Veterans from Kotaku, Washington Post, and Vice Unite to Launch Aftermath

A group of seasoned journalists, formerly of Kotaku, Vice, and The Washington Post, have come together to establish Aftermath, a novel independent publication. Aftermath is a subscription-based platform and podcast that delves into internet culture and video game news. Founded by esteemed journalists Gita Jackson, Riley MacLeod, Nathan Grayson, and Luke Plunkett, the site aims to provide in-depth coverage of breaking news, critiques, and analyses. Furthermore, Aftermath seeks to shed light on labor issues within the realms of video games, streaming, board games, and journalism, drawing from the founders' personal experiences. As Gita Jackson notes, "We draw inspiration from worker-owned websites like Hell Gate, Defector, Remap Radio, Discourse Blog, and 404 Media." Aftermath strives to empower workers, prioritize reader-centric content, and hold the turbulent gaming and tech industries accountable. This development comes amidst recent layoffs in the gaming media sector, including the resignation of staff from The Escapist following the termination of editor-in-chief Nick Calandra. For a deeper understanding of the recurring layoffs in games media, refer to GamesIndustry.biz's July feature.