Empires of the Undergrowth Marcel Kleffmann June 04, 2024 – 1 min read Share this post © Slug Disco Products Christoph Minnameier Unveils New Project Monster Mash The multi-award-winning German solo developer Christoph Minnameier has unveiled a new project, Monster Mesh. Minnameier, also known as Pig Knight Games, will also be speaking at the Open House at Gamerei on 13 August about puzzle games like his Dungeons of Dreadrock series. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read Products NullRef Entertainment Reaches Wishlist Milestone With Chop Chop Inc. NullRef Entertainment’s debut game, Chop Chop Inc., is maintaining its momentum: over the past two months or so, the number of wishlist entries has doubled to over 100,000. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read Naoki Hamaguchi (right), director of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series, was the surprise guest of the Fan Festival key note in Berlin (Square Enix) Products Square Enix Reveals FF XIV & VII Cooperation, Call for IP Collaboration At the Final Fantasy Fan Fest keynote in Berlin, FF XIV producer Naoki Yoshida and FF 7 Director Naoki Hamagutchi presented the collaboration of both teams for the MMO's content. Yoshida also introduced a new minigame aiming for outside franchise implementation. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read gamescom Xbox Lineup at gamescom 2026 Microsoft's Xbox division has one of the largest stands at gamescom 2026. The booth will showcase 25 upcoming games and 140 gaming stations, featuring both in-house and third-party titles. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Daily GamesMarket Daily 28 July 2026 - Kalypso Anniversary, Ubisoft + Politicians at gamescom, Paris Game Biz & more GamesMarket's daily editorial editorial comment and an overview of all news of the day, not just to your inbox, but freely available online as well. The topics of the day: Paris Game Biz, politicians at gamescom, Ubisoft's expo lineup and Kalypso's anniversary. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read Business Kalypso Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary With a Campaign and Teasing News at Gamescom On 16 August, Kalypso Media will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with an “A Month of Celebration” campaign and a host of activities for players. Kalypso has promised to reveal further details about its upcoming titles at gamescom. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read People John Hight Steps Down as President of Wizards of the Coast John Hight, President of Wizards of the Coast under Hasbro, is leaving his position after two years. He will remain as an advisor onboarding the next president, who is not yet selected. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read (Background: gamescom congress 2025) gamescom gamescom 2026: Politicians on Site Which politicians will be at gamescom, representing their state or region? From the highest European and German politicians to representatives from important games production regions all around the world, you can find every confirmed politician here. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read People NRW Minister Neubaur Visits gamescom and Quebec Booth North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister of Economic Affairs will visit gamescom 2026 on a press tour. One of her stops: A meeting with Geneviève Rolland, General Delegate for the region of Quebec. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Products Christoph Minnameier Unveils New Project Monster Mash The multi-award-winning German solo developer Christoph Minnameier has unveiled a new project, Monster Mesh. Minnameier, also known as Pig Knight Games, will also be speaking at the Open House at Gamerei on 13 August about puzzle games like his Dungeons of Dreadrock series. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Products NullRef Entertainment Reaches Wishlist Milestone With Chop Chop Inc. NullRef Entertainment’s debut game, Chop Chop Inc., is maintaining its momentum: over the past two months or so, the number of wishlist entries has doubled to over 100,000. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Naoki Hamaguchi (right), director of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series, was the surprise guest of the Fan Festival key note in Berlin (Square Enix) Products Square Enix Reveals FF XIV & VII Cooperation, Call for IP Collaboration At the Final Fantasy Fan Fest keynote in Berlin, FF XIV producer Naoki Yoshida and FF 7 Director Naoki Hamagutchi presented the collaboration of both teams for the MMO's content. Yoshida also introduced a new minigame aiming for outside franchise implementation. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
gamescom Xbox Lineup at gamescom 2026 Microsoft's Xbox division has one of the largest stands at gamescom 2026. The booth will showcase 25 upcoming games and 140 gaming stations, featuring both in-house and third-party titles. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily 28 July 2026 - Kalypso Anniversary, Ubisoft + Politicians at gamescom, Paris Game Biz & more GamesMarket's daily editorial editorial comment and an overview of all news of the day, not just to your inbox, but freely available online as well. The topics of the day: Paris Game Biz, politicians at gamescom, Ubisoft's expo lineup and Kalypso's anniversary. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
Business Kalypso Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary With a Campaign and Teasing News at Gamescom On 16 August, Kalypso Media will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with an “A Month of Celebration” campaign and a host of activities for players. Kalypso has promised to reveal further details about its upcoming titles at gamescom. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
People John Hight Steps Down as President of Wizards of the Coast John Hight, President of Wizards of the Coast under Hasbro, is leaving his position after two years. He will remain as an advisor onboarding the next president, who is not yet selected. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
(Background: gamescom congress 2025) gamescom gamescom 2026: Politicians on Site Which politicians will be at gamescom, representing their state or region? From the highest European and German politicians to representatives from important games production regions all around the world, you can find every confirmed politician here. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
People NRW Minister Neubaur Visits gamescom and Quebec Booth North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister of Economic Affairs will visit gamescom 2026 on a press tour. One of her stops: A meeting with Geneviève Rolland, General Delegate for the region of Quebec. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
