Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: June 8, 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance

1.1. Overview. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) between you (“you”, “your”, “User”) and Gamer Informer Inc., corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware, the USA (“Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”) govern your access to and use of our website: gameinformer.com (the “Website”), its Сonnected Applications, and all related services (collectively, the “Service”). For ease of reference, the term “Game Informer” refers to the aggregate of the Website, the Connected Applications and the Service.

1.2. Acceptance of Terms. By accessing Game Informer, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional policies incorporated herein. If you do not agree, please do not access or use Game Informer. Registration of Account or continued use of Game Informer constitutes your express agreement to these Terms.

1.3. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to interpret these Terms:

“Account” means a registered account created by the User to access Game Informer.
“Content” refers to all information, data, text, graphics, and other materials made available through the Game Informer.
“Connected Applications” means any external or add-on applications that are linked to a Website or Service, providing additional capabilities such as enhanced content, user interaction, and communication without requiring separate access credentials.
“Intellectual Property Rights” means all present and future rights related to patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and other proprietary rights.
“Monthly Subscription” is defined as a recurring service plan that grants you access to a specific set of functionalities and services within Game Informer for a one-month period. Each Monthly Subscription plan is offered at a distinct price and includes access to particular features as outlined in your chosen plan on the relevant page of Game Informer.

1.4. Eligibility. To use Game Informer, you must be at least 18 years old and have full legal capacity to enter into binding agreements. If you are under the age of 18 or lack the legal capacity to manage your own Account, you may only use the Game Informer with the explicit permission and supervision of your parent or legal guardian. In such cases, your parent or legal guardian must read and agree to these Terms on your behalf and will be responsible for all activities conducted through your Account.

If you are a parent or legal guardian permitting a minor or someone without full legal capacity to use the Game Informer, you agree to these Terms on their behalf and assume full responsibility for their compliance with these Terms, as well as for all actions taken under their Account.

If you are accepting these Terms on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the legal authority to bind such entity to these Terms. In such cases, the terms “User” “you” and “your” shall refer to both you as an individual and the entity you represent.

2. Scope of Service and Access

2.1. Service Description. Game Informer provides Service which includes:

General video game–related content available to all visitors.
Member-only enhanced content, interactive features (such as discussion boards, user art submissions, and Q&A via contact forms) to Game Informer.
Regular communications including emails and newsletters.
Sweepstakes, contests, and promotional events.
Subscription-based access to content as described in section 3 of these Terms.

The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of the Game Informer’s services and functionality at any time, with or without prior notice. Any such changes may affect the scope, features, or performance of the Game Informer provided. Your continued use of the Game Informer after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated services and any revised Terms. All details terms of Service are provided on the relevant page of Game Informer which shall be considered as part of these Terms.

The Company may, at its sole discretion, deploy bug fixes, error corrections, patches, and other improvements that do not materially alter the core functionality of the Game Informer ("Updates"). Any such Updates provided to you will automatically become part of the Game Informer’s services under these Terms, and you acknowledge that these improvements are included without additional cost. However, the Company is under no obligation to supply any Updates.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, you further acknowledge and agree that the Company may periodically release significant enhancements or modifications that materially change the functionality of the Game Informer ("Upgrades"). Unlike Updates, Upgrades will not automatically become part of the Game Informer’s services under these Terms, and the Company reserves the right to charge additional fees for access to such Upgrades.

2.2. Product purchase. Game Informer may allow you, from time to time, to purchase products (“Products”). Such Products and pricing on them on Game Informer may change at any time without prior notice to you. You agree that you will only purchase Products on the Game Informer for your own use and enjoyment or as a gift for another person, that all information you submit through the Game Informer is complete, accurate, current and true and that you are not barred from receiving Products under applicable law. Some Products you purchase may be used or contain used parts. Certain software or other materials that you purchase through the Game Informer may be subjected to further export controls. You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export restrictions, laws and regulations and will not encourage, assist, or authorize the transfer of such products to a prohibited country in violation of law, rule or regulation. Please be advised that an order confirmation to you does not signify acceptance of your order, nor does it constitute confirmation of an offer to sell. At any time after receipt, your order may be accepted, declined, or quantity restrictions or other limits may be placed on your order for any reason. If you are charged for an order that has been canceled, you may seek a refund for the full amount of the canceled portion of such order. While we strive to make all information on the Game Informer as accurate as possible, we do not warrant that Product descriptions or other content is accurate, complete or error free. Promotions and availability of products are subject to change and we cannot confirm the availability or price of an item until you place your order.

2.3. Third-Party Integrations. The Service may include features provided by third-party vendors (e.g., Disqus for comments). Use of such features is subject to their terms and conditions, and we are not responsible for their content or performance.

2.4. Acceptable Use Policy. By using the Game Informer, you agree to adhere to the following acceptable use guidelines. Your compliance with these provisions is a condition of your continued access to and use of the Game Informer:

Lawful Use: You shall use the Game Informer exclusively for lawful purposes and in full compliance with these Terms, as well as all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.
Preservation of System Integrity: You agree not to engage in any activity that may harm, disable, overburden, or otherwise impair the Game Informer’s infrastructure or its operation. This includes, but is not limited to, initiating any form of denial-of-service attack, distributing malware, or otherwise interfering with the performance of the Game Informer.
Unauthorized Access Prohibition: You shall not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Game Informer, its systems, networks, or any data or resources that you are not expressly permitted to access. Any such attempts may result in immediate termination of your Account and legal actions.
Content Restrictions: You must not use the Game Informer to create, promote, or disseminate any material that constitutes hate speech, disinformation, or misinformation. This includes content that may incite harm or violate the rights of others and applicable law.
Subscription Scope: Your use of the Game Informer is limited to the purposes for which your subscription was intended and described in your subscription plan. Any use beyond this scope is strictly prohibited.
Compliance with Guidelines: You agree to comply with all usage guidelines, restrictions, and instructions provided by the Company from time to time, whether these are communicated via these Terms or through other official channels.
Pornographic materials: You agree not to post on the Game Informer any links to any external websites or resources that are obscene or pornographic, or display pornographic or sexually explicit material of any kind as determined by the Company on the relevant page of Game Informer.
Third party materials: You agree not to post or transmit through the Game Informer any information or materials that violates or infringes another person’s intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to, third party music, videos, photos or other materials where you do not have written authority from the owner to post or transmit such materials).
Advertising: You agree not to transmit, upload or post through the Game Informer any unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, “junk mail”, “spam”, “chain letters”, “pyramid schemes” or any other forms of solicitation.
Information gathering: You agree not to collect or gather the contact information or email addresses of other users through electronic or any other methods.
Impersonation prohibition: You agree not to impersonate any person or entity—including by forging headers or manipulating identifiers—or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with any individual, organization, Company official, or host.
No Endorsement and Preservation of Proprietary Notices: You agree not to imply that any of your statements or actions are endorsed by the Company unless expressly authorized, nor may you remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices appearing on the Game Informer or related materials.
Framing and Mirroring Restrictions: You agree not to “frame” or “mirror” any elements of the Game Informer without the Company’s express prior written consent.

Failure to comply with these acceptable use provisions may result in the immediate suspension or termination of your Account, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to the Company. The Company reserves the right to remove or disable any content or user account that violates these provisions or other provisions of these Terms.

3. Membership, Subscription, and Payment

3.1. Account Registration. You may be required to create an Account in order to access and use the Game Informer and its associated Services. In order to create an Account and access the Game Informer, you must provide accurate, complete, and current personal information as requested during the registration process. This may include, but is not limited to, your full name, valid email address, and any other details required by the registration form. By providing such information, you represent and warrant that all details submitted are true and correct. You further agree to promptly update your Account information to maintain its accuracy at all times. The Company reserves the right to verify the provided information and, in the event that any data is found to be false, misleading, or incomplete, to suspend or terminate your Account with or without prior notice. Your consent to collect and use your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.

It is your sole responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of your Account credentials, including your password. You must choose a strong password and restrict its use exclusively to your Account. The Company will not be liable for any loss, damage, or unauthorized activity arising from your failure to protect your Account information.

Upon creating an Account, the Company grants you a personal, worldwide, royalty-free, non-transferable, and non-exclusive license to access and use the Game Informer. This license is solely intended to enable you to use and benefit from the Game Informer in accordance with these Terms.

You are responsible for:

Ensuring you have the necessary arrangements (e.g., internet access, devices) to use the Game Informer.
Ensuring that anyone accessing the Game Informer through your internet connection or Account is aware of and complies with these Terms.

To access certain features or resources on the Game Informer, you may be required to provide registration details or other information. By using the Game Informer, you agree that all information you provide will be accurate, current, and complete. Your use of the Game Informer and any information you provide, including through interactive features, is governed by our Privacy Policy, and you consent to all actions we take with respect to your information consistent with our Privacy Policy.

If you choose, or are provided with, a username, password, or any other security information, you must treat such information as confidential and not disclose it to any third party. You acknowledge that your Account is personal to you, and you agree not to provide any other person with access to the Game Informer using your username, password, or other security information. You also agree to log out of your Account at the end of each session, particularly when using a public or shared computer, to prevent others from accessing your password or personal information.

We reserve the right to disable or terminate your username, password, or other Account identifiers, whether chosen by you or provided by us, at any time and for any reason, including if, in our sole discretion, you have violated any provision of these Terms.

In the event of any suspected breach or any unauthorized access to your Account, you must notify the Company immediately and, in any event, no later than 24 (twenty-four) hours after becoming aware of the breach or unauthorized access.

3.2. Subscription Model. In order to use the Game Informer, you have to pay an applicable Monthly Subscription fee. The exact amount of such fee will be published on the applicable page of Game Informer or to be communicated to all potential Users via other convenient means.

The fee consists of the Monthly Subscription which is charged monthly on the date provided in your personal Account.

Kindly notice that the Monthly Subscription depends on the number of factors, thus, it may be different for different Users. The way we determine the Monthly Subscription will be explained on the relevant page of Game Informer or to be communicated to all potential Users via other convenient means.

Upon notice to you, including by publishing respective information on Game Informer, we may increase the Monthly Subscription fee on a proportionate basis due to significant increases in the cost of raw materials, labor, third party equipment, and other third-party materials and services utilized in the Game Informer, with such increase to take effect as of the next monthly billing cycle.

We ask you to keep a close eye on the payment details you provide us with. In case of the payment delay for more than 1 (one) business day we reserve the right to suspend your access to the Game Informer immediately. If payment is returned for insufficient funds or bank charges, you shall reimburse us for all associated processing charges as well late charges to the extent applicable.

Payment for the Monthly Subscription fee shall be processed through third-party payment service providers ("Payment Processors") chosen by the Company. Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing between the Company and you, the Company will not directly process payments or collect your payment information. All payments will be handled by the designated Payment Processors.

By making a payment for the Monthly Subscription fee, you agree to comply with and be bound by the terms, conditions, policies, and privacy practices of the applicable Payment Processor. You acknowledge that the Company is not responsible for, nor does it have control over, the operations or policies of such Payment Processors, and any issues, disputes, or errors arising from the Payment Processors’ services are solely between you and the Payment Processor.

The Company reserves the right to change its designated Payment Processors at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be communicated to you via the email address provided in your account or through a notice on the Game Informer. Your continued use of the Monthly Subscription service after such notice will be deemed your acceptance of the change.

3.3. Billing and Refund Policy.

3.3.1. Non-Refundable Basis. All subscription fees are non-refundable except as provided below.

3.3.2. Limited Refund Exceptions:

Billing Errors: In cases of verified duplicate or erroneous charges, you may request a refund within sixty (60) days of the billing error. Documentation must be provided.

3.3.3 Force Majeure, Business Closure, or Change of Control. In the event of: (i) a force majeure event that materially prevents the Company from fulfilling its subscription obligations, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, acts of government, or other circumstances beyond the Company’s reasonable control; (ii) the dissolution, bankruptcy, or permanent cessation of the Company’s operations; or (iii) a change of control involving a sale, merger, or acquisition that results in the discontinuation of the magazine or subscription services, the Company reserves the right to terminate active subscriptions effective as of the date of such event in its sole and absolute discretion. In the event of such termination, subscribers shall be entitled to a pro rata refund of any prepaid subscription fees for the unused portion of the subscription term, except where such refund is not legally or financially practicable, such as in the context of a formal bankruptcy proceeding. By accepting these Terms and Conditions, the subscriber acknowledges and agrees to this provision. Nothing herein shall limit any non-waivable rights under applicable law or the Company’s obligation to act in good faith.

3.3.4. Dispute Resolution for Billing. Any billing disputes should be reported in writing to [email protected]. We reserve the right to review and resolve disputes at our sole discretion.

4. User-Generated Content and Intellectual Property

4.1. Content Upload and Submissions. Users may submit content including but not limited to:

Comments via integrated platforms (e.g., Disqus).
Questions or feedback through contact forms.
Reader art or other creative submissions.
Comments, questions, or other submissions made on Game Informer’s official social media accounts.
Other content that is available through functionality of Game Informer.

4.2. Irrevocable Submission and IP Assignment. Once you upload content, you acknowledge that:

You cannot withdraw, edit, or delete your submission.
All intellectual property rights in your submitted content transfer irrevocably to the Company, free of any compensation.
You further grant us a worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, and create derivative works of your content in any format and for any purpose, including promotional activities.

4.3. Company’s ownership. The Game Informer, including any models, interfaces, algorithms, indexes or other software developed by the Company, along with all associated features, functionality, and tools, is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws of the United States and international jurisdictions. You acknowledge and agree that the Website and all related intellectual property rights are the exclusive property of the Company and its licensors. You are prohibited from removing, altering, or obscuring any copyright, trademark, service mark, patent marking, or other proprietary rights notices incorporated in or accompanying the Game Informer.

4.4. Trademarks. The company name, the term "Game Informer" the company logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Company or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Company. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the Game Informer are the trademarks of their respective owners.

5. Advertising, Promotions, and Third-Party Links

5.1. Advertising. The Game Informer may display advertisements, banners, and pop-up messages from the Company and its affiliates or partners. By using the Game Informer, you consent to the display and delivery of such advertisements, which may change without notice.

5.2. Promotional Offers. The Company may run periodic promotional offers, sweepstakes, and contests. Participation in these events is subject to additional terms and conditions published at the time of the offer on the relevant pages of Game Informer or via other means.

5.3. Third-Party Links. The Game Informer’s Content may contain links to, or otherwise enable access to, third-party websites, resources, services, or content that are not owned, operated, or controlled by the Company. User acknowledges and agrees that the Company does not endorse, monitor, verify, or assume any responsibility for:

The availability, accuracy, legality, reliability, security, or business practices of such third-party websites, resources, or services;
Any content, products, services, advertisements, or materials available on or through such third-party platforms;
Any transactions, interactions, or disputes between Users and such third parties.

Access to third-party websites or services through the Game Informer’s Content is provided for convenience only and does not constitute an endorsement, partnership, or affiliation between the Company and any third party. User assumes all risks associated with accessing or using such third-party platforms, and the Company expressly disclaims any liability for any loss, damage, or harm that may arise from such use.

The Company shall not be responsible or liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including but not limited to data loss, financial loss, reputational harm, or security breaches, resulting from the use of third-party websites, resources, or services. User is advised to review the terms, policies, and practices of any third-party website or service before engaging with them.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

6.1. Service Provided “AS IS.”. The Game Informer and its services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any express or implied warranties of any kind. The Company expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, title, or that the Game Informer’s Content or services will be accurate, error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free of harmful components. Users are solely responsible for verifying any information obtained through the Game Informer before relying on it for any purpose.

6.2. No Guarantee of Uninterrupted Service. We do not warrant that the Game Informer will be continuous, error-free, secure, or free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components.

6.3. Limitation of Liability. To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall the Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, licensors, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost profits, lost revenues, lost data, business interruption, reputational harm, or any other losses arising out of or in connection with:

The use of, inability to use, or reliance on the Game Informer or its Content;
Any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in the Game Informer’s Content;
Any security breaches, data losses, or unauthorized access to User’s Account;
Any third-party actions, services, or Content posted on the Game Informer; or
Any modifications, discontinuation, suspension, or termination of the Game Informer or its services.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory of liability, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other cause of action, and whether or not the Company was advised of the possibility of such damages.

If, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company is found liable for any claims arising from or related to the use of the Game Informer, Company`s aggregate liability shall in no event exceed the amount paid by the User for access to the Game Informer in the six (6) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Some jurisdictions may not permit the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; in those cases, the limitations shall apply to the maximum extent permitted.

6.4. Risk Acknowledgment. You acknowledge that your use of the Game Informer is entirely at your own risk and that you are responsible for implementing appropriate security measures for your devices and data.

6.5. Users interaction. You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users. The Company may monitor disputes between users, but it is not obligated to mediate or resolve such conflicts.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company, our subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party using Game Informer.

8. Modification and Termination

8.1. Modification to Terms. The Company reserves the exclusive right to amend these Terms at any time. In the event of any material changes, we will send you an email notification outlining the specific modifications. If you continue to use the Game Informer after receiving such notice, your use will be interpreted as your acceptance of the updated Terms. We recommend that you review these Terms periodically.

8.2. Deletion of Account. You may request the deletion of your Account either through the deletion option available within the Game Informer’s settings or by contacting us directly at [email protected]. Upon receipt of your request, we will begin processing the deletion, which will be completed within thirty (30) days. Please note that, in some instances, certain data may be retained as required by applicable law or for legitimate business purposes. Once the deletion is finalized, you will receive a confirmation email.

8.3. Access termination. The Company reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the Game Informer without prior notice if we have reasonable grounds to suspect that you have:

Violated the Acceptable Use Policy;
Engaged in any illegal activities using the Game Informer; or
Disseminated disinformation or misleading Content through the Game Informer; or
Violated these Terms in any other way.

In such cases, we may also temporarily freeze your Account during our investigation to prevent any further activity. If your account is suspended or terminated, you will be provided with details regarding the reason for this action, subject to legal constraints and where practicable. This measure is implemented to protect our community and the integrity of our services.

9. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Dispute Resolution

9.1. Governing Law. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without reference to any conflict of law principles. This means that regardless of where you reside or use our services, the laws of Delaware will exclusively apply.

9.2. Initial Negotiations. In the event of any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Game Informer, both parties (i.e., you and the Company) agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith negotiations. We encourage open communication and a mutual effort to settle any issues before proceeding further.

9.3. Mediation. If a resolution cannot be reached through negotiation, both parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation. The mediator shall be chosen by mutual agreement. If you and the Company are unable to agree on a mediator within a reasonable timeframe, the Company will appoint a mediator on behalf of both parties. Mediation is intended to be a non-binding process aimed at facilitating an amicable resolution.

9.4. Binding Arbitration. Should mediation fail to resolve the dispute, the parties agree to resolve the matter through binding arbitration. The arbitrator will be selected by mutual agreement. If no mutual agreement can be reached regarding the selection of an arbitrator, the Company shall have the authority to appoint one.

9.5. Litigation as a Last Resort. In the unlikely event that both mediation and arbitration fail to resolve the dispute, either party may pursue litigation. Any such litigation shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts of the State of Delaware.

9.6. Language of Proceedings. All negotiations, mediation sessions, arbitration hearings, and any subsequent litigation proceedings shall be conducted exclusively in the English language.

9.7. Time Limit for Claims. Any claim or cause of action arising from or relating to these Terms or the use of the Game Informer must be initiated within one (1) year from the date the cause of action arises. If a claim is not brought within this timeframe, it will be deemed waived and barred.

10. Notices

Any notices or communications permitted or required under these Terms, including those regarding modifications to these Terms, must be provided in writing by the Company. Such communications may be delivered by:

sending an email to the address you have provided; or
posting on the Game Informer.

For any notice sent via email, the date on which the email is transmitted shall be deemed the date of receipt.

11. Additional Provisions

11.1. Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

11.2. Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other documents expressly incorporated herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the use of the Game Informer.

11.3. Assignment. The Company may assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without notice. You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.

11.4. Waiver. The failure of the Company to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

11.5. Headings. Section headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

12. Contact and Support

12.1. Support. For any questions, concerns, or issues regarding these Terms or the Service, please visit gameinformer.com/help or via email at [email protected].

12.2. Feedback. Any feedback you provide regarding the Game Informer may be used by the Company for improving the Game Informer without any obligation to you.

Gamescom 2026 Promotional Sweepstakes – Official Terms of Participation

13. Gamescom 2026 Promotional Sweepstakes – Official Terms of Participation

THESE OFFICIAL TERMS (“TERMS”) CONSTITUTE A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ENTRANT AND THE PROMOTER. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW; HOWEVER, PARTICIPATION IN THIS SPECIFIC PROMOTIONAL EVENT AT GAMESCOM 2026 REQUIRES THE PROCUREMENT OF A SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE GERMAN CONSUMER PROTECTION AND SWEEPSTAKES REGULATIONS (GEWINNSPIELRECHT). VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

13.1 PARTIES AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

13.1.1. This promotional sweepstakes (the “Promotion”) is organized, sponsored, and administered exclusively by Gamer Informer Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, the USA (hereinafter referred to as the “Promoter”, “Company”, “We”, or “Us”). The Promotion is co-sponsored by Off The Grid (Gunzilla Games) (hereinafter referred to as the “Co-Sponsor”), with the Promoter and Co-Sponsor collectively referred to as the "Sponsors".

13.1.2. These Terms act as a specific addendum to, and are strictly incorporated by reference into, the overarching Game Informer Terms and Conditions (the “Master Terms”). In the event of any irreconcilable conflict or discrepancy between the Master Terms and these Terms, these Terms shall prevail exclusively with respect to the governance and administration of this Promotion.

13.1.3. Non-Affiliation with Gamescom. This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Gamescom, Koelnmesse GmbH, or game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. By participating, each Eligible Participant completely releases Gamescom and its organizers from any and all liability in connection with this Promotion. Any questions, comments, or complaints regarding the Promotion must be directed exclusively to the Promoter and not to the organizers of Gamescom.

13.2 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

13.2.1. Capitalized terms used but not expressly defined in these Terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in Section 13.2.2 and throughout the Master Terms.

13.2.2. For the purposes of this Promotion:
“Draw” means the formalized, randomized selection process executed by the Promoter’s authorized representatives to determine the potential winner;
“Eligible Participant” means a User who strictly satisfies all eligibility criteria set forth in Section 13.3 herein;
“Force Majeure Event” means any event beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, including but not limited to acts of God, pandemic, epidemic, governmental mandates, cancellation of the Gamescom 2026 exhibition, strikes, or civil unrest;
“Promotional Period” means the exact duration of the Promotion, commencing at 09:00 Central European Summer Time (“CEST”) on August 27, 2026, and terminating irrevocably at 16:00 CEST on August 30, 2026; and
“Stand” means the Promoter’s designated physical exhibition booth located at Hall 10.1, Stand B087 within the Koelnmesse exhibition center in Cologne, Germany.

13.3 ELIGIBILITY AND DISQUALIFICATION CRITERIA

13.3.1. The Promotion is open strictly to natural persons who, at the time of entry, are physically present at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, have attained the age of majority in their jurisdiction of primary residence (and pursuant to Section 1.4 of the Master Terms, in no event are less than eighteen years of age), and possess full legal capacity to enter into binding contractual relations.

13.3.2. Participation is unequivocally restricted to individuals who do not currently hold, and have not previously held within the preceding twelve months, an active Monthly Subscription to Game Informer.

13.3.3. Officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, interns, and agents of the Promoter, the Co-Sponsor, their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising agencies, and any entity involved in the development, production, implementation, administration, or fulfillment of the Promotion, as well as their immediate family and household members, are strictly prohibited from entering.

13.3.4. The Promoter reserves the unilateral and absolute right to mandate verification of eligibility, age, and identity at any time. Failure to provide such documentation to the Promoter’s satisfaction shall result in immediate and unappealable disqualification.

13.3.5. The Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process (such as using multiple identities, aliases, burner email addresses, or automated scripts to generate entries), violating these Terms, or acting in an aggressive, disruptive, or unsportsmanlike manner at the Stand.

13.4 ENTRY MECHANICS AND CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

13.4.1. To constitute a valid entry (“Valid Entry”), an Eligible Participant must sequentially execute the actions outlined in Sections 13.4.2 through 13.4.5 during the Promotional Period.

13.4.2. The Eligible Participant must register an Account and execute a definitive agreement for a new Monthly Subscription to Game Informer, selecting either the “Digital Only” or “Print + Digital” tier.

13.4.3. The participant must input the promotional code GC26 at the point of checkout via the designated Payment Processors, thereby securing a waiver of the Monthly Subscription fee for the initial thirty-day billing cycle. THE PARTICIPANT EXPLICITLY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PAID SUBSCRIPTION. Upon the expiration of this complimentary thirty-day period, the designated payment method shall be automatically debited for subsequent recurring billing cycles pursuant to Section 3 of the Master Terms unless affirmatively canceled by the User prior to the designated billing date.

13.4.4. The participant must affirmatively subscribe to the official Game Informer electronic newsletter and expressly consent to the processing of their personal data for direct marketing communications from the Promoter, the Co-Sponsor, Exodus, and other Game Informer partners physically present or represented at the Gamescom 2026 exhibition, in strict adherence to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.

13.4.5. The Eligible Participant must physically present themselves at the Stand, provide digital proof of the completed aforementioned actions to authorized personnel, collect a complimentary physical magazine, and receive an official, serialized draw number (“Draw Ticket”). Under no circumstances shall any Eligible Participant be permitted more than one Valid Entry across the entire Promotional Period, and the Promoter imposes a strict aggregate cap of four thousand Valid Entries per calendar day.

13.5 PHYSICAL ASSET DISTRIBUTION (MAGAZINE SUPPLY)

13.5.1. The Promoter has allocated an aggregate gross inventory of fifteen thousand physical print magazines for the duration of the exhibition, from which a reserved tranche of approximately one thousand units is strictly designated for corporate partners, VIPs, and B2B stakeholders, thereby expressly capping the net distributable inventory at the Stand for Eligible Participants at fourteen thousand units.

13.5.2. Distribution of these physical assets is executed strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. The Promoter explicitly disclaims any liability, obligation, or warranty regarding the availability of physical magazines once the designated inventory is depleted.

13.5.3. Participants selecting the “Print and Digital” tier acknowledge that standard postal fulfillment shall commence with issue №382 (provided that the first subscription charge is successfully processed after the complimentary month and the User has not canceled the subscription), whereas the complimentary asset distributed at the Stand shall be the preceding issue, №381. Participants selecting the “Digital Only” tier shall receive one physical copy of issue №381 at the Stand as a singular promotional gratuity, subject to the aforementioned supply constraints.

13.6 PRIZE DRAW, ADJUDICATION, AND FORFEITURE

13.6.1. The total aggregate prize pool consists of four PlayStation 5 Pro consoles (each a “Prize”), with one Prize allocated per calendar day during the Promotional Period.

13.6.2. The Draw shall be executed manually or via an audited algorithmic random number generator at precisely 16:00 CEST on August 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2026, at the Stand.

13.6.3. To be deemed a winner and to perfect the claim to the Prize, the Eligible Participant in possession of the winning Draw Ticket must be physically present at the Stand at the exact moment the Draw is executed and the number is announced.

13.6.4. Time is of the essence. If the holder of the winning Draw Ticket fails to physically identify themselves to the Promoter’s representatives within three (3) minutes of the oral announcement, they shall irrevocably forfeit all rights, titles, and interests in and to the Prize, prompting the Promoter to immediately execute subsequent Draws in a continuous loop until a physically present, valid Draw Ticket holder is identified and verified.

13.6.5. The Prize is strictly non-transferable, non-refundable, and non-exchangeable. No cash alternative or credit equivalent will be provided under any circumstances. The Promoter reserves the unilateral right to substitute the Prize with an alternative item of equal or greater value should the original Prize become unavailable due to theft, damage, logistical failure, or other unforeseen circumstances.

13.7 TAXATION AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

13.7.1. The value of the Prize may be treated as taxable income in the winner's jurisdiction of residence, rendering the winner solely and exclusively responsible for the calculation, reporting, and remittance of any and all applicable federal, state, provincial, local, or municipal taxes, duties, levies, or fees associated with the receipt and use of the Prize.

13.7.2. The Promoter reserves the right to require the winner to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, a Publicity Release (where lawful), and appropriate tax documentation prior to the handover of the Prize.

13.8 DATA PRIVACY, GDPR COMPLIANCE, AND JOINT CONTROLLERSHIP

13.8.1. The Promoter acts as the primary Data Controller for the personal data collected during this Promotion, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable German data protection laws (BDSG), supplementing the provisions set forth in the Company’s Privacy Policy. The lawful basis for processing personal data is the express, informed, and unambiguous consent of the data subject (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) for direct marketing purposes, and the performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) for the administration of the Promotion.

13.8.2. By affirmatively opting in, the participant consents to the transfer of their data to the Co-Sponsor, Exodus, and other Game Informer partners physically present or represented at the Gamescom 2026 exhibition, acknowledging that such data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) subject to Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

13.8.3. Participants retain the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of their personal data; however, the withdrawal of consent for marketing communications executed prior to the Draw shall render the participant ineligible to win, as data processing is technically requisite for the administration of the Promotion.

13.8.4. By claiming and accepting the Prize, the winner explicitly consents to the Promoter taking photographs and/or video recordings of them at the Stand. The winner grants the Promoter a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use their name, image, and likeness for promotional and marketing purposes across the Promoter’s digital and social media channels without further compensation or prior review, unless strictly prohibited by applicable law.

13.9 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

13.9.1. The Prize is awarded "as is" and without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

13.9.2. Notwithstanding the expansive limitations of liability set forth in Section 6 of the Master Terms, insofar as the execution of this Promotion occurs within the Federal Republic of Germany, the Promoter’s liability in relation to the Promotion shall only be limited in cases of slight negligence, while the Promoter remains fully liable for damages arising from intentional misconduct, gross negligence, or culpable injury to life, body, or health.

13.9.3. To the fullest extent permitted by law, entrants agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Promoter, the Co-Sponsor, and their respective officers, directors, and agents pursuant to Section 7 of the Master Terms from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of or related to their participation in the Promotion or their acceptance or use of the Prize.

13.10 GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.10.1. While the Master Terms (including the tiered dispute resolution mechanism outlined in Section 9) are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, mandatory statutory consumer protection regulations of the participant’s habitual residence, including applicable provisions of German civil law concerning sweepstakes, shall remain unaffected and exclusively applicable to the specific physical mechanics of this Promotion.

13.10.2. All decisions made by the Promoter regarding the administration, interpretation, and application of these Terms, and the adjudication of the Promotion, are final, binding, and strictly non-justiciable. Legal recourse to the courts specifically concerning the randomized outcome of the Draw is explicitly excluded (Der Rechtsweg ist ausgeschlossen).

13.10.3. The Promoter reserves the absolute right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Promotion at any time without prior notice in the event of technical failures, network outages, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or any other event beyond its reasonable control (including exhibition disruptions) that corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Promotion.

13.10.4. These Terms are executed in the English language. Should these Terms be translated into German or any other language for convenience or marketing purposes, the English language version shall exclusively prevail and govern in the event of any dispute, discrepancy, or ambiguity.

13.10.5. The Promoter, the Co-Sponsor, and their respective payment processors, vendors, and contractors shall not bear any liability whatsoever for technical failures, system malfunctions, network congestion, internet outages, delayed card authorizations, or device incompatibilities experienced by entrants while attempting to fulfill the entry mechanics at the Stand or via digital devices. The Promoter assumes no responsibility for lost, late, misdirected, or unrealized entries resulting from technical network failures of any kind.

EXPLICIT DECLARATION OF CONSENT

BY CLICKING THE [SUBMIT / GET MY TICKET] BUTTON AND PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROMOTION, I EXPLICITLY AND UNAMBIGUOUSLY CONFIRM THAT:

(1) I AM EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER;

(2) I HAVE READ AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT THE GAME INFORMER MASTER TERMS AND SECTION 13 OF THESE TERMS;

(3) I FREELY CONSENT TO THE PROCESSING OF MY PERSONAL DATA BY GAME INFORMER AND ITS DIRECT TRANSFER TO OFF THE GRID (GUNZILLA GAMES), EXODUS, AND OTHER GAME INFORMER PARTNERS PHYSICALLY PRESENT OR REPRESENTED AT THE GAMESCOM 2026 EXHIBITION FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS CONSENT IS A STRICT CONDITION PRECEDENT FOR MY PARTICIPATION IN THE GIVEAWAY.