Game Informer Returns Under Neill Blomkamp's Studio Leadership

Game Informer, a beloved gaming media outlet, is making a triumphant return to the scene just over six months after its closure by GameStop in August 2024. The entire team is set to rejoin the fold, bringing with them their passion and expertise. In an exciting development, 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. This move not only secures the future of the editorial team but extends to "production and beyond," according to a 'Letter From the Editor' by Game Informer's Editor-In-Chief, Matt Miller.

Gunzilla Games, known for its innovative work in gaming and blockchain technology, is also home to Neill Blomkamp, the acclaimed director of District 9 and Chappie, who serves as the company's chief creative officer and co-founder. The acquisition promises to maintain Game Informer's legacy while propelling it into new realms of gaming journalism and content creation.

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Miller emphasized that Gunzilla Games is committed to preserving Game Informer's editorial independence, ensuring that the outlet remains a platform where content decisions are made freely by the editorial team, without external influence. Under the newly formed Game Informer Inc., the website has resumed operations, seamlessly picking up from where it left off. The team has prepared dozens of new reviews covering games released during the hiatus, along with their Best of 2024 awards, ensuring no gap in their coverage.

While the print magazine will return at a later date, Miller shared ambitious plans for it to be "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 bring diverse perspectives to its audience.

For those eager to dive back into the world of Game Informer, creating a new account on their website offers early benefits such as access to the Game Informer Magazine Archive, an exclusive weekly newsletter, Dark Mode, and Early-Bird Founder Access. This marks an exciting new chapter for Game Informer, promising to deliver the latest in gaming news, reviews, and community engagement with renewed vigor and innovation.