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Harvey Elliot on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Harvey Elliot, CEO Playstack (UK), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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G+ German Federal Government Funds Games with Over €260 Million

For years, the German federal government has supported the production of computer and video games in Germany, sometimes more, sometimes less. Where did the money go? How much was handed out, and to whom? And most importantly, is it all even worth it?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 11 min read

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G+ Lars Janssen on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Lars Janssen, CEO Deck 13 Interactive (Germany), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Wardogs Surpasses One Million Sales on Launch Day

The 100-player tactical FPS Wardogs has sold over one million copies since its Early Access launch on Thursday. For developer Bulkhead and publisher Team17, the shooter is their most successful launch to date by far.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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EA Could Be Merged With Savvy Games

A merger between Electronic Arts and Savvy Games, both of which are majority-owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, is reportedly being considered. This would result in the creation of a new global gaming giant.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Rainbow Six Tactics (Preview)

Ubisoft has announced a new game in the well-known Rainbow Six franchise, but in a new genre: Rainbow Six Tactics. Shifting towards tactical, turn-based, single-play gameplay is an excellent move, if not a long-overdue one.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

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Because of Zelda: Deck 13 and David Schütze Postpone Crystals of Irm

"We’re not even joking. That was the plan": They had wanted to announce a 5 November release date for Crystals of Irm this October: Now, publisher Deck 13 and developer David Schütze are postponing the game to "very early 2027".

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

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Europe’s Crown Jewel Under Pressure: Inside Germany’s €9.4B Market Reversal

In his latest newsletter, industry expert Zoran Roso analyses whether the declining first-half figures in Germany are a warning sign of a lasting structural ceiling midway through the console generation or merely the calm before the storm, before Grand Theft Auto VI reignites sales channels?

By Zoran Roso • 4 min read

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Orbitals

Orbitals made a powerful impression upon its announcement at The Game Awards 2025. This intergalactic, two-player co-op adventure, set in a retro anime galaxy, is now available exclusively on Switch 2.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read