Game Informer

Game Informer (GI) is a monthly magazine from the United States dedicated to video games. It includes articles, news, strategies, and reviews related to video games and their consoles. As of December 2014, the magazine boasts a circulation of over 6.7 million copies each month, making it the fourth-largest magazine in the country by circulation. Game Informer was launched in August 1991 when FuncoLand introduced a six-page publication. It is currently owned and published by GameStop Corp., the parent company of the popular video game retailer, which acquired FuncoLand in 2000. This connection allows for significant in-store promotions. Subscribing to the magazine also grants access to exclusive content on its official website.

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Holstin Is Both Nostalgic And Contemporary Survival Horror | New Gameplay Today

3 days ago | gameinformer.com | Kyle Hilliard

It only takes a few seconds of Holstin gameplay to see what makes the game special and scary. Join Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard and Marcus Stewart as they play an early demo build of developer Sonka's upcoming survival horror game, Holstin, and marvel at its impressive visual direction, which it uses to exist as both a nostalgic and a contemporary survival horror game.
I Don't Care About The Story Or Gameplay, Unless I Do

1 week ago | gameinformer.com | Wesley LeBlanc

Every single time someone who is not the Slayer appears on my screen in Doom: The Dark Ages, I feel ripped (and torn) out of the game. There are some Maykr alien guys, humans dressed like Viking warriors and sci-fi soldiers, and a whole lot of proper nouns about a heart and a prince from Hell not played by Adam Sandler. It’s not that any of it is inherently bad.
Elden Ring Nightreign Patch Coming Next Week To Make Solo Expeditions Easier

1 week ago | gameinformer.com | Wesley LeBlanc

Elden Ring Nightreign launched today and in less than 24 hours, the game already has 2 million players. While it is designed as a three-player co-op roguelite experience, you can also play Nightreign solo… but it’s really, really hard. Fortunately, From Software is listening to players and releasing a patch next week to make solo expeditions easier.
A Special Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Live Event Will Feature Kojima, New Gameplay, And More

1 week ago | gameinformer.com | Wesley LeBlanc

Earlier this month, Kojima Productions announced that it is gearing up for a global world tour to celebrate the launch of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, which launches on PlayStation 5 on June 26. The studio has revealed more details about what to expect, at least during the first tour stop on June 8 in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles event will be hosted by Summer Games Fest and Game Awards creator Geoff Keighley at the Orpheum Theater.
Elden Ring Nightreign Hits 2 Million Players In Just One Day

1 week ago | gameinformer.com | Wesley LeBlanc

Elden Ring Nightreign hasn't even been out for 24 hours, and it's already putting up some impressive player count numbers. According to a new post on X by publisher Bandai Namco, 2 million players jumped into Nightreign on its first day, which is technically today, although the game launched for some yesterday, depending on region.
Elden Ring Nightreign Beginner Tips And Tricks

1 week ago | gameinformer.com | Wesley LeBlanc

Elden Ring Nightreign is almost here! It launches tomorrow, with new From Software-designed bosses and challenges to take on in The Lands Between. Though it retains the From Software action at its core, it’s a roguelite experience, meaning it plays unlike anything the studio has made before. As such, this game has lots of “new” to pick up on.
The Game Informer Magazine Archive Expands

1 week ago | gameinformer.com | Matthew Miller

Today, we’re happy to reveal an expansion to an already exciting perk we provide to Game Informer account holders. Since Game Informer’s return in March, we’ve offered a backlog archive of all our magazine issues going back to 2012. With today’s expansion of that archive, we’re now growing that archive to include all Game Informer magazine issues, going all the way back to issue number 1, first published in 1991.
Elden Ring Nightreign's Launch Trailer Summons The Power Of Evanescence

1 week ago | gameinformer.com | Wesley LeBlanc

We’re just one day away from the launch of Elden Ring Nightreign, From Software’s three-player co-op action game that reimagines Elden Ring as a roguelite to great success. Ahead of its launch, publisher Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for the game that is a must-watch (probably not for a reason you can guess).
Here Are The Retailers Selling Nintendo Switch 2 On Launch Day Without Preorders

1 week ago | gameinformer.com | Wesley LeBlanc

The Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here! It launches Thursday, June 5, alongside accessories like the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, the Nintendo GameCube Controller, the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, and other third-party gadgets. The big launch title is Mario Kart World, but other exciting games include new Switch 2 editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom and more.
Persona 4 Remake Possibly Confirmed By Voice Actor From Original Game

1 week ago | gameinformer.com | Wesley LeBlanc

Given the success of Persona 3 Reload, a similar remake of Persona 4 would seem like an obvious layup, but developer Atlus and publisher Sega have not announced such a project. However, if a recent post on Bluesky by voice actor Yuri Lowenthal is anything to go by, it sounds like it's a real thing. Lowenthal voiced Yosuke Hanamura, one of the main characters in the original Persona 4.