Theodor Tang-Peronard, Partner at Delphi Interactive and Executive Producer of the FIFA game © Tang-Peronard / Delphi Interactive People Julien Merceron Appointed CTO at Delphi Interactive (Netflix's FIFA Game) Julien Merceron is heading up internal development as Chief Technology Officer at Delphi Interactive, where the 'Reimagined FIFA Football Simulation Game' is being developed. It is set to be offered exclusively on Netflix this summer. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Jonathan Hales, CEO Megabit Publishing © Megabit People Five Questions for Jonathan Hales, CEO of Megabit Publishing Jonathan Hales recently became the CEO of Megabit. In an interview with GamesMarkt, he discusses his new role, the highly competitive publishing market, and how Megabit is positioned to support both Aonic's internal studios and third-party partners. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
GamesTalente 2025 © GamesTalente/Dominik Eisele Development GamesTalente Youth Competition Enters a New Round In the Germany-wide youth competition GamesTalente, young gaming fans aged 13–16 from all types of schools can develop their own computer game. In doing so, they will acquire the key digital skills needed in the professional world in a fun and engaging way. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Escape from Ever After © Sleepy Castle Studio & HypeTrain Digital Products Escape from Ever After Sleepy Castle Studio is a two-person team based in Canada that spent six years working on Escape from Ever After. The result is a multi-layered, creative RPG adventure in the style of Paper Mario, set in colourful fairy-tale worlds waiting to be explored and defended against an evil corporation. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Vampires: Bloodlord Rising © Mehuman Games & Toplitz Productions Products Toplitz Launches Vampires: Bloodlord Rising Into Early Access Today sees the release of one of the most important titles for German publisher Toplitz Productions, namely Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, an open-world action-adventure game with co-op and castle-building. The game boasts over 200,000 wishlist entries on Steam. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
GeForce Now © Nvidia / Tux the penguin is © Larry Ewing and others Business GeForce Now Beta Started on Linux PCs Nvidia has launched a beta version of the native GeForce Now app for Linux PCs. This enables users to access the cloud gaming service on even more devices. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Park Ranger Simulator © Aerosoft and Polygon Art Products Aerosoft Is Set to Launch Park Ranger Simulator in February Park Ranger Simulator, from publisher Aerosoft and developed by Polygon Art, will be released for PC and PlayStation 5 on 19 February 2026. The game puts players in the role of a park ranger in an open world setting. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The Esports World Cup Foundation has confirmed a $45 million commitment to players, clubs, and national teams for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in 2026. The ENC 2026 will take place from 2 to 29 November in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. © Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) Business Esports Nations Cup 2026 Debuts in November With a $45m Funding Commitment The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced the dates of the competition and the prize model for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC). This new global esports competition is built around national teams, national pride and iconic rivalries. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Way of the Hunter 2 © Nine Rocks Games, THQ Nordic Products THQ Nordic's Next Hunting Adventure is Way of the Hunter 2 Way of the Hunter, developed by Nine Rocks Games and published by THQ Nordic, has sold over one million copies. Its successor, Way of the Hunter 2, will build on this success. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Jon Van Caneghem, the creator of the Might and Magic & Heroes of Might and Magic series and Denis Fedorov, CEO of Unfrozen © Unfrozen People Might and Magic Creator Jon Van Caneghem Teams Up with Unfrozen Unfrozen welcomes prominent support for the development of Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Jon Van Caneghem, creator of Heroes of Might and Magic, has joined the team as Creative Advisor on the upcoming title. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Darkhaven © Moon Beast Productions Products Diablo Veterans at Moon Beast Productions Unveil Darkhaven Moon Beast Productions, a team formed by Diablo series veterans Philip Shenk, Peter Hu and Erich Schaefer, has been teasing a new ARPG for a while, which they are now ready to unveil: Darkhaven. The project is partly being financed via Kickstarter. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive © G. Liljevall Business How Bloodlines 2 Affected Paradox Interactive's Business Paradox Interactive, the publisher known for its grand strategy games, closed a very good fiscal year in 2025 - if it weren't for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Consequently, the Swedish company intends to focus on areas in which it has the greatest expertise. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
