Knights in Tight Spaces © Ground Shatter and Raw Fury Products Knights in Tight Spaces Fights in Tight Spaces is followed by Knights in Tight Spaces. Ground Shatter and Raw Fury continue the stylised tactical combat, but this time the action is set in medieval times, making for even more variety. Knights in Tight Spaces is a standalone sequel to Fights in Tight Spaces (2021) By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© astragon Entertainment and Independent Arts Software Publishing New IP From astragon Entertainment and Independent Arts Software Seafarer: The Ship Sim is a new IP from astragon Entertainment and in-house development studio Independent Arts Software. The game, which has received €1.8 million in funding from the BMWK, is scheduled for release in summer 2025. Independent Arts Software and astragon Entertainment have announced a new IP. Seafarer: By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Values Value Business Ninth "Big Games Industry Employment Survey" Launched The annual "Big Games Industry Employment Survey 2025" is now live. InGame Job and Values Value are looking to collect data on key trends in employment, salaries, career shifts, layoffs and AI adoption. InGame Job and Values Value have launched the ninth edition of the Big Games Industry By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Eva Ghossain, Account Manager © MSM.digital Communications Business MSM.digital Communications Strengthens Account Management Team With Eva Ghossain MSM.digital Communications continues to expand its team: On 1 February, Eva Ghossain joined the communications agency as an Account Manager. Ghossain most recently worked as an Assistant Marketing Manager at Square Enix. Eva Ghossain joined MSM.digital Communications as an Account Manager on 1 February. She started her career By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Alex Josef / Jeff Jarrett © PR - Acclaim / Global Force Entertainment Business Acclaim Returns as Indie Publisher and Wants to Revive Classic IP After more than two decades, video game publisher Acclaim is making a comeback. The publisher returns with a focus on supporting independent studios and original IP, while reviving classics for a new generation. After more than two decades, Acclaim is making a comeback. The publisher, originally founded in 1987, is By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Paintbucket Publishing The Darkest Files Launches on 25 March Paintbucket Games announces the release of its historical investigation and court game The Darkest Files. The spiritual successor to their Nazi resistance game Through The Darkest of Times will be released on 25 March 2025, initially for PC and Mac. The Darkest Files is a historical investigation and legal thriller By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Aesir Interactive Development Aesir Interactive Launches Kickstarter for Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori Aesir Interactive has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori. The Munich-based company is hoping to raise at least €60,000 for the third instalment in the Windstorm series (Ostwind), although development of the title is already funded. Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori is the third instalment By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Nintendo Business French Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Nintendo in File Hosting Case The French Supreme Court has confirmed that Dstorage SAS, the operator of the 1fichier.com website, is liable for failing to remove or block access to unauthorised copies of Nintendo games stored on the platform, despite Nintendo's requests to remove pirated content. The decision is final and puts By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Jagex Business Jon Bellamy Appointed as New CEO of Jagex Jagex (RuneScape) has announced the appointment of Jon Bellamy as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Phil Mansell, who has served as CEO since 2017. Mansell will remain with the company for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition. Jon Bellamy has been a member of By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Dominik Dolenec, Managing Partner at Emona Capital / Michael Moriarty, Partner at Emona Capital © Emona Capital Website Business Sumo Group Sells Secret Mode to Emona Capital Tencent-owned Sumo Group has sold its Secret Mode publishing division to financial investor Emona Capital. This is the company's first investment in game publishing and underlines its commitment to the broader gaming ecosystem. Secret Mode was founded in 2020 as part of Sumo to publish PC and console By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Rockstar Games Business Rockstar Games Acquires Video Games Deluxe After working together on several re-releases and upgrades of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, Rockstar Games has announced the acquisition of Video Games Deluxe of Australia. The purchase price has not been disclosed. Rockstar Games has acquired Sydney-based development studio Video Games Deluxe, which will become By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom's fastest-selling game to date © Capcom Publishing Capcom Sells Eight Million Units of Monster Hunter Wilds in Three Days Monster Hunter Wilds has sold over eight million copies worldwide in three days. No other game from the Japanese publisher has reached this milestone faster. Capcom attributes this success to a number of global initiatives. Monster Hunter Wilds was released on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
