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The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off its editorial staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
Restart, a games media website launched in late 2024 with Walmart sponsorship, laid off its editorial staff on Friday. Brandy Berthelson, the site's former editor-in-chief, announced the layoffs in a post that day. Restart is operated by Moonrock, a content marketing agency.