Lost in Cult Holds Five Nominations for the Creativepool Awards 2026

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

With over 230 million copies sold, Assassin's Creed is arguably Ubisoft's most important franchise. Although the release of Assassin's Creed Hexe is still some time away, the French publisher is launching Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of one of the most popular games in the series.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

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Gothic 1 Makes a Top-10 Debut in German Games Charts in June 2026

THQ’s role-playing game remake failed to take the top spot, partly because EA Sports FC has returned to number one, boosted by the World Cup

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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New Pokémon Lego Sets Include Pokéball Diorama, Rayquaza and Arcanine

Five new Pokémon sets have been announced by Lego: Arcanine, Munchlax, Rayquaza, Trainer Red and an openable Pokéball diorama. The ball and trainer will release in October, the rest in August. All are open for preorder.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

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G+ Mundi Vondi on Running Persistent MMO Worlds in Seed

For the early access launch of Seed, we spoke to Klang Games' Mundi Vondi about the company's move from Iceland to Berlin, the challenges of persistent online economies and the rise of cosy MMOs.

By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read

Business

Sony's Exit of Physical Discs: German USK Sees Importance of Its Digital Ratings Affirmed

In Germany, age ratings for physical games are assigned on a different legal basis to those for online games. The USK is officially recognised for both procedures and views Sony’s withdrawal from discs relaxed from a youth protection perspective. What matters is the reliability of age ratings.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

With over 230 million copies sold, Assassin's Creed is arguably Ubisoft's most important franchise. Although the release of Assassin's Creed Hexe is still some time away, the French publisher is launching Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of one of the most popular games in the series.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Events

Siggraph Increases Its Spotlight on Games and Hosts Its first-ever Games Summit

For its 53rd edition, Siggraph is placing greater emphasis on gaming. Alongside the numerous technical topics covered throughout the conference, a curated Games Summit with a broader thematic focus will take place on the first day.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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GamesMarket Daily – 08. July 26: PlayStation x gamescom, Michael Hebel, Xsolla, Charts, Joris Goossens, ICS, DGA

Whether it’s confirmations or cancellations, tips for visiting with a toddler or new events on the evening programme – gamescom dominates the day’s news.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Business

Setback For Preservation of Video Games in Germany: ICS Will Not be Continued

With the international computer games collection, what is arguably Germany’s largest project for the preservation of video game culture is coming to an inglorious end. Now that the preparations have been completed, there is a lack of public support for the project’s forthcoming institutionalisation.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read