Exciting news for gaming enthusiasts: Game Informer is making a triumphant return just over six months after its closure by GameStop in August 2024. The beloved gaming publication is back under new ownership by Gunzilla Games, the innovative game developer behind the free-to-play extraction battle royale game, Off the Grid, currently in Early Access. Gunzilla Games also spearheads GunZ, a groundbreaking "Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem" that enhances community-driven economies in AAA games, including Off the Grid. Notably, the team is bolstered by the creative prowess of Neill Blomkamp, renowned director of District 9 and Chappie, serving as Gunzilla's chief creative officer and co-founder.
In a heartfelt 'Letter From the Editor,' Game Informer's Editor-In-Chief Matt Miller announced the exciting developments. Gunzilla Games has not only secured the rights to Game Informer but has also ensured the return of the entire editorial and production team. Miller emphasized that Gunzilla Games is committed to preserving Game Informer's independence, allowing the editorial team to make 100% of the decisions regarding coverage without any 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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Now operating under the new entity, Game Informer Inc., the publication is picking up right where it left off, with over 30 years of history intact. The team is not missing a beat, having prepared "dozens" of new reviews for games released during their hiatus, along with their Best of 2024 awards, ensuring no gap in coverage.
While the iconic Game Informer print magazine will return at a later date, the team promises it will be "bigger and better than it was before." In the coming weeks, Game Informer plans to introduce membership and subscription benefits, enhance their video, streaming, and feature coverage, and broaden their network of experts and partnerships to enrich their content.
To stay in the loop and enjoy early benefits such as access to the Game Informer Magazine Archive, an exclusive weekly newsletter, Dark Mode, and Early-Bird Founder Access, interested readers can create a new Game Informer account.
