Mattias Lilja Is the New CEO of Paradox Interactive

Business

PlayStation 5 Passes 100 Million Units Sold; Fairgame$ Reportedly Stopped

The PlayStation 5 was released almost six years ago, and with its anniversary approaching, Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that over 100 million units of the console have been sold worldwide. Furthermore, it is reported that Haven Studios' GaaS title Fairgame$ has been cancelled.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

MBO: Black Forest Games Splits From THQ Nordic and Co-Founds Third Signal

THQ Nordic and Black Forest Games have reorganised. Following a management buyout of Black Forest Games, the two companies will continue working together on joint projects. Black Forest is also founding a new, independent studio group called Third Signal in partnership with Third Signal Ventures.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Embracer Group Cautiously Optimistic Following Interim Report for First Half of Its Fiscal Year

The Embracer Group is starting optimistic in the second half of its financial year, as its Interim Q2 report is ahead of plans. The focus looking ahead is on Titan Quest II, which has sold 500K units in Early Access, as well as the February releases Metro 2039 and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 11 Nov 26: Digital Fairness Act, Black Forest x Third Signal, Mel Taylor, PS5, GTA VI, Embracer, Funding

Although the unveiling of the Digital Fairness Act dominated the headlines today, the day’s news had far more to offer than just gaming policy: from the management buy-out of Black Forest Games to PlayStation milestones and records set by Zelda and GTA VI.

By Team GamesMarket • 6 min read

Business

PlayStation 5 Passes 100 Million Units Sold; Fairgame$ Reportedly Stopped

The PlayStation 5 was released almost six years ago, and with its anniversary approaching, Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that over 100 million units of the console have been sold worldwide. Furthermore, it is reported that Haven Studios' GaaS title Fairgame$ has been cancelled.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Events

PlayStation Hero Project at gamescom latam 2027 and B2B Ticket Presale

The PlayStation Hero Project will be participating at gamescom latam 2027. Tickets for industry professionals are also on sale for the Latin American edition of gamescom.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Aerosoft and 42 Bits Entertainment

Both Aerosoft and 42 Bits Entertainment are receiving funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme for a joint project.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

GamesMarket Plus

G+ Mel Taylor's Games Have a Lot to Say About Society and Humanity

After a brief stint in Australia, Melanie 'Mel' Taylor - co-creator of Orwell - has truly come into her own as an independent game developer and narrative designer.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Politics

Digital Fairness Act: European Commission Presents Proposal, Industry Criticises it

As expected, the European Commission has presented its draft Digital Fairness Act, which is intended to safeguard consumer protection in the digital age. As expected, there has been a huge outcry in the games industry because the very core of the free-to-play business is set to be heavily regulated.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read