2026 Unity Game Development Report © Unity Insights 2026 Unity Game Development Report Released In the 2026 Unity Game Development Report, Unity looks at current trends, including the finding that studios see significant opportunities in small-scale games, while prototyping is becoming more streamlined. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Kinstrife © Finitude & Hooded Horse Publishing Hooded Horse Signs Kinstrife From Finitude The German indie studio Finitude has found a publisher for Kinstrife, namely Hooded Horse. Created by former Mount & Blade modders, Kinstrife features complex combat physics in a non-linear medieval sandbox setting in 13th-century Germany. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Crimson Desert © Pearl Abyss Products Crimson Desert Mechs, dragons, magic and a wide variety of fighting styles in a huge, vibrant open world. Crimson Desert from Pearl Abyss aims to offer all this and more — and with over three million people adding it to their wishlists, it's already one of the biggest game releases of the year. By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
Vanessa Chia, Producer and Co-founder at Cococucumber | Echo Generation 2 © Chia/Cococucumber People Vanessa Chia: "Turn-Based Games Are Seeing a Renewed Wave of Interest Right Now." Vanessa Chia, producer and co-founder of Cococucumber, talks in this interview about the turn-based gaming market, where Echo Generation 2 sits within it, and developing a sequel to a "hidden gem" game. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Daniel Impertro, founder of Sunday © Dino Eglinski Business Sunday Studio Will Handle Communications for gamescom congress 2026 From April 2026 onwards, the Hamburg-based communications agency Sunday Studio will be responsible for handling press and media relations for the gamescom congress 2026. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko's Choice © Mimimi Games & Daedalic Entertainment Products Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun & Aiko's Choice (Switch 2) With the release of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun and Aiko's Choice, two classic stealth strategy games, are now available on the Nintendo Switch 2. These ports are certainly the definitive console editions of both games. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Shaun White / James Shaw / Glen O'Connell © Steel City Interactive People Steel City Interactive Strengthens Its Team With New Hires Steel City Interactive (Undisputed franchise) has announced three senior appointments. Glen O'Connell is joining the company as Commercial Partnerships Director, while James Shaw and Shaun White are joining as Senior Production Director and Brand & Communications Director respectively. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Crimson Desert © Pearl Abyss / Alinea Analytics Products "Crimson Desert Is on Track for a Killer Launch on Steam" Crimson Desert from Pearl Abyss is set to launch tomorrow. Given that the game is on over three million wishlists, it is likely to be a huge release. Alinea Analytics reports that it has already generated over $20 million in pre-purchase-sales on Steam. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Mifcom X gamescom lan © Mifcom X gamescom lan Events Gamescom lan 2026 Renews Its Partnership With Mifcom Mifcom is returning as a partner for the third edition of gamescom lan, equipping the LAN area with high-end PCs for the Premium Upgrade ticket variant. There will also be a Bisalina Speedrun event, and the gamification activation gamescom epix will be coming to gamescom lan as well. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection © Capcom Business G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Where Do Monster Hunter Stories and Toxic Commando Debut? Following Slay the Spire 2's stellar launch, familiar titles are reclaiming the top spots in the global weekly Steam charts. Meanwhile, Crimson Desert is gathering momentum, and Over the Top: WWI from Swiss developer Flying Squirrel Entertainment has almost made it into the global top 20. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Julien Bares (General Manager of Creative Houses 3 & 5), and Thomas Andrén (General Manager of the Creative Network) at Ubisoft © Ubisoft People Ubisoft Appoints New Leaders to Its Operating Model of Creative Houses Ubisoft has announced new leadership appointments in support of the rollout of its Creative Houses-led operating model. Julien Bares has been appointed General Manager of Creative Houses 3 & 5, and Thomas Andrén has been appointed General Manager of the Creative Network. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Green Man Gaming X Regroup China © Green Man Gaming & Regroup China Publishing Green Man Gaming Partners with Regroup China to Launch PC Game Bundles in China Green Man Gaming has partnered with Regroup China, a digital marketing agency that specialises in helping businesses enter and grow in the Chinese market. The two companies will collaborate to promote a selection of PC game bundles designed specifically for Chinese gamers. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
