Gothic 1 Remake © THQ Nordic Business G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Gothic 1 Remake Holds up, and Solarpunk Debuts Gothic 1 Remake continues to perform well in the weekly Steam charts in Germany, Poland, Austria and Switzerland, though it has just slipped out of the top ten globally. Rokaplay's Solarpunk has reached number seven in the German charts. Meanwhile, Meccha Chameleon is shaking up the charts. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Voidling Bound © Hatchery Games Products Voidling Bound Voidling Bound is a quirky and creative creature-collecting game in which players collect, mutate and control a variety of creatures. Essentially a blend of Spore, Pokémon and Warframe, it is the debut game from Canadian studio Hatchery Games, whose team comprises former Skylanders developers. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Claas Grimm, Chief Business Officer, Ulysses Graphics | Anatoliy Chechel, Founder and CEO, Ulysses Graphics © Grimm, Chechel People Claas Grimm Is the New Chief Business Officer at Ulysses Graphics In a move designed to strengthen its position as an AAA art partner, Ulysses Graphics, a Ukrainian provider of video game art services for the games industry, has appointed Claas Grimm as its new Chief Business Officer. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Business Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory and Other Xbox Studios Are at Risk Several Xbox studios are reportedly facing closure or potential sale, according to multiple media reports. This includes Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions and Ninja Theory, although other Xbox studios are also reportedly at risk. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Echo Generation 2 © Cococucumber Products Echo Generation 2 In Echo Generation 2, six playable characters, each with their own story, face a cosmic threat. This sci-fi, Stranger Things-inspired deck-building RPG from Cococucumber is fully inspired by the '80s and '90s. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
EA Advertising © Electronic Arts Business EA Advertising Launched by Electronic Arts Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising, a new platform connecting brands with audiences through digital and real-world experiences across its games portfolio. The platform is designed "to enhance, not disrupt, the player experience". By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Business G+ Facts & Figures: The German Games Ecosystem Germany is one of the world's most important markets for computer and video games. But what is the state of the country's games industry? Read on for an overview of the studios based here, the industry's structure, and key figures. By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read
© Hooded Horse & Firesquid Events TactiCon Returns in July TactiCon, the annual digital event hosted by Hooded Horse and Firesquid, is returning for its fifth year. The digital convention will once again focus on strategy and tactical games, offering new releases and discounts. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Gothic 1 Remake (c) THQ Nordic Products Gothic 1 Remake Sells 500,000 Copies in One Week THQ Nordic welcomes half a million nameless heroes: Gothic 1 Remake sold 500,000 copies in its first week. Alkimia Interactive and THQ Nordic are delighted with this strong start. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The roundtables at First Playable 2026 were well attended (c) GamesMarket MK Business First Playable 2026 in Florence: A Look Inside First Playable 2026, Italy's leading B2B event for the local games industry, has been taking place in Florence since 10 June. Here's an overview of the event, which aims to raise the profile of games bearing the 'Made in Italy' label. By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
Fachkräfteliga © KielRegion Gunnar Dethlefsen Business G+ Recruiting & Employer Branding: Gaming and Esports in HR To attract new skilled workers and make companies more appealing to applicants, HR departments are turning to gaming and esports, beyond mere gamification. This serves as an effective employer branding strategy, as demonstrated by the following projects and initiatives. By Marcel Kleffmann • 15 min read
The Winners of the Italian Video Game Awards 2026 (c) GamesMarket MK Awards The Winners of the Italian Video Game Awards 2026 The 14th annual Italian Video Game Awards took place tonight. Tiny Bull Studios won the main prize. The ceremony was held as part of the B2B event, First Playable. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
