Xbox (c) Microsoft Products Xbox Cloud Gaming Playtime is Being Tested Xbox Cloud Gaming is now trialling a playtime model. Players can purchase hours of cloud gaming time without the need for an active Xbox Game Pass subscription. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Silver Pines (c) Wych Elm / Team17 Products Silver Pines Developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, Silver Pines sees players begin a descent into the dreaded darkness. This classic survival horror game features a tense atmosphere and a Metroidvania-style experience. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Enshrouded (c) Keen Games GamesMarket Plus G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Modern Warfare 4 Is on the Rise, but How Is Enshrouded Performing? This week's Steam charts feature different games at number one in both the German and global charts. However, Modern Warfare 4, Enshrouded and EA Sports FC 27 are not holding the #1 spots. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Final Fantasy Resonance (c) Square Enix Products Final Fantasy Resonance As the first HD-2D game in the Final Fantasy series, comparable to Octopath Traveler or the Dragon Quest HD remakes, Final Fantasy Resonance pays homage to classic and modern entries alike, featuring everything from crystals to Esper. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Mass Effect Legendary Edition (c) EA / BioWare Business EA Is Closing Bioware and Making More Job Cuts It was anticipated, and has now been confirmed: Electronic Arts has closed the BioWare studio. Furthermore, reports of further redundancies and portfolio adjustments are emerging. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Fatekeeper (c) THQ Nordic Products Fatekeeper Hits 500,000 Sales Fatekeeper, released in early June 2026, has now sold over 500,000 copies. The game is still in the Early Access stage of development and is being developed by Paraglacial and published by THQ Nordic. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (c) Don't Nod Business Don't Nod Faces Financial Difficulties and Has Filed for Safeguard Proceedings The French video game studio Don't Nod has applied to the Paris Commercial Court for a safeguard procedure due to financial difficulties. The application has been granted. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Drill Keeper (c) ShoulderByte / Hooded Horse Products Drill Keeper Gears up for a Q3 2027 Launch Over two years have passed since the announcement that Hooded Horse would take over publishing Drill Keeper from ShoulderByte in Hamburg. The release window has now been set for late 2027. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Gothic - A Shadow's Quest (c) THQ Nordic Products THQ Nordic's Gothic - A Shadow's Quest Campaign Ends Friday The Gothic - A Shadow's Quest crowdfunding campaign by THQ Nordic has achieved all its stretch goals. Almost 3,000 backers have pledged more than €700,000. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
2027 Qualifier Programme (c) EWC Esports EWC Is Opening Its Global Platform to More Organisers The Esports World Cup (EWC) has announced its 2027 Qualifier Programme, which is designed to enable tournament organisers and local esports communities to run official qualifying competitions as part of the Road to EWC. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
over the hill © Funselektor Products over the hill With 1.5 million wishlists on Steam, over the hill is one of the most anticipated indie games of 2026. The 1–4 player off-road exploration adventure game from Funselektor (art of rally) certainly has a lot of charm. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
MYI Team (c) MYI Business Gaming Agency MYI Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary The full-service agency MYI, which specialises in gaming and nerd culture, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Emerging from the esports clan mYinsanity in 2016, the agency now employs over 30 people in Germany and Switzerland. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
