Fan-Favorite Video Game Magazine Game Informer Has Returned From the Dead
After being shut down by GameStop in August 2024, Game Informer, America's longest-running and beloved gaming magazine, has seemingly come back from the dead.
www.newsweek.comI don’t have live access to fetch current news right now. Here’s a quick summary of the latest publicly known developments around Game Informer from recent reports:
- Game Informer faced a shutdown in 2024, with the staff reportedly laid off as the magazine and site were halted. This was widely reported by outlets covering the games industry, noting the end of an era for a long-running publication.[5][8]
- In 2025, there were announcements that Game Informer would return under new ownership, with Gunzilla Games acquiring the rights and the team returning to work under a new entity, Game Informer Inc., and continuing as an independent editorial outlet. This marked a revival after the previous closure.[1]
- By early 2026, Game Informer appears to be operating again, continuing to publish news, reviews, and features as part of its official site and related channels, with ongoing coverage of the gaming industry.[6][7]
If you’d like, I can pull specific articles, dates, and quotes from reliable sources and provide a concise timeline with citations. I can also look for current events or recent product features from Game Informer’s own site or reputable industry outlets.