Digital Foundry, the Most Trusted Name in Game Console Analysis, is Going Independent (theverge.com)
(Thursday August 07, 2025 @11:30AM (msmash)
from the charting-new-path dept.)
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- News link: https://games.slashdot.org/story/25/08/07/1530229/digital-foundry-the-most-trusted-name-in-game-console-analysis-is-going-independent
- Source link: https://www.theverge.com/games/743535/digital-foundry-game-console-analysis-going-independent
Digital Foundry, the gaming hardware analysis publication known for its technical console breakdowns, has [1]separated from IGN ownership as of today , with founder Richard Leadbetter purchasing the outlet and its complete archives. Leadbetter, who retained 50% ownership since selling half to Eurogamer in 2015, acquired an additional 25 percent from IGN while investor Rupert Loman, Eurogamer's original co-founder, purchased the remaining quarter.
The five-person team will operate independently, maintaining its YouTube channel with 1.5 million subscribers and Patreon support generating approximately $200,000 annually. The publication plans to develop a full website for its written content and expand coverage while keeping most content free.
[1] https://www.theverge.com/games/743535/digital-foundry-game-console-analysis-going-independent
The five-person team will operate independently, maintaining its YouTube channel with 1.5 million subscribers and Patreon support generating approximately $200,000 annually. The publication plans to develop a full website for its written content and expand coverage while keeping most content free.
[1] https://www.theverge.com/games/743535/digital-foundry-game-console-analysis-going-independent
How much analysis (Score:2)
How much analysis Do games consoles need that they have a 5 person team generating $200k annually? Dont they only come out every few years.