Game Informer did shut down on August 2, 2024, after 33 years—but the closure was not permanent. Gunzilla Games acquired the brand, and the former team relaunched the publication in March 2025. As of October 2026, Game Informer is publishing print issues and offering subscriptions.
What happened to Game Informer?
GameStop, Game Informer’s parent at the time, closed the publication on August 2, 2024. GameSpot reported that staff were laid off and that the unfinished next issue would not be completed; the last completed issue was #367, published in June 2024. Those staff and production details were reported by GameSpot, not included in a public explanation from GameStop. GameSpot’s report on the closure
The shutdown was followed by a return. On March 25, 2025, editor-in-chief Matt Miller announced that Gunzilla Games had acquired the Game Informer brand and that the entire team working at the time of the closure had returned. Miller said Gunzilla secured the rights after contacting the team. The website resumed daily updates, and he said the print magazine would return. Game Informer’s relaunch announcement
“The whole team has returned, and we can’t wait to connect with you again,” Miller wrote. Game Informer’s August 2026 anniversary coverage described the publication as celebrating 35 years in print and discussed current and forthcoming issues. Game Informer’s 35th-anniversary coverage
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Yes. Game Informer’s subscription page, accessed October 8, 2026, lists two paid options, each covering 10 issues per year. The displayed annual prices are subject to change, so check the live page before subscribing. Game Informer subscriptions
| Option | Displayed annual price (October 8, 2026) | Issues | What it offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print plus digital | $59.99 per year | 10 per year | Print magazine and digital access |
| Digital only | $39.99 per year | 10 per year | Digital access, without print delivery |
| Free account | Free | Not a paid issue subscription | Access to the pre-2025 digital archive; relaunch-era digital issues require a subscription |
The subscription page also lists more than 350 issues in the digital catalog. The publisher’s help page says it does not currently sell past print issues directly, so digital archive access should not be confused with buying an old physical copy. Game Informer help and customer-service information
Can you get print issues outside the United States?
Game Informer announced international print subscriptions in August 2026. Availability depends on the destination country; check the publisher’s current country list and checkout details before ordering. Game Informer’s international subscription announcement
For copies of current issues outside a subscription, Game Informer lists newsstand retailers on its website. Game Informer’s newsstand page The publisher’s mobile app for iOS and Android was announced on August 27, 2026. Game Informer’s app announcement
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Where can you find old print issues?
Game Informer says it does not currently sell past print issues directly. Its digital archive includes pre-2025 issues accessible with a free account, while relaunch-era digital issues require a subscription. For a particular physical back issue, availability from third-party sellers is not established by the publisher’s archive information; verify the exact issue and seller before buying.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Why did GameStop close Game Informer?
The sources cited here do not establish GameStop’s reason for the August 2024 decision. Do not treat a financial explanation or other speculation as confirmed. GameSpot reported the staff layoffs and unfinished issue, but those details do not, by themselves, explain the decision.
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