DESCRIPTION

GamePro was an American multiplatform video game magazine media company that published online and print content. The magazine offered coverage of various video game consoles (e.g., PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii), PC computers, and mobile devices (e.g., PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, iOS). GameProMedia properties included GamePro magazine and the website GamePro.com. The company was also a subsidiary of the privately held International Data Group (IDG), a technology media, events and research company.First published in 1989, GamePro magazine provided feature articles, news, previews and reviews on video games, video game hardware and the entertainment gaming industry. The magazine was published monthly from its most recent headquarters in Oakland, California. The February 2010 issue introduced a redesigned layout and new editorial direction focused on the people and culture of gaming.The Gamepro website was launched in 1998 and included news, previews, reviews, screenshots and videos on video games, video game hardware and the entertainment gaming industry. www.gamepro.com also includes user forums, reviews and blogs. In January 2010, the website was redesigned and the editorial direction shifted toward the inclusion of more stories regarding the people and culture of gaming.GamePro ceased publication and became part of the PC World website on December 5, 2011.