© Microsoft Business Microsoft Increases Prices for Xbox Consoles and Games Prices for Xbox consoles and controllers are being increased worldwide. In Europe, Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox consoles by 50 euros. Some first-party games releasing this holiday season will also be more expensive. Effective 1 May, Microsoft has adjusted recommended retail prices for consoles and controllers worldwide. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered © Bethesda Products The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Bethesda already had a successful shadow drop with Hi-Fi Rush, and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (Koei Tecmo) also surprised gamers in January 2025. Recently, however, Bethesda had another shadow drop that belonged in the AAA category: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. A shadow drop that wasn't. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- © Too Kyo Games / Aniplex Products The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- 100 days of despair in a mysterious school, directed by Kazutaka Kodaka (Danganronpa) and Kotaro Uchikoshi (Zero Escape series). The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is a visual novel with branching storylines and tactical RPG combat. A surprisingly good mix. The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is the first original By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves © SNK Products Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves SNK revives the long-dormant fighting game franchise with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, setting the stage for a big comeback with a multi-layered combat system, a major esports tournament and controversial guest characters. The first Fatal Fury was released in 1991, right in the middle of the By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 / The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered © Sandfall & Kepler / Bethesda Business Two Role-Playing Games Dominate the Weekly Steam Charts The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered beats even Counter-Strike 2 in the weekly Steam charts. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 also has a strong launch and benefits from positive word-of-mouth. Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered shadow drop made a huge impact on the weekly By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Krafton Business Krafton Achieves Record Q1 Sales in 2025 South Korean publisher Krafton has had a record quarter (Q1 2025). In addition to the strong launch of inZoi and the continued strong performance of the PUBG IP, the company is enjoying great success in the Indian market and is investing heavily in this region. Krafton announced its results for By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Bloodletter © Aldamami Games Products Aldamami Games to Release Bloodletter in Early Access in Early January 2026 The creepy, tarot-inspired strategy deck builder Bloodletter will go into Early Access in January next year. It is the first game from the Berlin-based studio. Berlin-based studio Aldamami Games will release its first game, the strategy deck builder Bloodletter, in Early Access in January 2026. Bloodletter is By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure © Massive Miniteam and HandyGames Products Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure Exits Early Access at the End of May From cozy roots to complex contraptions: Massive Miniteam and HandyGames will release Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure at the end of May. The game will also be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure, a mix of automation and cozy adventure, will leave Early Access By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Happy Broccoli Products Duck Detective Continues His Investigation Next Month Berlin-based indie studio Happy Broccoli Games will release Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping on PC and simultaneously on console in May 2025. It's the sequel to their indie hit Duck Detective: The Secret Salami. On 22 May, Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping launches on PC By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Dorado Games & Bytro Labs | Malta & Hamburg © Twin Harbour Interactive Business Bytro and Dorado Games Become Twin Harbour Interactive Hamburg-based Bytro Labs and Malta-based Dorado Games have merged to form Twin Harbour Interactive, a new international strategy game studio. Their popular strategy games are now united under the Supremacy brand. Dorado Games and Bytro Labs, two studios in the free-to-play strategy genre, announce a merger By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Christian Ammann, CEO of Giants Software and Ian Bell, CEO of Straight4 Studios © Giants Software Products Straight4 & Giants: Project Motor Racing Hits the Track This Fall Straight4 Studios and publisher Giants Software will release Project Motor Racing on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S this autumn. Built on the mod-friendly Giants Engine, the racing simulator promises a new benchmark in handling performance. Published by Giants Software and developed by Straight4 Studios (UK), Project Motor By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Sérgio Laranjeira is CTO at Metacore Games in Berlin © Gabriele Di Stefano Business G+ How Metacore Games Grows in Berlin and Gets Involved in the Local Scene By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
