Digital Fairness Act: European Commission Presents Proposal, Industry Criticises it

Politics

Game and USK Warn Against Weakening of Youth Protection Under the EU Kids Act

Both the game and the USK have warned of unintended negative consequences for the protection of minors resulting from the proposed EU Kids Act. The USK even sees the German standard for the protection of minors under threat and has presented a summary setting out proposed changes.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Politics

Digital Fairness Act: Video Games Europe Signs Open Letter From 22 Organisations

A group of associations and organisations has issued a joint appeal to the European Commission to avoid excessive regulation under the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act. The industry associations are clearly not alone in their concerns.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Politics

IIDEA Takes a Stand in Italy on PEGI and USK

At a hearing of the Senate’s 14th Standing Committee on EU Policies on the EU Kids Act, Italy’s IIDEA emphasised the industry’s support for and commitment to the protection of minors, whilst also highlighting the importance of measures being proportionate and tailored to the industry.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Products

GTA VI Is the Most Pre-Ordered Game in PlayStation & Xbox Store History

Due to be released on 19 November 2026, Grand Theft Auto VI is the most pre-ordered game in the history of the digital PlayStation and Microsoft Stores. Pre-loading is already underway. The game will also support Xbox Cloud Gaming.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

MBO: Black Forest Games Splits From THQ Nordic and Co-Founds Third Signal

THQ Nordic and Black Forest Games have reorganised. Following a management buyout of Black Forest Games, the two companies will continue working together on joint projects. Black Forest is also founding a new, independent studio group called Third Signal in partnership with Third Signal Ventures.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Embracer Group Cautiously Optimistic Following Interim Report for First Half of Its Fiscal Year

The Embracer Group is starting optimistic in the second half of its financial year, as its Interim Q2 report is ahead of plans. The focus looking ahead is on Titan Quest II, which has sold 500K units in Early Access, as well as the February releases Metro 2039 and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Products

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Had the Highest Launch Sales of Any Switch 2 Game to Date

With sales of 5.2 million units in just four days, the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time achieved the best sales start of any Nintendo Switch 2 game, both in Europe and worldwide.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Warhammer Survivors

In Warhammer Survivors, a roguelite survivors game, players take on the roles of characters from the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar universes. They collect and evolve weapons and destroy endless swarms of enemies.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Products

Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Siege of Castle Doom

Over 1.5 million players have already enjoyed Marvel Cosmic Invasion from Tribute Games and Dotemu. With the release of the second DLC, The Siege of Castle Doom, this figure is set to increase.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read