In a startling revelation, over 1,200 video game journalists have exited the industry in the last two years, marking a 25% decline in the global pool of games journalists. This significant drop, as reported by Press Engine, underscores a troubling trend in the media landscape, particularly for specialized gaming outlets like IGN and Polygon. The reasons behind this exodus range from job redundancies to a shift in content focus, exacerbated by changes in reader behavior and the influence of AI-driven content summaries.