Karsten Lehmann Appointed Corporate Affairs Director at Ubisoft

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Nordisk Games Appoints Stefanía Halldórsdóttir as CEO and Ásgeir Kröyer as CFO

Alongside their existing leadership roles at Avalanche Studios Group, Stefanía Halldórsdóttir and Ásgeir Kröyer will assume leadership positions at Nordisk Games Group, following Allan Mathson Hansen's concluding tenure as interim CEO.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Astrid Beyer

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 • 6 min read

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Dan Ayoub is the New President of Wizards of the Coast & Hasbro Digital Games

Dan Ayoub, currently Senior Vice President of Dungeons & Dragons, will become the new President of Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro Digital Games come 2 November. His predecessor John Hight stepped down in July.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

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Nordisk Games Appoints Stefanía Halldórsdóttir as CEO and Ásgeir Kröyer as CFO

Alongside their existing leadership roles at Avalanche Studios Group, Stefanía Halldórsdóttir and Ásgeir Kröyer will assume leadership positions at Nordisk Games Group, following Allan Mathson Hansen's concluding tenure as interim CEO.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 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

Business

Astragon Development Closed as Part of a Strategic Realignment

As part of a strategic realignment, astragon Entertainment GmbH, part of everplay group, has decided to close its subsidiary, astragon Development GmbH. Astragon had acquired the studio, formerly known as Independent Arts, in 2023.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Petit Planet Launches in December and on Switch 2 in 2027

HoYoverse's cozy galactic life simulator is set to be released on PC, iOS and Android later this year. In 2027, it will compete with Animal Crossing on the Nintendo Switch 2.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Dupery: A Game Of Solo Deduction

Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction is a detective and logic puzzle game that transforms the familiar concept of social deduction games, such as Werewolf, Town of Salem and Blood on the Clocktower, into a roguelite single-player experience.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

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Stupid Never Dies

The premise of Stupid Never Dies, the first game from Gptrack50, is a weak zombie fighting for his frozen true love against the King of Monsters. It's a completely bonkers, offbeat action-adventure game.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read