Alpine Power: How to Keep a Studio 'Still Alive' for 16 Years

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G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Aion 2 Rises, but How Are Ace Combat 8 and Transport Fever 3 Faring?

After spending just one week at the top of the weekly Steam charts, EA Sports FC 27 has dropped several places. On the other hand, Aion 2, Ace Combat 8, and Transport Fever 3 are performing really well. But what about Gears of War: E-Day?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

G+ Strong Believer in the Physical and Digital Gaming Ecosystem

Following the MBO, CentreSoft became part of the Hemani Group and now has an owner who shares CentreSoft’s long-term vision. CEO Paul Sherry on CentreSoft’s goals, the underestimated importance of retail, and why distribution is about much more than just moving boxes.

By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read

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G+ How Is NC Tackling the Mobile Market? - Interview With Anel Ceman

"User acquisition costs are high, yes, but it's all about getting it right", says Anel Ceman, Senior Vice President at NC, who heads up the Mobile Casual Games Division. In this interview, he discusses the mobile strategy, the ad market, building a platform and the importance of failing fast.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 10 min read

Products

Recap: Triple-i Initiative Showcase (October 2026)

Evil Empire's Triple-I Initiative Showcase featured world premieres, gameplay reveals, demo releases and release dates for 40 games, along with other announcements. From Stronghold 4 through Machinarium 2 and Revamp to Windrose and Living Hell.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 08 Oct 26: Xbox XP, 1SP x Orinas, Federico Cardini, Fireshine x Fair Games, Retro Gaming, Games/Bavaria

A new department for Xbox, a close partnership between Japan and Europe, and ongoing consolidation – it was a business-focused day in the news.

By Team GamesMarket • 5 min read

People

Xbox: Kayleen Walters Become President of XP, Maria Angelidou-Smith CEO of Mojang and Minecraft

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is making further changes to the leadership team of Microsoft’s gaming division: Kayleen Walters heads the new XP business unit, which includes the licensing business. Maria Angelidou-Smith, a former manager at Meta and Personio, is taking charge of Mojang and Minecraft.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Safe in Our World Looking for More Visible Mental Health Support in Games

With their Four Billion Gamers campaign, charity Safe in Our World wants to put better visible mental health resources into games and game spaces. For this, it is looking for studios to participate.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Retro Gaming: Atari's 800XL Home Computer Returns

Atari, Retro Games and Plaion Replai are bringing back the 8-bit home computer with a mechanical keyboard, 25 built-in games, cartridge support and HDMI connectivity. The 800XL is set to be released in April 2027.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

Central Hub for the Games Industry in Bavaria

Events, funding programs, and a strong network – Games/Bavaria connects studios and publisher, freelancers and companies with policymakers, the public, and related industries. This creates space for innovation, visibility, growth and builds a strong games industry in Bavaria.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read