Koch Media steigt mit Fishlabs-Kauf in Mobile-Markt ein Tim Pototzki December 02, 2013 – 1 min read Share this post Mit der Fishlabs-Übernahme forciert Koch-Media-GF Dr. Klemens Kundratitz den Einstieg in den Mobile-Games-Markt © None Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era © Hooded Horse, Ubisoft, Unfrozen Products Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Launches in Late April The iconic strategy series is back. Hooded Horse, Unfrozen and Ubisoft are set to release Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era on PC via Early Access at the end of April. Currently in the top 10 most-wished-for games on Steam, the game is expected to have a very strong launch. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Pokémon Pokopia Garden in Berlin © The Pokémon Company International Events Pokémon Pokopia Garden in Berlin To mark the recent release of the cozy life simulation game Pokémon Pokopia, The Pokémon Company International has turned spaces in Berlin, Paris and London into 'Pokopia Gardens'. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 © Xbox Publishing Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Partner Preview, which will take place on 26 March and focus on upcoming games from third-party partners. Participants will include Sega, GSC Game World and Owlcat Games. There was recently a series of Minecraft announcements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Business Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #14 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include a new Master's in Game Studies, the TH Cologne's summer school, creepypasta and more. By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read Alabaster Dawn © Radical Fish Games Products Alabaster Dawn From Radical Fish Games Launches in May 2026 The number of highly anticipated in May 2026 releases continues to grow. Alabaster Dawn from CrossCode developer Radical Fish Games is also set to launch in Early Access next month. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read Anno 117: Pax Romana - Prophecies of Ash (DLC #1) © Ubisoft Products Anno 117: Prophecies of Ash (DLC #1) Launches in April 2026 The first gameplay DLC for Anno 117: Pax Romana, titled Prophecies of Ash, is set to launch on 23 April 2026. This expansion features the largest island ever seen in the Anno series, among other new content. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read Maurice Lange, Aleksandar Kovacevic, Matthias Konen and Johanna Schmid (from Left to Right) | Picture by ESBD People ESBD Expands and Reorganises Political Communication Department The german Esports association ESBD is expanding its capacity in political communication and has gained two experienced industry professionals, Johanna Schmid and Maurice Lange, as advisors. At the same time, political and federation communications are being consolidated under Aleksandar Kovacevic. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read In Conversation With... Tymon Smektala In his new ‘Update,’ brand and marketing expert Zoran Roso talks to Techland's Tymon Smektala about the strategic necessity of the systemic sandbox, the real ROI behind seven years of free post-launch support versus aggressive monetization, and the role of a modern Franchise Director. By Stephan Steininger • 8 min read Crimson Desert © Pearl Abyss Products Crimson Desert: Ongoing Success, Updates, Collector's Edition, and Custom Gaming PC Pearl Abyss enjoyed a successful launch with Crimson Desert, and the speed of the initial updates has been equally impressive, fuelling the game's continued success. The dwindling availability of the Collector's Edition is another sign of the game's success. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
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Pokémon Pokopia Garden in Berlin © The Pokémon Company International Events Pokémon Pokopia Garden in Berlin To mark the recent release of the cozy life simulation game Pokémon Pokopia, The Pokémon Company International has turned spaces in Berlin, Paris and London into 'Pokopia Gardens'. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 © Xbox Publishing Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Partner Preview, which will take place on 26 March and focus on upcoming games from third-party partners. Participants will include Sega, GSC Game World and Owlcat Games. There was recently a series of Minecraft announcements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Business Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #14 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include a new Master's in Game Studies, the TH Cologne's summer school, creepypasta and more. By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read
Alabaster Dawn © Radical Fish Games Products Alabaster Dawn From Radical Fish Games Launches in May 2026 The number of highly anticipated in May 2026 releases continues to grow. Alabaster Dawn from CrossCode developer Radical Fish Games is also set to launch in Early Access next month. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
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In Conversation With... Tymon Smektala In his new ‘Update,’ brand and marketing expert Zoran Roso talks to Techland's Tymon Smektala about the strategic necessity of the systemic sandbox, the real ROI behind seven years of free post-launch support versus aggressive monetization, and the role of a modern Franchise Director. By Stephan Steininger • 8 min read
Crimson Desert © Pearl Abyss Products Crimson Desert: Ongoing Success, Updates, Collector's Edition, and Custom Gaming PC Pearl Abyss enjoyed a successful launch with Crimson Desert, and the speed of the initial updates has been equally impressive, fuelling the game's continued success. The dwindling availability of the Collector's Edition is another sign of the game's success. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
