Gamefly will review games, not just rent them, after purchasing Shacknews

In an economy like this, it’s always interesting to see which companies make moves indicating they’re doing well. Online rental service Gamefly is so flush with cash it has purchased Shacknews and all its editorial components, according to Joystiq. Not only does expanding when so many other companies are scaling back provide numerous talking points, there are the obvious editorial questions.

In light of the Gerstmann fiasco at Gamespot and the recent bloodletting that took place when Hearst purchased Ziff-Davis, shuttering Electronic Gaming Monthly, these questions loom larger than ever. Can a company in the primary business of renting and/or selling you games be…