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As Kotaku continues to bleed talent and face financial challenges, questions loom about its future viability. Will it reorganize, pivot back toward traditional gaming coverage, or permanently fade away? Many point out that with each layoff, the site loses institutional knowledge and relevance, potentially sealing its fate.
The departure of figures like Alyssa Marante—whether voluntary or not—symbolizes a changing industry landscape, where ideological conflicts and audience disenchantment threaten once-powerful media brands. Meanwhile, the ongoing layoffs serve as a warning to other outlets: the audience is shifting, and allegiance to controversial politics and identity-driven reporting may not be enough to sustain a mainstream gaming publication.