Nordic Game 25 Masterclass © Nordic Game Events Speakers for the Nordic Game 26 Masterclass Revealed The Masterclass returns to Nordic Game Spring on Friday 29 May 2026 at the Slagthuset venue in Malmö. Curated by Mighty Diamonds, it's a full-day programme offering hands-on workshops for students and indie developers. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Jon Bellamy, CEO, Jagex © Jagex Products Jagex Expands Runescape: Dragonwilds Into Asia Pacific Jagex: The RuneScape Company is set to expand its open-world survival crafting game, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, into the Asia-Pacific region. CEO Jon Bellamy describes this as a milestone moment for Jagex and the RuneScape franchise. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
007 First Light © IO Interactive & Amazon MGM Studios Products 007 First Light Title Song by Lana Del Rey and David Arnold During the BAFTA Game Awards ceremony held in London, IO Interactive, the Danish developer and publisher behind the Hitman franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios revealed the title sequence of 007 First Light. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Replaced © Sad Cat Studios, Nova Assembly, Thunderful Products Replaced From Sad Cat Studios and Thunderful, Replaced unleashes a stylish audiovisual force that is hard to escape. It's no wonder this game was on over a million wishlists. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Corsair Cove © Limbic Entertainment & Hooded Horse Products Hooded Horse Signed Limbic Entertainment's Corsair Cove Specialist strategy and tactics publisher Hooded Horse has partnered with German studio Limbic Entertainment on their latest project: The game is the pirate-themed city-builder titled Corsair Cove. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Patricia E. Vance © ken jones photography People ESRB President Patricia Vance Retires Later This Year Patricia Vance, who has been the president of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) for nearly 24 years, will be retiring later this year. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Metro 2039 © Deep Silver and 4A Games Products Deep Silver and 4A Games to Release Metro 2039 This Winter At the Xbox First Look Showcase, Deep Silver and 4A Games announced the story-driven, single-player first-person shooter (FPS) Metro 2039. Plaion: "While told from a distinctly Ukrainian perspective, Metro 2039 remains an authentically Metro story." By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Borussia Dortmund Wins the VBL Club Championship 2026 © Photo by Oliver Hardt/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images Esports Virtual Bundesliga: "We Succeeded in Bringing the Competition Into Relevant Formats" The Virtual Bundesliga (VBL) underwent significant changes in the 2025/26 season. Ahead of the Grand Final, we spoke to Felix Rentschler, Head of the VBL, about these changes, the league's international and local importance, and how they plan to reach their target audience. By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
Soulmask - Shifting Sands © CampFire Studio and Qooland Games Products Soulmask Launched With Free Expansion Shifting Sands To mark the end of the Early Access period for Soulmask, CampFire Studio and Qooland Games are offering the Shifting Sands expansion free of charge to those who purchase the game within one month. An unusual promotion. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Stephan Reichart, outgoing Managing Director of game events GmbH | Frederik Hammes, Managing Director-designate of game events GmbH | Felix Falk, Managing Director - game - the German Games Industry Association © Reichart, game events | Hammes, game events | Dirk Mathesius Business Frederik Hammes Takes Over Leadership of Game Events From Stephan Reichart From May 2026 onwards, Frederik Hammes will take on the role of Managing Director at game event, succeeding Stephan Reichart, who has chosen to step down. Hammes has over 20 years' experience in the industry, including a long-standing tenure as Managing Director at Travian Games. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Geoffroy Sardin, Chief Executive Officer of Pullup Entertainment, formerly Focus Entertainment | John Carpenter's Toxic Commando © Sardin/Pullup | Focus/Saber Business Three out of Four New Titles From Pullup Fell Short of Expectations Toxic Commando, MIO and Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War failed to meet Pullup Entertainment's expectations. This is why the company has adjusted its targets and will adopt an even more selective approach to future projects. Nevertheless, the French company's back catalogue remains strong. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Huntdown: Overtime © Easy Trigger Games and Coffee Stain Publishing Products Huntdown: Overtime Launches in May Easy Trigger Games and Coffee Stain Publishing are set to release Huntdown: Overtime on Steam Early Access in May 2026. This run-and-gun roguelite action game will feature the same dark, humorous tone inspired by classic 1980s action movies as its predecessor. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
