Game Informer Revived by Neill Blomkamp's Studio, Entire Team Returns
Exciting news for gaming enthusiasts: Game Informer is officially back in action, a little over half a year after GameStop shut it down in August 2024. The entire team is returning, and they're ready to dive back into the world of gaming journalism. In a 'Letter From the Editor,' Game Informer's Editor-In-Chief Matt Miller announced that Gunzilla Games, the developer behind the free-to-play extraction battle royale game Off the Grid and the blockchain ecosystem GunZ, has acquired the rights to Game Informer from GameStop. Gunzilla Games is not only bringing back the editorial team but also the production crew and more, aiming to revive the brand in full force.
Gunzilla Games, known for Off the Grid, which is currently in Early Access, and the innovative GunZ blockchain ecosystem, has a notable figure on board: Neill Blomkamp, the director of District 9 and Chappie, who serves as Gunzilla's chief creative officer and co-founder. Despite the acquisition, Miller emphasized that Gunzilla Games is committed to maintaining Game Informer's independence. The new owners have insisted on the editorial outlet remaining completely autonomous, allowing the team to make all decisions regarding content without any external influence.
To ensure this independence, Game Informer is now operating under a new entity called Game Informer Inc. This move brings back the over 30-year history of the website, which was shut off last August. The team has been busy during their hiatus and is ready to roll out dozens of new reviews for games released during that period, along with their Best of 2024 awards.
Fans of the print magazine will be pleased to know that it, too, is making a comeback, though at a later date. The team is determined 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 Game Informer's latest developments, you can create a new account on their website. Early benefits for doing so include access to the Game Informer Magazine Archive, an exclusive weekly newsletter, Dark Mode, and Early-Bird Founder Access. Get ready to reconnect with one of the most respected names in gaming journalism and celebrate the best in games, the creators behind them, and the global gaming community.
