Exciting news for gaming enthusiasts—Game Informer, the beloved gaming magazine and website, is making a triumphant return just over six months after its closure by GameStop in August 2024. The entire team is back, and they're ready to dive back into the world of gaming journalism with renewed vigor.
In a heartfelt 'Letter From the Editor,' Game Informer's Editor-In-Chief, Matt Miller, announced that Gunzilla Games has acquired the rights to Game Informer from GameStop. Gunzilla Games, known for their free-to-play extraction battle royale game Off the Grid currently in Early Access, and their "Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem" called GunZ, has ambitious plans for the publication. The team behind Gunzilla includes notable figures like Neill Blomkamp, the director of District 9 and Chappie, who serves as the company's chief creative officer and co-founder.
Game Informer is back! The entire team is returning and we can't wait to reconnect. Come join us to celebrate the best in games, the people who make games, and the people who play games from around the world.
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Miller emphasized that Gunzilla Games is committed to maintaining Game Informer's independence. The new owners are adamant about preserving the editorial freedom that has been a hallmark of Game Informer, ensuring that the team retains full control over content decisions. This commitment to independence is reflected in the establishment of a new entity, Game Informer Inc., which now operates the over 30-year-old publication.
To ensure a seamless return, the team has prepared "dozens" of new reviews covering games released during their hiatus, along with their Best of 2024 awards. Fans can also look forward to the return of the print magazine, which Miller promises will be "bigger and better than it was before." In the coming weeks, Game Informer will introduce membership and subscription benefits, expand their video, streaming, and feature coverage, and broaden their range of experts and partnerships to bring diverse perspectives to their audience.
For those eager to stay updated, creating a new Game Informer account offers early benefits such as access to the Game Informer Magazine Archive, an exclusive weekly newsletter, Dark Mode, and Early-Bird Founder Access. This marks a new chapter for Game Informer, promising to deliver the best in gaming news, reviews, and features to its dedicated community.
