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The Browser Strikes Back: Why Web-Based Gaming Becomes Industry’s Highest-Margin Hedge

In his latest update, industry expert Zoran Roso analyses how browser-based gaming has evolved from a post-Flash indie novelty into a multi-billion-dollar, high-margin hedge for studios looking to bypass walled-garden platform taxes and steep download friction.

By Zoran Roso • 4 min read

Business

PUBG Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix

Krafton has announced that a live-action series based on PUBG will be produced by Netflix. Donald Glover will direct, write the screenplay and serve as executive producer, as well as taking on the lead role.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

Softgames Is Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary, With Much More to Come

Founded by brothers Alexander and André Krug in 2006, Softgames, a developer and publisher of instant games, is celebrating its 20th anniversary today. The company remains independent and founder-owned. Its games reach around 2.5 million daily active players.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Dupery: A Game Of Solo Deduction

Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction is a detective and logic puzzle game that transforms the familiar concept of social deduction games, such as Werewolf, Town of Salem and Blood on the Clocktower, into a roguelite single-player experience.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

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Stupid Never Dies

The premise of Stupid Never Dies, the first game from Gptrack50, is a weak zombie fighting for his frozen true love against the King of Monsters. It's a completely bonkers, offbeat action-adventure game.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

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Marketing Creative Artist

Snowprint Studios; Berlin, Germany

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Game Designer - Forge of Empires

InnoGames; Hamburg, Germany

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People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Astrid Beyer

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 • 6 min read

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Pixel Conspiracy Reveals Vampire Tactics to 5K Wishlists in 24 Hours

Austrian-Polish indie team Pixel Conspiracy has revealed their gorgeous pixel art roguelike Vampire Tactics to a momentum of 5,000 wishlists in 24 hours. The game features art by tinyBuild Art Director and pixel art expert Thomas Feichtmeir.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read