GermanDevDays - 2026 © GDD Events GDD 2026: Dates, Call for Papers and Application for Exhibitor Desks The date for GDD - GermanDevDays - 2026 has been set. Subject to the approval of funding by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, Housing and Rural Affairs, the conference is scheduled to take place on 22 and 23 July 2026 in Frankfurt am Main. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Hyung-Tae Kim, CEO of Shift Up & Shinji Mikami, CEO of Unbound © Shift Up Business Mikami's Unbound Is Now Part of Shift Up Shift Up, a South Korean company, has acquired the Japanese studio Unbound, founded by Shinji Mikami. The company behind Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory is thus strengthening its global PC and console publishing capabilities. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Aether & Iron © Seismic Squirrel and Chaos Theory Games Products Aether & Iron BioShock meets Disco Elysium: Aether & Iron from Seismic Squirrel and Chaos Theory Games is a narrative RPG set in a dystopian 1930s world. It features profound dialogue, skill checks, and tactical battles involving flying cars. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Nova Roma © Lion Shield and Hooded Horse Nova Roma Players who enjoy building cities in ancient Rome have a lot to look forward to. Not only is the excellent Anno 117 been available since Nov 2025, but there is also Nova Roma from Lion Shield and Hooded Horse. This city builder has just launched in Early Access and does things a little differently. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
Jacob Riis, Programme Director and Executive Producer of the Nordic Game Conference and other events at Nordic Game Resources AB © Nordic Game Events Interview: Positioning Nordic Game 2026 for Europe and the Global Industry Nordic Game 2026 is taking place in Malmö at the end of May. In this interview, Programme Director and Executive Producer Jacob Riis discusses the importance of the conference for the industry, and how they are handling another networking event taking place in the city at the same time. By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection © Capcom Products Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Capcom is releasing a Legacy Collection of the Mega Man Star Force franchise for modern PCs and consoles. Until now, the games were only available on the Nintendo DS. The collection includes three titles, each containing all seven games in the series. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 © Xbox Events Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will air on Sunday 7 June, starting at 19:00 CEST (10:00 Pacific Time / 13:00 Eastern Time / 18:00 UK Time). This will be followed by an in-depth look at the return of one of Xbox's most iconic franchises. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Jon Bellamy, CEO, Jagex © Jagex Business G+ Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy on Operating a Forever Game and "Not Chasing Trends" Jagex is celebrating the 25th anniversary of RuneScape this year. We spoke to Jon Bellamy about the franchise's enduring popularity, the current MMO market, how the company has ditched problematic monetisation strategies and the privilege and responsibility that comes with owning a 'forever game'. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
Undertale: The Determination Symphony © Lambert Jackson Events Undertale: The Determination Symphony in Düsseldorf Undertale: The Determination Symphony brings the music of Undertale to life on stage, curated by the game's creator and composer, Toby Fox. An orchestra of 25 musicians will perform some of the game's most famous pieces. In Germany, the world tour will stop in Düsseldorf. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
ESL One Birmingham 2026 © Jianhua Chen Esports Tundra Esports Win ESL One Birmingham ESL One Birmingham came to a close with Tundra Esports securing the trophy in the grand final at the BP Pulse Live venue in Birmingham. The event was held alongside the inaugural DreamHack Birmingham festival, which attracted over 13,000 visitors. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
EverSiege: Untold Ages © Tindalos Interactive and Dear Villagers Products EverSiege: Untold Ages EverSiege: Untold Ages from Tindalos Interactive and Dear Villagers is reminiscent of Warcraft III mods such as Castle Defense. It demonstrates that blending MOBA, action, strategy, and roguelite elements can be successful in a standalone game. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
PlayStation 5 Pro © SIE Products Sony Raises PlayStation 5 Prices Sony is raising the price of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro consoles worldwide. In Europe, the price will increase by €100. The new prices will take effect on 2 April 2026. The company cites "pressures in the global economic landscape" as the reason for the increase. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
