DevGamm Plans to Continue the Madeira Games Summit in 2027

Events

007 First Light Launch-Event in Hamburg

The Plaion GSA team is hosting an IO Interactive launch event for 007: First Light on 26 May at Xperion in Hamburg.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Tabletop

Nominations and Public Elections for German Boardgame Awards Open

Election lists for the German Boardgame Awards (Deutscher Spiele Preis) are now open. Any board or card game released in the last 12 months is elligible and can be nominated by anyone through the portal in two categories: Family Games and Children's Game.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Nordic Game Awards 2026: ARC Raiders, RV There Yet?, EU V and Battlefield are Nominated

The Nordic Game Awards nominees for 2026 have been revealed. Hazelight's Split Fiction, Embark's ARC Raiders, Dune Awakening by Funcom and Battlefield 6 by EA can hope for several categories. Best Debut includes Nuggets Entertainment RV There Yet? as well as Discounty by Crinkle Cut Studio.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Capcom Has Another Record Year And Plans to Recruit 100+ Devs Each Year

Capcom ended March having recorded its ninth consecutive record year. Operating profit rose by more than 10 per cent for the tenth consecutive year. And bucking the industry trend, Capcom plans to create over 100 new roles in development each year.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Sensor Tower Also Acquires AppMagic

The consolidation in the games market data sector continues. Following data.ai and VGI, Sensor Tower is now also acquiring AppMagic. No details of the deal have been disclosed.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Xsolla Launches Xsolla Ads to Monetise Non-Paying Users

Xsolla Ads is set to be unveiled in mid-May at Mobile Apps Unlocked in Las Vegas. It is an evolution of Xsolla’s Offerwall solution and aims to monetise players’ attention.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Two Pre-Release-Sales Loom Large

In this week's Steam charts, two games that are about to launch but have not yet been released are at the forefront. Counter-Strike 2 and Apex Legends also remain in strong positions. Meanwhile, Conan Exiles is staging a comeback.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Events

007 First Light Launch-Event in Hamburg

The Plaion GSA team is hosting an IO Interactive launch event for 007: First Light on 26 May at Xperion in Hamburg.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

Jumpgate Returns to Positive EBIT Thanks to Star Trek Voyager

Jumpgate has published its preliminary report for the first quarter of 2026 and has good news to share thanks to the successful launch of Star Trek Voyager – Across the Unknown: EBIT for the reporting period is positive. This success is also opening the door to new partnerships.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read