Exciting news for gaming enthusiasts: Game Informer, a beloved source of gaming news and reviews, is making 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 acquired the rights and is committed to reviving the iconic brand. In a heartfelt 'Letter From the Editor,' Game Informer's Editor-In-Chief, Matt Miller, announced the exciting developments and reassured fans that the magazine's editorial independence would remain intact.
Gunzilla Games, known for their free-to-play extraction battle royale game Off the Grid and the blockchain ecosystem GunZ, is steering the revival. Notably, Neill Blomkamp, the acclaimed director behind District 9 and Chappie, serves as Gunzilla's chief creative officer and co-founder, adding a significant creative boost to the team. Despite the new ownership, Miller emphasized that Game Informer would operate under the newly formed Game Informer Inc., ensuring the publication's editorial decisions remain free from external influence.
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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Game Informer's return includes not just the revival of its digital presence but also the relaunch of its iconic print magazine, which is set to return in a "bigger and better" format. The team has been busy during their hiatus, preparing "dozens" of new reviews for games released since their closure, along with their Best of 2024 awards. The commitment to filling the gap in coverage demonstrates their dedication to their audience.
In the coming weeks, Game Informer plans to introduce membership and subscription benefits, enhance their video, streaming, and feature coverage, and expand their network of experts and partnerships. To stay in the loop and enjoy early benefits like access to the Game Informer Magazine Archive, an exclusive weekly newsletter, Dark Mode, and Early-Bird Founder Access, fans are encouraged to create a new Game Informer account.
