Exciting news for gaming enthusiasts: Game Informer, the iconic gaming media outlet, has made a triumphant return just over six months after its closure by GameStop in August 2024. Spearheading this revival is Gunzilla Games, the developer and publisher behind the innovative free-to-play extraction battle royale game, Off the Grid, now available in Early Access. Gunzilla Games is also known for its groundbreaking "Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem," GunZ, which powers community-driven economies within AAA games, including Off the Grid. Adding a touch of cinematic flair to the team, Neill Blomkamp, the acclaimed director of District 9 and Chappie, serves as Gunzilla's chief creative officer and co-founder.
In a heartfelt 'Letter From the Editor,' Game Informer Editor-In-Chief Matt Miller announced that Gunzilla Games had secured the rights to Game Informer from GameStop. The new owners are committed to preserving the outlet's editorial independence, ensuring that the team retains full control over content decisions. This commitment to independence is underscored by the establishment of Game Informer Inc., a new entity under which the over 30-year-old publication will continue its legacy.
The entire Game Informer team is returning, eager to reconnect with their audience and celebrate the best in games, the creators behind them, and the passionate players worldwide. To ensure no gap in their coverage, the team has prepared "dozens" of new reviews for games released during their hiatus, along with their Best of 2024 awards.
Fans of the print magazine will be delighted to know it's set to return, with plans to make it "bigger and better than it was before." In the coming weeks, Game Informer will introduce membership and subscription benefits, expand its video, streaming, and feature coverage, and broaden its range of experts and partnerships to deliver diverse perspectives.
To stay updated with all the exciting developments at Game Informer, you can create a new account on their website. Early adopters will enjoy perks such as access to the Game Informer Magazine Archive, an exclusive weekly newsletter, Dark Mode, and Early-Bird Founder Access.
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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