Dungeons & Dragons Introduces Universes Beyond with World of Warcraft and Star Wars

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

Tabletop

Magic: The Gathering Arena Sunsets Alchemy

Wizards of the Coast is ending digital-only Alchemy cards in Magic: The Gathering Arena. The last Alchemy set will be the coming Reality Fracture release.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Finnish Game Studio MiTale Starts Transmedia Publishing

MiTale from Finland has announced that it will start into publishing. The indie studio from Turku not only covers digital games, but also board games, graphic novels and books. Submissions will start early next year.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Laura Gonzalez Fernandez

In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.

By Madeleine Egger • 7 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 18 Sep 26: Medienboard, Freyja Melhorn, EEF, EU Kids Act, BIG and BWI, Salt Games, Game Studies

A new president of European esports is set to bring a breath of fresh air, whilst the debate over the EU Kids Act continues. The Medienboard is celebrating the anniversary of its games funding programme, and Freyja Melhorn is featured in an interview.

By Stephan Steininger • 6 min read

People

European Esports Federation Elects Goran Kuzmić as President and Adopts ESBD Motion

Delegates from 27 Member Federations elected Goran Kuzmić during the General Assembly of the European Esports Federation (EEF), hosted by the Macedonian Esports Federation in Skopje. A motion submitted by E-Sport-Bund Deutschland was also adopted by the delegates.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Politics

EU Kids Act: Reactions and Analyses

Following the VGE and Bavaria’s Digital Minister Mehring, other stakeholders including the EGDF, Osborne Clarke and Digitaleurope have spoken out on the European Commission’s proposal for the EU Kids Act. One thing is clear: the details are crucial and they still need to be worked out.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

People

Freyja Melhorn 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 Freyja Melhorn, Director Marketing Communications BXDXO (Germany), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Esports

BIG and BWI Extend Joint Partnership

Berlin International Gaming (BIG) and BWI, the digitalisation partner of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), are extending their partnership for a second time. Going forward, they will also be deepening synergies in employer branding and community activation.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read