Publishing Knights Peak Partners With Microids for Retail Sales of Hela: of Mice & Magic Knights Peak, part of My.games, and the French publisher Microids have entered into a partnership. The partnership centres on the retail distribution of Hela in targeted territories and to selected retail partners. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily – 13 Aug. 26: 4Divinity, Testronic, King Art, Madfinger, Neoludic, Fake Lobster, Creative Europe Media Asian publishers looking to conquer Western markets with the help of gamesocm, new top executives and partnerships, sales figures and product delays – it was quite a day for news. By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read
gamescom Gamescom Dev Talk Review: Publish Your Own Game! In this week's gamescom dev talk review, we look back at a presentation that breaks down the publishing process. Alexandra Grindean focuses in particular on life simulation games, where the publisher’s work is far from over even on Day One of the release. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
gamescom Czech Incubator Gamebaze Brings Studios and Solo Developers to Cologne Gamebaze, which claims to be the first games incubator in the Czech Republic, will bring some of its affiliated studios to Cologne as part of the Czech joint booth. The goal is also to promote the Brno region as a business location. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Sharon Baylay-Bell and Sonia Kerr (From Left; Pictures by Testronic) People Sharon Baylay-Bell Becomes Chairwoman of Testronic, Sonia Kerr Named New CEO Change at the top of Testronic. The British Q&A specialist has brought Sonia Kerr on board as its new CEO. Her predecessor, Sharon Baylay-Bell, is moving into the role of Company Chair. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Ivan Buchta is Associate Creative Director ad Madfinger Games (Picture by Madfinger Games) People Ivan Buchta joins Madfinger Games A new addition to Madfinger Games. The Czech studio has recruited Ivan Buchta as Associate Creative Director. Buchta joins from Bohemia Interactive. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Dr Marie-Claire Isaaman, CEO of Women in Games (Picture and Logo by Women in Games) Business Women in Games Establishes Its Europe HQ in Almería in Spain Women in Games is opening a new chapter and formally establishing Women in Games Europe (WiG Europe). The new European HQ in Spain is a commitment to building a stronger European presence and creating deeper connections across the continent. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Picture by BAFTA/Marc Hoberman Awards Submissions for 2027 BAFTA Games Awards Opened With Rule Changes The next BAFTA Games Awards will be presented in London on 14 April 2027. Games can be submitted for these prestigious awards from now until 18 September. However, there have been some changes to the rules. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Oliver Bulloss and Maria Redin © MTG Business MTG Renames Its ‘Gaming Village’ Districts to Playamp and Playsimple The renaming primarily affects the business unit known as the Midcore District, which includes InnoGames, Snowprint, Hutch, Ninja Kiwi, and Futureplay. The unit previously known as the Casual District consisted mainly of the Indian company PlaySimple, which MTG plans to take public separately. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Products G+ Ubisoft Raises the Pirate Flag Over the German Games Charts in July It was a victory waiting to happen: The release of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced sailed right into German charts by game in July. The second half of the Top 20 consists almost entirely of re-entries. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily – 10. Aug 26: Games Hub, gamescom, Funding, Game Dev Days Graz, Chop Chop Inc. A new hub for gaming startups in Frankfurt and plenty of gamescom—the week is off to a strong start, though it’s not entirely dominated by the trade show in Cologne. But there’s also news about funding and games in Graz. By Stephan Steininger • 6 min read
Bernhard Grieb, Stephanie Wüst und Charlie Müller (from Left to Right; Picture by Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt) Frankfurt Expands Startup Funding Program and Relocates Games Hub Frankfurt is gradually improving the conditions for startups, including those in the gaming industry. At the turn of the year, the city will close the existing startup center, which also housed the 2025 Games Hub Frankfurt. It will move to the Futury Startup Space. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
