com/2011/09/09/eurogamer-partners-with-nintendolife-in-ad-deal/ |archive-date=23 August 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="game_Euro">{{cite web |title=Eurogamer partners with Nintendo Life in ad deal |first=Dan |last=Pearson |date=9 September 2011 |website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |access-date=17 September 2015 |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-09-eurogamer-partners-with-nintendo-life-in-ad-deal |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823040708/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-09-eurogamer-partners-with-nintendo-life-in-ad-deal |archive-date=23 August 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2011/09/site_news_a_better_nintendo_life |title=Site News: A Better Nintendo Life |first=Anthony |last=Dickens |date=9 September 2011 |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927001012/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2011/09/site_news_a_better_nintendo_life |archive-date=27 September 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2015 the site expanded its YouTube channel to receive regular content.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/09/site_news_nintendo_lifes_alex_olney_revealed_as_youtuber_finalist_for_games_media_awards_2015 |title=Site News: Nintendo Life's Alex Olney Revealed As YouTuber Finalist For Games Media Awards 2015 |first=Darren |last=Calvert |date=18 September 2015 |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |access-date=17 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526100348/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/09/site_news_nintendo_lifes_alex_olney_revealed_as_youtuber_finalist_for_games_media_awards_2015 |archive-date=26 May 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''Push Square'' – A website focused in [[PlayStation]] game news; launched in 2012 by ''Nintendo Life'' and Sammy Barker.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/02/push_square_is_open_for_business |title=Push Square is Open for Business! |first=James |last=Newton |date=2 February 2012 |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190504133730/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/02/push_square_is_open_for_business |archive-date=4 May 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''Pure Xbox'' – A website focused in [[Xbox]] game news; relaunched in 2020 by ''NLife Media''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/03/site_news_say_hello_to_our_resurrected_sister_site_pure_xbox |title=Site News: Say Hello To Our Resurrected Sister Site, Pure Xbox |first=Damien |last=McFerran |date=17 March 2020 |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |access-date=16 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716150942/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/03/site_news_say_hello_to_our_resurrected_sister_site_pure_xbox |archive-date=16 July 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/03/site_news_dont_forget_to_visit_our_sister_site_pure_xbox |title=Site News: Don't Forget to Visit Our Sister Site Pure Xbox |first=Sammy |last=Barker |date=17 March 2020 |website=[[Push Square]] |access-date=16 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716151609/https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/03/site_news_dont_forget_to_visit_our_sister_site_pure_xbox |archive-date=16 July 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.purexbox.com/news/2020/03/site_news_pure_xbox_is_back |title=Site News: Pure Xbox Is Back! |date=13 March 2020 |website=[[Pure Xbox]] |access-date=16 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716152421/https://www.purexbox.com/news/2020/03/site_news_pure_xbox_is_back |archive-date=16 July 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''Road to VR'' – A video game news website with emphasis on [[virtual reality]]; launched by Ben Lang in 2011 and partnered with Gamer Network in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/following-the-road-to-virtual-reality/ |title=Following the Road to Virtual Reality |first=Ben |last=Lang |date=13 October 2011 |website=[[Road to VR]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141121105706/http://www.roadtovr.com/following-the-road-to-virtual-reality/ |archive-date=21 November 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/road-vr-partners-eurogamer-parent-company-gamer-network/ |title=Road to VR Partners with Eurogamer Parent Company Gamer Network |first=Paul |last=James |date=31 May 2017 |website=[[Road to VR]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606113837/http://www.roadtovr.com/road-vr-partners-eurogamer-parent-company-gamer-network/ |archive-date=6 June 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''Video Games Chronicle'' (''VGC'') – A [[spiritual successor]] to magazine ''[[Computer and Video Games]]''; launched in partnership with Gamer Network in 2019 by a team led by Andy Robinson.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mcvuk.com/cvg-veterans-form-games-news-website-video-games-chronicle/ |title=CVG veterans form games news website Video Games Chronicle |first=Marie |last=Dealessandri |date=5 April 2019 |website=[[MCV/Develop]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421160729/https://www.mcvuk.com/cvg-veterans-form-games-news-website-video-games-chronicle/ |archive-date=21 April 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
 
=== Other ===
* [[Mod DB]] – A database website for [[Mod (video gaming)|video game modifications]]; launched in 2002 and partnered with Gamer Network in 2015.<ref name="Mod DB">{{cite web |url=https://www.mcvuk.com/mod-db-and-indie-db-join-eurogamer-parent-gamer-network/ |title=Mod DB and Indie DB join Eurogamer parent Gamer Network |date=21 July 2005 |website=[[MCV/Develop]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-date=16 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216100115/https://www.mcvuk.com/business-news/publishing/mod-db-and-indie-db-join-eurogamer-parent-gamer-network/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://killscreen.com/articles/moddb-celebrates-10-years-modding/ |title=ModDB celebrates 10 years of modding |first=Rachel |last=Helps |date=30 July 2012 |website=[[Kill Screen]] |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-date=16 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216100110/https://killscreen.com/previously/articles/moddb-celebrates-10-years-modding/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Indie DB]] – A sister site for Mod DB that covers [[indie games]]; launched by Mod DB in 2010 and partnered with Gamer Network alongside Mod DB in 2015.<ref name="Mod DB" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://indiegamesplus.com/2010/06/moddb_launches_indie_community |title=ModDB Launches Indie Community Site IndieDB |author=Tim |date=19 June 2010 |website=Indie Games Plus |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-date=16 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216100125/https://indiegamesplus.com/2010/06/moddb_launches_indie_community |url-status=live}}</ref>
 
== References ==
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