Who founded Destructoid and when did they launch it?
Yanier Gonzalez launched Destructoid as a personal blog in March 2006. He created the site to attend the Electronic Entertainment Expo after being rejected from official press credentials.
Questions about Destructoid
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Destructoid acquired by Enthusiast Gaming and who bought it next?
Enthusiast Gaming acquired Destructoid in 2017 based in Toronto. The company sold the website to Gamurs Group in September 2022, marking the second major change in corporate control since its inception.
What sections does Destructoid use for user navigation today?
Destructoid splits its interface into six main sections including Homepage, Videos section, Chat Forums, Buy/Sell area, Fight area, and community blogs. Editors post daily news on the Homepage while registered users submit their own off-homepage blogs.
How much money did Destructoid raise during their 24-hour gaming marathon in 2010?
The office hosted a 24-hour gaming marathon in 2010 where community members raised over $6,000 for Children's Miracle hospitals in Texas. They also partnered with Revision 3 to build a clean water well in Africa through Charity Water.
Which awards did Destructoid receive nominations for in 2007?
Industry voters nominated Destructoid for the inaugural Games Media Awards in 2007 under the Non-Commercial Website or Blog category. The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences selected them as an Official Webby Honoree in the Games-Related category of the 11th Annual Webby Awards in 2007.