Coffee Stain's Indie Game Showcase The Big Break

Publishing

Triple-i Initiative Showcase Returns in October

Evil Empire is back with another edition of the Triple-i Initiative Showcase on 8 October 2026. The event will feature world premieres, gameplay reveals, release dates and other announcements across 40 games, including Dave the Diver, Risk of Rain 2 and Windrose.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Publishing

Playzo Relaunches Operation Weltherrschaft for Its Anniversary

To mark its 25th anniversary, the German game studio playzo is relaunching the browser game Operation Weltherrschaft (Operation World Domination), bringing the game up to modern standards without sacrificing its minimalist style.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Kojima's Physint Moves From PlayStation to Xbox

Sony Interactive Entertainment has unexpectedly cancelled Physint, the stealth-action project of Hideo Kojima. In its search for a new partner, Kojima Productions has found a match in Xbox. This collaboration will extend beyond Physint and OD.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

How Dubai Becomes the Cultural Hub for Gaming in the MENA Region

Dubai’s strong showing at gamescom is just a first taste of what the emirate has in store for the gaming world. After all, it is where economic strength meets cultural awareness and a passion for gaming, as Faisal Kazim, Games Commissioner at DFGC, explains.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Products

Nintendo to Release Three More Console Bundles at the End of October

Nintendo of Europe has announced three new console bundles set to be released at the end of October. These include both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 consoles. This brings the total number of new Switch bundles available for the holiday season to five.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

9 Kings Leaves Early Access in November

The roguelite autobattling kingdom builder 9 Kings is leaving Early Access in November. The game from Sad Socked, Hooded Horse and Sidekick Publishing has already sold over a million copies since May 2025.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Tabletop

Pokémon Trading Card Game Launches 30th Celebration Set

The Pokémon TCG has released its 30 year anniversary set aimed at collectors and players at the same time. With a new rarity, all-foil boosters and guest art by Japanese artist Yoshirotten, the set is available from today.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Tobias Springer on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Tobias Springer, CEO and Founder tobspr Games (Germany), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

SC Concepts Extends Work-For-Hire Contract With Funatics

According to a statement from the parent company Jumpage, the German studio Funatics has secured an extension to a work-for-hire contract until the end of 2026. The project, which has not been named in detail, is likely to be the cheerleading mobile game Boss of the World.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read