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

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

Politics

Ahead of Election: Spain’s Games Associations Issue a Joint Call to Politicians

With one month to go before the general election, the two Spanish industry associations, AEVI and DEV, are joining forces and setting out five joint demands. Among other things, they are calling for tax incentives and a Spain Video Games Hub.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

WoW: Forever Is the Biggest Launch in the History of World of Warcraft

Following the largest beta test in the history of World of Warcraft, WoW: Forever has achieved the strongest launch of the long-running MMORPG in terms of peak concurrent players.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Hull Rupture

In Hull Rupture, humanity's last hope lies with a spaceship staffed by expendable humans. Players must build the ship, manage the crew, and fend off alien attacks in this tower defense roguelite game from Konfa Games and publisher tinyBuild.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Helena Kasper

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 – 06 Nov 26: Games Ground Berlin, Unity as a Takeover Target, Deca Acquires Island Hoppers, GOG.com, Game Studies, Digital Fairness Act, and more

In today's newsletter, we begin by assessing the potential takeover of Unity by Silver Lake Partners and the PIF. It also covers the reaction to the excessive regulation proposed by the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act, the Games Ground Berlin event and Deca Group's takeover of Island Hoppers.

By Team GamesMarket • 6 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

Products

Dawn of the Delta for Anno 117: Pax Romana Released

Ubisoft has released the third and largest expansion of the year for Anno 117: Pax Romana. Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, Dawn of the Delta introduces a new twist to the classic Anno gameplay.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read