Jason Della Rocca Appointed to Canada’s Audiovisual Advisory Panel

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Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Reportedly Died in a Small Aircraft Crash

Claude Guillemot, one of the five brothers who co-founded the major games company Ubisoft, among other ventures, has reportedly died in a light aircraft crash, according to several news agencies. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

By Team GamesMarket • 1 min read

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Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Laura Mazgaj

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 • 3 min read

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Pokémon International's North American Champions Crowned in New Orleans

At the 2026 North American Pokémon International Championships, several EU players won the pot as well. Tournaments were held in Pokémon Go, Unite, the TCG as well as the classic Pokémon video games, although fought in Pokémon Champions.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Reportedly Died in a Small Aircraft Crash

Claude Guillemot, one of the five brothers who co-founded the major games company Ubisoft, among other ventures, has reportedly died in a light aircraft crash, according to several news agencies. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

By Team GamesMarket • 1 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Laura Mazgaj

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 • 3 min read

Products

Mothkeep Reaches 10K Wishlists

Three weeks before release, moth documenting game Mothkeep by Munich solo dev Ivette Schmidt has reached 10,000 wishlists.

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Awards

Sweden Honours Hazelight Studios With Government’s Export Award For CCI

The Swedish Government has recognised the achievements of Stockholm-based Hazelight Studios as an export company. The studio behind A Way Out, It Takes Two and Split Fiction received the Government’s Export Award in the Cultural and Creative Industries category.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Narranauten Set up Registered Association

In 2024, several narrative designers and game writers founded the Narranauten initiative, under which they organised events in Germany. They have now set up a registered association.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Ubisoft Releases Second CDLC for Anno 117

The second CDLC has been released for Anno 117: Pax Romana. The Blooming Cities Pack only includes cosmetic additions, while the team at Ubisoft Mainz continues to work on the next two DLCs for the game: The Hippodrome and Dawn of the Delta.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read