Death Stranding 2: On the Beach © Kojima Productions, Nixxes Software, Sony Interactive Entertainment Products Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC) Although there are currently unconfirmed reports that Sony Interactive Entertainment is reconsidering its strategy of releasing PS5-exclusive single-player games on PC, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has been released on the platform. Nixxes has once again produced a superb port. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Business Over 1,000 Employees Are Being Made Redundant at Epic Games Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, has announced that the company is laying off over 1,000 employees. The decline in Fortnite engagement since 2025 has forced Epic Games to take this step in order to keep the business afloat. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Larry Kuperman, Vice President of Business Development, Nightdive Studios © Nightdive Business G+ Interview: What Makes Nightdive Studios Decide to Bring Back a Classic? Remasters and Enhanced Editions of classic games are Nightdive Studios' speciality. We spoke to Larry Kuperman, VP of Business Development, about their current remasters, the challenges of obtaining the original games, their selection process for re-releases, and this unique market segment. By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read
Nintendo Switch 2 © Nintendo Products Nintendo Is Reducing Switch 2 Production According to a Media Report Due to lower-than-expected demand for the Switch 2 during the year-end holiday season, particularly in the US, Nintendo has reduced production of the console, according to a media report. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 © Xbox Publishing Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Partner Preview, which will take place on 26 March and focus on upcoming games from third-party partners. Participants will include Sega, GSC Game World and Owlcat Games. There was recently a series of Minecraft announcements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Berlin International Gaming (BIG) X PaysafeCard © BIG/PaysafeCard Esports Paysafe and BIG Form New Esports Partnership Berlin-based esports organisation Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has announced a partnership with PaysafeCard, its new premium sponsor and payment partner. Through this partnership, PaysafeCard will support BIG's competitive efforts across multiple titles. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Brawl Stars' 101st character: Najia © Supercell Products Supercell Teamed up With Taika Waititi to Launch a Character in Brawl Stars To celebrate the release of Brawl Stars' 101st character, Najia, Supercell joined forces with filmmaker Taika Waititi. The company joined forces with the director of Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok to create an animated launch trailer. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Screamer © Milestone / Plaion Screamer After more than 30 years, the Screamer franchise from Milestone and Plaion is back. However, this time it's a whole new game: an arcade racing title set in a futuristic, neon-lit world with an interwoven narrative and '90s anime cutscenes. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla © Christer Berg Business Xsolla Partners With Cyprus Game Makers Association Xsolla has formed a strategic partnership with the Cyprus Game Makers Association (CYGMA). This collaboration will provide CYGMA's creators and studios with hands-on support and access to commerce tools, helping them to bring their titles to players worldwide. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Home of Indies at gamescom 2025 © Factory-C Events Submissions for Home of Indies at gamescom 2026 Submissions for Home of Indies at gamescom 2026 are now open. The submission deadline is 7 May 2026. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Crimson Desert © Pearl Abyss Products Crimson Desert Hits Two Million Sales in a Single Day Crimson Desert has already sold over two million copies. Pearl Abyss also plans to improve the action-adventure game, particularly the controls. Additionally, AI-generated art is set to be removed. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Maciej Kocemba, Product Director Opera GX © Opera Software, Kocemba Business G+ Opera GX as a New Marketing Touchpoint for Developers and Publishers More than 33 million monthly active users have chosen Opera GX to browse the web. GamesMarkt spoke to Product Director Maciej Kocemba in an interview about the evolution of Opera GX, the integrated GX.games gaming platform and the opportunities it offers to game developers and publishers. By Marcel Kleffmann • 9 min read
