Exciting news for gaming enthusiasts: Game Informer, the iconic gaming magazine, has made a triumphant return just over six months after its closure by GameStop in August 2024. The entire team is back, thanks to Gunzilla Games, which has acquired the rights to Game Informer and is committed to reviving not only the editorial team but also the production and more.
Gunzilla Games, known for developing the free-to-play extraction battle royale game Off the Grid, now in Early Access, and the blockchain ecosystem GunZ, has made a significant move in the gaming media space. With Neill Blomkamp, the acclaimed director of District 9 and Chappie, serving as Gunzilla's chief creative officer and co-founder, the team is poised to bring fresh perspectives to Game Informer.
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.
— Game Informer (@gameinformer) March 25, 2025
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In a heartfelt 'Letter From the Editor,' Game Informer Editor-In-Chief Matt Miller shared that Gunzilla Games is dedicated to maintaining Game Informer's status as an independent editorial outlet. Miller emphasized that the new owners believe strongly in an editorial group that has full control over content decisions, ensuring that Game Informer remains free from external influences.
Game Informer is now operating under a new entity, Game Informer Inc., and has seamlessly picked up from where it left off, bringing back its over 30-year history. To ensure no gap in coverage, the team has prepared "dozens" of new reviews for games released during their hiatus and is ready to unveil their Best of 2024 awards.
Fans of the print edition will be pleased to know that Game Informer's magazine is set to return, with plans to be "bigger and better than it was before." In the coming weeks, the website will introduce membership and subscription benefits, an expanded scope for video, streaming, and feature coverage, and a mission to broaden the range of experts and partnerships to enhance their content.
Interested readers can create a new Game Informer account to stay updated on all the latest developments. Early benefits for new account holders include access to the Game Informer Magazine Archive, an exclusive weekly newsletter, Dark Mode, and Early-Bird Founder Access.