Report: Gaming Site Joystiq to Close - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 27 January 2015 / 2,719 Views
AOL has struggled in recent years and there are sources that have told Re/code AOL will be shutting down video game website Joystiq. AOL is doing "house-cleaning" of its underperforming content properties.
"Sources tell Joystiq that the staff is aware of the closure, but corporate hasn't officially told them, so they are unable to acknowledge anything out of concern that it will cause immediate shutdown," read a post on Joystiq's own website written by Alexander Sliwinski.
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A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. Outside, in the real world, he has a passion for the outdoors which includes everything from hiking to having received his B.A. in Environmental Studies. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
