When was GameFAQs launched by Jeff Veasey?
GameFAQs was launched on the 5th of November 1995 by Jeff Veasey. The site initially operated as the Video Game FAQ Archive and hosted about 100 guides across 10 pages.
Common questions about GameFAQs
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who was the lead administrator of GameFAQs from 2004 to 2023?
Allen Tyner, known online as SBAllen, served as the lead administrator of GameFAQs from 2004 until his departure on the 18th of October 2023. Tyner managed the massive influx of content and maintained order on the message boards during his tenure.
What company acquired GameFAQs in 2003 for 2.2 million dollars?
CNET Networks acquired GameFAQs in 2003 for 2.2 million dollars. This acquisition was followed by an integration with GameSpot in 2004 and later purchases by Red Ventures in 2020 and Fandom, Inc. in 2022.
When did the GameFAQs message boards launch in beta?
The GameFAQs message boards launched in beta on the 7th of November 1999. The boards eventually handled 20,000 topics and 200,000 messages daily.
What annual tradition did GameFAQs start on the 30th of November 1999?
GameFAQs started the annual Character Battles tradition on the 30th of November 1999. Users voted on which fictional characters would win in hypothetical fights, with the first monthly contest in 1998 receiving 253 entries.