Federal Funding Goes to Aerosoft and 42 Bits Entertainment

Funding

Additional Funding Allows Games Ground to Move to a Larger Venue

The extra funding approved in August 2026 will mean that Games Ground can take place at a larger venue next year. Overall, the additional funding will strengthen the capital region.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Funding

Sixteen Tons Received Over €2 Million in Federal Funding

With almost €2.5 million in funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme, Sixteen Tons Entertainment has received a substantial sum. This is the thirteenth-highest amount awarded to date.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Leaderfy and SenAm Games

Two more German companies have been selected to receive funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme. Leaderfy, based in Tübingen, and SenAm Games, based in Munich, are the recipients.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

GamesMarket Plus

G+ Mel Taylor's Games Have a Lot to Say About Society and Humanity

After a brief stint in Australia, Melanie 'Mel' Taylor - co-creator of Orwell - has truly come into her own as an independent game developer and narrative designer.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Politics

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

As expected, the European Commission has presented its draft Digital Fairness Act, which is intended to safeguard consumer protection in the digital age. As expected, there has been a huge outcry in the games industry because the very core of the free-to-play business is set to be heavily regulated.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 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