Alex Hutchinson: "Humour Is so Unfortunately Rare in Games"

Business

The Safe-Bet Crisis: Why Live-Service ”Wrappers“ Are Imploding

In this week’s “Update”, Zoran Roso asks whether the industry is still designing games for pure enjoyment, and he suggests that the industry may have fallen into a dangerous corporate trap of designing for operational efficiency instead of creative taste and is facing a brutal reality check.

By Zoran Roso • 4 min read

Business

Wizards of the Coast Not Voluntarily Recognizing Union

With letters urging workers to "consider" their decision, Wizards of the Coast's President John Hight has made clear that the company will not voluntarily recognise the unionisation efforts of the Magic: The Gathering Arena team.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Business

French Union STJV Reacts to Probable Layoffs at Quantic Dream

After Quantic Dream and NetEase have shuttered Spellcasters Chronicles after only four months of live service, french game workers union STJV has published demands to halt layoffs and for management to take responsibility.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Funding

Esports Academy Berlin Enters Its Second Round

For the second year running, the State of Berlin and the esports player foundation are jointly supporting young talent on their journey to becoming professional esports players, with up to 25 places available this year. The programme also has a new name.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Events

22. Nordic Game Starts in Malmö

Today, the 22. Nordic Game conference opened in Malmö, Sweden. Four days full of program and exhibition were debuted by Program Director Jacob Riis, moderator Zahrah Isaacs and a walk through Jesper Kyd's career by Kyd himself and Laced Music's Mat Ombler.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Epic Games Unveils Unreal Engine 6 With Rocket League

It's no big surprise that Epic Games is already working on the next generation of the Unreal Engine. However, the announcement of Unreal Engine 6 at the Rocket League Paris Major certainly was.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Events

More Than 11,000 Visitors at Level Up 2026 in Salzburg

With over 11,000 visitors - roughly the same number as last year - the Salzburg Exhibition Centre once again became the meeting place for Austria's gaming, cosplay and pop culture communities on 23 and 24 May 2026.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Events

LFG Con 2026 Closes With 2,500 Attendants and Politicians in High Places

Keeping on par with 2025, the LFG Con on Sunday closed with 2,500 attendants. Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär came for a spontaneous visit and joined a political panel with Hof County Council Bär, Bavarian Minister Mehring, SkinBaron and GamesMarket.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Products

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Following the huge success of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the next major Lego adventure from TT Games and Warner Bros. Games. It features combat and a game world reminiscent of the Arkham series, complete with plenty of references. It's just great!

By Marcel Kleffmann • 9 min read