I was let go from Destructoid by Gamurs Group today. This is following last week when they released Chris Carter. As of today, I'm looking for work including any freelancing opportunities.
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I'm sorry to hear that Zoey. I have not been on bluesky lately but to hear that both you and Chris have been let go within the past week is truly depressing. I hope all the best to you, Chris C, and Kris Moyse and any other Dtoid editor alumni who have been hit by Gamurs. Truly a saddening time.
I’m so sorry to hear this, Zoey, and while I know it’s been tough for you, we’ve all appreciate you fighting the good fight for Dtoid and continuing to roll out fantastic, honest, and entertaining work.
Your talents will be appreciated elsewhere. Thanks for everything you did for the site 🖤
This is the dumbest shit ever. I'm so sorry they did this. Now I will finally do a thread on the conditions on which they let me go because I no longer have to worry about hurting anyone still working for them
I'm so so sorry 🫂💜💜 you were literally my one last favorite thing on there I could stomach fighting through the torrent of shitty ads and whatever other nonsense for. It's so ridiculously sad seeing what it's become but absolutely 💯 fuck that site now
I will say that the future doesn't look bright when so many embrace AI and other cost-cutting measures for themselves.
Find someone worthy of your talents. Don't settle. You're worth far better than you were treated and I've no doubt you will find your feet much sooner than later.
I am sorry to hear. You are a voice for the video games off the beaten path. I hope your next opportunity brings you closer to the people who appreciate it.
I just can't, what a bunch of nitwits. Are people even going to go to that place anymore ? What is there to read ?
Very sorry to hear that, I wish you the best in your hunt for a similar, better or different job.
I'm way late on this as I was away from the internet for a few days but I'm sorry to hear you were let go. You did your best to keep the spirit of the site going after the firings and you should be proud of the work you did. Hopefully your next outlet appreciates you for the great writer you are.
Absolutely unfathomable decision to let you go. You never let up on putting out absolutely incredible work despite the chaos of the job, you put your entire heart into everything you wrote. I'm so sorry, and I'll be sure to read anything you write no matter where you go.
The hastag is more destructoid that the website at this point.
I wish we could remake something somewhere for all of us and to grow as a community. Practicality and logistics aside, that's just what i feel in my heart.
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And after 15 years, I’m deleting my Destructoid shortcut. With you and Chris Carter gone, there’s no reason left to go back anymore.
if I see any freelance roles i'll send em your way, in the meantime here are a couple things
https://bsky.app/profile/starfallpr.bsky.social/post/3lgsxdnu6dc2y
https://bsky.app/profile/restartrun.bsky.social/post/3lgt3fai6uc2p
Your talents will be appreciated elsewhere. Thanks for everything you did for the site 🖤
I don't know what else to say.
Easily my favourite videogame related writer during my time on the Internets and (I think) the final torch still burning for Destructoid of old.
Hopefully someone takes this opportunity to snap you up and let your work shine like it deserves.
Sending love to you.
Fucking Gamurs!
I'm sorry to hear that and that our original home is beyond saving now.
I will say that the future doesn't look bright when so many embrace AI and other cost-cutting measures for themselves.
Find someone worthy of your talents. Don't settle. You're worth far better than you were treated and I've no doubt you will find your feet much sooner than later.
Very sorry to hear that, I wish you the best in your hunt for a similar, better or different job.
I wish you and Chris all the luck moving forward.
You'll bounce back!!!
I guess this means that Dtoid is now 110% dead to me now.
Ass
Morons
Ugh
Really
Sad
We all know you're more than capable!
I wish we could remake something somewhere for all of us and to grow as a community. Practicality and logistics aside, that's just what i feel in my heart.