When was Eurogamer launched?
Eurogamer launched on the 4th of September 1999. It was founded by John Bye, Patrick Stokes, and Rupert Loman under the company name Eurogamer Network.
Questions about Eurogamer
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Why did Eurogamer stop using review scores?
In February 2015, Eurogamer replaced its ten-point scale with labels such as "Essential", "Recommended", or "Avoid". The change was driven by doubt about the scoring system's usefulness and a desire to be removed from Metacritic due to its "unhealthy influence" on the games industry.
When did Eurogamer bring back review scores?
Eurogamer returned to numeric scoring in May 2023, adopting a five-point scale. The site described five-point scales as "universally understood, simple to take in at a glance, and easily shared."
Who owns Eurogamer?
Eurogamer is owned by IGN Entertainment, a subsidiary of Ziff Davis, which acquired parent company Gamer Network in May 2024. Before that, Gamer Network was owned by Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX, following a February 2018 acquisition.
What is Digital Foundry and how is it related to Eurogamer?
Digital Foundry is a video game technology outlet founded in 2004 by Richard Leadbetter and Gary Harrod that analyses games and hardware performance. Eurogamer has hosted Digital Foundry content since 2007. In August 2025, Leadbetter bought the outlet back from IGN, co-funding the purchase with Eurogamer founder Rupert Loman.
What awards has Eurogamer won?
Eurogamer won Best Website at the Games Media Awards from 2007 through 2011. It also won Online Editorial Team and Best Streamer at the 2018 Games Media Brit List, and was named Media Brand of the Year at MCV/Develop in both 2022 and 2024.