In a rather shocking turn of events, the iconic Game Informer magazine has been resurrected. Not only that, but the entire original team is back and looking forward to relaunching the magazine and website.
“I was devastated last summer when Game Informer was shuttered by our prior parent company, and so was the rest of our team,” said Matt Miller, Editor-in-Chief on the official Game Informer website. “Not only did we really relish working together, but we also thought we were doing something valuable in contributing to the conversation around the gaming hobby.”
“Over the months since [since Gamestop shuttered the magazine], two remarkable things happened. The first is that Game Informer as a brand and an outlet was purchased and given a new lease on life. The second is that the entire team that was working together at Game Informer’s closure has returned, from editorial to production and beyond. The entire team. Seriously – I’m still pinching myself.”
This rather miraculous return comes courtesy of a surprising source: Gunzilla Games. If you don’t know the name, don’t feel too bad. The company made NFT battle royale game Off The Grid, and blockchain platform Gunz. The company event has movie director Neill Blomkamp in its camp, acting as Chief Creative Officer and co-founder.
Vlad Korolov, CEO & Co-Founder of Gunzilla Games, said, “We are proud to welcome the talented voices behind Game Informer in the Gunzilla Games family, and join their fight to preserve the heart of video game journalism in what has been a tumultuous time for the industry. Its legacy spans over 33 years, the publication has had a dedicated readership since its inception and still holds a special place in the hearts of many players across multiple generations — including us.”
Miller promises that part of the deal is that Game Informer remains “an independent editorial outlet” and that the team is going to be making”100 percent of the decisions” regarding what is covered.
The website has been relaunched and there are even a bunch of new reviews already live covering some of the games released since the magazine shut. Speaking of which, the magazine will also be getting relaunched.
I admit, this new is confusing. I’m excited to see Game Informer return, especially as I have a soft spot for magazines. But the new owners are a tad baffling. Provided Game Informer steers clear of ever covering anything related to Gunzilla it shouldn’t prove an issue. An NFT and blockchain company, though? What a crazy situation.
