CNET acquires Smash Jump

After only a year, Smash Jump has achieved fantastic things, from getting standout game codes to achieving a strong team. Now, it’s time for us to be transparent as we transition from independent media to corporate shills that will bend to the will of publishers that don’t like being criticized.

CNET has acquired Smash Jump. CNET has been a massive part of the industry since its founding in 1992 before being acquired in 2008 by CBS Interactive.

With the purchase of Smash Jump, we retain total control over our editorial except when a publisher is “big mad” about a review score and will promptly fire said reviewer for telling the truth.

Thank you CNET for the purchase. And happy April 1.

Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger Editor-in-Chief

Gabe has been a gamer since he was young, playing games like Pajama Sam, Freddi Fish, Guitar Hero, and whatever looked cool on GameFly. Ever since 2018, he's been infatuated with the inner workings of the gaming and entertainment industries, covering a wide range of topics from video games to TV and film. Starting as a contributor for PSX Extreme, he's worked his way up to its Managing Editor. Using what's he learned over the years, he founded Smash Jump to remind everyone to smash jump.