GameSpot

GameSpot is an American video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information on video games. The site was launched on May 1, 1996, created by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. In addition to the information produced by GameSpot staff, the site also allows users to write their own reviews, blogs, and post on the site's forums. It has been owned by Fandom, Inc. since October 2022.

GameSpot
Type of site
Video game journalism
FoundedMay 1, 1996 (1996-05-01)
Headquarters
OwnerFandom, Inc.
Founder(s)
  • Pete Deemer
  • Vince Broady
  • Jon Epstein
URLgamespot.com
RegistrationOptional (free and paid)
LaunchedJanuary 13, 1996 (1996-01-13)
Current statusActive

In 2004, GameSpot won "Best Gaming Website" as chosen by the viewers in Spike TV's second Video Game Award Show, and has won Webby Awards several times. The domain GameSpot.com attracted at least 60 million visitors annually by October 2008 according to a Compete.com study.

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