Over seven months because it was shut down by guardian firm GameStop, commemorated gaming publication Recreation Informer has returned underneath new possession. Gunzilla Video games introduced it has acquired the journal and web site and has additionally rehired the unique workforce. Recreation Informer had beforehand run for 33 years and was the longest-running gaming publication within the U.S. when it turned a part of GameStop’s spate of layoffs.
Editor-in-chief Matt Miller confirmed in a weblog publish that the complete had been rehired — “from editorial to production and beyond” — and added that the publication will stay impartial whereas working as Recreation Informer Inc. It’s additionally reinstated its web site, which was beforehand taken down with solely a single web page saying the shutdown. Miller additionally provides that they plan on bringing again the print publication and to develop member and subscriber advantages.
Miller mentioned within the publish, “From the start, the new owners insisted on the idea of Game Informer remaining an independent editorial outlet; they felt just as strongly as our team did that the only path forward was with an editorial group that made 100 percent of the decisions around what we cover and how we do so, without any influence from them or anyone else.”
New proprietor Gunzilla Video games is finest often known as a web3 gaming firm which operates its personal GUNZ blockchain. It’s presently engaged on a third-person battle royale shooter known as Off the Grid for PC and console that provides asset possession and an a player-driven financial system.
Vlad Korolov, Gunzilla CEO, mentioned in an announcement, “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.”
