Joystiq expected to be shut down soon. According to the staff, they haven't been officially told of the situation but are aware something bad is occurring soon.
The official reason hinted was their parent company AOL is currently in the process of doing some major restructuring.
http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/27/joystiq-closing-shop/
http://www.destructoid.com/joystiq-i...n-286762.phtml