Phil Rogers, CEO of Embracer / Lee Guinchard, COO of Embracer © Embracer Group IR People Embracer Appoints Lee Guinchard as Chief Operating Officer The Swedish Embracer Group has appointed Lee Guinchard as Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Executive Management Team as the company transitions to Fellowship Entertainment. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Whiskerwood © Minakata Dynamics & Hooded Horse Whiskerwood City builders are one of the most popular subgenres within the strategy genre. Whiskerwood, developed by Minakata Dynamics and published by Hooded Horse, belongs to this crowded genre but attempts to set itself apart with factory and automation elements, as well as cat-and-mouse rivalry. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator © astragon Entertainment and To-Go Games Astragon Launches Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator in March In March 2026, astragon Entertainment and To-Go Games will release Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator in Early Access. This game marks the start of a long-term development partnership between the two companies. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Tobias Schnackenberg, co-founder of Square Glade Games © Schnackenberg People Tobias Schnackenberg of Square Glade Games Reflects on 2025 and Looks Ahead to 2026 How do game industry executives look back at 2025 and what do they think about 2026? We spoke to Tobias Schnackenberg, co-founder of Square Glade Games, to find out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Spending on user acquisition advertising in 2025, broken down by state © AppsFlyer Business G+ AppsFlyer: AI Floods Mobile Gaming Marketing Channels In its 'State of Gaming for Marketers 2026' report, AppsFlyer outlines how the scaling up of marketing activities using AI has increased global spending on user acquisition and visibility. Meanwhile, Chinese publishers are reshaping competition in mobile gaming. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Witchfire © The Astronauts Products Witchfire Since its release in Early Access in September 2023, Witchfire by The Astronauts has sold over 500,000 copies. Just how good is this dark fantasy RPG shooter, and how has the game evolved recently? By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown © gameXciteand Daedalic Entertainment Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Scheduled for Release in February 2026 The Delta Quadrant can be explored sooner than expected. gameXcite and Daedalic Entertainment are set to release Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown on PC, PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S in mid-February. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Thomas Reisenegger, CEO and co-founder Future Friends Games © Future Friends Games People Thomas Reisenegger of Future Friends Games Reflects on 2025 and Looks Ahead to 2026 How do game industry executives look back at 2025 and what do they think about 2026? We spoke to Thomas Reisenegger, CEO and co-founder Future Friends Games, to find out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Second Edition of GamesGatheringGermany in Wiesbaden The second edition of GamesGatheringGermany is set to take place on 19 February 2026 at Assemble Entertainment in Wiesbaden. Anyone interested in participating in the nationwide networking initiative can register. Participation is free of charge, but places are limited. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
ARC Raiders © Embark Studios / Nexon ARC Raiders Sold Over 12.4 Million Units in Just Ten Weeks The extraction shooter ARC Raiders is a huge success for Embark Studios and Nexon. Within ten weeks of its release, the game had sold over 12.4 million copies and had nearly one million concurrent players in January 2026. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Lego Pokémon Pikachu and Poké Ball © The Lego Group and The Pokémon Company International Products The Lego Group Reveals First Lego Pokémon Sets The first Lego Pokémon sets have been unveiled. Five Pokémon from the brand's 30-year history have been recreated using Lego bricks and will be released on 27 February 2026. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy © Owlcat Games Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy The cRPG Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader was a huge success for Owlcat Games. It won't be their only foray into the popular grimdark universe, either. They have big plans for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
