Just over six months after GameStop ceased its operations in August 2024, Game Informer has triumphantly returned, and the entire team is back in action. 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. The new owners are committed to reviving not just the editorial team but also the production and beyond.
For those new to the scene, Gunzilla Games is the creative force behind the free-to-play extraction battle royale game, Off the Grid, currently in Early Access. They are also the developers of GunZ, a "Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem" that supports community-driven economies in AAA games, including Off the Grid. Adding to their star power, Neill Blomkamp, the director of District 9 and Chappie, serves as Gunzilla's chief creative officer and co-founder.
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Miller emphasized that Gunzilla Games is dedicated to maintaining Game Informer as an independent editorial outlet. They believe, as strongly as the team does, that the only way forward is with an editorial group that has full autonomy over content decisions, free from any external influence.
Now operating under the new entity, Game Informer Inc., the over 30-year legacy of the website has been restored after its brief shutdown last August. The team has been busy during their hiatus, preparing "dozens" of new reviews for games released during their absence, along with their Best of 2024 awards.
Fans of the print magazine will be pleased to know that it will also make a comeback, though at a later date. Miller shared the team's ambition to make the magazine "bigger and better than it was before." In the coming weeks, Game Informer plans to 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.
If you're eager to stay updated with all the exciting developments at Game Informer, you can create a new account on their website. Early benefits include access to the Game Informer Magazine Archive, an exclusive weekly newsletter, Dark Mode, and Early-Bird Founder Access.