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Events

Endix Reveals Full Exhibitor Line-up for 23-24 May Edition

The playable digital expo, Endix, has revealed the full line-up of exhibitors for its 23–24 May 2026 edition. Among them are THQ Nordic and Gameforge 4D. The spring showcase features over 50 titles. New to this edition are live developer panels hosted inside the digital expo world.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Publishing

Paradox Will Publish Urban Games' Transport Fever 3 in 2026

Urban Games, based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and Paradox Interactive, based in Stockholm, Sweden, have announced a publishing partnership. The two companies will collaborate to publish the latest instalment in the Transport Fever series in 2026.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Strategy Update: Microsoft Gaming Becomes Xbox

Almost two months after taking the helm at Xbox, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty have set the course for the future. The company intends to expand into China as well as other markets, and aims to return the business to sustainable growth. Daily Active Users are now the most important metric.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

G+ How GenAI Models Affect Creatives in the Games Industry

Certain machine learning models are used in almost all fields of game development, but generative AI has changed localisation work and voice acting especially. How can creatives weather the storm – and are they fighting back?

By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Limbic Entertainment and Yaga Studio

Both Limbic Entertainment and Yaga Studio have received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Deck13 Spotlight Announces JRPG Full Circle

Peruvian solo developer 2ndPlayerGames and German indie publisher Deck13 Spotlight have announced Full Circle, their upcoming 2.5 HD indie JRPG inspired by the classics of the PlayStation 1 era.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Events

Next Baltic Games Fest Takes Place 1-2 May 2027

The date for the Baltic Games Fest 2027 is set: On 1-2 May, the Holstenhallen Neumünster will once again welcome the Northern German games industry. Indie exhibition slots will open this August.

By Pascal Wagner •

Products

Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker Set for Release on June 9

Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker by Gentle Troll Entertainment from Würzburg will be released on June 9, 2026, for PC and Mac via Steam and Nintendo Switch. Dreamwalker is a standalone game set within the Tavern Talk universe.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

SAE Institute Opens New Campus in Leipzig

The SAE Institute held a grand opening event to unveil its new media campus at the Messehof, located in the heart of Leipzig. Around 180 guests from the digital and creative industries were invited to celebrate the opening.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read