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
© EA Business PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners Acquire Electronic Arts for $55 billion Electronic Arts has confirmed the conclusion of a takeover agreement by a consortium led by the Saudi Arabian PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The deal is worth $55 billion dollar and represents a significant development for the US video game industry. The rumours from the weekend have been confirmed: By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
© Red Bull Esports 3rd Red Bull League of Its Own Comes to SAP Garden in Munich For only the third time, Red Bull is organizing its League of Legends event League of Its Own, in which Europe's top players compete. After Berlin (2023) and Paris (2024), the event will take place in Munich on November 29. Munich will host another esports highlight in the By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
46,000 Visitors came to the exhibition center of Zurich Pop Con, where 7 halls were used © Zurich Pop Con & Game Show Business 46,000 Visitors Set New Record for Zurich Pop Con With exclusive game premieres, Zurich Pop Con & Game Show set a new record last weekend. The organizers are thrilled and are already planning for 2026. 450 exhibitors, numerous fan groups, and an extensive stage program made last weekend's Zurich Pop Con & Game Show a resounding success By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Devon Pritchard and Doug Bowser © BusinessWire People Devon Pritchard Succeeds Doug Bowser as President and COO of NoA Change at the top of Nintendo of America: President and COO Doug Bowser is retiring at the end of the year. He will be succeeded by Devon Pritchard, a long-standing member of the NoA management team. Nintendo Managing Executive Officer Satoru Shibata will take on the role of CEO of By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Christian-Henner Hentsch, Director Legal & Regulatory Affairs of game and Managing Director of VHG © Dirk Mathesius/game Business DPMA Gives Green Light to Collecting Society for Game Devs and Publishers Founded in May 2023, the VHG collecting society has now received permission to operate from the German Patent and Trademark Office, which has state supervision over all collecting societies in Germany. VHG, a subsidiary of the game association, is the first new licensee in 11 years. It took patience, but By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© Digital Bandidos Products Digital Bandidos Celebrate Successful Debut of Indie Fan Fest The still young indie publisher Digital Bandidos is thoroughly satisfied with its Indie Games Fest. Almost 50 games were featured in the showcase, which offered two world premieres, three release date announcements, and shadow drops for five playable demos. The organizers themselves presented three games and revamped their website. The By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
