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
CEO Satya Nadella / CFO Amy Hood © Microsoft Business Weak Holiday Season Sales: Xbox Revenue Declines in Q2 FY26 During the second quarter of the current financial year, Microsoft's Xbox division saw a 10 percent decline in revenue. There was a downturn in both content and services, particularly hardware, in what is normally a strong year-end period. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Pioneers of Pagonia © Envision Entertainment Products Pioneers of Pagonia Roadmap for 2026 Following the release of version 1.0 of Pioneers of Pagonia in December 2025, Envision Entertainment announced details of upcoming free content and the game's first DLC, titled Meadowsong. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Winamax Partners with G2 Esports and Riot Games © Winamax Business Winamax Partners with G2 Esports and Riot Games Winamax is sponsoring the professional League of Legends team, G2 Esports. The French sports betting operator will also become the 'Official Sports Betting Operator' of Riot Games for European and international League of Legends and Valorant competitions. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Godot © godotengine.org Development Godot 4.6 Kicks off With a Tighter Integration of Industry Standards With the recent release of Godot 4.6, the engine has taken another leap forward. The latest stable version of this popular open-source game engine focuses on improving workflows and quality of life, as well as integrating industry standards more tightly and improving performance. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Jack Emmert, CEO of Cryptic Studios © Arc Games and Cryptic Studios People Jack Emmert Returns as CEO of Cryptic Studios Arc Games and Cryptic Studios have announced the return of Jack Emmert as CEO of Cryptic Studios. He will oversee the development of the studio's current portfolio of MMORPGs and shape the future of the studio. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
