ConcernedApe and Wizards of the Coast Cooperate for Stardew Valley Magic Set

Tabletop

Magic: The Gathering Reveals 2027 Event and Set Roadmap

Wizards of the Coast has revealed the set roadmap for 2027 and beyond with three in-universe and three Universes Beyond set, as well as more details of the Hobbit set and the first MagicCon ever on the Asian continent.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Tabletop

Pokémon TCG Releases Tentpole Set Mega Evolution – Pitch Black

With the current Pokémon TCG expansion set Mega Evolution - Pitch Black, The Pokémon Company is exploring the dark side of Mega Evolution creatures in 115 new cards.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Tabletop

Dito!, Island of the Mookies and Rebirth are Board Games of the Year 2026

At the Spiel des Jahres award ceremony this Sunday, the board games of the year 2026 have been awarded in Berlin. Expert Game of the Year went to Frosted Games in Bayreuth with Rebirth, Game of the Year is Dito! by Game Factory, and the Children's Game goes to Kosmos for the Mookies.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Over 400 Games Featured in the Fifth 'Games Made in Germany' Steam Sale

The fifth "Games Made in Germany" Steam sale, under the theme "Games Composed in Germany", will kick off on 20 July 2026. Organised by Games Germany, the event will showcase over 400 games developed in Germany. The event will also feature a digital showcase.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 20. July 26: EU Funding, Assemble x Pithead, Gryphon Games, Leyline, AC Black Flag

Surprising successes, well-deserved funding, new partnerships – much of today’s news revolves around the theme of support. After all, with support – whether financial or otherwise – many things become much easier.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Products

Aesir Interactive Launches EverRail in Early Access

Today, Aesir Interactive launched its open-world, action-survival, crafting game, EverRail, into Early Access on PC. This is the Munich-based company's first foray into publishing with this new "open world survival craft" IP.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Products

Guildrun Announcement Leads to Massive Success for Leyline

The Munich-based indie studio Leyline was genuinely taken by surprise by the feedback on its game, Guildrun. Just four days after its announcement, the title has been added to over 100,000 wishlists. The demo had reached more than 10,000 CCUs.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Publishing

Assemble Entertainment Supports PC Publishing For Pithead Studio’s Cralon

Following its self-publishing launch, Pithead Studio has brought Assemble on board as an experienced partner to handle the long-term marketing of its game Kralon on PC. Artex Software remains responsible for publishing on PS5 and Xbox.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Gryphon Games

Gryphon Games, based in Berlin, has received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme. Over €860,000 has been awarded for a future Planet Crusher game.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read