Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom © Blizzard Entertainment Products Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom One of the biggest surprises at BlizzCon 2026 was the announcement and simultaneous release of Warcraft III: Reforged – Forsaken Kingdom, the second expansion for Warcraft III. However, Forsaken Kingdom is not a traditional real-time strategy (RTS) game! By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Tempest Rising: The Veti's Wrath © Slipgate Ironworks, 3D Realms, Saber Interactive, Knights Peak Products Tempest Rising: The Veti's Wrath The Veti have joined the real-time strategy game Tempest Rising as the third playable faction, complete with their own DLC campaign. They are quite different from the Global Defence Force (GDF) and the Tempest Dynasty. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Beltfed © Hello World Studios, Hooded Horse Publishing Hooded Horse Signed Beltfed Hooded Horse's portfolio of strategic and tactical games is growing. The publisher has secured the rights to Beltfed from Hello World Studios in the UK. Following the announcement, the game was added to over 200,000 wishlists within two weeks. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Nvidia RTX Spark © Nvidia Events Nvidia RTX Spark Launch Celebration at Xperion Berlin To mark their launch, Nvidia is showcasing the RTX Spark laptops at the Xperion on Berlin’s Alexanderplatz in the run-up to GTC Berlin. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Operation Hajin Launch Event © Activision Publishing Events Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launch Event in Hamburg A public launch event for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will take place at Xperion in Hamburg on Saturday 17 October 2026, ahead of the release of Activision's upcoming shooter. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Square Enix Collective © Square Enix Publishing Square Enix Collective Revived After several years away, Square Enix Collective has returned. This global division of Square Enix Ltd provides independent game developers with funding, investment and publishing support. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Rebeca Polo (The Game Kitchen), Lauranne Cauduro (The Game Bakers), Rafal Jaki (The Astronauts), and Kathrin Radtke (Spellgarden Games) © Polo, The Game Kitchen / Cauduro, The Game Bakers / Jaki, The Astronauts / Radtke, Spellgarden GamesMarket Plus G+ Insights: Four Interviews with Indie Studios on Themed Steam Sales How do indie studios decide which Steam sales events to participate in, and is it worth doing so? We asked these and more questions to Rebeca Polo (The Game Kitchen), Kathrin Radtke (Spellgarden Games), Rafal Jaki (The Astronauts), and Lauranne Cauduro (The Game Bakers). By Marcel Kleffmann • 12 min read
Avalanche Studios Group X Supermassive Games © Nordisk Games Business Publishing Partnership Between Avalanche Studios and Supermassive Games The Avalanche Studios Group will become the global publisher of Supermassive Games' titles, beginning with Directive 8020, released in May 2026. Both companies are part of the Nordisk Games group. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Welcome to Elderfield © Chris Cote and Kwalee Products Welcome to Elderfield Although many life and farming simulation games are available, Welcome to Elderfield from Chris Cote and Kwalee stands out thanks to its cozy horror atmosphere, sense of mystery and JRPG-style combat. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Triple-i Initiative Showcase October 2026 © Evil Empire, Triple-I Products Recap: Triple-i Initiative Showcase (October 2026) Evil Empire's Triple-I Initiative Showcase featured world premieres, gameplay reveals, demo releases and release dates for 40 games, along with other announcements. From Stronghold 4 through Machinarium 2 and Revamp to Windrose and Living Hell. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
The 800XL © Atari, Retro Games and Plaion Replai Products Retro Gaming: Atari's 800XL Home Computer Returns Atari, Retro Games and Plaion Replai are bringing back the 8-bit home computer with a mechanical keyboard, 25 built-in games, cartridge support and HDMI connectivity. The 800XL is set to be released in April 2027. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Necesse © Fair Games Business Fireshine Games (EG7) Acquires Fair Games Enad Global 7 has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Fireshine Games, has acquired Fair Games. The Danish game studio, based in Aarhus, is the developer and owner of the survival-crafting PC game Necesse, which has sold approximately 2.5 million units to date. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
