{"id":15011,"date":"2026-08-08T12:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T12:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.theck1.no\/?p=15011"},"modified":"2026-08-08T12:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T12:01:00","slug":"the-gaming-site-sponsored-by-walmart-lays-off-its-editorial-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.theck1.no\/?p=15011","title":{"rendered":"The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off its editorial staff"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nJay Peters<\/strong>
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\nAugust 7, 2026\n<\/div>\n\n
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Restart<\/em>, a games media website launched in late 2024<\/a> that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its “entire editorial team,” according to a Friday post<\/a> from Brandy Berthelson, the site’s former editor-in-chief. Other staffers have<\/a> also<\/a> posted<\/a> about being laid off.<\/p>\n

Restart<\/em> is operated by Moonrock, a content marketing agency, though its editorial mission page says<\/a> it’s “powered” by Walmart. That page outlines how Walmart is (or was) involved:<\/p>\n

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When we mention a game, we’ll provide purchase links that will take you to Walmart using a partner tracking code. This link provides us with 0% of the sale if you decide to buy the product, but it doe \u2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Jay Peters • August 7, 2026 Restart, a games media website launched in late 2024 that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its “entire editorial team,” according to a Friday post from Brandy Berthelson, the site’s former editor-in-chief. Other staffers have also posted about being laid off. Restart is operated by Moonrock, a content<\/p>\n

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