GamesMarket Daily - 8 September 2026: Shams Jorjani, Daedalic Entertainment, Grace Cloud, The Legend of Zelda, and more

Products

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 and More

During today's Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct presentation, Nintendo celebrated four decades of adventures in Hyrule by announcing new products and events set to launch between now and 2027. The release date for the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time finally came to light.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

Shams Jorjani 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 Shams Jorjani, CEO Arrowhead Game Studios, to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Products

Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake (Preview)

Probably no one saw that coming. During gamescom's Opening Night Live, Ubisoft unveiled Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake, a modern reimagining of the beloved turn-based strategy classic (1999).

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

G+ How Daedalic Entertainment Is Setting Itself Up for the Future

What began with classic point-and-click adventures at Daedalic Entertainment has evolved into a broad portfolio over nearly 20 years. They are versatile and well-positioned for the future, while remaining true to their roots.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Grace Cloud

Grace Cloud, based in Geschwenda, Thuringia, has received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme for its "Symphony of Gifts" prototype. This is the company's first grant to date.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Products

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2

Five years on from its predecessor, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is a third-person horde shooter in which players can join forces to combat xeno threats.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read