Business Phygital Sports League Launches in Germany The Phygital Sports League (PSL) is a new German sports league set to launch on 30 November 2025. It aims to combine traditional sports and esports, with athletes and esports players competing alongside each other in a national league across different sports. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
shapez 2 © tobspr Games Funding LAB132 and tobspr Games Receive Federal Funding Two more German game studios are receiving federal funding. tobspr Games in Munich has been awarded €320,441 for shapez 2 - Puzzle DLC. LAB132, based in Heidelberg, has been awarded €273,090 for Bor. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Ubisoft's R&D Experiment "Teammates" © Ubisoft Business Ubisoft's Generative AI Gaming Experience "Teammates" The Generative AI gaming experience Teammates, developed by Ubisoft R&D, has entered the closed testing phase. Based on the Neo NPC project, it introduces new interactive features for players. It also features an in-game companion and personal assistant. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Demonschool; © Necrosoft Games and Ysbryd Games Products Demonschool This tactical RPG from Necrosoft Games and Ysbryd Games brings together university life, streamlined and fast-paced tactical combat, relationships, and stylish visuals. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Ubisoft's new subsidiary, which unites the top franchises Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Rainbow Six, has been named Vantage Studios. Teams from six locations worldwide will be assigned to the studio. © Ubisoft Business Tencent Completes Strategic Investment in Ubisoft's Vantage Studios Shortly after releasing its delayed half-year results, Ubisoft announced the completion of Tencent's strategic investment in Vantage Studios. The management team anticipates that their flagship franchises will become annual billion-euro brands. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
9 Kings © Sad Socket, Hooded Horse, Sidekick Publishing Products 9 Kings Sells Over 800,000 Copies Since its Early Access launch in May, 9 Kings from Sad Socket, Hooded Horse and Sidekick Publishing has sold over 800,000 copies to date. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Products Xbox Partner Preview Recap During the 30-minute Xbox Partner Preview, five new games were revealed, three games were released on Xbox and nine titles will be available to play on Game Pass Ultimate from day one. The partners involved include IO Interactive, Poncle, THQ Nordic and Future Friends. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Yves Guillemot, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer © GamesMarkt, Marcel Kleffmann Business Ubisoft Surprises With Higher Net Bookings in the First Half of 25/26 After postponing the publication of its financial results, Ubisoft has now released the data and surprised with positive results. The deal with Tencent is set to be finalised in the coming days. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Reanimal; © THQ Nordic Products THQ Nordic's Reanimal Comes out on Friday the 13th Tarsier Studios and THQ Nordic have confirmed that Reanimal will be released on 13 February 2026. This means that the horror title from the creators of Little Nightmares I and II will be released two weeks before Resident Evil Requiem. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Possessor(s); © Heart Machine & Devolver Digital Products Possessor(s) Developer Digital and Heart Machine have released Possessor(s), a visually impressive sci-fi Metroidvania game featuring fast-paced combat and a great dynamic between demon and host. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
2025 Esports Awards Business The Winners of the Esports Awards 2025 The Esports Awards returned yesterday evening to mark their 10th anniversary. It was hosted at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas. The night celebrated winners across 24 categories. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Business Xsolla: "Players are spending more on fewer, higher-quality titles" Xsolla has released its "State of Play" report for Q3 2025, which highlights the following, among other things: "Players are spending more on fewer, higher-quality titles, while live-ops, premium casual, and short-form content are boosting retention and monetization." By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
