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Awards

SAE Institute Presents the SAE Awards 2026 and Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

The SAE Institute is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and has presented the SAE Awards 2026 for media productions created by students and alumni from around the world.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Events

Xsolla Expands Its GSA Presence With Xsolla Connect Berlin and More

Xsolla has announced coordinated activations across Berlin that emphasise the company's ongoing commitment to the German, Austrian and Swiss (DACH) games ecosystem. These activations will bring together developers, publishers, creators, and partners.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Events

Serious Play Conference Europe 2027 Launches Call for Speakers

Following its successful debut, preparations are now underway for the Serious Play Conference Europe 2027, which will take place in Mainz in June. Proposals for talks can be submitted from now until just before Christmas.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 05 Nov 26: US Industry Dashboard, SAE Awards 2026, PS Store Charts, Nintendo, Sony, Ocarina of Time, Slow Game Club and more

Today's newsletter focuses on the decline in hardware sales and the increase in software sales across all three console providers. Also covered are the winners of the SAE Awards 2026 and a new dashboard from the US trade association ESA, which illustrates the industry's state-level impact.

By Team GamesMarket • 5 min read

Awards

SAE Institute Presents the SAE Awards 2026 and Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

The SAE Institute is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and has presented the SAE Awards 2026 for media productions created by students and alumni from around the world.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

G+ Nintendo (H1 FY27): Console Sales Decline, Software Sales Rise

In the first half of the current financial year, Nintendo sold fewer consoles than in the previous year. However, operating profit has increased thanks to consistent software sales. The company is maintaining its prior outlook.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Business

Rockstar Promotes GTA VI at Shibuya Crossing

With huge billboard ads at Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble, Rockstar is aiming to insure the success of Grand Theft Auto VI in Japan.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Publishing

Slow Game Club Returns for 2027 With Twelve Hand-Picked Indie Games

Following a sold-out first year, the Slow Game Club is back in 2027 with twelve hand-picked indie games, one a month, and a new theme celebrating "stories that only games could tell". 100% of the proceeds will go to charity.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

G+ Sony: Weaker Console Sales in a Booming Games Market

Despite declining PS5 console sales and mediocre performance of Marvel's Wolverine, Sony's Game & Network Services segment (PlayStation) continues to perform so well that the company has revised its business forecast upwards.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read