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Marcel Kleffmann

Marcel Kleffmann

Marcel Kleffmann is Chief of Content of GamesMarket and our B2B and B2C expert for hardware, market data, products and launch numbers with more than two decades of editorial experience. (marcelDOTkleffmannATgamesmarktDOTde)

Cross-Platform Xsolla SDK Available for Game Developers Globally — Xsolla SDK © Xsolla

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Cross-Platform Xsolla SDK Available for Game Developers Globally

The Xsolla SDK is a platform-agnostic software development kit that game developers can use to seamlessly expand monetisation across mobile, PC and web.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses 5 Million Units — Resident Evil Requiem © Capcom

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Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses 5 Million Units

Another blockbuster launch: Capcom has confirmed that global sales of Resident Evil Requiem have surpassed five million units. The game was released on 27 February 2026.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Bandai Namco Germany and Giants Software Announce Strategic Collaboration — Boris Stefan, CSO of Giants Software / Matthias Kolb, Country Manager at Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany © Giants Software / Bandai Namco

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Bandai Namco Germany and Giants Software Announce Strategic Collaboration

Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany has announced a strategic partnership with Giants Software. This collaboration will cover the physical distribution and marketing of all future Giants Software titles in Germany, including Farming Simulator 25 and Project Motor Racing.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

House of Games Berlin Makes Progress and Responsibility for Games Policy Consolidated — Kai Wegner, Governing Mayor of Berlin / Franziska Giffey, the Mayor and Senator for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises / Jeannine Koch, Chairwoman of medianet berlinbrandenburg © Yves Sucksdorff / Sabrina Wagner - SPD-Fraktion Berlin / Emely Timm - Die Hoffotografen

Business

House of Games Berlin Makes Progress and Responsibility for Games Policy Consolidated

The House of Games Berlin is entering its final implementation phase in 2026. Since January, it has been led by the state-owned Wista Management and the Senate Department for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises. Furthermore, responsibility for games policy has been centralised.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Swiss Game Hub Announced Industry Conference Gamespace — Gamespace Conference © Swiss Game Hub

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Swiss Game Hub Announced Industry Conference Gamespace

Swiss Game Hub has announced its own gaming conference: The Gamespace Conference will bring the international games industry together in Zurich, Switzerland, for two days from 8 to 9 October 2026.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

GG Bavaria This Weekend in Munich — Bavaria's Minister for Digital Affairs, Fabian Mehring, delivered the keynote speech at the first GG Bavaria Business Day 2025. | Picture: Alexander Hartung for Games/Bavaria

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GG Bavaria This Weekend in Munich

The fourth GG Bavaria is set to take place at Munich's Kleine Olympiahalle in just a few days' time. From 6 to 8 March, there will be a packed programme featuring local indie games, careers opportunities, cosplay and much more.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Tobspr Games Fully Launches Shapez 2 in April — The full 1.0 release of Shapez 2 is scheduled for 23 April 2026 © tobspr Games

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Tobspr Games Fully Launches Shapez 2 in April

Shapez 2 is heading towards its full 1.0 release on 23 April 2026, which will mark the end of its Early Access period. The factory automation game, developed and self-published by the German indie developer tobspr Games, has sold over 650,000 copies since entering Early Access in August 2024.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Abylight Studios Expands With New Studio in Argentina — Abylight Studios © Abylight Studios

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Abylight Studios Expands With New Studio in Argentina

Spanish studio Abylight expands its international presence with a new studio opening in Argentina. Abylight Buenos Aires will focus on developing for emerging platforms, thereby further diversifying and expanding the publisher's game catalogue.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

VBL Club Championship Final to Be Held in Hamburg for the First Time — VBL Club Championship Final 2026 - DFL

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VBL Club Championship Final to Be Held in Hamburg for the First Time

For the first time, the finals of the VBL Club Championship will take place in Hamburg on 7 and 8 March. The matches will be held at Xperion, where the players will compete in front of a live audience. Admission is free.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

ByteRockers' Games Signs The Regreening from Positive Impact Games — The Regreening © Positive Impact Games & ByteRockers' Games

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ByteRockers' Games Signs The Regreening from Positive Impact Games

Positive Impact Games and ByteRockers' Games have announced a partnership to release The Regreening. This soilpunk fairy tale is about restoring nature and creating a habitat inspired by folklore. It is the third game that ByteRockers' Games will launch as an indie publisher.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Nacon Postpones Showcase From March to May

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Nacon Postpones Showcase From March to May

Nacon had originally planned to showcase its current portfolio of games on 4 March 2026. However, due to economic challenges and insolvency proceedings, the French company has decided to postpone 'Nacon Connect' until May 2026.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

World of Warcraft: Midnight — Xal'atath in World of Warcraft: Midnight © Blizzard Entertainment

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World of Warcraft: Midnight

Midnight is the eleventh expansion for Blizzard Entertainment's massively popular MMORPG, World of Warcraft. The most notable new feature is Housing. Alongside the new features typically included in every expansion, Blizzard has made other significant changes.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read