For fans of theUKs only weekly show devoted to games it was a hefty blow.
The outpouring of disbelief across social media was immediate.
As emerged in the days following the announcement,Videogame Nationwas a victim of circumstance.
So what was it that madeVideogame Nationwork so well and created such a devoted following?
Episodes were plagued with lists not celebrating the best in gaming but the worst in certain genres.
All was not lost though.
AnchoringVideogame Nationmark 2 was Dan Maher, former content co-ordinator for X-Box Live amongst other gaming websites.
Maher was instantly likeable and, much like Robertson, his passion for gaming was very clear.
Joining Maher and Robertson as the shows third main presenter was Eurogamers Aoife Wilson.
Her slower and more laidback style sat well in contrast to Robertsons high-speed manner.
The challenges were one of the most fun aspects of Videogame Nation.
Videogame Nationevolved over time into a perfect magazine show for gaming.
It may sound cliched but it became a show made by gamers for gamers.
The range of games covered by the show was also quite wide reaching.
Undeniably the most famous gaming show in UK TV history is 90s Channel 4 offeringGamesMaster.
GamesMastercertainly laid the way for any gaming show which has come since.
The celebrity guest list reads like a whos who of the 90s: The Shamen.
They were all here.
GamesMasterandVideogame Nationpresent two impressive bookends in the spectrum of UK gaming shows.
I think you’re free to see where this was headed.
Top Five Worst lists yep, present and annoying.
Another misfire in the gaming TV world was 1999sGames Republic.
When taking the challenges, players would be given advice by a hooded figure known as The Pundit.
John Robertson conveyed best what we were all thinking why is this happening?
There are games that will never receive the Videogame Nation treatment.
We will miss you.
Maybe someone will hit the respawn button but for now, game over VGN, game over.
