Game Informer Revived: Neill Blomkamp's Studio Acquires, Entire Team Returns

Just over six months after GameStop closed it down in August 2024, Game Informer has made a triumphant return, and the entire team is back in action. In a heartfelt 'Letter From the Editor,' Game Informer's Editor-In-Chief, Matt Miller, announced that Gunzilla Games has acquired the rights to Game Informer from GameStop. Gunzilla Games not only plans to revive the editorial team but also aims to expand the scope to include production and more.

For those new to the scene, Gunzilla Games is the developer and publisher behind the free-to-play extraction battle royale game, Off the Grid, which is currently in Early Access. They are also the brains behind GunZ, the "Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem" that powers community-driven economies in AAA games, including Off the Grid. Adding to their star power, District 9 and Chappie director Neill Blomkamp serves as Gunzilla's chief creative officer and co-founder.

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Miller emphasized that the new owners are committed to maintaining Game Informer as an independent editorial outlet. They believe, as strongly as the team does, that the only way forward is with an editorial group that has full autonomy over content decisions, free from any external influence.

Now operating under the new entity, Game Informer Inc., the website has resumed its operations, bringing back its over 30-year history that was paused last August. The team has been busy during the hiatus, preparing "dozens" of new reviews for games released during their absence, along with their Best of 2024 awards.

Fans of the print magazine will be pleased to know that it will also return, though at a later date. Miller shared that the team is aiming to make it "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 the range of experts and partnerships to bring diverse perspectives to their audience.

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