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Wielders of the Essence

The Survivors-like genre remains very popular, and there are quite a few games that put their own spin on it. One such game is Wielders of the Essence from Lavapotion and Coffee Stain Publishing, which features fighting frogs, escalating magic builds, and quick sessions.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

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WoW: Forever Is the Biggest Launch in the History of World of Warcraft

Following the largest beta test in the history of World of Warcraft, WoW: Forever has achieved the strongest launch of the long-running MMORPG in terms of peak concurrent players.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Hull Rupture

In Hull Rupture, humanity's last hope lies with a spaceship staffed by expendable humans. Players must build the ship, manage the crew, and fend off alien attacks in this tower defense roguelite game from Konfa Games and publisher tinyBuild.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Funding

Additional Funding Allows Games Ground to Move to a Larger Venue

The extra funding approved in August 2026 will mean that Games Ground can take place at a larger venue next year. Overall, the additional funding will strengthen the capital region.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Events

Games Ground Berlin Welcomes 7,500+ Visitors and Moves to Kraftwerk Berlin in 2027

The fourth edition of Games Ground Berlin has welcomed more than 7,500 visitors to Alte Münze over the course of four days. With over 120 exhibitors, this year's exhibition was fully booked. In 2027, the festival will move to a larger venue: Kraftwerk Berlin.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

Some IGF Jury Members Decline to Vote for Any Game That Uses Gen AI

Some members of the Independent Games Festival (IGF) award jury have announced that they will no longer vote for games that use generative AI in their development, including during the coding process.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Funding

Sixteen Tons Received Over €2 Million in Federal Funding

With almost €2.5 million in funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme, Sixteen Tons Entertainment has received a substantial sum. This is the thirteenth-highest amount awarded to date.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Products

Wielders of the Essence

The Survivors-like genre remains very popular, and there are quite a few games that put their own spin on it. One such game is Wielders of the Essence from Lavapotion and Coffee Stain Publishing, which features fighting frogs, escalating magic builds, and quick sessions.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 09 Nov 26: game x USK x EU Kids Act, New Funding, WoW: Forever, Slitherine, Play Festival, Helena Kasper

The debate over the EU Kids Act continues, with game and USK weighing in. WoW Forever has got off to a flying start, and there’s news from Berlin of new funding approvals for Leaderfy and SenAm Games.

By Team GamesMarket • 5 min read