© Plaion Products Plaion Strengthens New Retro Label With Another Round of Releases Plaion has announced four new releases for Atari retro consoles in November. They will be distributed under the new Plaion Replai label, which the publisher apparently launched in the summer to pool its retro activities. The release of the four arcade classics is scheduled for November 21. Galaga, Pac-Man Double By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Ruth Lemmen and André Bernhardt © GM Business Play, Promote, Publish 2025 Workshop Goes to the Next Round The five-day workshop on marketing strategies in the games industry will kick off with an in-person event during Games Ground in Berlin. Play, Promote, Publish 2025 is organized and curated by Ruth Lemmen and André Bernhardt. The target audience for Play, Promote, Publisher 2025 includes SMEs, large companies, and individuals By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The House of Games Berlin will be located at Lux. © Daniel Hinz Business House of Games Berlin Hosts Indie Townhall Indies will play an important role alongside the major anchor tenants at House of Games Berlin, which is scheduled to open in 2026. The options that the gaming property offers small studios in particular will be explained at a town hall meeting specifically for indie developers in mid-October. This is By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© AIAS Business Submissions for the 29th DICE Awards Open Until Early December Publishers and developers have until December 5 to submit their titles for the 2026 DICE Awards, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. It is one of the most important awards in the international gaming industry: the DICE Awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) will be held By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© GamesMarkt Business Ubisoft Lifts the Curtain on Vantage Studios Ubisoft's new subsidiary, which brings together the three top franchises Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six under one roof, has a name: Vantage Studios. Teams from six locations worldwide will be assigned to the studio. Vantage Studios, the new subsidiary which is build with a By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
By combining anime, Japanese culture, retro and new gaming, Figuya x Konsolenkost stores, such as this one in Magdeburg, offer an onsite experience that attracts customers. © Figuya x Konsolenkost Business Figuya X Konsolenkost Reopens 4th Former GameStop Germany Location The expansion of the Figuya X Konsolenkost joint venture continues: the fourth store has now opened in Neu-Brandenburg. According to the report, over 100 customers were waiting to be admitted when the store opened, including numerous cosplayers. The company itself has not issued another press release about the latest opening. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Oliver Bulloss and Maria Redin © MTG Business Modern Times Group Announces New Corporate Structure and Management Changes With Capital Markets Day approaching, Sweden's Modern Times Group (MTG) has set a new course for the future. The idea of the “Gaming Village” has been further developed with two districts. This has been accompanied by personnel changes. Some studio heads are taking on new roles, while others By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Hendrik Klindworth and Christian Reshöft (from left) © InnoGames People Christian Reshöft Succeeds Hendrik Klindworth as CEO at InnoGames Change in leadership at InnoGames: Christian Reshöft was appointed as the new CEO of the Hamburg-based company on October 1. Founder and former CEO Hendrik Klindworth is taking on a leadership role at parent company Modern Times Group (MTG). After almost two decades of building and leading InnoGames, one of By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The winners of the Swedish Game Awards 2025 © Alexander Milton Products Hazelight Studios Wins Two Awards at the Swedish Game Awards The Swedish Game Awards 2025 were presented in Stockholm over the weekend. In the professional categories, Hazelight came out on top. In the new talent categories, Botanic Games and Lightkeepers won two awards each. The fact that Sweden is one of the most important production markets for games in Europe By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
This years Gotheburg Book Fair had more than 95.000 visitor © Niklas Maupoix Business Göteborg Book Fair Sets Games as One of Three Themes for 2026 Having just concluded with nearly 100,000 visitors, the Gothenburg Book Fair has unveiled the themes for its 2026 event. In addition to Quebec and public education, games will be a key focus. The Swedish association Dataspelsbranchen is delighted. Books and games are a perfect match, yet despite regular attempts By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Matthias Holm joins IGN Germany on 1 October © IGN Germany People IGN Germany Continues to Grow and Welcomes Matthias Holm to Its Team For the second time this year, eMense has strengthened the IGN Germany team led by Editor-in-chief Manuel Fritsch. Matthias Holm brings expertise primarily in the field of film and anime. Matthias Holm will be joining the IGN Deutschland (IGN Germany) team on October 1. He is the second new addition By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© GamesMarkt Business Are FIFA Games Making a Comeback Now? With the second-largest deal in the gaming industry, PIF has secured control of US game publisher Electronic Arts, the number one in sports games. GM editor-in-chief Stephan Steininger believes this will have consequences. The ink on the contracts is still fresh. And yet, the second-largest acquisition the gaming industry has By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
