Prima Games Is Shutting Down

[dlevere]

Video game strategy guide maker Prima Games is officially shutting down, British publisher DK (formerly Dorling Kindersley) told Variety on Friday.

The imprint’s guides all feature in-depth content, detailed screen captures, quick-reference tips, and professional strategies. They were a godsend to many gamers of a certain age, back before internet walk throughs and wikis became de rigueur. Prima Games later tried adapting to an increasingly digital world by offering e guides filled with interactive maps, streaming video, searchable apps, and more.

Prima Games has sold millions of PC and console video game strategy guides since its founding 28 years ago. Its parent company, Penguin Group, bought Random House in 2013 and merged it with its main competitor, BradyGames, making it the largest provider of official video game strategy guides.

There’s no word yet on exactly how many employees will be affected by the closings.

https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news...wn-1203024364/

[bungholio]

I remember them back from the PS1 days. There was also Brady Games books too as their competitor, and probably a few others I can't remember. The internet has basically made them obsolete because it seems like most games have youtube walkthroughs and whatever else. GameFAQs definitely makes them useless.

[nensondubois]

I remember Prima guides. They had a lot of errors and obvious typos. They will be missed but they weren't second to none either. I'm indifferent aside from the nostalgia.